Just ordered my new XPS

I just ordered my new Studio Xps 16. Currently im on an M1330 and love it but i need more power and when i got it it was all i could afford so check out my specs and let me know what you think

Studio XPS 16 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8600 (3MB cache/2.40GHz/1066Mhz FSB)

System Color Option Obsidian Black with Leather Accent

MEMORY 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1067MHz (2 Dimms)

LCD Panel Edge-to-Edge FullHD Widescreen 16.0 inch RGBLED LCD (1920x1080) W/2.0 MP

Video Card ATI Mobility RADEON® HD 3670 - 512MB

Video Memory Windows Vista™ Premium

Hard Drive 500GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive

Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-bit

Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9, Multiple Languages

DVD+/-RW or Bluray Drive 8X DVD+/- RW(DVD/CD read/write) Slot Load Drive

Sound Card High Definition Audio 2.0

Wireless Networking Cards Intel® 5300 WLAN Wireless-N (3x3) Mini Card

Productivity Microsoft Works

Software - Antivirus McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 30-Days

Battery Options 6-cell Battery

Hardware Support Services 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support

Processor Branding (non-displayed / transparent to Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor

Bluetooth Option Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (2.1+EDR)

 

Nice. Can I ask what your total cost was?


Cin

 

1956.59 I took advantage of the longweekend sale here in canada and that price also includes a Logitech V450 Nano mouse

 

Looks like a very nice computer.

 

Yes, Canada..the Dell's are a bit more expensive.. But alas, you have a nice looking build there! And you will like that LV450!

Whens the ESD on it? And, congrat's!

Cin

 

Why thank you. No ESD yet it says check back in 24 hours. But How much cheaper is it in the states?

 

Oh..that's right. You can prob's call a Rep sometime tomorrow and get the ESD also.

I've seen builds a little bit cheaper. Maybe, some owners of the 1640, can also chime in here for you!

Remember, the waiting is the hardest part. But once you have it..it will have been well worth the wait!


Cin

 

Haha i know what you mean during the summer my toshiba broke ( Motherboard fried and they rufused to fix it) and i ordered the Xps M1330 and it took 5 weeks because it was on back order those were the hardest weeks of my life but i can wait for this one as long as i have videos of it to admire

 

LoL! Well those 5 weeks of waitng for the 1330, I'm sure won't be as long with your 1640!!!

Oh, and be sure to check the unboxing vid's on youtube, whilst you wait!

Those are fun to watch, seeing how others handle the receipt of their new lappy's!

Cin

 

If only there were more only 3 on there. And watched them all im gonna have to wait for more

 

Yeah, I'm surprised theres not more.

What about checking out other accessories?


Cin

 

Havent seen any around have you seen any cases or sleves around?

 

I'm in the same boat, just waiting and waiting and waiting!!! I ordered mine on the 12th. It's been in the "boxing" stage since yesterday. If I'm VERY VERY lucky, I'll get it Friday, but I probably have a long weekend of more waiting ahead haha.

I really can't wait to get this thing. I'm hoping none of the "bad" things that I've heard talked about really bother me. I'm especially interested to see how the RGBLED screen is.

 

I heard that to. But it dosent really bother me what people say i will form my own opinion about it when i get it. But im gonna be using my tv as a monitor when at home anyway. But i had to get the 1080p screen becasue i like my space

 

I agree about forming your own opinion. That's why, even after reading that whole thread about the RGBLED screen, I still ordered my SXPS 16 with it. I'm sure we'll both be pleased with it!

 

I purchased a SXPS 1340 at BestBuy last Monday, and I have waited for my 4th exchanged lappy. All of them have 3 tiny dust under the screen, and one of them has a defective space bar!

I also buy a Targus chil pad, a Logitech Nano VX and a Logic case attache case for my new lappy.

 

I thought I saw a few posts in the 1640 thread, that they had ordered a sleeve/or case for the 1640 direct from Dell.

Hoping someone can chime in, on this also!


Cin

 

Hey Brendan I also ordered a XPS (13) during the weekend sale. What is your estimated ship date? Mine is March 9th >< quite a wait. I also got a Built NY sleeve for 19$ with my order.

 

Sadly it just got confirmed today so i have to wait 24 hours for an ESD and i hope its not March 9th Where any of you things back ordered? I ordered the Logitech V450 Nano with my laptop but no case

 

Where do you live? I'm in Vancouver and I got a ESD right away after I ordered it. I don't think anything is back ordered unless it's the LED screen since that's the only thing that I added.

 

Hey Brandan! .. Congrats! Hope you will enjoy your system. I am too waiting for mine. ESD is 3rd of March.

I ordered mine with CCFL display. DO you think Wled is much much better?

 

very nice rig. brendanmurphy. You can be proud

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Aller Le Quebec !!

 

Just got my mouse today and Estimated Delivery date is the 26 th and im in Toronto

 

I will enjoy it for sure and hope you do aswell. I think the 1080p screen was a better choice for me but not everyone the more space for me the better

 

Just checked status it was ordered the 15th proccesed the 17th and shipped the 20th im so happy it should be in my arms as of the 24

 

That's great news for you! The 24th is Tuesday, and not far off!



Cin.

 

Not far at all i can't wait im so excited

 

upgrade your warranty....

 

Why? ..................

 

dell makes junk unfortunately, the only reason to buy dell is the complete care warranty

 

Not really ive got the m1330 right now and its awsome. Only a little heat issue but its fine. Because you got unlucky dosen't mean you have to be sour.

 

not sour at all... just recommend extending your warranty. i own 4 dell computers and have owned 10 others. some great and needed no or little repair, but lately all the newer ones i have bought are just terrible, and need constant repair.