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

Hey there when did you order yours just curious......but yeah if you got 4gb of ram you might as well upgrade to 64 bit......support is better and better everyday plus why stick with old technology when you have a laptop that is ready for new tech. aka 64 bit

 

i ordered mine on July 8. (using the $599 off plus student discount).
it wasn't supposed to ship until july 24, but i just got an email today saying it's shipped and it should arrive on monday. yeah yeah yeah. i suppose it's time i put my configuration in my tagline.

doesn't dell offer the 64 bit version for free? can i request that online and have them send me the disc or do i need to call them? is replacing 32 bit with 64 bit very complicated? i'd hate to screw up my new machine...

my config is very similar to yours except i went with the 320GB 7200RPM drive. i'm really interested to see this screen firsthand since i've read so much about it and the LED screen in the forums.

 

Actually Dell doesn't offer the 64 bit version (dont ask me why) but its pretty straightforward when it comes to installing it (although you do need to get your hands on a 64 bit disc....you can download it with a torrent but be sure to get the same as what you ordered, vista home premium, business......then you can use the key for the one Dell sent you to activate the 64 bit version and its actually legal) Check out these threads

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=157838
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=236361

Sure hope my order goes through pretty quick Im sick of waiting......how long were you in each stage?

 

thanks. i guess my question is, is it worth the hassle of reinstalling (either the original 32 bit version as Les's thread advises or of a 64 bit version). is it worth the trouble? if i know that in the long run my computer's performance will be much better then i'm up for it, i just wasn't sure how big of a difference it makes. from what i've read the bloatware on dell machines isn't tooo bad--can't i just uninstall the crap programs they included?

i'm not sure what you meant by each stage. when i ordered last tuesday they said july 24 ship date and it remained that way on the dell order status site until i got my email today saying my machine had shipped. hopefully you'll get a similar email tomorrow...

 

Haha yeah hope so (you have to call dell and they tell you what stage your laptop is in like build kit boxing etc but nvm that) My advice is if you got 4gb of ram you might as well install 64 bit....especially since ppl have put together guides to make it much easier but really its up to you. It is true that the bloatware isnt all that bad, and yes you could just uninstall it, but the way I see it why not help future-proof your laptop....after all 64 bit is the future and the 1530 can take advantage of that!!!

 

hey all i was wondering can i hook my laptop(1440*900) to da tv and my monitor (1920*1200)

 

hey benbeck mayb ur laptops delayed cuz der outta 1920*1200 res screens?

 

Yeah I saw that on there sight but they havent given me a delay notice yet so who knows

 

well they dont hav 2 giv u a dely notice lol so wat stage is ur laptop in?

 

Yeah I know but my ESD isnt until the 25th.......still in build stage

 

hmm i ordered another XPS yesterday and its shipped today lol

 

Hey guys!
I finally get to join in the lounge.
Just placed my order a few hours ago.
My 1530 looks like this:

Tuxedo Black
T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache) e
Vista Home Premium Edition
15.4 inch LED LCD (1440x900)
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
250GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
4Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor- Next Day
Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 4Yr Warr

Snagged it for $1367.65 shipped.

FYI, I used the link in this thread to knock the price down as low as it is.
( http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=354428&t=863669)

 

That's an awesome deal, Blake. Far better than anything we can get through Dell Canada ...

 

I Just ordered mine too. I just can't wait for the damn Montevina platform, and the enhancements aren't that great either I guess. I also bought the Product (RED) version, because I really like the red color and I will donate something to charity too .

So here is my config:
Dell XPS M1530 PRODUCT (RED)
Processor: Product (RED) Core 2 Duo T7250
Memory: 3072MB 667Mhz
Graphics: nVidia Geforce 8400M GS (128MB)
HDD: 250GB (5400RPM)
OS: Windows Vista Home Premium

Slot loading drive
802.11N Wireless
1 Year of support
Bluetooth
9-cell battery (overhere, in the Netherlands, it is for free!!)
Fingerprint reader
15.4" 1280x800 widescreen

It costed me: 807.13 € (which is; 1273.16 US$ according to Google).

It's a fairly good price, I guess. I also got 10% and 5% off coupons and free shipping . Than again I also have an XPS 420 here at home, and this laptop is purely for school purposes

 

if you check the dell outlet thread, i left a 15% off coupon on all refurbished xps systems. that'll help you get one for mad cheap

 

Does somebody know if M1530 supports 2 different external displays at the same time on VGA and HDMI ports? What I mean can I get a separate, different desktop on the laptop screen, monitor 1 and monitor 2. Or is either of the external monitors going to be a copy of the laptop screen. Or are the 2 external monitors going to be 1 copy of each other.

