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    Dell Inspiron 7559

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Xathos, Oct 3, 2015.

  1. globalone

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    Will you keep your laptop or send it back? Have you fixed the loose touchpad?
     
    globalone, Oct 29, 2015
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    Which coupon is that?
     
    death_relic0, Oct 29, 2015
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    Hi Ramzay,
    Unfortunately I need a laptop for engineering. I think it will matter to me as I will be using some iterative and design soft wares .I have two questions for you. First,I am told that the default ram latency was 9-9-9-28 by dell personnel.Can you please confirm that.Secondly, is using a higher clock memory helping you as the processor memory clock limits at 1600 for ddr3l,1866 for lpddr3(different from ddr3l as i am told) and 2133 for ddr4.
     
    Aniket G, Oct 29, 2015
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    I'd like to go with the Samsung 850 EVO 250GB M.2 SSD. Any comments pro or con about that choice?
     
    Irish Mike, Oct 29, 2015
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    I'm using the 500GB version of the Samsung works pretty good for me.
     
    JTOverath, Oct 29, 2015
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    Looks like battery time may be better then was originally showing in Battery Bar. The run time is actually higher after letting it run for a bit on battery then it was when I first unplugged it. Admittedly other then having the screen on and wireless connected the machine isn't doing much, but it is showing 2:43 left after running for 42 minutes. The built in Windows Battery Meter may actually be more accurate for a change.
     
    JTOverath, Oct 29, 2015
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  9. Xathos

    Xathos Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone gotten the Amazon model yet? Know if the SSD takes the m2 slot or the main bay?
     
    Xathos, Oct 29, 2015
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    According to a review on amazon and a previous post here, it takes the m.2 slot
     
    death_relic0, Oct 29, 2015
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    You can ask dell support.
     
    Tensai47, Oct 30, 2015
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  12. Swanmojo

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    Just got the Amazon version today!

    Impression after one day -

    Had a couple hiccups at first. It likes to sometimes randomly switch to the integrated graphics as the primary GPU. Kind of annoying going from a loading screen and my frame rate dropping 75% once I'm loaded. After driver updates, it "seems" to be okay right now. Had the problem come back once after that and a clean install of the Nvidia driver took care of it.

    Also the fan, as said before, does really crank rather loudly when it gets going, however the majority of my time using it so far, its been nearly silent. Only gets loud when I'm really pushing the comp. It's a "smooth" loud, not a "rattling", annoying loud.

    Screen quality, is not the best, as said before, but it really is tolerable in my opinion. I've had to deal with much worse in my life. Only real problem I've had so far is it got a little darker than I'd prefer in a dungeon I did in WoW. But not a huge deal.

    Small things:
    - Sometimes the space bar is not as sensitive as I'm used to dealing with and I have to consciously pressed in the middle and a little bit harder than I'm used to.
    - Track pad is def a little annoying and takes getting used to. It's tolerable though, but I'd suggest using a mouse mostly if you get this.
    - Not the prettiest laptop, but it's not the ugliest either.
    - I can see the finish on the keys and near the wrist wearing off rather quickly.

    Pros:
    - Its a beast and it runs very smoothly.
    - Runs games pretty well for a laptop.
    - Some may not like the finish, but I actually kind of do. It's a nice touch.
    - It's pretty thin, doesn't weight much, and keeps surprisingly cool.

    Would I buy it again?
    Yes, its a great deal and although it has flaws, its seriously a good deal for the money. I'm happy with it so far.

    Unless money is not a huge issue for you, the FHD through Amazon seems the much better deal. Roughly $300 cheaper than the UHD with same specs (factoring in buying 256gb SSD and transfer cable). And I'm quite convinced 4k is worth it just yet.
     
    Swanmojo, Oct 30, 2015
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    Not sure why Dell is taking so much time..
    Order date: 28-10-2015
    Expected delivery date: 30-12-2015

    More than two months for a default configuration... :(

    (and I just sold my old laptop..so now I'll have to buy another laptop to use till the 7559 is delivered)
     
    X-Kiwi, Oct 30, 2015
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    Ramzay Notebook Connoisseur

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    It's possible they got a different model of LCD panel, Dell is known to do that. As soon as they said the panel was "bright", "brilliant" and "crisp" it tells me they don't have the same display panel I do. Nobody in their right mind would describe the FHD panel I have as bright and crisp.

