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    Dell Studio XPS 16 Recommended S/W List

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by SivaB, Jul 14, 2009.

  1. SivaB

    SivaB Newbie

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    I am getting my Dell Studio XPS 16 tomorrow. This forum was very useful for me to get this notebook. :)

    My specification are as follows :-

    • Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66GHz/ 1066 FSB/6MB Cache)
    • Obsidian Black 16 " 1080p WUXGA (1920x1080) RGBLED Full HD Display w/ 2MP cam
    • Genuine Windows Vista(R) Ultimate 64 bit SP1 Edition (English)
    • 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
    • 4GB Dual-channel 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 2GB)
    • Slot Load Fixed Blu-ray BD-ROM / DVD + /-RW Combo Drive
    • Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card
    • 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670
    • Integrated DVB-T Digital TV Tuner and Antenna
    • Norton(TM) Internet Security(TM) 2009 - 24 Months
    • 3-year XPS Premier Service with 3-year CompleteCover

    I need suggestion of recommended software that may i need to install after i get my notebook.

    Any suggestion is appreciated. :)
     
    SivaB, Jul 14, 2009
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  2. PolarPyro

    PolarPyro Newbie

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    Where did you order from so you could get the integrated TV tuner?
     
    PolarPyro, Jul 14, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Cin', Jul 14, 2009
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  4. SivaB

    SivaB Newbie

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    PolarPyro,

    I ordered from Singapore.

    Cin,

    Thanx for referring to that forum.

    I will definitely look into the tools you have recommended.

    Just out of curiosity, Is NIS 2009 that bad?
     
    SivaB, Jul 14, 2009
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  5. Skraeling

    Skraeling Notebook Consultant

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    I also reccomend bitdefender or computer associates ez antivirus.
     
    Skraeling, Jul 14, 2009
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  6. mhatrey

    mhatrey Notebook Geek

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    Well not that bad exactly compared to its earlier versions.

    Do you need to change your AV ? - Well not necessary, get the review of NIS 2009 from google and you would be more than satisfied when you compare it to its predecessor

    Any other recommendations - I would recommend Bitdefender, ESET Smart security, Kaspersky

    NIS 2009 is good when you compare it to McAfee and Trend Micro. But if you are getting 2008 then you should probably change your AV.
     
    mhatrey, Jul 14, 2009
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  7. SivaB

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    Thanx mhatrey and Skraeling for your replies.

    I guess i am going to give NIS 2009 a try before moving to any alternatives.

    After all, i have two year license :D

    I got one more doubt.

    So far, i have been using Media Player Classic(K-lite) for all my media files.

    Will the same compatible with 64-bit Ultimate version?

    Do you guys recommend any altenrative?

    Thanx in advance.
     
    SivaB, Jul 14, 2009
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  8. Skraeling

    Skraeling Notebook Consultant

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    Id say maybe VLC player, it has all the codecs built into it to play stuff like .mkv and what not. At least im pretty sure that one does. Failing that just use windows media player and go grab the... combined community codec pack.

    Has all the codecs you need as well. I use it personally.

    http://www.cccp-project.net/

    Its compatible with vista so should be no worries there. Then you can use any media player you wish.
     
    Skraeling, Jul 14, 2009
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  9. owais

    owais Notebook Deity

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    wrong place
     
    owais, Jul 15, 2009
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