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    My New Laptop ( Dell XPS M1530)

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by vinumsv, Feb 3, 2008.

  1. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    Hi Guys , Finally I got my Dell XPS M1530 and i am just :) , so sharing some of my happiness with you guys ( if its ok :wink: )

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    My System Configuration:

    * 15.4-inch WXGA (1440 x 900) CCFL glossy screen
    * Crimson red paint
    * 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo T7700 processor
    * 2GB DDR2-667 SDRAM
    * 160GB 7200 RPM SATA HDD
    * Slot-loading dual-layer DVD±RW drive
    * NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3
    * Ethernet, 802.11a/g/n (Intel 4965), Bluetooth option
    * Integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam
    * HDMI, VGA, S-Video, Firewire/1394, three USB 2.0 ports, integrated media reader (MS, SD, xD), fingerprint reader
    * Media Center remote located in ExpressCard slot
    * Windows Vista Home Premium ( Now Ultimate :wink: )
    * 6.29 pounds with 9-cell
     
  2. WizeGuyDezignz

    WizeGuyDezignz Notebook Consultant

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    I almost creamed my pants. :p
     
  3. Gunner

    Gunner Notebook Evangelist

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    Nice configuration. Congrats.
     
  4. B2TheEYo

    B2TheEYo Notebook Deity

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    Why wasn't my box fancy..

    You $#$@#% #@#$!% ^!%#@ $#@#$^@ until the handle falls off @#%&.

    LOL..

    Awesome stuff, does it have any problems or defects?

    I want a 1530 but I'm gonna wait until my lovely 1520 has an unfortunate event
    (such as me putting in the back seat of the car and driving the car into the river).


    WizeGuyDezignz, if you did that easily, you're girlfriend must be very disappointed in your performance in similar situations.. :p

    Hahaa.. just messing :p
     
  5. kboyer

    kboyer Notebook Consultant

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    Nice! How you liking it so far?
     
  6. Raven322

    Raven322 Notebook Evangelist

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    very nice. i wish those were out when i bought my 1520
     
  7. Bowlerguy92

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    Beautiful, when did you order it?
     
  8. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    hmm no defect as far as now ;) maybe it crops once wow factor fades away :D
     
  9. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Congrats, you will enjoy it!!!! ;)
     
  10. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    16-Jan-2008 bro and i got it on 29-Jan-08 :D
     
  11. Bowlerguy92

    Bowlerguy92 Notebook Deity

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    Mmmmm......two weeks hu? Hope mine gets done being built soon then, the site says it should take about 5 days to make my laptop.
     
  12. the caveman

    the caveman Notebook Consultant

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    wow that is an amazing notebook enjoy it man .
     
  13. brainiac

    brainiac Newbie

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    :D :D :D

    I placed an order for my 1530 on 17th Jan and got it on 29th Jan as well :D

    And its the same specs barring the screen resolution
     
  14. kanehi

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    Congrats. I like mine a lot too.
     
  15. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    indeed , Thanks a lot Guys :D any games to test and i can post some results here :D
     
  16. Merranza

    Merranza Notebook Consultant

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    Just curious since you have a WXSGA+, did you get a Samsung or an LG?
     
  17. Bowlerguy92

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    I don't have it yet unfortunately.......been in the Build phase for 5 days now. But I will let you know once I do :)
     
  18. Merranza

    Merranza Notebook Consultant

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    no problem :) I went the safe way with the 1440x900. For sure, I have been considering in the last couple days if I made a mistake with my choice or not, but with my LG right now, it is very beautiful and I didn't wanted to get caught in the process of grainy screens and subpar Samsung (even not grainy the colors are not as vibrant and bright). It's not easy, I'm still in my 30 days customer satisfaction and making the switch is tempting, but I'll probably avoid all this and just stay with my WXGA+ which is supposed to be a bit brighter than WSXGA+ anyway :) Gl with getting a good screen really, it seems not that easy in the 1680x1050 if you are picky that is
     
  19. Maksa

    Maksa Notebook Consultant

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    hey vinu nice one man :)


    btw how much discount you got? and what was basic price without discount?
     
  20. vinumsv

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    Maksa bro I didn't get any discounts bro :( and i got it for 72k INR
     
  21. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    CONGRATS!!! I know the feeling as I was so excited, I did a review on mine the same day I got it. :D
    http://corvettec3.com/dellXPSm1530review.htm
     
  22. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    I saw your review its excellent ;D
     
  23. Maksa

    Maksa Notebook Consultant

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    oh yaar... you should have asked for discounts... they do give good discounts ;)
     
  24. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    I Did They No discounts allowed for XPS in india though but still i got no TAX
     
  25. Maksa

    Maksa Notebook Consultant

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    oh... i got 2 laptops from dell 172 and 1525 and i got discounts in both :) if you buy expensive one they do give discounts :)
     
  26. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Looks like a really popular notebook... Congrats! :)
     
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    congrats on your new 1530! its awesome!

    i have exact same specs!
     
  28. vinumsv

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    Indeed its awesome bro Yesterday i player COD4 with all settings @ HIGH with AA turned off and i get solid 35-56fps .....
     
  29. vinumsv

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    And Here is my 3dmark06 Results :

    Stock Clock with Driver v174.16 from L2go

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