Got my Studio XPS 16!

So I spent last night reinstalling my OS and transferring all my files over.

My first impression... WOW! This display is amazing! Super bright! In fact, maybe too much. A tad saturated, too. Side by side, my M1530 looks dull and bland.

Interestingly, the M1530 with Vista Ultimate (32-bit) boots up a little faster than the 1640.

One thing that bothers me is that they switched the side that the AC adapter plugs in... from the left side on the M1530 to the right side on the 1640. And the power cord has a blue light on the tip that never turns off. It bothered me last night when I was trying to sleep.

I'm loving the backlit keyboard. Didn't think I'd care for it but it is surprisingly useful. Speakers are much better than the M1530, too.

But it does get hot. About the same as my M1530, I suppose. I do lay it on my lap while I'm on my couch, so it gets warm! Will be getting the 9-cell battery so that It will not sit flush on my lap.

Think I'd rather have the black cover instead the red, but overall, I like.

 

Congrats on recieving your machine....nice specs, great machine=happy customer ;-)

 

Congrat's to you! It's so great that you are really enjoying it!

And, you got the red!

Do you mind posting a picture of your lappy? I don't think anyone has seen a member's picture of the 1640 in Red!

Cin

 

Here are a few quick pics...

 

Wow. The red is a very stunning look and a very nice choice.

 

Yeah, that red actually looks really good. I didn't like it too much on the site, but those pictures of it look awesome

 

Thank you! Now, those are some really, rather awesome pic's for *a few quick pics*

It's quite lovely! Not, that I really rather like the color red on a lappy!

+1 to you!

Cin

 

The odd thing is that I have no idea how accurate those pics are for you guys. Using this laptop with this LED screen the colors are super bright.

It's a pretty color but I agree... not sure if I like it on a laptop.

 

Great pics! Although I always hesitate to get a laptop which has exotic colors like red. Maybe I should try one day...

If you don't mind, I got some questions. How do you like the screen resolution? And how's the fan activity, can you always hear it?

 

nice mouse

 

Actually, those pics' look very professional! I've been pondering the 1340 in red..for a bit now...


Cin

 

The screen resolution was a bit of a surprise. The M1530 was 1680 x 1050, which is not as widescreen as the 1640, which is 1920 x 1080. It is not as high but longer. So I don't maximize my browser now.

I don't watch movies much on my laptop, but I bet this is a much better screen for that.

Yes, the fan is on and I can always hear it. It's more of a subtle hum, but it may run less fast with the 9-cell battery which gives better ventilation.

 

hehe... I used my nice camera... Canon 40D. I had to use a tripod because with the flash the colors were washed out. The laptop cover is highly reflective.

I'm too manly for the red. The black looks more my style.

 

Very nice camera!

(You can give me your Red 1640) I would take great care of it!
Then, you can get your black 1640!!!


Cin

 

That red laptop is quite nice. At least, fingerprints are less visible.

And talking about red, I don't know but it seems rather easy to fix the red saturation that exists out of the box. Just adjust it using the ATI control panel. That's what I did (along with other color changes) and now I'm very satisfied with the colors.

 

Really nice pics....i actually quite like the colour and think it doesnt look over the top at all....very professional looking......its just a shame im not professional enough to carry around that colour.

 

Go into your ATI properties and lower the saturation level to around 75 - 80, and you'll be much happier with the color... Red in particular won't appear so brightly highlighted.

Nice red SXPS, but I prefer the black, it looks more natural. I think i'd like the red better if they left off the red leather accent, and just left it red plastic.

 

Yes, I will definitely work on the saturation levels. Didn't even think about the ATI properties.

My other laptop is the M1530 with the blue cover. And I really like it. It has a matte, tacky surface. Quite masculine. This merlot red is a tad loud for my taste.

Oh well. Live and learn.

 

those are great pics, and even though i thought the lappy in red could be a bit much, it looks beautiful in your pics. congrats on your buy, enjoy!

those truly are great pics btw. i thought at first it was from some magazine review. congrats on that grat camera btw!

 

In the picture, the blue light on the connector of the power cord does look brighter than mine.

 

Just due to the camera exposure.

 

Yeah, it isn't THAT bright but in a perfectly dark room the damn thing lights up the whole room. I threw my sock over it last night to hide it. I'll need to find a better way to turn that light off, without being ghetto... like using electrical tape.

 

I was going to say...I have 2, 1 for 1420(personal) and 1 for D620(work). Best laptop mouse ever.

I love the RED as well. I like small laptop, but the power of XPS 16 makes me want to have 1 to replace my 1420. Too many things I want to get...choices choices...and the Palm Pre!

 

It really is. I bought it because of the small USB dongle thingie. I leave it in my laptop at all times. But it's a very accurate mouse. I like the "weight" of the scroll wheel.

 

If you like the red..what about the SXPS 1340...bumping down a little in size..but still a sweet lappy like the 1640!!


Cin

 

I am not sure because I like the 1080 resolution. I can't stand low resolution screens since I like to put a few things on the screen and see all of them at the same time. I will wait and see.

 

quick question if you don't mind.
what about the graphics performance game wise,like crysis? COD?

 

I'm not a gamer so I can't help you there. But Photoshop looks fantastic!

 

Are those colours in your pictures accurate? there's another forum i posted on, the guy's Merlot Red SXPS 16's leather part was PINK.

 

The Leather "trim" is not pink at all. I think it has to do with the "lighting" effect. In some of the pic's I took of mine when received...it gave off a "pinkish" tone. It is a "red" and it is a lovely color!









Cin...

 

ahh, awesome. already ordered mine in that colour, can't wait!

 

Grat's! You made the right Color choice. I'm so happy with this lappy, and the color of course! XD,

When are you expecting the arrival?


Cin...

 

well my order is still in "Order Received" status so i'd expect it to be here on the last week of february at latest

 

Beautiful laptop pics. Kinda makes me wish I had that color instead of mine (fingerprint black).