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    Receiving Dell Studio XPS 16 soon

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by BlueChan, Jun 9, 2010.

  1. BlueChan

    BlueChan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm eagerly awaiting my new Studio XPS 16 laptop.

    I've been told by Dell Sales that they don't include any CD/DVDs.

    I'm not going to lose any sleep over this.

    But I do plan to format the machine and reinstall the OS to avoid all that other junk they install.

    Has anyone done this and are there any gotcha's or things to do, to avoid the the destruction of the world as we know it? :D
     
    BlueChan, Jun 9, 2010
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  2. Zioep

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    I was wondering how to do this as well, since I plan on doing the same when I receive mine.
     
    Zioep, Jun 9, 2010
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  3. lizard5

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    it comes with CDs and DVDs..don't know why they told you it doesnt..
     
    lizard5, Jun 9, 2010
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  4. E.D.U.

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    Nah, Dell will no longer be providing those disks for Win 7 systems anymore. Kinda sad really as it is always cool to have all those things handy. Here's where Dell states it: HERE. And here's a THREAD on NBR that discusses that change. You might be able to call them up and maybe request the disks. Worth a try :eek:...
     
    E.D.U., Jun 9, 2010
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  5. wetcardboard

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    Just torrent a copy of whatever version you have the license key for and burn an .iso image.
     
    wetcardboard, Jun 10, 2010
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  6. BlueChan

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    I've got a MSDN account so. Windows 7 isn't an issue. I'm more concerned about what I need to save off the HDD before I format it. Anything I need to run and/or register?

    I was told that there's a recovery partition.
     
    BlueChan, Jun 10, 2010
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  7. benbeck08

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    I did a clean install on my 1645 last night and it went better than most systems. I used the disc that came with my replacement (not sure why you wouldnt get one...) and actually had full functionality without using the drivers disc. went to support.dell.com and downloaded all the new drivers and its running like a dream.
     
    benbeck08, Jun 10, 2010
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  8. JKleiss

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    I think in NZ/Australia there are some laws in place that mean that they must include the disks.
     
    JKleiss, Jun 10, 2010
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    Interesting. So it would seem some people get them and others don't? In the event that I wouldn't receive them and wanted/ needed to do a clean install, would I just be forced to do what was listed above?
     
    Zioep, Jun 10, 2010
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  10. BlueChan

    BlueChan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't really need it but I suppose it might come in handy. I don't suppose you have a link to any articles which state this?
     
    BlueChan, Jun 10, 2010
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  11. benbeck08

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    You would just have to get a hold a a windows 7 disc somewhere i.e internet, friend, etc and then just use the key on the bottom of your laptop. I would bet they will send you one though
     
    benbeck08, Jun 10, 2010
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  12. BlueChan

    BlueChan Notebook Enthusiast

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    They just scheduled a delivery for Tuesday (15 July 2010) morning. Woot!

    Interestingly EDD is 21 July 2010
     
    BlueChan, Jun 10, 2010
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  13. benbeck08

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    Congrats. You're going to love it
     
    benbeck08, Jun 10, 2010
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  14. BlueChan

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    I hope so. Because I'm very picky and if it's not up to the task I'll send it back straight away.
     
    BlueChan, Jun 10, 2010
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  15. benbeck08

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    I think youre going to like it. seems to be very well made and the performance is awesome
     
    benbeck08, Jun 10, 2010
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  16. BlueChan

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    So can I assume there aren't any gotchas before I format the HDD?
     
    BlueChan, Jun 11, 2010
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  17. f0cu5

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    You mean June right?
     
    f0cu5, Jun 11, 2010
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  18. BlueChan

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    Woops yes... That should have read 21 June 2010. I think I'm a little too excited about my trip in July... ;)
     
    BlueChan, Jun 11, 2010
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  19. Ktulu85

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    How were you able to select the 16" RGBLED (1920x1080) option??
     
    Ktulu85, Jun 11, 2010
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  20. BlueChan

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    It's available from the Australian site:
    16.0"UltraSharp™ Full High Definition (1080p) RGBLED Display with TrueLife™-Obsidian Black
     
    BlueChan, Jun 11, 2010
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