    I ran my calibration test twice on two different days in two different locations, got the same results both times (I used a Sypder4Express).

    That being said, I'll be BEYOND pissed if it turns out Dell is using several different LCD panels, and they sent me a laptop with the crappy one. It wouldn't be the first time Dell has done something like this though.

    If people with the FHD model can download HWINFO64 and post here with the model/ID of the screen it would be appreciated.
     
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  16. Biffo28

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    In the review they tell something about an anti - blue configuration and an 100% sRGB configuration

    Inviato dal mio HTC One utilizzando Tapatalk
     
    Biffo28, Oct 30, 2015
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  17. Xjcl

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    Based on how vague and pictureless review 2 is, I would not be surprised if the author never physically tested the laptop and just used published specs. It has a noticeable lack of details that would require physical testing.
     
    Xjcl, Oct 30, 2015
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  18. dhoy005

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    Very possible.

    Can other owners check too please? :)
     
    dhoy005, Oct 30, 2015
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  19. BigCTM

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    Mine is the same as yours. BOE is the manufacturer.

    Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
     
    BigCTM, Oct 30, 2015
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  20. X-Kiwi

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    Everything is this second review breathes 'I did not test this notebook myself' to me.

    Things like this 'Dell claims that it can go for 10+ hours-a beefy one, but I don’t think you’re getting more than 1-2 hours if you’re gaming. If surfing the web etc. you should end up with more than 4 hours, though.'

    On a sidenote, I read stuff like 'premium-level design measuring less than an inch thick forged with aluminum and diamond-cut beveled edges'...but everyone here says it's rubberized plastic. I know that Dell advertises the 17" version to be made out of aluminuim - but not a word on de 15".
     
    X-Kiwi, Oct 30, 2015
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  22. Ramzay

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    I'd be surprised to see aluminum construction on such a cheap laptop. Not to mention from a surface temperature point of view, plastic is better (metal transmits heat better, meaning the keyboard/palm rests would be hotter).
     
    Ramzay, Oct 30, 2015
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  23. Ramzay

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    Well, the brightness looks about right (200 nits is what I would've ball-parked). I measured 51% NTSC, that panel says 45%, probably within the margin of error (my calibration tool might be off by a few %, and the manufacturing process might produce panels with a few % difference too).

    Just to be sure, when I get home I'll do a new, fresh Windows install then measure the screen again - maybe I screwed something up during my first OS install.
     
    Ramzay, Oct 30, 2015
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  25. BigCTM

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    Looks defective to me...Mine does not do this.

    Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
     
    BigCTM, Oct 30, 2015
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  26. Dimko

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    So how is everzone doing
    Yeah already called dell and will probably send it back.

    But despite that I really like the laptop so far
     
    Dimko, Oct 30, 2015
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  27. SmoresPopTarts

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    How is the quality on these 7559? I saw the price today and its really nice just want to make sure it lasts 3-4 years min
     
    SmoresPopTarts, Oct 30, 2015
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  28. Ramzay

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    Build quality is good considering the price. How long it lasts depends on what you want/plan to do with it.

    For regular basic tasks, I see it lasting you that long.

    However, in terms of gaming, the GTX 960M will be outdated rather quickly. Four years from now, the GTX 960M will likely be rather inadequate, even for light gaming. Take a look at the GTX 560M, a card released in 2011. The 960M is about 3 times as powerful as the 560M, and the 560M isn't good for much more than running very light, older games.
     
    Ramzay, Oct 30, 2015
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  29. SmoresPopTarts

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    My big games are Civ 5/Pillars of eternity/Cities skyline, I'm not a huge AAA gamer
     
    SmoresPopTarts, Oct 30, 2015
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    The biggest positive for this model was the specs vs price and there is little doubt that it appears to be really good value. However I am now having second thoughts, the apparently poor quality screen, lack of PCIe support for an SSD upgrade. poor wireless card all conspire to put me off.

    I don't need to cancel yet but am slightly regretting my decision to chose this model, with some reluctance due to cost I'm thinking of biting the bullet and going for the new XPS 15 instead even though this will stretch my budget to the max.

