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

The upcoming 1440x900 LED backlit LCD display will be glossy. There will be no matte version of displays for this computer. The glossy displays aren't that reflective either. It is only a matter of time to get adjusted to it.

 

just dont tell them lol

 

I am referring about sending it to a friend in USA near the USA-Canada border. Once the computer is in Canada, the ownership/warranty can be transferred easily. I am not sure if it is unethical, immoral or illegal though!

 

Another option might be EBay.

I don't know personally, but Frazell agrees that warranty transfers can easily be done. See posts 4 and 6 in:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=189407

Has anybody else managed to get the ownership and warranty transferred from the US to Canada?

 

It is fairly simple to make a glossy screen not so glossy anymore: There are filters from 3M.

 

Will there be an LED version of the WXGA 1200x800 screen?

 

When Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1680x1050) & 2MP Camera be available for Canadians?

 

Any coupons for us canadians to use to save? I'd like to know before I buy this laptop

 

No, according to:

 

Save $100 on when you spend over $799 and use coupon code 5T4HL7GHK$ZT98.

 

Just ordered up the following 1530:

XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB 2M L2 Cache)
Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
1GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm for XPS M1530
15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MO Camera for XPS M1530
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M G
120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Mini Card
3 Year Limited Warranty

Using the codes from this thread it came out to $1049 before tax.

In a slightly odd note I listed playing LOTRO as a requirement in my "What laptop should I buy post and what do I see on my order?

1 412-1056 Turbine Lord of the Rings Online

 

what will u use the pc for

 

I've bought a new Dell XPS M1530. And I am considering of buying a new monitor. I will buy a samsung 2232BW. Now the question: will I be able to watch the 22inch monitor at a similar time like my M1530. BUT the M1530 shows a part of my background, an the 22inch monitor shows another part of my background. Is that possible that I can use '2 displays' at the same time, so I can swap my mouse from the 22inch directly to my M1530? For compare: you have a desktop with two monitors at the same time .

Hope you will understand my question.
Sorry, but my English isn't the best I can.

 

Yes you can. Just plug in the other monitor and extend your desktop to it.

 

WOOHOO...just recieved my XPS M1530 (well ok I did get it yesterday...)
T7500
1gb -> Upgraded to 4GB
120 GB HDD 7200 RPM
8600 GT
Tuxedo Black
Primary 6 cell, secondary 9 cell

I just want to say I am so amazed. I feel like a 5 year old on Xmas day!!! Wait a sec, we are Xmas day

OK I love this ting, the keybard, the screen (1280 X 800) the slot loading DVD. All amazed. I have to admit, I was getting worried by all the comments from loud hard drive and loud DVD. I know its a question of taste and personal preference but I honestly have to say I have none of these problems. I cannot hear the hard drive at all. As for the slot load drive, it is my first (apart from de cd deck in my car ) and I was expecting this thing to be really loud. It isn't. Yes it makes noise there is a mechanism that pulls the dvd in the drive so yes it does make noise but not much more than if I push the dvd drive in a T42 or my wife's Acer. OK if you do it gently these things won't make a peep...but if you lightly slam it in..same thing.

The screen resolution, what can I say other than it simply is really good. I didn't have a choice when I first ordered my lappy but I still wouldn't of upgraded if I was able to. In Canada the only other option right now is the 1440 X 900 and is $150 more. In my personal opinion it simply isn't worth it. I would rather spend that money on an external monitor wich would get me an even better resolution on a much larger display say 19" or even 20". I can see some people really want / need / prefer it but in my case I'm very happy.

So if you are worried about the loud hard drive, build quality, loud DVD drive and screen resolution, don't jump to conclusion. It is in the end a matter of personal preference and some people, like myself really, really, really like this laptop

Have a wonderful X-Mas and enjoy!

 

Just got my M1530 a week or two ago. I just found out about this site today so I figured I'd post my take on it...

Since I received this laptop, I've not had the urge to use anything else. I've got another gaming Desktop and a crappy HP Desktop at my disposal. My 1530's specs are...

Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Glossy 1280x800 Screen *unfortunately*
1GB DDR2 667 *Will Upgrade this week*
120GB 5400RPM Hard Drive *Will Upgrade later*
Slot Load DVD+/-RW
256MB Nvidia Geforce 8600M GT
85 WHr 9-Cell Battery

At first I was VERY disappointed that I couldn't get XP pro on the laptop, but I've adjusted to Vista fairly well. The biggest hold-back is the 1GB of Ram. Vista runs fairly poorly under 1GB of ram... I'm gonna purchase 4GB of Mushkin ram tomorrow =D.

Hard Drive space isn't a big issue to me since I've got around 600 gigs of storage on another machine on my network. I plan on upgrading to a 7200RPM drive sometime later next month.

The only resolution that they offered, when I ordered mine, was the 1280x800. That was, slightly, discouraging to me but the screen looks fabulous anyway. It would be nice to have a little more height on the screen, but the backlight's bright as it can be and the display is as crisp as I've seen in any LCD.

Battery Life is great. I've been using my laptop today *Christmas day* on the battery since I woke up at 11:00AM *It's now 6:00*. I did get the 9-cell battery which helped a lot. The battery has not lasted 7 hours. I've had it in sleep mode probably half of the time *which equals out to 3.5 hours of actual use* and I've still got around an hour of battery life left.

All things considered, this is the best laptop that I've ever had. I don't regret my purchase at all. I spent around 1400-1500 dollars for my laptop and accessories. I got 12 months no interest on my XPS financing. That'll help a lot. =D

 

Zash, welcome and congrats...glad to hear you're enjoying your new rig. That's some pretty encouraging news about the battery life. Then again i'm use to my life sucking e1705.

 

If you are confident with computer drivers, check out this thread about downgrading Vista to XP on the M1530:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=193815

Or you could wait until Dell releases all the XP drivers itself. Dell is expected to offer Windows XP as an option on new M1530's. I suspect it will be in the next couple of weeks.

 

I agree with you, no noise was there on DVD, or HD.... It's a great machine... The LCD was also very nice, but since I had to return my laptop because of "put togeather problem' I then got the new LCD resolution , in the uS it's cheaper 100 for the higher one 1050X1680

 

I just have to say I love watching dvds on this. The remote is also very handy when watching from the bed. I really love this laptop, it's great. Except for the problem with closing the lid and the touchpad going crazy. I just switched it back to going to sleep[rather than doing nothing when the lid is closed] because I'm impatient and cant stand waiting for the mouse to return to normal.

 

Anyone experiencing any heat issues with their M1530? I want to order one, but have read some reviews citing heat as a concern?

 

It's a little warm on my lap, and I can feel the HDD during heavy use (ex: Crysis), but it's very manageable.

 

Compared to the Athlon X2 in my desktop it does get hot. Idles around 45C, web browsing or music will take it up to 50C. While gaming it does hover around 75C (this is the only time that I actually hear the fan, but only if the game sound is muted). Despite the high temperatures, the laptop is still relatively cool on the bottom. The only places that get *hot* on the laptop are the front where the wireless card is, and the hard drive heats up after being on for a long time.

 

Thanks for the info! I do work and type a lot on my computer and had read that it does get "hot" to the hand when typing. Sounds like it is a small issue and the benefits of the M1530 outweights this negative.

 

Could you argue about the glare on the screen? I looked at some 1530 photos and it looks like there's a lot of glare.

 

Helmut, if you don't like the glare you could get a 3M filter.

 

Yes, I'm considering getting one, but, do you mean one of those big framed filters? (didn't found anything non-framed besides privacy filter 3M branded).
I wonder if there's some simple plastic anti-glare film out there.

Seems to be a little bit off topic, I'm just looking for glare feedback on the 1530.

Thanks anyway (still looking for filters).

 

Just bought mine!

after 18 months of waiting, debating, and saving, I've gone everywhere from Alienware m5550, to HP, to Powerbook, to Insprion m1520.

I finally was set on the XPS m1330, until I saw the m1530

took me 10 minutes to click "Submit Order", but this puppy is now mine...

