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    WTF, no gigabit in the XPS M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by sonicwind, Jan 11, 2008.

  1. skogkatt

    skogkatt Notebook Enthusiast

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    I receive mine tomorrow, and the NIC isn't even mentioned on the desciption of the XPS 1530 here in Norway. I hope it comes with one :eek:

    Gigabit ethernet is a big plus for me, since I tranfer databases and VMWare machines between computers, and thoses files can quickly become 10-20+++ Gb big.

    Since I have gigabit on my 5 years old latitude, I didn't even think a brand new XPS could come with someting else! I'll post tomorrow what it comes with. Fingers crossed...
     
    skogkatt, May 8, 2008
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  2. TidalWaveOne

    TidalWaveOne Notebook Evangelist

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    Exactly what I was thinking. A "performance" notebook in 2008 without gigabit Ethernet???
     
    TidalWaveOne, May 8, 2008
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  3. L.Rawlins

    L.Rawlins Notebook Evangelist

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    I've just been reading up on Intels upcoming 'Centrino 2' platform, and alongside the Montevina chipset, improved onboard graphics and Wi-Max, GigE is listed as a neccessary component of the certification.

    So for Dell to put 'Centrino 2' stickers onto their products they will have to support and provide gigabit ethernet across the lines. Wi-Max too.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montevina#Montevina_platform_.282008.29

    Good news.
     
    L.Rawlins, May 8, 2008
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  4. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Is wimax becoming that popular now?
     
    millermagic, May 8, 2008
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  5. nekrosoft13

    nekrosoft13 Notebook Consultant

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    10/100 is slow, took over 1 hour to transfer my music to it :|
     
    nekrosoft13, May 8, 2008
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  6. L.Rawlins

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    I think the point of the move is that Intel want it to be, it shows potential and with that level of saturation it will have potential.

    By integrating it as a core part of every new 'Centrino 2' certified product they can obtain market penetration and facilitate product/standard awareness... fast.
     
    L.Rawlins, May 8, 2008
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  7. Laggy7

    Laggy7 Notebook Guru

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    if you need to copy big files use a portable hdd; yes the 10/100 is somewhat useless and not very futureproof but by no means a deal breaker. i run the draft-n for my wifi and yes its quicker than using the NIC, hence why it doesnt get used anymore.
     
    Laggy7, May 9, 2008
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  8. eastvswest

    eastvswest Notebook Enthusiast

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    i'm dumbfounded. last dell for me.
     
    eastvswest, Nov 8, 2008
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  9. rodef

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    I just got my 1530. Overall I'm very happy with it. But I was disappointed to find out that it doesn't have gigabit ethernet, particularly because my home network (with a NAS) is gigabit.

    I know it's my fault for not checking this beforehand. Like many others, I simply assumed that a high performance laptop would have it.

    Looks like I'll go the ExpressCard route.
     
    rodef, Dec 27, 2008
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  10. Signal2Noise

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    Wow! Try to say that six times fast! ;)
     
    Signal2Noise, Dec 27, 2008
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    Does anyone know if there are any ExpressCards which have two separate gigabit lan ports? Thanks.
     
    rodef, Mar 21, 2009
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