**Official Dell XPS M1530 Owner's Lounge**

seems to be the wsxga+ (1680x1050) screen that has the problems, its the screen I haave and its definately grainy when looking at naything white

 

Mostly the 1050 having the problems and why I opted for the 900.
I'm picky as I do a lot of photo editing and photoshop and the 900 has been more than good enough. Very happy with it.

Yep, what you got to lose. If there is a problem, they come to your door the next day to fix it... can't beat that.

 

My 1530 is almost silent in Hi-Performance mode. I have zero issues with it EXCEPT the screen. If it wasn't for the screen issue I would be the happiest F-N laptop owner in the world. I have looked and tried a lot of laptops over the last month and by far the 1530 is the best 15" one I could find. Build quality, style, size, KB, weight, performance, features etc.. etc... Every other similar class notebook pales in comparison. The only other notebook that comes close in all areas IMHO is the MBP. And to get the same setup I'd have paid twice as much.

You cannot read into all these complaints too much. People love to gripe on the internet, me included. And you have a 30 day return it window so if you don't like it, send it back. But I cannot find a notebook as thin, stylish and full featured as a 1530. Give it a try

 

Well if it is only the 1050 screen will just get the 900, as it saves me money and also saves me stress, and like i said who is going to tell the diff between 900 and 1050, you would have to be an expert.

I love the machine, debating between red and blue, not sure what colour.

But hey I got until the 18th to decidem and maybe the 1050 screen problem will have worked its way through dell and they will not stock them anymore as promised via live chat.

 

Well I ordered my XPS 1530 on Friday night - I went for a T7500 with 2GB RAM and 250GB 5400 HDD. Five minutes after I placed my order they were offering it with 3GB and 320GB for more or less the same price. I couldn't phone to cancel because it was the weekend, but I emailed customer support and by Sunday my order was cancelled and I placed a new one. Anyway, the thing was built on Monday, shipped on Tuesday and my wife has just texted me to say it has arrived.

Full spec:
T7500 2.2GHZ
3GB RAM
320GB 5400rpm HDD
Screen is 1280x800 - would have perhaps liked the next size up, but the only models offering it were over £250 more (you had to have blue-ray as well).
Midnight Blue Case - not sure yet whether I will like this colour. will have to wait and see. I would have liked the red, but you couldn't choose the higher capacity HDD with product red.
6 cell battery - I deliberated for a while over 6 or 9 cell, but chose 6 so it wouldn't stick out.

Anyway, its my first ever laptop and should hopefully be able to match my current desktop which has an E6400 core 2 duo processor. I'm hoping to run digital audio workstation software on it, so will try to post back in the future with my impressions of how good it is for this use.

Can't wait to get home and try it out...

 

Gonna be a loooong day for you alright!

You'll love this notebook.

 

just ordered mine

specs..

Base Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB, 2MB cache/)
System Color and LCD cover Pattern Tuxedo Black
MEMORY 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
LCD & Camera Module High Resolution glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD(1680x1050) & 2MP Camera
VIDEO BOARD 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GT
Label Windows Vista™ Premium
BOOT HARD DRIVES 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
OPERATING SYSTEM(S) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
MODEMS Dell External Mini USB Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
CD-ROM Slot Load Blu -ray Disc (BD/DVD/CD read/write)
Sound Card High Definition Audio 2.0
Wireless Networking Cards Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
Office Software (not included in Windows XP) Microsoft Works 9. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) Norton Internet Security 2007: antivirus, antispyware, firewall, 15-month
Primary Battery 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Services 1 Year Return to Depot Service, Complete Care and Technical Support
Optional Support Services DataSafe Online Backup 10GB (included with price)
PROCESSOR BRANDING MOD,LBL,INTEL,NBK,CMT,SRM
Internet Access (ISP) No ISP Requested
Bluetooth and UWB Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate), for XPSM1530

cost me 1600 canadian.. lets hope this badboy works flawlessly.

 

god thats less than £800.00 pounds. UK

wish we could get that deal over here.

I got mine as low as 899.00, but the offer ended that day, and did not have a card to pay it on at the time.

Gutted.. will have to keep and eye out for more sales and offers.

 

The Canadian deals right now suck. They are far from "deals" IMO. Just keep an eye out as you say and they'll pop up again. I am still fighting the good fight on my WSXGA+ screen. If the deals were still good I'd just return it and order a WXGA+ :\

 

I have learned alot from this thread. I am about to pull the trigger on one of these. Does anybody have an idea of when the Penryn chips will be in the 1530??

 

it was a pretty good deal, i looked at the US site and i cusomized the same specs for 2200$, i was able to get 35% off using a 20% mystery coupon and a 15%coupon from EPP.

 

bought it on the 20th feb.

