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

Are we need to format the hard drive?

 

Don't forget to use the tip and tweaks guide if you plan on keeping vista. It makes a big difference.

 

No it's already formatted and will have vista on it

 

Thanks..thecooooler

 

Tips and tweaks located here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=166532

 

I would recommend following Les' guide, it's the sticky at the top of the dell forum. It will remove all the bloatware and then you can maximize your overall available space.

 

I just hate dealing with customer service in general. If they messed up something that really mattered then I would have pushed the issue more, but really its not worth my time to hagel with someone who just repeats the samething over and over again for $10 worth of plasitc and leather.

Thanks for all the help on the issue though guys.

 

The XPS "should" come with headphones(creative noise canceling), dvd remote that fits in your laptop and a leather binder for your system cds. Mine only came with the headphones

 

You should check your invoice. They actually mailed me one via snailmail. It should be listed. Then get on dell support chat, which is installed onto the laptop and tell them that it didn't come with the leather case and remote. I think that if you get anyone who knows what is and what isn't supposed to come with the laptop, especially if you can have them read it off your invoice they would send you what you are missing.

 

Hello I have just recieved a m1530 with windows vista ultimate, I downgraded - huh ! to xp pro and I have machine now working althougth I can't get the the Dell Media direct to install. Any advice - or do I have to install this before Istalled xp pro . please help

 

Would you mind posting what they are labeled as on the invoice?

 

If you booted from and formatted with the XP CD, then you've mucked up the Media Direct partition and it'll no longer boot to that. What you need to do is partition the drive using the Media Direct CD first, and then install XP. There's a long thread (which I'm too lazy to look for) that has a step by step of this process. (It's usuallly on the first 4 or 5 pages of this forum if you just want to browse for it.)

Yeah, you'll need to start over to fix it, but you CAN get Media Direct back if you want.

 

What kind of grammar is that?

 

It's the kind of grammar of a person who speaks English as a second language.

 

lol, grammar nazis are so ignorant.

 

Like the Germans were in World War II

 

It's listed as: "module, Remote Control Notebook, Mobile 2008", and I believe that the leather case is referred to as: "Information, Equipment"

 

hi guys, is the price ok for this spec?

the specs are
223-5877
1 XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz/800MHzFSB, 6M L2 Cache)
313-6439
1 Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
311-7823
1 4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
320-6694
1 15.4 inch Full Hi Definition Wide Screen WUXGA TrueLife LCDwith Camera for XPS M1530
320-6082
1 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
341-7083
1 320GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with Free Fall Sensor, Seagate Casey,M1530
310-9764
1 DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP, XPSM1530
420-5769
1 Internet Search and Portal
420-5924
1 Icon Consolidation Application
420-6436
1 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
420-8566
1 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition, English
420-6995
1 DELL SUPPORT 3.4,DIM/INSP
420-7590
1 Media Direct 3.5
463-2282
1 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
420-7468
1 ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
313-5820
1 8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
420-8183
1 Roxio Creator DE 10
313-5014
1 Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
430-2449
1 Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
410-1838
1 McAfee Security 9.0, 2-Year Subscription
467-4764
1 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for XPS M1530
412-0148
1 No Internet Service Provider Requested
412-1397
1 No Productivity Software requested
412-0359
1 Soft Contracts - Qualxserve
950-3339
1 3 Year Limited Warranty
960-3652
1 Warranty Support,2 Year Extended
960-8710
1 Warranty Support,Initial Year
988-5618
1 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year(s)
983-5942
1 Type 15- Third Party At HomeService with Nights and Weekends, 24x7 Technical Support,2 Year Extended
988-5617
1 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
984-2360
1 Type 15- Third Party At Home Service with Nights and Week ends, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
467-2337 1 Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
320-6798 1 15.4 inch Black Wide Screen WUXGA TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MPCamera for XPS M1530
420-7715 1 Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
310-9348 1 Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
310-8628 1 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
987-4817 1 Insp Datasafe 3GB,1YR(Incl in price),DHS
420-7092 1 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS 1YR-FREE
420-7091 1 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
988-0099 1 To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online

total comes to $1415 not inclusive of tax, is it ok for this price?
i have a feeling that i got ripped off, compared to other prices that i see on this forum.
what do u think guys? is it ok?

 

Thanks. And do you recieve the invoice with the actual unit, or was the invoice the "confirmation" email you receive after ordering?

 

Guys, how do you get such a cheap price ?

i'm trying to make an order and here is what i get:

SYSTEM COLOR Tuxedo Black
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1
LCD AND CAMERA High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900) & 2.0 M edit
MEMORY 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
HARD DRIVE Speed: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) with Free Fall Sensor
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
VIDEO CARD 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
WIRELESS CARDS Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
BLUETOOTH AND WIRELESS USB Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
BATTERY OPTIONS 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
SOUND OPTIONS Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition
FINGERPRINT SCANNER Finger Print Reader XPS M1530

Starting Price $2,336
Instant Savings $602
Subtotal $1,734


but i see all of you were getting much better price ?
how this possible ?

 

In the USA, there was a "summer savings" deal that brought a lot down (free upgrade to 4GB ram, free upgrade to 8600GT, free upgrade to 9-cell battery, free upgrade to 320gb HDD).

 

i see. so it was so cheap! and now the mentioned price is more or less real ?

thank you!

 

Is there a picture guide on replacing the hard drive and ram?

 

Video guide, even better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7R5VYsdxIg&feature=user

 

Hey thanks, for posting this

 

No problem! The same guy did a video review too, the 'biscuit test' at the end is worth watching

 

Does WD make all the 320gb HDDs that Dell sells in the 1530?

I know the 7200rpm 250gb can be either Seagate Momentus or some sort of Samsung.