So, how many different desktops at the same time?

 

in my experience with dual monitors, you can get different desktops, just on will not have the start bar and you can't put different wallpapers on them. I downloaded a program, the name escapes me now, which allowed me to do this. I'm sure that IF you can get the 3 monitors going at the same time, you would be able to have the 3 different desktops that you want

 

I just ordered mine, got the same deal that Blake got!

 

Grats man!
Did you use that link that I posted?

 

Ordered mine on July 8th and it was originally scheduled to ship August 4th!
However, I just got an email yesterday confirming that my XPS M1530 has shipped. There was like an 8 day delay for the Midnight blue color but I didn't care. It seems to me that dell overestimates on the ship dates just to make sure that their customers will be even happier once they realize it came earlier. I can't complain anyways. The anticipation is killing me.

 

I wish that my date had been overestimated but sadly was the opposite. It's strange; I got my e1505 within about 4 days of ordering (with the regular 3-5 day shipping). If they delay it again, I think that I'm just going to cancel it...

 

Yeah, when I ordered my e1505 way back in 2006, they shipped it one day after I ordered it. I know this because I still have the packing slip that came with the E1505.
It seems that the XPS line is much more in demand and they are struggling to keep up with the orders. Rumors are that a XPS refresh is coming out once Dell sells Centrino 2 cpus. So, it's up to you whether you want to wait for the M1540 or whatever it will be called, or be happy with what you ordered and wait a little more for it.

 

That's where things get a bit iffy for me. I ordered my e1505 a week before the new line (the 1520s) came out. I was not happy when this happened...and I've had so many problems with it. My LCD just decided to quit one day (luckily still under warranty) among other things. It's just the world's worst feeling to have to disassemble a laptop to fix something. I mean, I'm not technologically ignorant, but I definitely wasn't "gung-ho" so-to-speak about opening the thing up. From everything that I've heard, the XPS line is extremely high quality, so I wouldn't have to worry about these problems (as much, anyway). So if this one doesn't end up coming in, I guess that I might just wait until the next line comes out. On that note, as far as the Centrino 2 deal goes, I don't believe that Dell has even mentioned anything about them yet, correct?

 

What's the best and safest non-scratching way to clean out the dust in the tiny spaces on the outer edges of the screen? I can see a crapload of dust settling in there and it ticks me off that I cannot get at it for some reason...

 

ppls i have a dell xps m1530 and i want to use it in pakistan (220volts) while i bought it in US (110volts) wat can i do 2 use the adapter here!

 

well you can try to take off the Display Bezel and then wipe the screen off. It takes off quite easily, but you're risking that it won't fit back as good as it was. When i was dissasembling my xps1530, now the bottom of the bezel don't stick in very good, there's a tiny gap, but i don't worry about that, the most important is that i re-attached the webcam and it works again!

the instructions on dissasembly can be found here:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xpsM1530/en/SM/HawkeSM0_H.zip

 

Hi guys looking for a little advise from the other xps1530 owners on the site.
Just wondering what sort of temps other people are getting from the cpu & gpu?

I've got a T9500 slighting under clocked running at around 50, approx 60 under load.

8600 gpu is running at around 60, haven't had a chance to put it under stress to see what it goes up to.

May just me being used to seeing low running temps in my desk top. The laptop temps seem high in comparison but for all I know this could be the norm with laptops of this build.

What are you guys getting temp wise?

Cheers

 

Shipped! Says it'll be here Monday. Can't wait!

 

ALRIGHT! i just talked to a sales rep to see if i should have gotten a remote with my laptop. and the answer is a YES! also, i dont think they usually come with carrying cases anymore? check it out

 

Hey, ive been sneaking arround in this forum reading about the xps m1530, witch i ordered about 8 days ago (7/10/2008), and i was wondering how long it took other buyers for the laptop to arrive.

 

I got sucked into the deal....what can i say....

Ordered it online 5 days ago...EST ship is 7/29...so still a while to go....
don't mind the wait...hopefully all is well when i get it...

XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz/800MHzFSB, 6M L2 Cache)
Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
15.4 inch Full Hi Definition Wide Screen WUXGA TrueLife LCDwith Camera for XPS M1530 (1920x1200)
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530
DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP, XPSM1530
Internet Search and Portal
Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition, English
DELL SUPPORT 3.4,DIM/INSP
Media Direct 3.5
Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
Dell Dock Consumer
ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
Roxio Creator DE 10
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
McAfee SecurityCenter 15-month
56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion P Primary Battery, for XPS M1530
Soft Contracts - Banctec
1 Year Limited Warranty
No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
Warranty Support,Initial Year
Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
Type 3- Third Party At HomeService, 24x7 TechnicalSupport, Initial Year
S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks
Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)
Free Recycling Kit
15.4 inch Black Wide Screen WUXGA TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MPCamera for XPS M1530
Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS 1YR-FREE
Insp Datasafe 3GB,1YR(Incl in price),DHS
To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online
1State Environmental Fee for display 15 inches, less than 35 inches

Just listing the invoice items...but what are those 2 in bold?

 

Just to add to the "accessories" topic of the last few pages, I got them with Dell Canada. The CD/Manual case, the Creative Labs headphones (amazing headphones, btw), and the remote.

I installed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on it this morning and was shocked at how well it ran!

 

@iceboi714

I believe that some other people have asked that question before, and I have been wondering myself. This is what I found afer a little bit of searching.

Concerning the S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks:
http://www.maximumpc.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=70034&sid=63c9fb53e6c1e55d10f3061c689529bc

They speculate that it's just a catalog that Dell drops into the box, which I believe is probably right as everything I've gotten from Dell has had a catalog with it.

I still haven't been able to figure out what the "Soft Contracts - Banctec" is.

By the way, would you mind saying how much you paid for your system?

 

Thanks,
After tax and 25% discount i used...final total is $1336.54.


i gotta make sure i get the express card remote and other accessories as well...

 

What was I suppose to get with my M1530??? I only got the softwares, laptop case, and manual. Was i suppose to get earbuds and the leather organizer?

Also how do I measure GPU and CPU temperatures?

 

Use HWMonitor to measure temps. Yes, it is supposed to come with creative earbuds and leather organizer. The organizer holds the manuals and cleaning cloth and earbuds.

 

I just recieved my laptop yesterday and also did not recieve the earbuds, binder or cleaning cloth.

 

I think that you guys should call and get your binders.

 

Hello guys,
I just got a Blue XPS M1530 from the Dell Outlet on Thursday... but there were some credit card issues, so hopefully it'll ship by Monday.

Price: 869.00 - 15% off = 738.65! (+ silly California taxes, shipping, and some envorimental fee... which adds up to 829.19)

-- XPS M1530 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5550 (2MB cache/1.83GHz/667Mhz FSB) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
Unit Price: $869.00
Quantity: 1
-- XPS M1530 Laptop: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5550 (2MB cache/1.83GHz/667Mhz FSB)

-- Certified Refurbished

-- Shipping Material

-- Processor Label

-- Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera

-- MEDIADIRECT 3.3 Software

-- MEDIA DIRECT 3.5

-- Documentation

-- Keyboard On Notebook

-- Operating System Label

-- Service Software

-- AOL Software

-- Dell 1505 Wireless-N

-- Software

-- Software

-- 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)

-- Software

-- 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability

-- Midnight Blue

-- Software

-- Microsoft Works 8.5 with MS Office Trial Version Software

-- 250 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

-- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

-- Support Software

-- Dell Travel Remote Control

-- Lord Of The Rings Online

-- 90W AC Adapter

-- 6 Cell Primary Battery

-- Shipping Material

-- MEDIA DIRECT 3.5

-- Reference Guide

-- ISP Search Assist

-- Operating System DVD

-- Image Restore Software

-- 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

-- Standard Palmrest

-- Resource DVD

-- Service Software

-- 15.4 WXGA Laptop Screen Display with TrueLife

-- Roxio Creator 10

Does the bolded item means I get a free game? XD (I don't know how good / bad the LOTR game is, but it's free?)

 

It is a trial version. My invoice mentioned it when I got my comp, but it wasn't installed. I spoke with dell and they told me that it was only a trial version and that they would give it to me if I insisted, but gave me the impression that they would have thought I was a bit slow if I did. I got mine through the outlet as well. I recommend checking the screen as soon as you get it for dead or stuck pixels.

 

Hm... I see. Oh yeah thekooler, did your M1530 come with the earbuds? I need some decent headphones for college...

 

Mwhahaha.