Spec as follow:

- Base Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB, 2MB cache)
- 2.0 GB RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
- Screen: Samsung 1280x854
- 250GB SATA HDD
- 6 Cell-battery
everything else as default.

got it for AU$1499

Also today I just got my screen replaced to LG Phillipe 1440x900 resolution from my previous Samsung 1280res. Took them 3 tried to finally get the PART # correct.
So I'm pretty happy with the new LG screen so far ^^

 

I havent got my M1530 yet been waiting for the stupid penryn to be available in it. Anyway ive noticed they recently added the option to get the M1530 without the finger print scanner.

I am not sure if its other dell models or just other manufactures in general but i know some of those finger scanners double as a scroll wheel inside windows as well. Does this hold true with the M1530?

And secondly if you plug an external monitor into the m1530 is it possible to use a dual monitor setup between the lcd on the M5130 and the external monitor? Looking to use the ext monitor strickly for winamp and everything else on the laptops monitor.

 

Do like I did, quit waiting... there will ALWAYS be something better. You can do like I'm going to do in 2-3 months, buy a penryn and drop it in.

 

Is it possible to replace the screen resolution?

 

It is pssible to have a dual monitor setup, not an issue. Can do it via the HDMI to hi def tv or can do it using regular monitor port.

 

what about the finger scanner working as a scroll wheel as well?

 

I don't think it does...haven't gotten mine on the 1530 to do that yet...

 

ordered mine last Sunday, it will be here Monday. Is there any noticable difference between the 2.0 and 2.2 processors? I will not be using this for gaming, here are my specs, $1,783 delivered

1 223-3529 XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB 2M L2 Cache)
1 313-5814 Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
1 311-7823 4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
1 320-6288 15.4 inch Wide Screen WSXGA+ TrueLife for XPS M1530
1 420-7715 Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
1 320-6082 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
1 341-6256 200G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
1 420-6815 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit Edition English,Inspiron
1 420-7590 Media Direct 3.3
1 420-6995 DELL SUPPORT 3.4,DIM/INSP
1 420-5769 Internet Search and Portal
1 420-5924 Icon Consolidation Application
1 420-6436 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
1 463-2282 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
1 310-9764 DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP, XPSM1530
1 412-1056 Turbine Lord of the Rings Online
1 420-7468 ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
1 313-5820 8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
1 420-6464 Roxio Creator Basic
1 313-5014 Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
1 430-2449 Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
1 461-8389 No Virus Protection Requested
1 312-0639 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for XPS M1530
1 412-0148 No Internet Service Provider Requested
1 412-1397 No Productivity Software requested
1 412-0359 Soft Contracts - Qualxserve
1 950-3339 3 Year Limited Warranty
1 960-3652 Warranty Support,2 Year Extended
1 960-8710 Warranty Support,Initial Year
1 988-5618 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year(s)
1 983-5942 Type 15- Third Party At HomeService with Nights and Weekends, 24x7 Technical Support,2 Year Extended
1 988-5617 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
1 984-2360 Type 15- Third Party At Home Service with Nights and Week ends, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
1 430-2566 Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)
1 430-2315 Dell Bluetooth Travel mouse
1 467-2337 Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
1 310-8628 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
1 310-9348 Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
1 320-6260 AVerTV Expresscard TV TUNER TVT11
1 412-1044 Premium Gyroscopic/LCD Remote Inspiron/XPS
1 420-7091 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
1 420-7095 DataSafe Online 20GB for Dim/Ins/XPS
1 987-7459 XPS,Datasafe 20GB,1YR,DHS
1 988-0089 DataSafe included with DellCare Service bundle

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Care to share how you got this mystery coupon? also, how did you get 15% with EPP? i thought it was up to 12%.

 

yeah i would like to know where u got the coupon at too lol. and i just checked the epp too and its 12%

 

In addition to the 15% EPP question, I want to ask the m1530 owners what's the quality of the 2MP webcam on this laptop. I tried the one on the MacBook Pro and it looks really clear and very responsive. Anyone got any sample pictures taken with the m1530 webcam?

 

Hey guys,

Just wanted to say what's up and let ya know I'm very soon going to be a proud owner of a M1530. My first Laptop and first Dell.


I got a Tuxedo Black T7800 2.6 ghz Processor.
4 gig Memory
15.4 (1680 x 1050 ) Screen w/ 2MP Camera and Fingerprint Reader
256mb GeForce 8600M GT
200 gb 7200rpm Harddrive
Slot load Blu-Ray burner and player
ExpressCard Sound Blaster X-Fi® Xtreme Audio Sound Card
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
Norton Internet Security 2008, 15-Month
6-cell Primary Battery and 9 -cell additional Lithium Ion Battery
3Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 3Yr Warr.
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
Dell Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Bundle
Adobe Photoshop + Premiere Elements
AVerTV Hybrid NanoExpress ATSC TV Tuner w/ Perf. Gyroscopic Remote Control

Dell 948 All In One Printer w/ 3yr warranty
Logitech V220 Wireless Mouse - Spring Green
Belkin Grey/Green 15.4" Slim Backpack

Reg Sub-total: $3,888
Discount: $1,048.24
New Sub-total: $2,839.76
Full Price: $3,027.80 after Tax and Free 3-5 day shipping

 

You went all out didn't you!

