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    Dell XPS M1530 64bit or 32bit?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jpfalet, Jun 15, 2008.

  1. jpfalet

    jpfalet Notebook Guru

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    When you buy the XPS M1530, does it run on the 64bit or 32bit virsion?

    ty

    :)
     
    jpfalet, Jun 15, 2008
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    lancorp Notebook Virtuoso

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    Interesting that my M1530 that I received on Friday came with Vista x32!

    Dell does not ship any M1530 with Vista x64 AFAIK.
     
    lancorp, Jun 15, 2008
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    I'm stupid. Said the complete opposite of what I wanted to say.

    CORRECTION: Dell is currenly only offering Vista 32-bit.
     
    Lithus, Jun 15, 2008
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    jfdube Notebook Evangelist

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    You're not stupid. These things happen even to the best of us, and, yes, 32 bit Vista is the only Vista available from Dell.
     
    jfdube, Jun 15, 2008
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    EDIT : Since, Lithus has already corrected his post... I deleted mine...
     
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    Mine came with 32bit ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 15, 2008
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  7. jpfalet

    jpfalet Notebook Guru

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    ok...and i heard of some girl who said she called dell custemer service and managed to ask them if they could change the 32bit to 64bit...and they said yes....what do you guys think? possible?
     
    jpfalet, Jun 15, 2008
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    QuicKSwitcH Notebook Guru

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    yea they can change it. Also i do believe the key provided on the laptop will also work for 64 bit w/o having to call though im not positive.
     
    QuicKSwitcH, Jun 15, 2008
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    so everything inside the m1530 will work nicely with 64 bit?
     
    iamallama, Jun 15, 2008
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    You can probably get Dell to send you the 64 bit CD and then use the key you have since it does not differentiate between 32/64 bit. However, you will be on the hook to get the correct drivers. There is a thread though where they gathered up all the 64 bit drivers.
     
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    You can get Microsoft to send you a 64-bit disc if you have a CD key (which you will when you get your computer). They will charge you for shipping, but thats it. So yeah, the 1530 comes with 32 bit, but can be upgraded to 64-bit for the cost of sending you the disc, and it will be able to run 64-bit Vista.
     
    jaymes85, Jun 15, 2008
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    So, I placed my order for the m1530 on the 06/13/08 and am wondering if you think I still have time to call Dell and request the change from x32 to x64. Do you think this would be a good idea? We all hear that 64 bit is the future, and with the knowledge on the forums I'm sure there is enough compiled information to get everything running smoothly. I will be running Vista Ultimate, and obviously selected the 4GB RAM option. Are there any disadvantages to running the x64 Vista? Let me know what you guys think. Also does anyone have the link for the 64 bit drivers section on these forums?
     
    juKeziLLa, Jun 16, 2008
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