I'll be joining with you XPS guys in two days. I've had enough of Vostro's bulky look.
Though Dell laptops are expensive here, the XPS M1530 will cost me €1400 euros. (That's around $2200 USD).

 

hi guys, i recently bought a dell xps m1530 and i am having some problems.My user account type is administrator, i tried to create a text file using notepad and saving it into C:\ or C:\Program Files, it says that i do have the permission to save the file in that folder and prompted me to save in the My Documents Folder instead.
I got on the phone with Dell Support and they asked me to create a folder in C:, and then save the file in it. that works but it is too troublesome.
is there any thing i can do to edit the registry for the file permissions?

 

i ordered this yesterday. hopefully, it will ship before the 7th of august.
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Order Information
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Order Date:

7/19/2008


Product Description
XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800MHzFSB, 3M L2 Cache)

388047858 08/06/2008

Product Description
Thank you Third Party


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Shipping Information
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Shipping Method: Next Day Delivery

1 223-5880 XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800MHzFSB, 3M L2 Cache)
1 313-6439 Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
1 311-7823 4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
1 320-6693 15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LED LCD with Camera for XPS M1530
1 320-6082 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
1 341-5632 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530
1 310-9764 DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP, XPSM1530
1 420-5769 Internet Search and Portal
1 420-6436 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
1 420-8566 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition, English
1 420-7590 Media Direct 3.5
1 463-2282 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
1 420-9100 Dell Dock Consumer
1 420-7622 DELL SUPPORT CENTER 2.0
1 420-7468 ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
1 313-5820 8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
1 420-8183 Roxio Creator DE 10
1 313-4783 Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
1 430-2449 Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
1 410-1184 McAfee SecurityCenter 15-month
1 312-0638 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion P Primary Battery, for XPS M1530
1 412-0148 No Internet Service Provider Requested
1 412-1397 No Productivity Software requested
1 950-7447 4 Year Limited Warranty
1 980-9943 Type 15- Third Party At HomeService with Nights and Weekends, 24x7 Technical Support,3 Year Extended
1 984-2360 Type 15- Third Party At Home Service with Nights and Week ends, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
1 412-0359 Soft Contracts - Qualxserve
1 902-2483 Warranty Support,3 Year Extended
1 960-8710 Warranty Support,Initial Year
1 464-5099 $70 Promo Dell Gift Card Card Card to arrive 6-8 weeks afterpurchase Redeem before 1 year expiration. dell.com/giftcard
1 988-5617 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
1 988-5618 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year(s)
1 412-0358 Soft Contracts - Consumer Complete Care
1 960-9189 CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 4 Year
1 991-1169 Bund. LoJack Theft Recovery - 4 Year DHS
1 420-8654 LoJack Theft Recovery Softwarefor Laptops, 4 Year
1 410-1196 Adobe Pepe,English
1 467-2337 Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
1 430-2566 Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)
1 320-6797 15.4 inch Black Wide Screen WX+ LED TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MP Camera for XPS M1530
1 420-7715 Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
1 310-9348 Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
1 310-8628 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
1 420-7091 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
1 420-7092 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS 1YR-FREE
1 987-4817 Insp Datasafe 3GB,1YR(Incl in price),DHS
1 988-0099 To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online
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-- Dell Members receive 8% off systems priced $800 to $1600 with 3/4yr At-Home service.

Subtotal: $1,268.68
IVA: $88.81
Shipping and Handling: $19.99

Import Fee: --

Shipping Discount: -$19.99

Total: $1,357.49

 

alright, spent many hours on the phone with dell. HORRIBLE SERVICE! and didn't get the remote in the end. frikin A! I talked to many of the sales agents, and they all said that the remote would come with the laptop, but the prikin customer support says that its not a general accessory and that i would have had to order it seperately! what the hell, i hate dell so much

 

The remote costs $30 dollars, if you really want it you can buy it. o_o

 

WHOOT!!! Shipped today...on a Sunday which surprises me.....but yay!!!

I just hope i get those accessories....at least the remote and ear buds....if not then.... :cry:

 

Yay me too!!!! bout time...

 

Yeah it came with the earbuds and cleaning cloth inside the leather binder.

 

I ordered my m1530 on 7/12/08 and the ESD was 7/30/08, but it shipped on 7/19/08!! I'm surprised it took such a quick time to build, considering the fact that I ordered a few configurations that were supposed to "delay" the shipment date. SO STOKED!

Dang, now I regret ordering next-day shipping which cost $70...well, at least the order will come really soooon