Dell XPS m1530 order

Just built my order and this is what I am looking at:

XPS M1530 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache) H83DHN [223-5880]
Operating System Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition SP1 VHP31E [310-9764][420-5769][420-5924][420-6436][420-6995][420-7590][420-8566][463-2282]
System Color Tuxedo Black BKDMSAT [313-6439]
Memory 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms) 4GB2D [311-7823]
LCD, Color and camera High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900) & 2.0 M DXGAPLC [320-6693]
Video Card 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT 25686GT [320-6082]
Hard Drives Size: 320GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive 320GB [341-5865]
Software - Adobe Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1 ADOBER [420-7468]
Combo or DVD+RW Drive Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write) 8XDVDRW [313-5820][420-8183]
Sound Card Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition ISBAHD [313-5014]
Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card TM1395 [430-2680]
Productivity No Microsoft Office MSONO [412-1397]
Software - Antivirus McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 24-months MC924M [410-1838]
Primary Battery Free Upgrade to a 9 cell Battery F9BATRP [467-4764]
Warranty & Service 1Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor,24x7 Phone Support S1OS [412-0360][950-3337][950-9797][960-8710][984-2350][988-5607]
Dial-Up Internet Access No ISP requested NISP [412-0148]
SECURITY Finger Print Reader XPS M1530 FPRDR [467-2337]
Bluetooth and Wireless USB Built-in Wireless USB capability WUSB [430-2692]
Doms Camera and Color High Res, Black glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900) & 2MP Ca KXGTPLC [320-6797][420-7715]
Processor Branding Intel Core 2 Duo Processor IC2DNB [310-8319]
Dell Printer Driver Windows Vista™ Premium VPN [310-8628]
DataSafe Online Backup Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr


Is this good? I was most concerend about my upgraded hardrive and processor since I am a noob, will they be compatible with eachother? Video card? Do I need built in wireless usb capability? I assume it means I can just use usb headphoens without haveing to hook in a wireless usb receiver.

one more thing, LED display or HIdef LCD?

Thanks!

 

You Can Skip Mcafee ( Personal Opinion) and Get WiFi N Card from Intel also get 7200rpm HDD

 

I can do the 7200rpm but I would have to downgrade the GB from 320 to 160. Should I do that or keep it how it is?

thanks

 

What is the price on that system?

I would recomend the Intel wireless card.

 

I would keep the 320. Those two are about the same speed.

 

Allright, thanks everybody

I now have 3gb of ram as opposed to 4 since that can easily be upgraded and it won't be taken up that fast when I first get it. I did this so I could get the intel wireless card

Size: 320GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive [Included in Price]
Speed: 160GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor [subtract $25]


Saving money is always good but which should I go with. Someone said they are the same, if they are then I would like tos ave money and downgrade.


Should I get wireless usb built in?



@mattocs: Price right now is 1,733$ after a 500$ rebate or something but i get 150$ instant savings and i found a 25% off so total right now is 1,329$

 

I was told a 320gb 5400 is actually faster than a 160gb 7200 because teh data is more densely packed on the disc so the head doesn't have to move as far to read more data

 

Yeah...that is why i'd stick with the 320GB drive.

 

all ready to go, thanks for the help guys!

 

Code:

XPS M1530  	 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache)  	 H83DHN  	 [223-5880]
Operating System 	Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium Edition SP1 	VHP31E 	[310-9764][420-5769][420-5924][420-6436][420-6995][420-7590][420-8566][463-2282]
System Color 	Midnight Blue 	BLDMSAP 	[467-4352]
Memory 	4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms) 	4GB2D 	[311-7823]
LCD, Color and camera 	Full Hi Definition, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1920x1200) & 2.0 M 	DUXGAC 	[320-6694]
Video Card 	256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT 	25686GT 	[320-6082]
Hard Drives 	Size: 250GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive 	250G54 	[341-5632]
Software - Adobe 	Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1 	ADOBER 	[420-7468]
Combo or DVD+RW Drive 	Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write) 	8XDVDRW 	[313-5820][420-8183]
Sound Card 	Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition 	ISBAHD 	[313-5014]
Wireless Networking Cards 	Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card 	IP4965 	[430-2449]
Productivity 	Microsoft Works 	IWRK9 	[420-8051]
Software - Antivirus 	McAfee SecurityCenter 15-months 	VMCAF1Y 	[410-1184]
Primary Battery 	Free Upgrade to a 9 cell Battery 	F9BATRP 	[467-4764]
Warranty & Service 	2Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor, 24x7 Phone Support 	S2OS 	[412-0360][902-0941][950-3338][960-8710][970-2321][984-2350][988-5607][988-5608]
Accident and Theft Protection 	Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 2Yr Warr. 	CCLJ2 	[412-0358][420-8652][960-3708][991-1149]
Dial-Up Internet Access 	No ISP requested 	NISP 	[412-0148]
Additional Power Supplies 	90 Watt Spare AC Adaptor with 3FT Power Cord 	90WS 	[430-2673]
Photo, Video & Burn Software 	Adobe Photoshop + Premiere Elements 	APEPEX 	[410-1196]
SECURITY 	Finger Print Reader XPS M1530 	FPRDR 	[467-2337]
Bluetooth and Wireless USB 	Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate) 	H355I 	[430-2566]
Environmental Options 	Recycling Kit and Plant a Tree for Me 	RCLTREE 	[310-5408]
Doms Camera and Color 	High Resolution, Blue glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD(1920x1200)&2MP Ca 	BUXGWTC 	[320-6808][420-7715]
Processor Branding 	Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor 	ICNSNB 	[310-9348]
Dell Printer Driver 	Windows Vista™ Premium 	VPN 	[310-8628]
DataSafe Online Backup 	Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr

$1,439.00

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 XPS M1530  	 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache)

	
	Operating System 	Genuine Windows® Vista Ultimate Edition SP1
	System Color 	Midnight Blue
	Memory 	4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
	LCD, Color and camera 	Full Hi Definition, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1920x1200) & 2.0 M
	Video Card 	256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
	Hard Drives 	Size: 250GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
	Software - Adobe 	Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
	Combo or DVD+RW Drive 	Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
	Sound Card 	Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition
	Wireless Networking Cards 	Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
	Productivity 	Microsoft Works
	Software - Antivirus 	Trend Micro Internet Security 15-months
	Primary Battery 	56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
	Warranty & Service 	1Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor,24x7 Phone Support
	Dial-Up Internet Access 	No ISP requested
	Additional Power Supplies 	90 Watt Spare AC Adaptor with 3FT Power Cord
	SECURITY 	Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
	Bluetooth and Wireless USB 	Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
	Environmental Options 	Recycling Kit and Plant a Tree for Me
	Doms Camera and Color 	High Resolution, Blue glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD(1920x1200)&2MP Ca
	Processor Branding 	Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
	Dell Printer Driver 	Windows Vista™ Premium
	DataSafe Online Backup 	Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr
$1,412.25

I had everything much nicer but I clicked on a different link so it all went by by & I don't feel like making it nice again... sorry

the main difference between the two is

either get the better OS & save $20

or get the crappy OS & spend $20 bucks more & get 90 watt battery instead of 65, Adobe products, two year in-home & jojack protection


This is what I've built & having a hard time deciding

 

I think the warranty is worth the extra $20. And Vista Home Premium isn't that bad.

 

Also, unless you getting 64-bit edition I suggest saving the $50 & getting 3gb or ram instead of 4 considering the puter will only use 3.5 if you buy 4gb worth of sticks

 

I got 4GB because I like knowing my memory is dual channel, although I have read the performance difference is very very low.

 

20$ to get a 9 cell fs man its £90 here in uk!!!

 

They dont call it 'Rip Off Britain' for nothing


Sorry just having a girly rant