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    m1530 Well Worth the Wait

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by chrishunter, Jul 3, 2008.

  1. chrishunter

    chrishunter Notebook Enthusiast

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    My m1530 FINALLY shipped today, but I am extremely happy with what came out of the box.

    I was incredibly relieved when I found that my notebook had no keyboard buldge, grainy screen, or scratched casing. I was also relieved to find all the extras (earphones, microfibre cloth, leather cd case, notebook carrying case) had come with my laptop since I had heard somewhere that they had stopped sending them outside of the U.S.

    The LED screen is nothing short of amazing. I have no trouble reading text on the screen near a window on a sunny day, and it puts my desktop moniter to shame as far as brightness. The CD/DVD drive is a bit loud, but not unbearably so. I also love the keybaord, which requires just enough pressure to punch the key, and isn't incredibly loud.

    The 8600M GT and the T8300 is more than adequate to play COD4 at the same settings as my desktop, which is quite surprising. The only thing I'm wondering about is whether the HDMI cable is supposed to be included in the package, becaused I didn't seem get one.

    Tuxedo Black
    T8300
    Windows Vista Ultimate
    4Gb RAM
    1440x900 LED LCD
    250Gb 7200RPM HDD
    8600M GT
    Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal
     
    chrishunter, Jul 3, 2008
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  2. Tricks.

    Tricks. Notebook Consultant

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    congrats on your new machine!
     
    Tricks., Jul 3, 2008
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  3. Bauer418

    Bauer418 Notebook Evangelist

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    HDMI doesn't come in the package.
     
    Bauer418, Jul 3, 2008
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  4. MexicanSnake

    MexicanSnake I'm back!

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    Congrats, be happy with your NEW m1530 :D.
     
    MexicanSnake, Jul 3, 2008
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  5. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Gratz on the new toy, my friend!

    I'm really itching to get an m1330. But, I'm waiting to see what Montevina brings. (I don't really NEED a new laptop; I just want it!)
     
    Matt is Pro, Jul 3, 2008
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  6. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Woot! Woot! Congrat's to youze on the arrival of your 1530 and it being *awesome* for you! ;) :) :D :cool:

    And, welcome to the 1530 family :yes:
     
    Cin', Jul 3, 2008
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  7. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Glad you like your machine. It seems like a great one at that. If you need HDMI cables, try monoprice.com I got three for my TVs for like $12 bucks.
     
    atbnet, Jul 3, 2008
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  8. Bowlerguy92

    Bowlerguy92 Notebook Deity

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    Great to hear you are enjoying it! This laptop is by far the best computer I have owned.
     
    Bowlerguy92, Jul 3, 2008
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  9. bikerboy94

    bikerboy94 Notebook Evangelist

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    rec mine on 6/30 all good no probs
     
    bikerboy94, Jul 4, 2008
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