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

Hi all .. Another newb to the forum , ive always been a PC man but went for a laptop this time as ive been using them at work , i must say the M1530 works awesome and looks awesome but i do have a couple of questions .....

As i bought this from a Ebay Dell seller im a bit unsure of a few bits , they have sent me 1 Vista DVD and 1 driver cd , now does this have a recovery partition(or a way to find out) ? as there is no recovery disc etc or do i just have to format etc etc .

Also , Ive been trying to see what monitor i have (after reading this thread) and i followed the steps and it comes up with MONITOR/AUO2077 ... Has anyone got any idea who the maker is ??


Keep up the good work , it might have took me 2 days to read through this thread but its gave me a good insight into the laptop ive just fell in love with lol

 

Hmm ... looks like i have another issue ... 3DMark Gives me this reading

CPU 1/1
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7500 @ 2.20GHz
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7500 @ 2.20GHz
Architecture 64-bit
Internal Clock 1.6 GHz
Internal Clock Maximum 2.2 GHz
External Clock 200.0 MHz
Socket Designation Microprocessor
Type Central
MultiCore 2 Processor Cores
HyperThreadingTechnology N/A
Capabilities MMX, CMov, RDTSC, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, PAE, NX
Version Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7500 @ 2.20GHz

Caches
Level 1 32 KB
Level 2 4 MB


But in Devise Manager it gives me


Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5450 @ 1.66GHz
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5450 @ 1.66GHz



Any idea's ????


Thanks

 

I became an XPS m1530 owner 3 hours ago

 

Congrats, my m1530 is my first Dell, and i love it

 

Do you have it plugged into a power source b/c if you are running iton the battery it underclocks the CPU and GPU to save battery life

 

AC Mains ....

 

well i installed the service pack and that seems to have sorted that out !!


I could still do with a bit of help on these those please , they have sent me 1 Vista DVD and 1 driver cd , now does this have a recovery partition(or a way to find out) ? as there is no recovery disc etc or do i just have to format or do i have to install the mediadirect ?

and the device manager comes up with MONITOR/AUO2077 ... Has anyone got any idea who the maker is ??


Many thanks

 

Hi!

Hi I'm a first time poster and I just wanted to say this thread is really helpfull (in making people jealous about those who already have a XPS m1530)jk .

I want to get a m1530 myself, no doubt that i will, but I have a few Q's first.

1. Is the Mobile-Broadband slot and functionallity always there or just when you op for a MB-Plan?
2. Is the Vista OS in 32-Bit or 64-Bit?
3. How satisfied are you with the sound, should I go with X-Fi?
4. How big is the difference between the 2.5GHz and 2.6GHz? Is it worth it? Right now I think not...
5. Does anybody what kind of changes are coming up, like LED Backlighting, New Blu-Ray Drive, etc.
6. I know the 7200rpm HDD is faster but doesn't it consume more power and shorten batterytime signifcantly, expiriences anybody?

Thanks

PS: This just poped up as screen option: Full Hi Definition, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1920x1200) & 2.0 for + $100. I think I'm getting it.

Element115

 

hi guys,

just received my xps m1530, the biggest smile on my face this year. wooohooo.

it's great. now i just need to make an image of the hard drive before i do the format.

 

this is probably a dumb question but is the battery hot swapable? can i remove it and put it in while the laptop is powereD? like can i have it plugged in and take the battery out to save the lifetime of the battery then when i wanna use the battery if the laptop is on just plug it in and remove the power cord?

also who makes a good bluetooth mouse? i have a logitech mx300 mouse and i love it but its usb i would like a bluetooth mouse but it seems the few ive seen dont have that classic mouse look.

 

Hi Guys i received my new xps m1530 yesterday.
But i ran into a strange issue.The metal plate comprising the palm rest just lifts off from rest of the case at right corner near the finger print scanner.


Image 1 showing the gap



Image 2 showing the gap



Image 3 showing the expected finish when i press down on the metal plate


I have a rep coming over , what do you guys suggest Replacement of the complete notebook or Just the part.

