**The Official Studio XPS 1645 Intel Core i7 "Owners Lounge" - Part 2

I tried the device manager again,clicked on monitor and it said Generic PnP Monitor. SO I guess I don't have the RGB? But I think I do have a LCD.

 

Well, right-click Generic PnP Monitor and hit properties. Go to the last tab. Go to Hardware_ID.

SEC 488 or something like that is the RGBLED. However, mine says MS_0000 (even after a restart). So, it still might be...

 

SEC5448 is the RGB-LED. I've had the MS_0000 Bug, too. But it went to normal by itself.

 

GM, I tried as you described and when I click on Hardware ID is states: MONITOR\AUO11ED. Thats all I can find. TY, George

 

@Fusel

Thanks, man, that's it! Weird...mine is fixed now, too.

@gflvette2

Got it. AUO11ED is the WLED screen.

 

Thanks, So if I understand this correctly, Dell sent me this comp. with a LED Monitor?

 

Yup.

10char

 

GAH. I've been checking up on my tracking number at work and I just found out that my landlords were not home to sign for the package. I'm seriously considering hijacking the fedex truck and getting my package hahah. I feel like Cartman in the Wii episode! argh!!!!

 

Another excited owner of a new Studio 1645 here. Ordered from dell.ca on May 17th with ESD of June 7th with the following specs:

i7-720QM
6GB DDR3 @ 1333MHz
HD 4670
500GB 7200rpm HDD
Blu-ray combo
Soundblaster Xfi MB
1080p WLED

$1529 Canadian after $309 savings.

Originally I was going to get the Studio 15 for $1419 with $469 savings with same cpu,ram,screen,optical and hdd but he better video card and included backlit keyboard and bluetooth made sense for the extra $110.

 

Congrats man, let us know how you like it when it comes.

PS Your name reminds me of a saying my uncle use to tell me...." You know, you're as useless as wet toilet paper." hahaha

 

lol, yeah i dont know what gave me the idea for the name...it just sounds funny because its unique and random.

Is there a way to check on the type of power adapter they're sending me in "my account" order details? if so whats the Sku for the 130w adapter?

Also I have been building desktop pc's for years but I dont know much about notebooks nor have I ever opened one so hopefully I dont have heat issues. I plan to use this notebook for everyday use most of the time and as a multimedia center for watching Blu-ray and hd movies on my home theatre system via hdmi. I am concerned about the GPU throttling I keep hearing about...I just sold my higher end gaming pc which could run most games maxed at 1080p res. I know the gpu in this notebook is mid-range so I'm assuming I can run games like Left4dead 2, Mass Effect 2, Modern Warfare 2 and Gears of War on high at 720p res and games like Bad Company 2 and Crysis Warhead on medium at 720p?

 

I can't imagine you will have any heating issues when watching movies or doing any normal, everyday tasks. I personally hasn't ever had throttling while playing games, but then again I only play games like Dawn of War II, Counter-Strike: Source, Team Fortress II, and STALKER. I've been able to play all of these at full res (1920x1080) with max details and achieve smooth framerates.

 

Hi guys, please take a look my XPS 1645 temp. Is it normal temp or higher than average ? Sorry I'm newbie with this

 

Those temps look completely normal

 

Im curious as to what the "soundblaster xfi mb" software allows me to do. Is it similar to realtek hd audio control panel? I liked the realtek setup because it allows you to matrix 7.1 sound for stereo sources like itunes and vidoes without ac3 or dts tracks.

Or...did i just waste extra $, from what ive read on here many people have had to uninstall this feature because of freezing issues. Please enlighten me.

 

Question, what program are you using to monitor this data?

 

Hey..i don't even know if it matters to you guys or not but yesterday and even day before yesterday i played assassins creed 2 for almost 8 hours at a stretch at medium settings...and the temperatures did not even touch 70 c once...i was so scared initially that it mite might throttle at even low settings..bt it did fine..now i ll test it at high settings..and let u knw about the results..

Thanks for reading...

 

Okay, this morning the volume, play/pause, eject, etc. buttons stopped lighting up. I can guess where they are and they still work and the on-screen overlay still shows up, but there is no lighting for the touch buttons above the keyboard (it's completely dark). I tried reinstalling the Dell Quickset but it said that the one I downloaded from the Dell website was older than the one currently installed... Any suggestions?

 

Hmm...I'd call Dell. If you're feeling adventurous, you could open it up. Probably the cable just went out.

The lighting of those keys are not controlled by any software means.

EDIT: To get QuickSet to install (for whatever reason), uninstall the old one. Then install the new one.

~Ibrahim~

 

Does it make any difference that my keyboard lighting/trackpad lighting still works?

I feel like the audio/wireless/eject buttons went out when I launched the game, I don't know if that has anything to do with anything.

 

The keyboard lighting/trackpad are on a different light system, I'm fairly sure. The lighting on the keyboard/trackpad can be set with QuickSet: not so with the media key lighting.

Hmmm...just a fluke, then? Maybe try taking the battery out, letting it sit for 15 minutes, and then coming back to it.

~Ibrahim~

 

I admit I am very concerned about the screen scratching now too on top of all the other potential problems...maybe i should have stuck with the Studio 15.

 

Same thing happened to me yesterday (5/25). I havent had any problems, so I am going to crack it open tomorrow afternoon and have a look.

 

my eject key is not working...some1 help me..

 

try downloading and installing quickset from the dell driver page,

 

Please post the latest version of Driver for Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth mini-card.

