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    XPS M1530: Normal to get two remotes?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by POH, Jan 16, 2008.

  1. POH

    POH Notebook Consultant

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    Just got my XPS M1530 and am starting to unpack it. Noticed that there two remotes are included in the box... Is this normal?

    Perhaps I should check and see if they forgot to include something else...
     
    POH, Jan 16, 2008
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  2. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    No its nots normal...just tuck one away is all.
     
    Les, Jan 16, 2008
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  3. ionymous

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    I got two... and I've heard of others getting two.
    While it is probably not required... it sure seems like a trend.
     
    ionymous, Jan 16, 2008
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  4. Seeingwhite

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    Yeah, I also got two remotes on my second 1530. The first time around I only got one.
     
    Seeingwhite, Jan 16, 2008
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  5. drumguy00

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    I also got two for some reason....

    never hurts to have a backup I guess
     
    drumguy00, Jan 16, 2008
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  6. McDoul

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    As an aside on the topic: does anyone elses protrude when stowed?

    Mine sticks out about 1m when parked? not fussy in the slightest, just thought it weird.
     
    McDoul, Jan 16, 2008
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  7. Illegal Operation

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    I got 2 with mine as well. I can't really say if it sticks out or not because I've never used either of them. :) Guess I will have to check on that.
     
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  8. Jamaicanyouth

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    I get 2 every time I get a replacement. Its supposed to stick out a little. I will see if my third will have 2 again also.
     
    Jamaicanyouth, Jan 16, 2008
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  9. sonicwind

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    I got 2. Mine sticks out a bit when the machine gets excited.
     
    sonicwind, Jan 16, 2008
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    I got two also :)
     
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  11. POH

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    Thanks for all of the answers...

    I wonder if Dell routinely giving two remotes means:
    1) they break easily;
    2) they get lost easily;
    3) since they stick out slightly, they get hit often;
    4) all of the above
     
    POH, Jan 16, 2008
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  12. Samuel613

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    If the M133O is any indication, the remote is supposed to stick out a bit. It has no impact AFAIK putting into a case, and makes it easier to know where to push in, to release it.
     
    Samuel613, Jan 16, 2008
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  13. zeeta6

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    sorry to break the chain, but I got one.
     
    zeeta6, Jan 16, 2008
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  14. POH

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    You should demand a complete refund! ;)
     
    POH, Jan 16, 2008
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    only 1 for me too, but i got 2 sets of headphones!
     
    achw, Jan 16, 2008
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  16. ellianth

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    A couple weeks ago, didn't a guy on here post that he did not get a remote (among other things?) You got his remote :p.
     
    ellianth, Jan 16, 2008
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  17. dvmxps1530

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    Got 2 , So I guess it's normal to get 2 ,, and not normal otherwise.
     
    dvmxps1530, Jan 16, 2008
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    I got 2 remotes as well. I heard of people getting 2 pairs of headphones but was I only got 1 pair. I probably would rather have had 2 sets of headphones than 2 remotes, but who's to complain when you're getting extras anyways.
     
    tmaxxtim, Jan 17, 2008
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    I got 2!!!
     
    Snesley Wipes, Jan 17, 2008
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    Only one with mine, same for its replacement. Would have been handy to have a spare. I did get 2 pairs of ear buds both times though.
     
    fido666, Jan 17, 2008
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  21. milcs

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    Only One here...
    My theory... People receive a laptop, put the remote in, send the computer back to dell because the screen sucks or something... they just pack it and send it out again with all the manuals, cables, etc... voila! Two remotes...
    We are all being feed returned computers...
     
    milcs, Jan 17, 2008
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  22. sherman24

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    I got 1 remote but 2 earphones :)
     
    sherman24, Jan 17, 2008
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  23. KarlN

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    And here i thought it was just me.
    1 remote, 2 headphones.

    Pitty they are in a completly different country to me at the moment :(
     
    KarlN, Jan 17, 2008
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  24. sonicwind

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    Except the 2 remotes are out and shrink wrapped. Ha ha, sitting pretty with a brand new Dell and 2 remotes. This is awesome! I'm like clicking one remote in one hand, and the other in the other. It's twice the entertainment. But I got my extra remote on eBay, the bidding's up to $257. So I'm going to enjoy this luxury while it lasts.
     
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    Wait is it seriously selling for 257 dollars? :wideeyed:

    I got two remotes and two headphones also. Except, I gave one pair of headphones to my sister.
     
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  26. Tomthe2nd

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    For some reason I have two remotes but I would have preferred to have two sets of headphones. I would probably end up sticking them up my nose to see if I could listen to AND smell the music... Olfactory goodness.
     
    Tomthe2nd, Jan 17, 2008
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  27. POH

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    Too bad not 2 XPS 1530s and ZERO remotes. :)
     
    POH, Jan 17, 2008
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  28. sonicwind

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    No. Who would even buy such a thing? Not an XPS owner, most of which already have an extra one.
     
    sonicwind, Jan 17, 2008
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    I can't see a reason for them providing two remotes. But two pairs of headphones for two headphone ports? The logic is unassailable.
     
    Relativity17, Jan 17, 2008
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  30. Tomthe2nd

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    I stand corrected. That is definitely the best option so far! :D
     
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    There's an option of selecting a remote ($20) when ordering xps1530. Could this be the reason? Dell comes with the remote and additionally we select that option, therefore 2 remotes?
     
    rocketm, Jan 17, 2008
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  32. sonicwind

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    Well this is weird, I got 2 notebooks and no remote. what the heck am I supposed to do with an extra notebook? I hope I can find some one with an extra remote to trade with so I can get a remote.
     
    sonicwind, Jan 18, 2008
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  33. fullycharged

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    yup my remote protrudes too, and it looks tacky :( also when i put in a sd card, the card protrudes quite abit too so i cant keep a sd card in mine, premium notebook model my ass!

    i didnt get two remotes which isn't a biggie as i never use the remote but i got two sets of headphones
     
    fullycharged, Jan 19, 2008
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  34. own3d

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    I got one... Mind you I got a M1330 not an m1530..
     
    own3d, Jan 20, 2008
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