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    Dell XPS L512X Review "Almost Perfect"

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by downlinx, Jun 26, 2012.

  1. nicob

    nicob Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry.... If I had the height I would have given it to you, but unfortunately I don't! Gave you all I had!
     
    nicob, Jun 30, 2012
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    downlinx Notebook Consultant

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    you will need to follow the same compatibility, but good luck finding one for a decent price, you will be paying out the to get one.
     
    downlinx, Jun 30, 2012
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    Awesome review!

    Just, can you run 3D Mark 06 in default settings and do a screenshot of your score? I'll appreciate :)
     
    architekth, Jun 30, 2012
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  4. downlinx

    downlinx Notebook Consultant

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    if i find the time i will, but 3dmark is a great benchmark for games and this is not a gaming laptop.
     
    downlinx, Jun 30, 2012
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    kgh00007 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey downlinx, can you tell me if the cooling fan draws air in from the front of the laptop around the speakers or if it is drawn in at the vent on the rear? Cheers!
     
    kgh00007, Jun 30, 2012
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  6. downlinx

    downlinx Notebook Consultant

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    from what i can tell it pulls from one side of the back and pushes it out the other side of the back.
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    if you look at the fan, the shrould on the left side looks as if it pulls the air from their and pushes to the right.
     
    downlinx, Jun 30, 2012
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  7. kgh00007

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    Cheers! :)
     
    kgh00007, Jun 30, 2012
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  8. alastiar

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    Are you planning on doing a video of how to replace HDD and Ram? That would be highly appreciated :p
     
    alastiar, Jul 1, 2012
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  9. downlinx

    downlinx Notebook Consultant

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    Not planning on doing a video. The hard drive is 2 or 3 screws and ir easily comes out.
     
    downlinx, Jul 1, 2012
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  10. architekth

    architekth Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes i know, but it's just to have an idea about the performance of the 630M GT. There're many benchmark about the 630M GT but the score are very heterogeneous (start at 8000 pts to 9500 pts). I wanna buy this laptop and may be play some time. I don't think that buy the i7 version with 640M GT is really necessary (according to the price). It is at 1500€ and the i5 version at 1200€. I'm not really a gamer but sometime i like playing Eve Online, SWTOR and other game.
     
    architekth, Jul 1, 2012
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  11. downlinx

    downlinx Notebook Consultant

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    You will be fine playing those games, if I can play diablo on high, those games will be a breeze.
     
    downlinx, Jul 1, 2012
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    alfling, Jul 2, 2012
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    downlinx Notebook Consultant

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    downlinx, Jul 2, 2012
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  14. Risco

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    Is the blu-ray / dvd confirmed as 9.5mm?
     
    Risco, Jul 2, 2012
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  15. Dell-Bill_B

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    Yes.
    (10 char)
     
    Dell-Bill_B, Jul 2, 2012
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  16. Risco

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    Thanks Bill, any idea if this will be a spare part? Also why no love for the UK blu-ray?
     
    Risco, Jul 2, 2012
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    I would imagine it would be at some point, but don't expect our price to be any better than the one linked to a few posts back. We've provided feedback based on the first 50 pages of the speculation thread after launch about US configs (the US regional manager wanted to know about missing the SSD-only option in the US), and the UK config feedback was in the data we sent over. This was sent over Friday evening, UK time, and we are still currently waiting for an answer.
     
    Dell-Bill_B, Jul 2, 2012
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  18. Risco

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    Thanks Bill, I am still waiting for Rachid to get back to me btw? I had some missed calls, but I was out the other day so not sure if that was him?
     
    Risco, Jul 2, 2012
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    I'll let him know.
     
    Dell-Bill_B, Jul 2, 2012
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  20. Risco

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    Thanks Bill!
     
    Risco, Jul 2, 2012
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    Absolute! Machine
     
    Chagi@XPS, Jul 3, 2012
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  22. JJbenz

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    Hi guys,

    i'm architect and I need a new laptop for CAD, 3D renderings, photoshop, illustrator etc. I mean a lot of graphic jobs.
    Do you think this laptop is good for my use?

    I'd like to buy the platinium one (in France) : Intel i7, 16Go, 1To + 128 SSD mSATA, GT 640M 2Go.

