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    Dell XPS15 R2 (L502) Thread

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Razor2, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. thatdaveguy

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    It's $100 and judging by the 425m vs 435m performance it's only like a 10% performance difference.
     
    thatdaveguy, Mar 10, 2011
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  2. NoSlow5oh

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    It's not a dollar extra if you start out with the $1299 configuration. It comes standard. Even if it wasn't included, I would still pay extra for it. There are a few parts in laptops that you skimp out on, and some you don't. This is one of those parts that you don't, unless you're broke.
     
    NoSlow5oh, Mar 10, 2011
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    My order status just changed from "In Production" to "Delivery Preparation" today (ordered on 3/8).

    Not sure exactly what that means, but it sounds closer :)

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    Dell XPS 15 | i7-2720QM | GeForce GT540M | B+RGLED LCD | 8GB,DDR3 | 640GB 7200 RPM HD | BD-Combo
     
    craigallen, Mar 10, 2011
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  4. sean_nj

    sean_nj Notebook Guru

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    My order status just changed from "In Production" to "Shipped" (ordered on 2/23). I will get it tomorrow!

    Sean
     
    sean_nj, Mar 10, 2011
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  5. FPetersonIII

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    I'm getting jealous. I ordered mine on 2/22 and it still says delivery prep. I want it to ship now!!! :p
     
    FPetersonIII, Mar 10, 2011
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  6. raober

    raober Notebook Enthusiast

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    Good news...my machine shipped today! Bad news...I used 2 day, so it's not arriving until Monday...gah!
     
    raober, Mar 10, 2011
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  7. chemman14

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    Just got my machine!!! typing from it now
     
    chemman14, Mar 10, 2011
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  8. seigi009

    seigi009 Notebook Guru

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    Pics! Review! how is it? Don't keep us waiting!
     
    seigi009, Mar 10, 2011
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  9. Above9000

    Above9000 Notebook Geek

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    awesome, when did you order? plus what specs did u get? Enjoy :)
     
    Above9000, Mar 10, 2011
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  10. tvdang7

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    I am shipped as well. a pleasant surprise considering i never saw the delivery prep part and it was ordered last wednesday. OVER night too :)
    we need to make an official thread so we all can start doing clean installs asap. What is the website with the dell webcam software?
     
    tvdang7, Mar 10, 2011
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  11. ans04

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    So shouldn't there be an owners thread starting right about now?
     
    ans04, Mar 10, 2011
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  12. ahussein

    ahussein Newbie

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    Congrats to the people that have received their systems, but I am starting to get worried about mine, I ordered my system on the 2/22/11 and the status is still "In Production". Is there anyone else on here who ordered a system on 2/22/11 that hasn't shipped?
     
    ahussein, Mar 10, 2011
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  13. NoSlow5oh

    NoSlow5oh Notebook Evangelist

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    Listen to me, and listen well. I ordered mine around 9 am on 2/22/2011, so I know I was one of the first few to order this in the USA. After hearing some other members on here say they had ordered after me, and was getting their's shipped to them already, I decided to call dell today. I gave the order support lady a hard time about why mine was still "in production" and all that. She said she would follow up in a couple of days to make sure everything was ok with my order. But, about 2 hours after my phone call with her, guess what? My order has shipped! I have overnight shipping too, so I'll be getting it tomorrow. Moral of the story: Call dell and get pissy, they send you your laptop quicker!
     
    NoSlow5oh, Mar 10, 2011
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  14. ahussein

    ahussein Newbie

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    Good to know I am thinking about doing the same now. Just wondering, did they upgrade your shipping to overnight service, or did you buy that from before?
     
    ahussein, Mar 10, 2011
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  15. tvdang7

    tvdang7 Notebook Evangelist

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    I bet it was going to ship anyway just coincidence .
     
    tvdang7, Mar 10, 2011
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  16. Rick 64D

    Rick 64D Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered mine 22 Feb and the order status still says In Production. I'm out of town until Tuesday, but hopefully it will be there when I get home.
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 10, 2011
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  17. ans04

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    Rick 64D, how much did you get your system for?
     
    ans04, Mar 10, 2011
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  18. Rick 64D

    Rick 64D Notebook Consultant

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    $1557.69, via AAFES.
    Nice avatar, too.
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 10, 2011
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  19. Rick 64D

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    Are there any new owners out there with a 2720 or 2820 processor, and, if so, can you check the BIOS to see if it supports XMP, so we can upgrade to the Kingston HyperX 1600MHz RAM?
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 10, 2011
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  20. Above9000

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    Yes! my order has been Shipped.

    Feb 25th- Ordered Dell xps 15
    March 1- Re-ordered due to glitch with my order
    March 1-7- In Production
    March 8- Delivery Prep
    March 10th- Shipped!

    Should be here next week.
     
    Above9000, Mar 10, 2011
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  21. thatdaveguy

    thatdaveguy Notebook Evangelist

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    Ordered mine for $1186 after 7% EPP Discount.