 

Thx..for that addt'l info..am checking it out

Cin

 

Is there a way to physically reset the bios?

 

That guy handles the RAM sticks so poorly...

 

It was snail mailed to my address

 

Well, here's my build. Got it with 12 month interest free financing for $1,942.39, I'm pretty happy. Just placed the order last night with a projected delivery of July 21st. Anyhow, there are only a couple of things I don't like about this notebook, the AC power cable goes in the side, I would rather it go in the back. And the exhaust goes out the back, I wished it would have gone out the side. Plus, when I started looking for a new laptop to replace my Toshiba, I was originally looking for a 14", but these are hard to find with decent specs and they do not make LED 14", as far as I can tell. Anyway, I liked the specs of the M1530 and believe I'll be happy after I get used to the power cable positioning.
-- XPS M1530 --
-- Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz/800Mhz FSB, 6MB Cache)
-----------------------
-- System Color --
-- Tuxedo Black
-----------------------
-- Memory --
-- 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
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-- LCD, Color and camera --
-- High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900) & 2.0 M
-----------------------
-- Video Card --
-- 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
-----------------------
-- Hard Drives --
-- Speed: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) with Free Fall Sensor
-----------------------
-- Operating System --
-- Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate Edition SP1
-----------------------
-- Software - Adobe --
-- Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
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-- Combo or DVD+RW Drive --
-- Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
-----------------------
-- Sound Card --
-- Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition
-----------------------
-- Wireless Networking Cards --
-- Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
-----------------------
-- Productivity --
-- No Microsoft Office
-----------------------
-- Software - Antivirus --
-- McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 36-months
-----------------------
-- Primary Battery --
-- 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
-----------------------
-- Warranty & Service --
-- 3Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
-----------------------
-- Accident and Theft Protection --
-- Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 3Yr Warr.
-----------------------
-- Dial-Up Internet Access --
-- No ISP requested
-----------------------
-- Additional Power Supplies --
-- 90 Watt Spare AC Adaptor with 3FT Power Cord
-----------------------
-- Adobe --
-- Adobe Photoshop + Premiere Elements
-----------------------
-- SECURITY --
-- Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
-----------------------
-- Bluetooth and Wireless USB --
-- Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
-----------------------
-- Doms Camera and Color --
-- High Res, Black glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900) & 2MP Ca
-----------------------
-- Processor Branding --
-- Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
-----------------------
-- Dell Printer Driver --
-- Windows Vista Premium
-----------------------
-- DataSafe Online Backup --
-- Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr

 

Congats! Nice Build. Enjoy!

 

Woah..wow, and nice

 

ferris, you'll get used to the power cable. I had the same concern, but after month I have not only gotten used to it, I actually prefer the side positioned power cable now.

 

I agree! I had two HP's before this Dell and they had their power cords coming from the side... so I was already use to it.

 

Mannnn, my new m1530 came with a pretty deep (not long, just deep) scratch on the microsatin finish of the midnight blue cover (yeah, i'm that anal). Anyone know any ways to cover it up and/or get rid of it?

 

Send it back.

 

Ehh, it's like half an inch long, and barely noticeable on the dark surface, so it's not worth sending back for, I'm just a stickler about those kinds of little flaws, so I thought I'd see if anyone on here has dealt with small scratches like these before.

 

I got mine today, and everything was fine when I booted the first time and set up windows vista. but then I shut down and booted again a little later and the monitor wont turn on. It works with an external monitor but the laptops own LCD wont turn on. I was on the phone with tech support for like an hour and they ran diagnostics etc with remote access but with no luck. They are sending someone to replace the monitor on Monday. :S

 

If you just got it, call them and insist they send someone out to replace the lid. It has been done. You do have the next day home service on your warranty don't you?

 

^ Yeah, i'm pretty sure. I ordered it with the 3 yr at home warranty with 24/7 tech support, that includes them being able to come to my house right? So I can have the lid replaced anytime at NO cost for the next 3 years?

 

I don't know if the lid is covered for three years, but I know that if Dell sent you a NEW notebook and it came scratched, they have to fix it, (new lid) either by coming out to your place or if you don't have the next day home service, you ship it back. You need to do that ASAP... else they think you scratched it.

NOTE: Not all warranties are next day home unless specified. Check your paperwork.

 

The warranty generally doesnt cover cosmetic defects after the 30-day return period, so if you want it replaced, you better do it soon or youll be out of luck

 

I can't find the program to launch the webcam. The webcam will pop up when using messenger but I can't find anything in the program files of where just the stock webcam application is so I can take pictures with the webcam. Can anyone help me out? After reformatting I'm pretty sure I downloaded the webcam driver(wouldn't video over messenger not work if I didn't).

 

The drivers are one thing, you'll also need to install the webcam application (if you want it). That came on a separate disc supplied with my laptop and after reinstalling vista, I had to reinstall that program manually as well.

Good luck!

 

The program comes on a blue disk that says Dell Webcam Manager.

 

How much hard disk space did you guys have whenever you got your computer? I have a 250 gb hard drive, and 220 gb is available becuase of the recovery partition and Media Direct, but then it says that 70 gb of the 220 is full when ive only put in 20 gbs of information. This seems a bit high to me. Any thoughts?

 

New owner:

XPS 1530 - Tuxedo Black
-Clean Vista Ultimate install + vista tweaks from faq
-T8300
-1900x1200
-8600mgt
-4gb Ram
-250gb HD 5400rpm
-DVD Writer
-intel wireless
-dell bluetooth
-9 Cell
($911 pretax)

CPU undervolted
GPU overclock 700/900(work in progress)
Driver 174.31
5650 3dmark06(seems low, change driver?)
CPU Max temp 64
GPU Max temp 74

Very happy so far

 

how did u get it so cheap i had those configs and it was going to cost me $1600