    PS: Dell France don't sell it with the backlit keyboard too :(
     
    JJbenz, Jul 4, 2012
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  23. ejl1980

    ejl1980 Notebook Evangelist

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    Bill, a dell representative, has stated there is ONLY a backlit keyboard for this machine. He said there was no spare parts for this machine that doesn't have a back lit keyboard.

    The machine should be very fast, however, the GT 640M is not a burner if you use the GPU for accelerating your CAD software is of the utmost priority an AMD GPU may be better to your liking. Check out this article Review GeForce GTX 680M vs. Radeon HD 7970M - Notebookcheck.net Reviews
     
    ejl1980, Jul 4, 2012
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  24. JJbenz

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    Thanks.

    About the backlit keyboard, I just contacted the customer service in France, and they told me (after a good hour) that there is no backlit
     
    JJbenz, Jul 4, 2012
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  25. fr0x

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    Sure 100 pourcents for backlit keyboard ?

    I spoke with two Dell sales person in France (Casablanca) and they confirmed that there are two different parts number for the keyboard and actualy in France, the keyboard is not backlit.
     
    fr0x, Jul 4, 2012
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  26. JJbenz

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    Yes this is what they told me, no backlit
     
    JJbenz, Jul 4, 2012
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  27. Jarakin

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    Downlinx, can you tell me if there are mac-style gestures usable on the touchpad? 2 finger right click, scrolling etc.?

    Cheers
     
    Jarakin, Jul 4, 2012
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    ejl1980, Jul 4, 2012
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    JJbenz, Jul 4, 2012
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  30. ejl1980

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    All I know is I trust the info from Bill (he was very involved in the XPS 15.) much more than some sales rep.
     
    ejl1980, Jul 4, 2012
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  31. downlinx

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    There are gestures but there is no 2 finger right click. But there is zoom, rotate, and two finger scroll.
     
    downlinx, Jul 4, 2012
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  32. alfling

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    Good news, check this post :D
     
    alfling, Jul 4, 2012
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  33. Akabane35

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    Keep the info coming, can't wait to get mine.
     
    Akabane35, Jul 4, 2012
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  34. Jaybs

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    Thanks for the review.

    Do you know what size screwdrivers are needed to open the bottom to replace the hd?

    I think you mentioned it uses torx, but I'd like to make sure I have the right size to install my ssd. Also, I've read that the xps15z was a pain to upgrade, but it seems like the new xps 15 is much easier and is a matter of removing a few screws and removing the bottom panel...

    Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
     
    Jaybs, Jul 4, 2012
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  35. Nyceis

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    I too would like to know what size torx it is so I can be ready too :)
     
    Nyceis, Jul 4, 2012
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  36. downlinx

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    A small Philips. And a torx t5 screwdriver
     
    downlinx, Jul 4, 2012
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    I have the previous version of XPS-15 (L502X) which uses a Dell (DLL050E) touchpad rather than a Synaptics. The problem I have with this touchpad is that I can not adjust the sensitivity of the Tapping Feature so that I can use it reliably without inadvertent tapping and selecting while moving the cursor across the display. I prefer using Touchpad Tapping rather than the left button. I have been working with Dell over a two month period to resolve this issue involving the replacement of the touchpad on the first unit received the end of April followed by a new replacement unit none of which resulted in any change in touchpad behavior. I have contacted Synaptics and they believe there may be a compatibility issue between their Driver and the Dell touchpad. I am about to return the second unit for full refund and purchase the latest XPS 15 which uses the Synaptics Glass Touchpad along with the Synaptics Driver. Have you played with adjusting the sensitivity of the Synaptics Glass Touchpad as it relates to finger pressure required to move the cursor as well as finger pressure required to execute a tap? If so I would love to know the results before deciding to purchase the newer XPS 15. Thanks, Ron Sisson
     
    madron, Jul 18, 2012
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  38. rokakoma

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    Hey! nice review :)

    Can you make a test with Furmark and Aida64 to test cpu and gpu at the same time ?

    And maybe post some screenshots about temperatures?

    Also when you play some demanding game is the palmrest gets real hot?
     
    rokakoma, Jul 19, 2012
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  39. jrcuttz

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    jrcuttz, Jul 21, 2012
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