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    Jagsfan's Vostro 1500 (pics)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jagsfan61, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. Jagsfan61

    Jagsfan61 Notebook Consultant

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    lemme know what questions/pics you guys want.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 30, 2007
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    Very nice :D

    Some good quality pictures of the general laptop won't go a miss. I am also interested in you Vista scores/benchmarks because my laptop is very similar in spec to yours.
     
    F355, Jul 30, 2007
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  3. ike2187

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    niceee... some high quality pictures for once. Lucky you. Have fun with your laptop :)
     
    ike2187, Jul 30, 2007
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  4. SmoothTofu

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    How heavy is a vostro 1500 with a 9 cell?
     
    SmoothTofu, Jul 30, 2007
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  5. PhoenixFx

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    Thanks, more pictures are always welcome (perhaps with a different angel :rolleyes: )
     
    PhoenixFx, Jul 30, 2007
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    pics are much appreciated, thanks.
    I'd like to see a front view to see how thick it is.

    questions:
    1. what is your screen resolution? how grainy is it?
    2. is the battery loose?
    3. how is the quality of the materials? is it black or painted black? :)
    4. any high pitch noise coming out of it?
     
    AlCabone, Jul 30, 2007
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  7. backtothebeat

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    Some first impressions would be nice. How do you feel about the build quality, weight, screen quality, keyboard, headphone jack, etc?

    More pictures would be great as well.
     
    backtothebeat, Jul 30, 2007
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  8. Jagsfan61

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    I beleive the weight is like 6.7? with the 6 cell cus that is what i have.

    Screen is perfect to me.. not grainy from what i can see.

    Very good quality so far. Its Black.

    I do not hear any high pitch noise on mine.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 30, 2007
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  9. Jagsfan61

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    actually. I just plugged in the headphones that came with it. And the high pitch noise is there, like i can hear the inside of the computer. Good thing i dont use a headset much.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 30, 2007
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  10. AiA

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    Thanks Jagsfan! Great pictures...
     
    AiA, Jul 30, 2007
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  11. backtothebeat

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    Any other random thoughts you have on the laptop would be great as well. Basically anything that you were impressed with or displeased with. Thanks!
     
    backtothebeat, Jul 30, 2007
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    I'm curious.. is there a feedback/static sound when you play music through a separate pair of speakers? The headphone noise doesn't bother me that much, however i do plan on listening to music through external speakers... Thanks in advance!
     
    barticusz, Jul 30, 2007
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  13. fox_91

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    Thank god the Delete key is on the end. I hate those laptops that hide the Delete key in the row, and you can never find it when you want
     
    fox_91, Jul 30, 2007
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  14. AiA

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    A request: If you could take a picture of the backside (not under, but the back where the ac port and all that is) with the lid open. Thanks!
     
    AiA, Jul 30, 2007
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  15. Jagsfan61

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    I am actually not displeased with anything about the laptop. Maybe it is because its my first laptop and all that, but i really love it.


    As far as the speakers, i dont have any laying around to hook up sorry.

    Ill get that picture of the back uploaded as soon as possible.

    Sidenote* this computer is SO fast lol. The screen i am very happy with also.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 30, 2007
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  16. lowspeed

    lowspeed Notebook Evangelist

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    Whats the specs?


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    lowspeed, Jul 30, 2007
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  17. AiA

    AiA Notebook Consultant

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    Its in his signature:

     
    AiA, Jul 30, 2007
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  18. lowspeed

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    What screen ? WSXGA+ ??? WXGA ? WXGA+


    For some reason i don't see his signature....



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    lowspeed, Jul 30, 2007
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  19. Jagsfan61

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    its a WXGA with truelife
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 30, 2007
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  20. sporff

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    man, I love how they look. so understated and clean.

    ugggggh... 14 more days until mine is scheduled to be shipped.
     
    sporff, Jul 30, 2007
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  21. ColdSoul

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    Looks damn sexy indeed. Black is beautiful
    Can't wait for mine, 1 month to go :(
     
    ColdSoul, Jul 30, 2007
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  22. IceMole

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    Very nice pics, makes my mind up 100% I'm reordering and going vostro. +rep
     
    IceMole, Jul 30, 2007
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  23. Jagsfan61

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    no problem guys. Ill try to answer more questions and post more pics when i get back, im going out for a bit.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 30, 2007
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  24. AlCabone

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    which battery do you have? Is it tightly fitted?