I am confused , if i go for full replacement will it be a new or refurburished notebook?

 

the replacement is a new unit. or they will send a tech out to fix the issue

 

To answer your first questions....Yes and yes. You can swap the battery out no problem.

As for your mouse question, I just picked up the Microsoft Bluetooth mouse 5000. It was regular $80 but it was on sale for $40, and I couldn't be happier with it. Even comes with a little travel pouch so you can take it with you on the go. It really improves interactivity with the 1530 as our touchpads tend to suck.
Here's a pic..

 

Thanks , so i will wait for the tech and then demand a replacement.

 

Karol - I would demand a replacement - not is not satidfactory, and Im not sure how that passed quality control.

 

On ANOTHER NOTE!!!!!

Some exciting news!!

As the administartor of my forum, I am able to see a list of all users - whether members or guests - and resolve their IP address, to see where they are from etc....

At this very point in time I currently seem to have 2 people from Dell looking at my forum - one is in the index, while the other is looking through my M1730 thread - either its 2 people, or its one person with 2 windows open etc....

Heres the proof.......



Told ya I'd get some Dell reps looking through the comments on my site.
The next step is working on them to get them to register and respond to some users etc. That'll be the hard part since it means pulling them away from the official Dell forum a little......but, I have my ways

I had a long convo with my account manager about my site, this means he managed to get them in to look at least

 

Dude, I just told a dell Rep yesterday about grainy screens and he asked where i found this info so I gave him the link to the m1530 owners lounge. It's probably him, he is called Clifton.

 

Cool, Im trying to get some Dell reps actually register and reply on my site. Well my business account manager is trying

 

Leoni,

I have the same vibration/noise (from dvdrw drive) issue with my new 1530. What did the tech support say? Thanks.

 

Uhm.. I didn't actually call tech support and now I don't seem to notice it as much as I did in the beginning. I don't know if it's me getting used to it or if it has acctually decreased
Sorry that I couldn't be more helpful...

 

thats a nice mouse, no extra bluetooth adaptor or anything needed right? just the one built into the m1530? also is it the size of a traditional mouse or is it smaller? ive seen some tiny mice before and i just am so used to a normal mouse.

 

hey SmoothOperator, let me know how your battery life is on that mouse, I've been playing around with one myself but not long enough to determine battery life. I bought a logitech nano and it's great and all but after using that microsoft bluetooth mouse i kinda wish i bought that. the only thing that keeps me happy with my current mouse is that the battery life is really good so far, but then again my microsoft desktop mouse also has great battery life too... i hate buyer's remorse

 

I was looking between that MS mouse today and the Logitech V270. however the logitech mouse seems pretty hard to find, and its like $50 bux. that MS mouse is $28bux on amazon.

 

the MS bluetooth is probably better, doesn't use up a usb port, works just as well as any other wireless mouse, has 1000 dpi vs. logitech nano's 800 dpi and i bet the battery life will be just as good or maybe even better. as much as i hate to give into mircosoft's billion dollar marketing and advertising they do make a great product minus the lemons here and there which scare people

 

Quick question: 1440 or 1680? Should I wait until they ship WLED screens?

 

Hey, I have the same mouse, is it the scrol wheel noisy on yours?

 

If anyone finds out what brand is the new LED screen or how good it is, please share the info. I'm getting closer to my ordering time and I can't get into the Samsung vs LG 1440x900 TFT mess as I'm gonna take it overseas, so no return possible. Thanks in advance. Please help!

 

Do not get the 1680 until they fix the samsung problem. It honestly isn't good enough. The 1440 is a great screen.

 

About to order a new M1530 from dell.ca, wanted any pointers anyone has about my build.