Thanks

 

K so I fixed my issue. I didnt even have to take it apart. I unplugged the battery for a few minutes (I was actually just cleaning the laptop off) and when I turned the computer back on the lights lit up. Weird.

edit: I need to learn how to type...

 

I have the strangest problem and it "seems" to have something to do with the webcam login via my monitor. Sometimes when I boot from hibernation and log in using the webcam facial recognition, I will get to my desktop and a couple seconds later the system goes into standby. I hit the power button again and log in fine and everything is normal.

I have low hopes that anyone else has run into this issue as I have read almost all of both of the owners threads.

 

Does the Studio XPS 1645 come standard with embedded Bluetooth or do I have to add it? When you go to configure bluetooth options theres a $20 USB module...I only want bluetooth if it's embedded, is it standard? If so why would you need the usb module? Thanks.

 

Depends on which link you click on, but it is an option and it is embedded. Sometimes it is part of a deal, but I don't understand why you wouldn't see it while configuring.

You can buy yourself and install too if you want.

 

Im configuring a Studio XPS for $1599 Canadian (the best model you can get on the site currently):

CPU: Intel Core i7-720QM
RAM: 8GB DDR3-1333MHz
GPU: Mobility Radeon HD5730
HDD: 500GB 7200RPM
DIS: 1920x1080 FHD WLED 15.6"
ROM: Blu-Ray Read Combo

and in the customizer it says "Bluetooth Options" with an available selection of "DW 370 (USB module)"

So im just wondering if it IS embedded, why would you need a usb dongle? I need to tether to my iphone for 3G internet when I'm travelling and I would prefer to do it wirelessly instead of using the USB cable. Thanks.

 

Dell is now offerring ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 with 1645...I have the old 4670, Can I upgrade to the new gpu ?

If yes, Can anyone tell me how much would it cost in INDIA ?

 

It is built onto the mobo... would be a pricey upgrade...

 

Thanx for such a quick reply....didnt expected anyone to reply so early

So, if it is built onto the motherboard, I won't be able to upgrade


OR, I can upgrade but it would be costy affair ???

 

So...the 1645 in North America has the 5730 now and in India its the 5650? Im so confused...and I still need to know about the bluetooth

 

Correct. It is a module. Don't know why it says USB. And it should be this.........

From American Site:


Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (2.1+EDR) [$20.00 or $1.00/month

Found on Ebay:

Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module items - Get great deals on Computers Networking items on eBay.com!

 

with the studio 15 on the canadian site it shows the bluetooth internal edr 2.1 or whatever but on the studio xps it says usb module and it doesnt even seem like you can configure all the sxps 16 models with BT, only the most expensive one. in the spec sheet it says "bluetooth mini 2.1 internal card standard" which must be a hoax. I called into dell canada and spoke to a sales rep and he said the bluetooth is an add-on you HAVE to pay extra for and he said it is internal and wasnt sure why it said usb module on the website....man i hate that website the more I use it.

 

can someone tell me what the motherboard model# is?

mine is 65C2K

 

Where on the motherboard did you find that? I have pictures from a 1645 motherboard that I can glance at.

~Ibrahim~

 

Just ordered this exact configuration (Ultimate with 1080p upgrade) from Dell Canada. In fact, the phone sales guy sold it to me for CAD$1,549. That's as far as I could manage to negotiate. I sure hope it's worth it!

 

congrats, it'll be worth it if theres no overheating or throttling problems...do you have an eta on when youll recieve it? i was told about 2 weeks...

 

Yes, they told me 10 business days.

It looks like you just ordered one too.

I was told by the sales guy that the system is price-guaranteed for 30 days. If the same configuration comes up at a lower price within 30 days, he said he would refund the difference. Did they tell you that too?

 

Nope, i just forwarded my shopping cart to my sales rep...i originally had an order placed on the 20th, luckily i was able to change it today to include the 5730. I was supposed to recieve my original order by June 07 but due to the changes I made today the rep said it would be pushed back about another week.

 

Hi all,
I'm awaiting for my replacement order as well.
Specs in my signature.

Ordered 05/24
Shipped 05/28
EDA unknown because Walsh Western shipment tracking page gives me an error while I'm trying to check date.

PS. Can anyone tell me what type of 500GB HDD's do you have installed as I'm looking for such to replace my 250GB in SXPS.

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/microsoft-windows-7/486478-fix-win7-i7-sluggish-performance.html

just did this tweak and notice a remarkable improvement/responsiveness in win7 startup and programs. this is one of the easiest!

 

Could someone tell me where i could purchase the travel remote for the 1645?

Much appreciated

 

Just tried it, waiting for some files to transfer to reboot and see the hopeful diff.! Thanks man.

UPDATE: This took about 5 seconds or so off my boot-up. Thanks again!

 

This is the right one. It fits perfect and works even better.

DELL Travel Remote Control for Dell Studio XPS 13 Laptop : Software | Dell

 

Well got fed up with the alienware issues and returned it and got a 1645 with the following specs:

i7 720QM
15.6 LED FHD+
4GB RAM 1333MHz
ATI 5730
500GB 7200RPM
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

Im a little upset Im going to buy into the whole 16:9 non-sense but I needed a laptop that works and it was the best offer in my new price range. Oh and on the remote subject Im hoping the one in my dell will work as well as it did in the m17x and my vostro. Currently in production.

 

15.6 RGB LED FHD+ ? Really? 15.6 has RGB Screen?