 

lol Pretty much. It's for school and leisure. I'm going to school for Game Design and Programming so I thought this would suit quite nicely.

 

.........and then some. CONGRATS on a awesome XPS!

 

Very cool configuration! . Good luck with the new addition

 

Thanks guys, I'm very excited and I'm glad I stumbled upon this site, it helped secure my decision for the Dell and for the 1530 so thank you all very much.

 

This laptop could do with its actual own forum as opposed to just a thread.

anyway, i just ordered mine

T7500 2.2Ghz C2D (4mb L2)
3GB RAM
250GB 5400rpm
8600GT 256Mb
tuxedo black 1680x1050 screen
Wireless N
9 Cell battery
4 years Next Day on-site warrenty

it will be replacing a desktop comp with an XP3200 CPU and 9800pro 128mb which scores 635 in 3dmark06, so cant wait for the improvement (in the 4000 region on m1530?)

one question - for those with the high res monitors, how are games when you down res to something like 1280x800? screen shots or photos would be appreciated.

 

Yep me too >

I just bought a XPS M1530

T8300 2.4GHZ penryn
250 HDD
2 GB RAM
1440x900 screen - As did not want any messing with the 1050 troubles and just wanted to enjoy.
Midnight blue
8600 GT 256 MB
DVD-RW- Was going to go for Blu-ray but 1 you will never get through a blu-ray movie, not even on a 9cell. Will go for stand-alone in the near future when sony gets there head out of there ass and decides which 1.0 2.0 version and maybe there will be a 3.0, will it ever stop (bring back HD)
9 CELL BATTERY.

All for £769.00= 1500.00ish US

Cant wait.

 

are you in the uk, or canada?

 

If you are talking to me? im in the UK, But from canada.

 

IN production 3/06
Shipped 3/08 pretty damm quick

In canada EPP is 15%, as for the mystery coupon i put my email address in the dell.ca newsetter they send me offers every week about any discounts on dell products.


heres the link, this only works in canada

https://ecomm.dell.com/myaccount/su...&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&source_id=100002&~ck=anavml

 

ah i see, just noted you were writing currencies in £ but your name suggests canada.

I truely hope I dont have any of the screen problems people seem to be getting with 1680x1050 screens. I do alot of CG and CAD work so need the real estate and precision a high res monitor offers.

I have an acer already with 1280x800 and its so restrictive for things like 3DS max and Photoshop, all the toolbars are enormous.

Mine is from dell outlet so hopefully the system was already built for someone who cancelled their order mid way through (as I have had to do 3 times now!) and is hopefully brand spankin new, and delivered by friday 14 march if all goes well

The 4 years warrenty gives some piece of mind, as i tend to cycle my main computer every 4 years, so that will cover the parts for at least its lifespan

 

How do you get the 15% EPP coupon? Is that some kind of company/school agreement with Dell which you have to be apart of to use one?

 

And the fact that Blu-ray is NOT worth the $500 extra. It can't be that much better than HD movies.

Kinda like a Rolex, it tells the same time as a Timex, but it says "Look at ME"! is the only selling point of Blu-ray.

 

Jack 53 loved the pics and review, nice job.

I cant wait, Im like homer at the brewery factory.

 

oh no, i work for dell canada.

 

maybe u can answer my question then can u use the finger scanner as a scroll wheel inside windows?

 

Whatever gave you that idea?
It is meant for fingerprint scanning and only that.

 

no but your touchpad can do that

 

hey guys, if theres anyone here with the 1530 in the UK, did you get the extras like headphones, sleeve, cloth and cd wallet thing?

i set up a thread here for your replies
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=227896

 

You mean we get better treatment over here in USA?
I got all that stuff you mentioned and more. Never had a notebook come with so much nice free stuff before. But then again, I paid enough for it too.

I can't understand why more folks don't at least say what country they are from in their AVATAR? It don't take much effort to do it and it's nice to know where people are from, especially with things like your thread.

 

not sure it it was dell or hp, but another laptop it served as a scroll wheel as well. might be the latitude.

 

Now that would be really cool, especially if it still functioned fine as a fingerprint reader too! Start a new thread if you do find out that i can be done!

 

Get some facts my friend... not guesses.

 

Has anyone installed Vista SP1 on their M1530 yet? Any issues with it? I've installed it already on my desktop, but I'm a little more cautious when it comes to my new laptop PC.

Mark

 

How come your asking AFTER you installed it, instead of BEFORE you installed it?

 

he's installed it on his desktop, not the xps

 

Got my XPS 1530 today, currently removing bloat to get it running sleek.

REALLY BAD: Bezel/Plastic surround at top of screen doesnt appear to fit, and is bulging like mad. I can see all the innards of the webcam, and mic array!