Ordering XPS 15, some questions.

Hey.

I am going to order XPS 15 with everything default except 1080p screen. Does someone have a review or something on how good the screen looks?

Also I am confused if I should upgrade the wireless card from 1000 to 6200?

I just need stable wireless connection with full speed, no drops, would I achieve that with the default 1000 card?

I know 6200 is good, because I am using it right now, but is 1000 good aswell?

Heres what I have now:

Silver Anodized Aluminum 15.6" FHD (1080p) B+RGLED Display with Facial Recognition
Components
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
Intel® Core™ i5-460M (2.53GHz, 4 threads, turbo boost up to 2.8Ghz, 3M cache)
No Productivity Software
McAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 15-Months
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
500GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M 1GB graphics with Optimus
8X Tray Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000
JBL 2.1 Speakers with Waves Maxx Audio 3
Standard Keyboard - English
Options
1 Year Limited Warranty w/1 Year Return To Depot Service
No Mobile Broadband Selected
Essentials
Also Includes
XPS 15
Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0
ClickFree 320GB C2 2.5" Portable-black

$1099.99

 

Dell XPS 15 Review & Rating | PCMag.com

They said the screen looked great.

I also really have to recommend the 9-cell battery. For 40$, I really think it's worth nearly 1.5x the battery life. Battery life is an invaluable resource.

 

40 dollars for a 9 cell is a steal. It used to be a whole lot more expensive on the SXPS16. And I used to be irritated by the way it raised the computer up, but after trying to type without the battery inside, I have to say I prefer the computer at a slant. It is A LOT more comfortable. So I second the 9-cell.

 

Does XPS 15 have 2 hard drive slots?

 

No, just the XPS 17.

Documentation

 

@ MaxGhost, could you please elaborate?

I thought 15Mbps = ~1.9MBps

You mean Wireless N-1000 can only handle 15Mbps wifi?
What about Wireless 6200 and 6300, what's the difference between them?

Thank you.

 

Thanks for that.

I also want to know about the wireless card, if I get 20mbps internet, you mean I will not receive full speed on 1000 card?

Also if I decide to return the laptop if I dont like it and want a full refund, do I pay the shipping costs?

 

Centrino: Wireless Networking : Mobile Core i7-920XM: Power Is The Price For Better Performance

And yeah you're right it's ~1.87MBps. I didn't actually do the math

... and apparently I also forgot a zero... it's 150Mb/s with the 1000.

 

Thanks for explanation.

Also if I decide to return the laptop if I dont like it and want a full refund, do I pay the shipping costs?

 

I heard there's a 20$ restocking fee, I think that's it. Don't quote me on it, this is the first time I've ordered a dell.

 

Can you cancel and get a full refund in between production?

I am thinking of ordering XPS 15, but want to ask if I pay today and then decide to cancel in like 4 days from now, would I get a full refund?

Thanks.

 

You're probably better to ask Dell for their official policy on this, rather than rely on this forum. Policies may be different between countries.

What country are you in?