Just recived my M1330,,,What i do next?

I just recived my M1330, 2ghz, 2gb ram, intel graphics chip,

should i install anytin or update the bios or anything like that, i hear alot of people have some issues with the M1330?

so any recomendations will be much appriciated

 

You got the intel chip, that should remove the majority, if not all, the problems from the M1330. Most problems are related to the nVidia GPU.

Just turn it on and play around and try to do what you intended to do with it. if everything works fine, enjoy your new laptop .

 

thanks,

 

i'd remove most of the bloatware...

 

True that, I didn't think about that.

In case you don't know, bloatware = all the unnecessary programs that comes preinstalled on your system. There's some good threads about removing them around here somewhere.

There's some more ways to streamline your computer to make it boot/shut down/run faster also. A good thread: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=166532

 

Hey there,
Congrat's on your new 1330!!! What a good feeling, eh???
I'm sure you will really enjoy it! :yes: :yes:

I know someone linked Les's *NBR Vista Tips and Tweaks Guide*
But were you planning on doing Les's guide for reformatting & removing bloatware, at all? I did both of Les's guides when I received my 1530, and everything went really well

Here it is:

Dell Vista Laptop Reformat and Bloatware Removal Guide
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=157838

Good luck to you and....love that new lappy of yours!


Cin

 

Yes, as cin said, you could do those two... and it should be a great system when you are done.

Else, if you are not really sure about a complete reformat/reinstall, just do the tips n tweaks guide thing... you'll see a reall good improvement in performance and in any case, i personally dont think dell come' with much bloatware (at least the 1330 and 1530) these days... that is if you dont consider the media center thing as bloatware..

 

I would (I did) update the drivers for the network card, video, etc., given your system config. I'd also update the BIOS to A12, given your config, but there are different opinions.

Question on that link - is the real info at the start of the 111+ page thread, or do I have to read it all??? %^)

 

kk iv reformated, thanks for the links

is updating the Bios recomended?

 

Yes, updating bios is recommended, however, more for those who have the 8600gt compared to the integratd graphics card you posess.

 

nothing, enjoi

 

kool, the removing of search indexing definatly speeds things up lol

 

The bios update only increases the fan speed to cool the nvidia card which will cut your batterylife and the longevity of your notebook. You gotta choose which one you want. The card lasting longer(hopefully), or lower batterylife and more noise from your PC.

 

yea i know. but look at his specs, he has the integrated graphics, NOT nvidia. so he doesnt necessarily have to update his bios if he doesnt want to.

 

OHHHH SHIIIIIIII

I forgot, actually go into device manager, click on network adapter and click on the wireles one, go to properties and uncheck the first box "allow computer to turn this device off..."

This will save you from a potentialy high heat experience while on standy or sleep mode.