--T9500 2.6GHz processor
--1920x1200 full-hd monitor (I think this one is brand new... For the 1530 anyway. I just noticed it as a choice on Tuesday)
--4Gigs RAM
?-320 GB HDD (I considered the 200 GB HDD with the higher rev speed, any opinions on this?)
--Blu-Ray Drive
?-Intel Next-Gen Wireless (this thread has already helped me decide on that one, before I even registered)
?-Bluetooth activated - I'm also considering the Blutooth headset. I've heard it won't work with Ericsson K790. Advise?
--9-cell battery
?-I went with the minimum hardware service, 3 years Return To Depot, does anyone suggest I upgrade to Complete Care or extend it?

I don't want to do any major hardware swap-outs in the first year at least, just stock use. So without any personal hardware mods, what are your suggestions?

Cost is a factor, I don;t want to spend $6000 on it.

 

Just got a M1530 and it's been great so far. Only problem was a keyboard bulge and control panel not being seated correctly. Turned out that it was not wires underneath the keyboard.
Here is my thread if anyone is interested in the cause or has a similar issue:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=239152

 

Ive managed to get hold of a X9000 CPU
Anyone know if this will fit into my 1530 ?
Thought id ask before i pull it to bits (again)

Cheers

 

the logitech mx300? if so then yeah my scrool wheel is SUPER loud. but ive had it since they first released them so im used to them.

 

If cost is a factor why go with the T9500 the advantage over T9300 is minimal

 

To be honest, I have no logical reason to go with that processor, I just want the extra power... but if there is an issue with it I don't want to spend the extra money.

 

Cooling might be an issue, the x9000 has a Thermal Design Power of 44W while a T9500 has 35W.

Anyone knows what the M1530 specs are on heat dissipation?

 

I see they offer the 1530 with the LED backlight now. whats the difference between the current screens and the LED backlit ones?

 

LED are much brighter and uses less energy. So Your battery time will be longer.

 

If anyone opts for the LED version please give us a short review.. I would like to know who manufactures it, how even is the lighting, any bleeding, sharpeness, grain etc..

 

aww so i guess the LED is a little better mostly for the better screen. To bad they dont have the 1680x1050 resolution available yet.

 

Using the regular screen with LED will REDUCE battery power.
No real advantage as mine is extremely bright without it.

 

Hi,

The 1530 is currently available with a 1680x1050 resolution screen. I just ordered one.

"15.4 inch Blue Wide Screen WSXGA+ TrueLife LCD (1680 x 1050) with 2.0 MP Camera for XPS M1530"

Joe

 

it has been available with 1680x1050. We are reffering to the LED screen.

 

Another advantage of the LED displays is the backlight bleeding is virtually second to none.

 

afaik, I believe Dell only offers LED screens for the 1440 x 900 screens. All the others are CCFL LCD screens.

I am sure everybody knows this but you get more screen space with higher resolution. I am personally used to 1920 x 1200 17" screens so i cannot even get used to the 1440 x 900.

Obviously it is a trade off, LED? or screen space?

 

I have a quick question: I just ordered an M1530 with 3 gigs of memory. (1x2048 + 1x1024) Is it possible to change the 1024 memory plate with an other 2048 memory plate from a different brand ? (And yes I know, Vista won't recognise the 4gigs anyway, but whatever )

 

But of course

 

i would change it, your PC will be slightly slower now. you need close to identical memory to get dual channel benefit. selling PCs with 3gb ram, in the end customer gets slower machine.

 

well 1440x900 is the only LED they offer at the moment. But if you remember dell didnt offer about 1280x800 in the original M1530 then in january they released the 1440x900 and 1680x1050.

Now they just released the 1440x900 LED last week, i wouldnt be surprised to see a 1680x1050 and possibly a 1900x1200 in LED either.

I dont see why they would limit the LED to only 1440x900.

 

Can anyone with a 1530 with Windows XP installed tell me if they have managed to get sound via HDMI working?

 

Hi,

Ordered the T8300 with 3 Gb Ram last week. Is it really an issue to have uneven Ram? As I only went up to 3Gb as I thought Vista recognised 3. Bo**ocks!

I ordered 11 April and have a due date of 8 May. Could I still ugrade it?