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7800 (2.6GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache)
Tuxedo Black
3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
High Resolution glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD(1680x1050) 2MP Camera
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
200GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition
Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007
6-cell Primary Battery and 9-cell additional Lithium Ion Battery
4Yr In-Home Service, Parts Labor- Next Day
Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 4Yr Warr
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0+Enhanced Data Rate)
TV Tuner Card, Combo Analog/Digital External USB

$2,681.73 with Next-Day shipping

 

Nice! You really went all out. LOL I think you need the blu-ray to finish it out. Good Luck and enjoy!

 

Haha, well I have a long-time DVD collection of around 400, so I'm refusing to support Blue Ray and HD-DVD in hopes that they will both cause each other to fail, haha

 

Just got my "ruby red" 1530 today and I can really say I am totally impressed. Love the color and the features. Bluetooth works great with my headphones.

It does seem a little slow, but do you think it is because I only ordered it with 1 gb ram with the intention of upgrading. Would it be better to get 2 sticks of 2gb's each , total of 4gb, or just get one stick of 2gb and end up with 2.5 gb? My processor is the 2.2 intell processor.

Other than the speed I am totally satisfied.

Great computer--the size, the weight, the performance.

Brad

 

Honestly it all depends on what you'll end up doing. To be honest with the price of RAM right now so cheap might as well go for 4gb, sooner or later you'll be able to use it all. Vista will only "see" roughly 3.5 gb even if you put in 4!

 

Just got mine today! Using it now! This is simply the nicest notebook I have ever seen or used. Feels very solid and is made with hi quality in mind!
I am glad I waited for the hi-res screen options as well I went for the 1680x1050 and it is beautiful!

 

Just got off the phone. My ship date is sometime mid January. I got a great deal in my opinion. I got all that for $1461 after S&H and taxes [$80 ]. And with all those 3 year warranties I have a feeling this will be my laptop for a LOOOONG time. If anyone's curious, I used the coupon on Page 19 as my base laptop and upgraded from there. It's the best deal you can find if you're going to install your own RAM.

223-3526 1 XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800MhzFSB, 4M L2 Cache)
313-5814 1 Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
311-7820 1 1GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm for XPS M1530
320-6078 1 15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MO Camera for XPS M1530
420-7715 1 Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
320-6082 1 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M G
341-5630 1 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530
420-6813 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
420-7590 1 Media Direct 3.3
420-6995 1 DELL SUPPORT 3.4,DIM/INSP
420-5769 1 Internet Search and Portal
420-5924 1 Icon Consolidation Application
420-6436 1 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
463-2282 1 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
310-9764 1 DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP, XPSM1530
412-1056 1 Turbine Lord of the Rings Online
412-0946 1 Dell Travel ExpressCard Remote Control, IR
412-0917 1 Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0, for Inspiron
313-5820 1 8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
420-6464 1 Roxio Creator Basic
313-4783 1 Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
430-2449 1 Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
461-8389 1 No Virus Protection Requested
312-0638 1 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion P 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
983-5932 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
984-2340 1 Type 15- Third Party At HomeService with Nights and Weekends, 24x7 Technical Support,Initial Year
412-0358 1 Soft Contracts - Consumer Complete Care
960-9188 1 CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 3 Year
988-0679 1 Bundle LoJack Theft Recovery Service - 3 Year
310-8628 1 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
310-8319 1 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
467-2906 1 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING DELL
420-7091 1 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
420-7285 1 Datasafe Online 10GB,1 Year Free
987-7449 1 XPS,Datasafe 10GB,1YR(Incl w/price)
988-0099 1 To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online
310-5408 1 Free Recycling Kit
330-0171 1 S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks

 

