MediaDirect 4 in M1530?

Hi there. I haven't visited the forums in a while, so I don't know about the current situation of M1530.

Is it possible to install the MD version available in the Studio (4, I believe) in M1530? It certainly looks better.

Also, are there any new fixes for anything in M1530? I remember downloading a new optiarc dvd driver and it fixed some sound issues. Any new drivers (maybe from other dell sections) could help improve my M1530 performance?

Thanks

 

http://search.dell.com/results.aspx...sn=M1530&~srd=False&ipsys=False&advsrch=False

Check in the above link. There are quiet a few new driver releases and updates for the M1530. Most of them are for the 64-bit, but there are updates for the 32-bit too. Take what you want.

 

Yes. MediaDirect 4 (available for the Studio line) will install on the 1530 without a problem. I have tested MD4 with the 1730 and there is no issue. This is a standalone application - there is no MediaDirect partition.

--BB

 

What do you mean? MD4 won't work as a "boot program" in M1530? Where can I get it? (and Install instructions?)

 

But if its not a boot sysytem, then why bother having it?

The sole purpose of media direct as I see it, is a quick way to access vids and songs when the computer is off, but if you have to boot into vista then why not just use media player or whatever?

 

^^ Agreed

On another note, I never check for new drivers apart from video drivers. Thanks for reminding me.

 

One possible use is that if your notebook has a blu-ray drive, it will play it. You would otherwise have to shell out extra money for blu-ray decoding software.

 

That is the reason I am running it.

 

So , Batboy, you say that I could get Media Direct 4 on the XPS1730 and could run dvd`s or so without booting the laptop?
Where do I sign up ?