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    I'm stoked: Finally ordered my laptop (Studio 15)!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by purplegreendave, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. purplegreendave

    purplegreendave Has a notebook.

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    Studio 15
    Intel Core 2 Duo T5750, 2.0GHz, 667Mhz, 2M L2 Cache
    Jet Black
    3GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
    Widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800) w/ True-Life
    ATI MOBILITY RADEON HD 3450
    250G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition, English
    8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
    Wireless n
    Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
    9-cell Battery
    Integrated Finger Print Reader
    Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (2.0)
    Office student edition


    So excited, not only is it my first ever laptop, but it's the most up to date computer I've ever owned (Current best pc in house has 1ghz proc, 128mb RAM, 18G hd + runs WinME).
    It said less than 10 working days, so that's cutting it close for uni, but hopefully I'll be lucky. Delay was on the 6cell, so free upgrade to 9!

    Can't wait to get it! What should I do when it comes? Any quality checks I need to do? Is there much bloat on it? What (free) software do you guys reccomend (especially burning software)???

    AAGGHHH!!!
    *head assplodes*

    Has anyone in Ireland/UK/Europe got one yet? Do they come with any accessories (á la XPS - sleeve, remote etc?) The earbuds were an option so I know I won't get them.
     
    purplegreendave, Aug 14, 2008
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  2. *Daystar*

    *Daystar* Seahawk Fan!

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    go into the dell forum..you will find a guide on removing the "bloat"
    there is also a forum in here somewhere about what you should do when you first get it...and there is also a best free software for windows thread in the windows os and softwares page. everything your looking for should be in here somewhere...
    let me find some threads and post them to make it easier for ya if ya want.
    congrats the your first laptop.
    post some reviews and pics when you have time when you get it!
     
    *Daystar*, Aug 14, 2008
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    cubfan08 Notebook Guru

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    Would you please add a link to that bloatware removal guide? Thanks.
     
    cubfan08, Aug 14, 2008
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Cin', Aug 14, 2008
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    you guys beat me to it..LOL

    there are a lot of good sticky's and topics in here. search around. it will also give you more insight into computers

    hope to see that review and pics! :)
     
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    ^ Hella yeah - unboxing pics soon, right here!
    I should've known I'd get those links - I usually post 'em myself, what I wanna know is is the reformat necessary? I know dell are putting less and less on these days - I might do it anyway just for the "clean" feel...
     
    purplegreendave, Aug 15, 2008
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    prophetofsin Notebook Consultant

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    congrats dude. I also just ordered a dell studio 15. i also cant wait to get my laptop. ^^
     
    prophetofsin, Aug 15, 2008
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    Cool! Get those pics up soon! ;) :p :rolleyes: ;) :cool:

    I did the reformat on mine, when I received it..and I am glad I did...(It's up to you) ;) ..When I was done ~ I felt like I had *removed all the little gifts* Dell had put on my notebook, and that it was mine, *I owned it* ;) :)

    And, it really a fairly easy process ;) :)

    Congrat's to you on your S15 purchase! ;) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 15, 2008
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    gryffin53 Notebook Guru

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    Think I was one of the first owners here in Belgium (got it in the middle of july). To my surprise there was no backlit nor remote shipped with it :( and I wasn't able to add it online so I thought it would come for free like in the USA. I ordered an Inspiron 1525 back in april for my sister and they did add a remote with that one. The inspiron remote works really fine with the studio but does miss 3 or 4 buttons with the actual studio remote. I phoned dell to send me a studio remote but the 20 euro pricing was not worth it for me..
     
    gryffin53, Aug 16, 2008
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