    What about the fans? I've heard that they are constantly running on the vostro 1400.
     
    AlCabone, Jul 30, 2007
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  25. sporff

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    did yours ship earlier than the expected ship date?
     
    sporff, Jul 30, 2007
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  26. licken

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    damn, cant wait the two weeks to get my...
     
    licken, Jul 30, 2007
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  27. Maki_Kivi

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    Yes, perfect +rep. and now a good review PLEASE, with nice picture from each angle. And did you get the IR remote?
     
    Maki_Kivi, Jul 30, 2007
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  28. hlcc

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    this is odd, we have identically speced computer( i didn't upgrade my HD to 7200RPM yet)
    but i have 3.7 for Windows Aero score, 4.5 for 3D gaming, and 4.8 for HD
     
    hlcc, Jul 30, 2007
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  29. Jackass15

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    I was just wondering if anyone knew where you could find coupons for the dell vostro 1500. I hear everyone talking about them but I cant seem to find them. So some instructions would be greatly appreciated.
     
    Jackass15, Jul 30, 2007
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  30. notooth3333

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    Nice pics! Good to see you finally got it in hand
     
    notooth3333, Jul 30, 2007
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  31. sprtnbsblplya

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    65VJ6QP13ZH5FK

    25% off (or 30%, not sure, but its a good discount)
     
    sprtnbsblplya, Jul 30, 2007
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  32. itisonlyatest

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    It's 25% off. Only good if you're adding stuff though, cuz if not it comes out to more than the $599.
     
    itisonlyatest, Jul 30, 2007
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  33. AlCabone

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    Did you get the free creative earbuds?
     
    AlCabone, Jul 30, 2007
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    can you comment on fan noise, heat, and battery life jagsfan, thanks for pics as well i look forward to a review
     
    HumanTorch, Jul 30, 2007
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  35. Jagsfan61

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    my computer is VERY quiet. I rarely EVER hear the fan running. The laptop is loose if i push on it, but it doesn't bother me, or mess around with anything i do. My laptop stays very cool, and rarely is ever hot.
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 30, 2007
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  36. sporff

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    Jagsfan, what was your expected ship date they had given you?
     
    sporff, Jul 30, 2007
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  37. Jagsfan61

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    i beleive it was 8/8
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 30, 2007
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    Did you use it for gaming?

    Wow, that came early.
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jul 30, 2007
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  39. sporff

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    cool. I'm hoping mine comes early. 8/13 expected :\
     
    sporff, Jul 30, 2007
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  40. coolguy

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    Jagsfan how did you get core 2 duo inside label. I only got the centrino duo label in my vostro.
     
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  42. hlcc

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    Centrino Duo is the santa rosa label, you get it if you have a santa rosa CPU, and i think an intel wifi.
     
    hlcc, Jul 31, 2007
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  43. Jagsfan61

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    i dont have the intel wifi, but that sticker just came with my laptop? That is actually kinda weird.

    The only game i really play is CS, and i haven't loaded steam yet!
     
    Jagsfan61, Jul 31, 2007
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    Hey I've been reading the other thread called "Official Vostro Owner's lounge" and I know your dad was able to get vista premium with your vostro 1500. I would like to do the same but when I called they said they can't put it on any of their business computers... Did you do it when you first ordered or after and who did you call ? Dell lost my order so I have to reorder anyway. :mad:

    Thanks for the pics and everything too, they at least give me something to drool over!
     
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    unless you get all three intel components they dont come with a centrino sticker they will have the core 2 one.. centrino means all intel..
     
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    we just called after i ordered, and they put it on.
     
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    Ok, thanks I will just re-order online then and call later.

    Do you know if he talked to a sales rep or what ?
     
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    why do you need home premium that much? unless you absolutely require Media Center you are not missing anything really.
     
    hlcc, Jul 31, 2007
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  50. darkday

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    I'd rather have the couple extra features it has for the 30 bucks extra it costs. ;)

    Anywho I just reordered over the phone and go it. He said since it's the end of the quarter they are working hard to get things out as fast as possible for ratings and what not so things will be getting out quick for those of us waiting. :D
     
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