    Such a shame that Dell penny pinched on the likes of the quality of the screen, wireless card and M.2 options in order to cut costs so much. I would happily have paid £100 more for better quality in these departments.
     
    thepnr, Oct 30, 2015
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  31. stoledo

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    My Inspiron has BOE display too. FHD version.
     
    stoledo, Oct 30, 2015
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  32. Ramzay

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    It does indeed appear that this is the BOE panel.

    http://www.panelook.com/NV156FHM-N41_BOE_15.6_LCM_overview_25578.html

    Which is sad, because there are plenty of TN panels with much better specs (beyond the viewing angles). This is somewhat misleading advertising - "ooooh look at our IPS panel, that's an awesome feature!". Meanwhile, they don't tell you it has low brightness and bad colour reproduction.

    Just because a panel is IPS, doesn't necessarily make it good. I'd rather have a good TN panel than a bad IPS.
     
    Ramzay, Oct 30, 2015
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    Ramzay, Oct 30, 2015
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  34. betita_elfica

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    Can i connect two external monitors, so, having 3 independent screens (laptop and two external monitors). Currently I can do that with my xps l502x. Can do it with that ?
     
    betita_elfica, Oct 30, 2015
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  35. Tensai47

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    What if I try to replace the screen? Is the screen replaceable? If so, will the screen quality improve if I use an LG screen to replace the one with dell's?
     
    Tensai47, Oct 31, 2015
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  36. Tensai47

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    Let's say I replace it with a screen with a brightness of 300cd/m^2? Will it have improvements in terms of color and display?
     
    Tensai47, Oct 31, 2015
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  37. Aniket G

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    Two months waiting period for a laptop.Really?
     
    Aniket G, Oct 31, 2015
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  38. betita_elfica

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    In Spain the product has disappeard right now lol I am suspecting that its related to a long waiting period and they have disabled the product on the site.
     
    betita_elfica, Oct 31, 2015
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  39. Ramzay

    Ramzay Notebook Connoisseur

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    No, it will then be brighter. You have to replace it with a screen with better colour reproduction as well as higher brightness.
     
    Ramzay, Oct 31, 2015
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  40. Tensai47

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    I've found the best option. Btw. Is the screen of Dell inspiron 15 7559 really BOE NV156FHM-N41?
     
    Tensai47, Oct 31, 2015
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    Tensai47, Oct 31, 2015
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    Same in italy , the product disappeared
     
    Vincent_10, Oct 31, 2015
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    Same in France, where the highest model with a 4K screen and 16GB Ram is the only one remaining (1299€). Since I've ordered the FHD version, I hope it will not be cancelled though :(
     
    PlayFan, Oct 31, 2015
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  44. mikej_NE

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    Dell rep once told me that it's the time frame in the worst scenario. Mine was estimated to arrive by 15 Nov, a month of waiting, but it actually arrived within 10 days. Don't fret.
     
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    Tensai47, Oct 31, 2015
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    Yes, same in UK. Just the one model available now rather than four, obviously issues with suppliers of components or worse technical issues with some components.
     
    thepnr, Oct 31, 2015
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    For me I just have backlight bleed which I can only really see on black screens such as the start up screen. So it's not too big of a deal for me but it's still not perfect.
     
    AsianInvasion123, Oct 31, 2015
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    It seems that everyone is complaining about their screens. Straight out the box my screen was dreadful too. The colour reproduction was horrendous. This is all you need to do make it look like every other screen
    1) Open Intel HD Graphics panel(Graphic Properties)
    2) Click on display
    3) On the left click colour settings
    4) Where it says basic and advanced, click advanced
    5) PUT SATURATION TO FULL

    Either way it's not the brightest screen but for me the colour reproduction is a LOT better, I was considering returning it when I saw the stock settings.

    Tell me if it works for you!
     
    AsianInvasion123, Oct 31, 2015
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  49. Ramzay

    Ramzay Notebook Connoisseur

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    A 200 nits screen with 45% NTSC coverage will look bad, regardless of what you do. It's just the way the screen was made. The colour reproduction wasn't as much of an issue as the low brightness. 200 nits is really dim.

    Still, thanks for the tip. You can also play around with other settings, like brightness, and it may make it more palatable.
     
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  50. BigCTM

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    Man we get it. You hate the screen. If you cannot deal with it, return it. Others might want to keep it and experiment a little with different settings.

    Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
     
    BigCTM, Oct 31, 2015
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