    2630QM
    RGBLED Screen
    4GB RAM
    500GB HDD
    540M GT
    Intel 6230 WIFI + BT
    1 Year NBD Onsite Warranty (which my CC doubles for free)
     
    thatdaveguy, Mar 10, 2011
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  22. ahussein

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    At last my status has changed to "shipped" as well, but the tracking number is still not available :mad:
     
    ahussein, Mar 10, 2011
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  23. Above9000

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    UPDATE!

    wow that was FAST, its scheduled for Delivery Tomorrow March 11, wow, where are the Dell factories located, I live in New York City by the way. Or it could be a glitch?
     
    Above9000, Mar 10, 2011
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  24. chemman14

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    sorry guys. I have been busy reinstalling windows, etc. This thing is amazing. I love the keyboard (coming from an ispiron e1505) This thing is fast, the display is beautiful!!
     
    chemman14, Mar 10, 2011
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  25. Rick 64D

    Rick 64D Notebook Consultant

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    Chemman, which processor do you have?
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 10, 2011
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  26. chemman14

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    the 2720
    The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters.
     
    chemman14, Mar 10, 2011
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  27. edit1754

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    I believe it's in Tennessee. That's where my M4400 shipped from, though it was a refurb.
     
    edit1754, Mar 10, 2011
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  28. chemman14

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    mine shipped out of hawthorne, ca. At least that's what the fedex tracking says. The return address on the box is TN
     
    chemman14, Mar 10, 2011
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  29. Rick 64D

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    Chemman, does your BIOS support XMP?
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 10, 2011
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  30. chemman14

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    how do I check this? go into setup?
     
    chemman14, Mar 10, 2011
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  31. Rick 64D

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    Yes. I don't know exactly what the new BIOS looks like, but it will probably be under Memory Configuration, or something like that. You may have to enable something beyond "Default" for it to show up.
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 10, 2011
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  32. chemman14

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    OK I am transferring some files right now, I will check when I am done
     
    chemman14, Mar 10, 2011
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  33. JSBVette

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    I ordered late in the day on Feb 22 (first day of availability.) Late today my status went from "In Production" to "Shipped."

    I went with 3-5 day shipping and FedEx ground tracking is showing an estimated delivery date of March 12...shipped from Ellenwood, GA.

    My question....does FedEx Ground really deliver on Saturday even if Saturday delivery was not added to the service?

    I know I should not get my hopes up, but receiving it Saturday instead of Monday would be soooooo nice.

    -Dale
     
    JSBVette, Mar 10, 2011
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  34. blingers

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    yeah i thinks its coincidence most of us are getting it shipped now. the dell support must be pleased to take credit for it lol :p
     
    blingers, Mar 10, 2011
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  35. blingers

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    how is the keyboard?
     
    blingers, Mar 10, 2011
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  36. chemman14

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    awesome, I got the backlit one.
     
    chemman14, Mar 10, 2011
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  37. Above9000

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    Did your Dell XPS 15 come in a black box, or did they redesign the packaging? Its weird that my order had a 7-day delivery option but its suppose to arrive tomorrow and it shipped today, LOL how is that possible??? Any ideas?
     
    Above9000, Mar 10, 2011
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  38. chemman14

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    black box.
    the speakers on this thing are amazing!!! Just got done transferring over my music and WOW!!!
     
    chemman14, Mar 10, 2011
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  39. sujinge9

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    When you're done being stunned and amazed, you should post your first impressions :D
     
    sujinge9, Mar 10, 2011
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  40. dkwhite

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    with pictures of the new keyboard lit up.
     
    dkwhite, Mar 10, 2011
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  41. Rick 64D

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    Of course I go on a week-long trip just as mine's about to be delivered. Stupid Army!
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 10, 2011
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  42. loaded12

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  43. chemman14

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    those are my first impressions. Haven't really gotten to open it up (havent been into pc gaming for a while) but for web browsing and other various stuff its awesome!!! Will post a picture of the keyboard from my iphone if it lets me!!!
     
    chemman14, Mar 10, 2011
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  44. chemman14

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    didnt see any memory options in the bios
     
    chemman14, Mar 10, 2011
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  45. Rick 64D

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    Thanks for checking. Dell Support said it wouldn't, But they're not always accurate.
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 10, 2011
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  46. loaded12

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    Yea, some first impressions would be awesome! :p I'm excited to get one myself.

    You should post your specs in your Sig. :D

    Oh and did you get the new chicklet keyboard?
     
    loaded12, Mar 10, 2011
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  47. DakkonA

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    Judging by Extreme Memory, it doesn't look like any of the available XMP memory is certified for use with mobile Sandy Bridge processors. In any case, Dell BIOSes usually are totally locked down, unless maybe they were marketed as overclock-able.
     
    DakkonA, Mar 10, 2011
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  48. Rick 64D

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    The new Alienware systems allow one to select XMP profiles, and they use the same processors as the new XPS line.
     
    Rick 64D, Mar 10, 2011
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    A new L502X would be like getting part of my life back, Congrats on getting your L502X, :D I wanna get one asap as well :p

    Post some closer look pics (^_^)
     
    maheshpatel, Mar 10, 2011
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  50. DakkonA

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    Only the Alienware desktops have those options, not the laptops. Unless you're seeing something completely different.
     
    DakkonA, Mar 10, 2011
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