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    External Lights on m1710

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Sleepy Guy, Dec 24, 2006.

  1. Sleepy Guy

    Sleepy Guy Notebook Guru

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    Can you turn off the LED lights on the case so it does not look like a flashy laptop?

    I want a clean look. No lights, no shinny, just a laptop.
     
    Sleepy Guy, Dec 24, 2006
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    mckam826 Notebook Consultant

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    Im pretty sure that it can be done in the BIOS. But if you dont want a flashy laptop, why get the M1710?

    The reason that it costs so much is because it has these crazy lights and colourful lid and stuff. Consider a different laptop if you want a plainer looking one.
     
    mckam826, Dec 24, 2006
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  3. Sleepy Guy

    Sleepy Guy Notebook Guru

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    Simply put price, warranty, and parts. I looked allover and could not find anything that compaired. Complete care was a major selling point.

    If Dell sold simple laptops loaded to the hilts then I would have bought it.

    I really do not like showy laptops or anything for that matter. Sleeper is the way to go in my eyes.
     
    Sleepy Guy, Dec 24, 2006
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  4. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Check in Dell's Quickset - you should have an option in there to turn it off.
     
    Amber, Dec 24, 2006
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    i think the flashy lights is kinda cool, to a degree. strobe lighty with techno music when your hammered.
     
    Apocalypse, Dec 25, 2006
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    Why not look into the e1705? Same chassis, MOBO (if you get the dedicated gpu) and the 7900gs is quite a nice card.
     
    vespoli, Dec 25, 2006
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