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    Just ordered 1330 - Midnight blue

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by me_ram, Apr 9, 2008.

  1. me_ram

    me_ram Notebook Geek

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    I just ordered a XPS 1330 and my confirmation email shows this part...

    I ordered a Midnight blue casing with a LED back lit screeen.

    I have never seen a Midnight blue laptop first hand but went for it since I found it attractive. Does this "High Gloss" mean anything? Will the finish be same as the tuxedo black or the product red (which I have personally seen)

    P.S : Well, I actually changed my order to a T9300 with 4gig Ram
     
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  2. Damn Dirty Ape

    Damn Dirty Ape Notebook Consultant

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    the red is a satin rubbery feeling finish.. high gloss will be polished obviously. mine doesn't show fingerprints..
     
    Damn Dirty Ape, Apr 9, 2008
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    bajaiman Newbie

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    I've just got my midnight blue a few days ago exactly like your spec except the hard disk. This is from the confirmation email

    GY188 Midnight Blue Slim & Light WLED display with VGA webcam.

    I reckon, it looks better in person than in Dell website. The finish on mine is non glossy.
     
    bajaiman, Apr 9, 2008
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Not sure about the "High gloss" part, but it's a microsatin finish. It'll have the same rubbery feel as the red colour.
     
    SmoothTofu, Apr 9, 2008
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  5. me_ram

    me_ram Notebook Geek

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    Thanks guys...

    @bajaiman - what does GY188 mean?

    My order has 2 SKU numbers.

    320-5583 13.3 Inch Wide Screen WXGA TL WLED Backlit LCD with Camera, XPS M1330

    313-6146 Slim and Light LCD with Blue High Gloss Casing and Camera XPS M1330

    This is from the first order confirmation email that dell sends. Are you quoting something from the invoice?
     
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  6. bajaiman

    bajaiman Newbie

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    I think that GY188 is some sort of the parts number.. These are the two entries in my confirmation email from Dell when I bought my 1330

    GY188
    Midnight Blue Slim & Light WLED display with VGA webcam

    MM350
    13.3" UltraSharp Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife(0.3MP webcam)
     
    bajaiman, Apr 10, 2008
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  7. dianem

    dianem Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you can change to 3gig you should because 32bit Vista cannot utilize the 4th gig. I paid for the upgrade and did not become aware until later.

    Congratulations btw I think you will love the 1330.
     
    dianem, Apr 10, 2008
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  8. msjaneoly

    msjaneoly Notebook Evangelist

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    I've had the Midnight blue for about 4 weeks now.
    It does get some finger prints but it's hardly noticeable.
    I love the color!!!!
    I love them all!!Jane
     
    msjaneoly, Apr 10, 2008
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    daphne_n Notebook Guru

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    LOL i havent noticed it yet, but in my order of the xps m1330 it says the same, Standard LCD with Blue Casing with High Gloss Finish Camera XPS M1330
    what does it mean? how will the case looks like?
     
    daphne_n, Apr 10, 2008
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  10. Ashtounding

    Ashtounding Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think the high gloss refers to the screen. I also have midnight blue, and as desscribed above it has a satin finish.
     
    Ashtounding, Apr 10, 2008
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  11. me_ram

    me_ram Notebook Geek

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    Thanks guys..

    @dianem - I got that as a part of a deal. The upgrade cost me around 40 bucks (with all the discounts). So I went for it just in case I switch to Vista Ultimate or some 64 bit version of Linux.
     
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  12. me_ram

    me_ram Notebook Geek

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    Okay. The wait is finally over. I got it today morning and the initial reaction is "Whoa! It's awesome" :cool:

    I kinda like the midnight blue better the pictures from the dell site..! Yes, it is a bit darker... The finish crossover between glossy and micro satin finish. But, it doesn't pickup fingerprints like the black. As a matter of fact, the bottom portion is more prone to fingerprints than the case! ;)
     
    me_ram, Apr 15, 2008
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  13. NoteLil

    NoteLil Notebook Consultant

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    I'm glad you liked the color and that it is darker. I also ordered it in Midnight Blue (I was looking for something serious with a hint of fun :)), but never got to actually "see" it beforehand, except for some pics on the web. All they had in stores was Black or Red.
     
    NoteLil, Apr 15, 2008
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  14. me_ram

    me_ram Notebook Geek

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    Same here... Still thought that I could gamble with it.. And it paid off.. Fortunately, I got all the right parts and seems that I'm going this notebook for quite some time to come! :cool:
     
    me_ram, Apr 15, 2008
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  15. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Congrats!!! :D I was torn back in January between the 1330 vs. 1530!! I ended up going with the 1530, and am really happy with my choice ;) :
     
    Cin', Apr 15, 2008
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    Did you get a CMO, Toshiba or Samsung screen?
    90w or 65w power adapter?
     
    negitoro7, Apr 16, 2008
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  17. me_ram

    me_ram Notebook Geek

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    Thanks Cin..!

    Well, the answer lies where I say "Fortunately, I got all the right parts" :cool: It's a Toshiba screen and the 65W charger.

    I feel that there is a pattern emerging with 9300 getting a 65W and the 8300 getting a 90 W.

    What did you get?

    Also, I thought that there were only Toshiba and the Chi Mei screen. Not sure if they ship sammy LED's..
     
    me_ram, Apr 16, 2008
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  18. negitoro7

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    Congrats on getting the right parts!

    Unfortunately for me, it appears I am getting the CMO screen and 90w adapter.
     
    negitoro7, Apr 16, 2008
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  19. me_ram

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    I'm not sure about the CMO screen as I haven't seen it. But the 90 W adapter is not as bad as what the people call it. It is a bit bulky but not by much.

    I think that there is a pattern emerging out with the T8300s being shipped with the 90W adapter... IMHO, There must be some reason for why they are doing it. :confused:
     
    me_ram, Apr 16, 2008
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