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    Good time to buy M1330?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Hybr1dz, Jun 20, 2008.

  1. Hybr1dz

    Hybr1dz Notebook Consultant

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    I'm considering on purchasing the M1330 (best configuration) but I'm a bit hesitant considering the heating problems found in models purchased 3-8 months ago.

    Anyone bought an M1330 recently? How is it holding up so far?
     
    Hybr1dz, Jun 20, 2008
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    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    AFAIK, they haven't redesigned/changed the cooling to deal with the heating issue. (I hope I'm wrong)

    I just had the mobo replaced after 7 months of use.
     
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    Chetanji Notebook Consultant

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    Hey Hybr1dz,
    My M1330 is about a month old or so and I always prop it on top of four posts an inch high, when I boot her up'. No heating problems at all.

    When I am at a clients place at times the laptop must be on a desk or softer surface and it does get warm but common sense goes a long way.

    I have no problems to speak of with my purchase and I sympathize with the people who had difficult times before me.

    Chetanji :cool:
     
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    ifti Undiscovered

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    Got mine about a month ago - with the 9 cell battery (so its propped up a little from the back).
    No problems at all.
     
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    robgt Notebook Guru

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    as long ass it is elevated or you have a cooling pad you should be ok
     
    robgt, Jun 20, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You might want to grab it by tomorrow because there is a nice sale going on.
     
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    Hybr1dz Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for all your input! I still have to think it over though. Through Dell's education program, I think that deal is pretty much perpetual. The Asus U6Sg-A1 is the other laptop I'm considering which costs around the same as the maxed out M1330 after discounts and taxes.

    I tried looking this up but I guess it varies by configuration. What comes with the M1330 in the box standard? If I purchase the M1330 with the 9 cell, do I also get a 3 or a 6 cell battery as well?
     
    Hybr1dz, Jun 20, 2008
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