Placed my order 6 days ago and it's already been shipped

Item Description Quantity
001 Dell XPS M1530 Notebook 1
1 Label (Dual Core & Intel Wireless) 1
2 Dell(TM) A225 USB Stereo Speakers 1 <---- Free, probably going to end up in the bin
3 System Driver DVD Kit 1
4 Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Software Driver 1
5 Camera Bezel 1
6 Camera Software 1
7 Roxio Creator 9.0 1
8 Finger Print Reader Software 1
9 Shipment Box for Case 1
10 Inspiron(TM) Handling & Insurance Charges (Australia) 1
11 Discount is only valid if the corresponding upgraded item is selected above. 1
12 Limited time promotional offer only. No further discounts apply 1
13 McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) – 30 days trial 1
14 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover 1
15 For Adapter (Share with Latitude) 1
16 OEM-Word Processor/Spreadsheet/Database/Calendar/Powerpoint viewer/Email Tools 1
17 Regulatory Label 1
18 Dell(TM) Support 1
19 Shipping Mod with Powercord 1
20 Vista(R) HTML Guide Included 1
21 Dell(TM) Support Center 1.0 1
22 Google Toolbar 1
23 PC Restore will occupy some HDD capacity. 1
24 Notebook Batteries Carry 1 Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date 1
25 The capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment. 1
26 Noise Isolation Ear Buds 1
27 Dell's Terms and Conditions apply 1
28 Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7500 1 <---- Free upgrade
29 15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display with TrueLife(TM) 1
30 Alpine White LCD display with Integrated 2.0 mega pixel web cam 1
31 2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 1
32 120GB SATA 7200RPM Performance Hard Drive 1
33 Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities 1
34 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8600M GT 1
35 Palmrest with Fingerprint Reader 1
36 Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software 1 <---- Free upgrade
37 Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module 1
38 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1
39 Belkin Sling Bag Fits up to 15.4" Screen (Colour: Black/Red) 1
40 90W AC Adapter 1
41 Microsoft(R) Works 8.5 (Does Not Include Microsoft(R) Office 2003/2007 Software) 1
42 Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet 1
43 Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad (English) 1
44 Dell(TM) Media Direct 1
45 Dell(TM) PC-Restore Included 1
46 ANZ Return 1
47 NO 56K MODEM 1
48 Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card 1
49 Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control 1
50 # Year 1 Standard NBD Labour 1
51 # Year 1 Standard POW 1
52 1 Year Priority PC User 24x7 Support (Round-The-Clock Technical Assistance) 1
53 24x7 Telephone Technical Support Hotline: 1300-790-877 1
54 CompleteCover/ CompleteCover Guard Technical Guide included 1
55 Regional Support Within Asia Pacific Countries For Notebooks With 1 Yr NBD 1
56 # 1 Year Complete Cover Accidental Damage Protection 1

$1889 AUD all up! I cant' wait

I also noticed they just removed the 1gb ram, 120gb 7200rpm drive and 8400M options from the Australian site so I'm glad I ordered when I did, plus the free upgrades are awesome!

I'm really NOT looking forward to uninstalling all the bloatware first

 

lol i didnt even reformat...i just deleted the bloatware lol

 

bah, humbug. Still haven't heard from UPS.

 

I ordered mine on Friday the 12/21 and had it in hand on Thursday the 12/27 only six days! That includes a weekend and Christmas!

 

I hate you. I ordered mine on the 16 and had it the 26th. Ten days.

Suckage.


Anyone else had a problem where their speakers buzz at high volume? I'm pretty annoyed because of it. Definitely going to complain.

 

O really? You guys got yours that fast? So I'm guessing the mid January date they gave for mine was quite generous?

 

I'll contact dell chat tomorrow and ask them for the contact information for UPS. Slow service, yep thats dell.

 

you are right, you need more ram for the vista... if you are going with vista 32 then 3GB ram is good,. if you are thinking of going to 64 then you it will see the 4GB ram

 

I got my 1530 on Dec 18th... however, I am having an issue with it. Whenever it goes into sleep mode, I can't get it back. I have to hold the power button until it turns off, and then turn it back on. Is there any fix for this?

 

How much does the Dell M1530 weigh?

 

You need to contact Dell Tech support.

 

how do you change the focus on the webcam?

 

Is it normal for the cpu temp to be 72c and for the gpu to be 80c?

 

if in idle then no

 

Stressed ofcourse

This is my first notebook, so im not used to high temps.

 

For Stressed Its Ok But Still Pushing It. Are You Overclocking