Just ordered my .. XPS M1330(PRODUCT) RED

XPS M1330(TM) (PRODUCT) RED(TM)

• OEM-Word Processor/Spreadsheet/Database/Calendar/Powerpoint viewer/Email Tools
• Genuine Windows Vista(R) Ultimate 32 bit (English) DVD Media Included
• Dell™ All-In-One Printer 968
• Add 968 Printer Ink & Accessories
• Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED(TM)
• Vista(R) HTML Guide Included
• Dell(TM) Support Center
• 8-in-1 media card reader
• Dell Connect 2.1
• Noise Isolation Ear Buds
• Roxio Creator 10
• # Year 1 Standard NBD Labour
• # Year 1 Standard POW
• 1 Year Priority PC User 24x7 Support (Round-The-Clock Technical Assistance)
• 24x7 Telephone Technical Support Hotline: 1300-790-877
• CompleteCover/ CompleteCover Guard Technical Guide included
• Regional Support Within Asia Pacific Countries For Laptops
• 1 Year Complete Cover Accidental Damage Protection
• 1 Yr Value Night & Weekend Onsite Service (M-F:0800-2100, Sat-Sun:0900-1700)
• Inspiron(TM) Handling & Insurance Charges (Australia)
• McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) - 15 Months OEM (English)
• Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 (Does Not Include Microsoft(R) Office 2003/2007 Software)
• Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet
• Dell(TM) MediaDirect
• Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control
• 4GB ( 2 X 2048MB ) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
• Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities
• Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module
• Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software
• NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR3 dedicated graphic memory
• 9-cell 85Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery
• Genuine Windows Vista(R) Ultimate 32 bit (English)
• Intel(R) 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-Card
• 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover
• Dell(TM) PC-Restore Included
• Belkin N wireless router
• Laptop Batteries Carry 1 Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date
• Dell(TM) Bluetooth Travel Mouse
• 13.3" UltraSharp Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife(0.3MP webcam)
• 320GB SATA Hard Drive
• Palmrest with Fingerprint Reader
• Dell 968 Printer Driver
• RED Slim & Light WLED display with VGA webcam
• Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9500
• 65W Light-Weight Adapter
• Dell™ All-In-One Printer 968
• Dell™ Photo All-in-One Printer 968
• Future Technical Support
• Plus Hours Telephone Technical Support (Monday - Friday, 8am To 8pm, EST)
• Printers/inkjet Handling & Insurance Charges(Australia)
• 1 Year Advanced Exchange (Next Business Day)
• 2 Years Parts Exchange Service (Ink)
• 1 Year Advanced Exchange (NBD)
• Parts For Your Dell (Upgrade)
• Sennheiser PC131 Professional Headset
• 968 Printer Ink & Accessories

Just wondering if there's anything I'm missing for an all around compatible laptop.

Thanks

 

Congrat's and, would it be to intrusive to ask what you paid?

 

nope.. $2999 AUD

But I'm kinda financing it.. So I don't know if that the end cost or not >_<

 

Congrats on the new addition !

 

With this sort of setup, shouldn't they offer 64 bit ?

Just wondering..

 

They don't yet due to what they say is lack of driver support. Well this is what Alienware said...which dell owns...so i guess you could say dell said it too.

 

Oh well >_< ""

Also, just reading the forums.. does anyone know if that issue with the grainy screens has been fixed?

 

Nope. Still happening.

 

Very often?

 

I would bet my hard earned money that the majority are fine and just a small number. You should feel safe.

 

Awesome. Thanks

 

Anything else you guy's think would be good to add to this package?

 

You really are helping the people in Africa.

 

Great color choice and obviously the cause

 

I would suggest get regular LCD with CCFL. not LED one. I have the LED one and im not too happy with it. A friend of mine has CCFL and i compared them both, its impossible to tell difference, honestly. the CCFL comes with thicker LCD housing over the LED. the LED is little too fragile. I have already ordered one with CCFL and this LED one is going back. Other than that, the M1330 is great laptop. And one I ordered is for my wife. I got a M1530 in production for myself as well.

 

Thats really expensive.. Isn't that like $2000 USD?

 

i would suggest going with the geforce 8600m gt..

 

As far as 64 bit goes, there is a great thread in the Dell section covering how to install 64 bit and what drivers you need. Seems like all of the elements are covered and you don't have to loose anything. And the 8600 is only available on the 1530 and op ordered the 1330 .

 

Well, I know that this post was for the OP, but it made my day.

I have a two week old XPS m1330, and love it! NO problems with Vista, it runs great, stays cool and has been totally problem free.

The ONLY thing I keep asking myself is if I should have gone with the LED screen. The screen I have now, CCFL, looks fabulous and blows away my old HP's screen. I just keep wondering, not having seen the LED screen in the flesh, if I shouldn't have gotten one.

One thing that pushed me towards the standard CCFL screen is the 2MP camera you get with the standard screen, which is replaced by a .3 MP camera if you opt for the LED screen. I use Skype alot, and was concerned how the video camera would look at only .3MP.


Anyways, thanks!

 

I got 2.0mp with the LED?

Well thats what it says, not sure if that's what it comes with.

I've seen the LED VS normal I seem to like the LED more?

But yea, good cause.. don't mind if its a bit pricey..

 

Is it possible to get the 8600M GT on a M1330? I just ordered mine yesterday on Dell's website and there was no 8600M GT option.

 

no option for me either, or else I would have got it.

Only game I ever play is Ragnarok, and this graphics card is 100000x capable of running that old school 90's MMO.

so yea. Im happy.

 

congrats u lucky man

 

nice one... I'm getting an M1530, but anyway...
Oh, good choice with the Sennheiser Headphones. Always helps. I've got some around here somewhere...

 

My sentiments exactly! I had an HP DV2000Z before as well, and the screen, while very good, is not as nice as the CCFL on my M1330.

 

thats strange... I've compared my LED screen to the CCFL screens on the M1330 at best buy and staples, and my LED screen blows those 2 out of the water. It looks WAYYYYY better IMO... I'm not really too sure if you guys are just trying to convince urself or what, but LED is the way to go.

 

Hey guys! I received this laptop today and set everything up.. wireless printer etc , mouse.. headphones are awesome.. just one bother, I notice the sound crackle in mp3's when tabbing in and out of other programs ~ was there any fix for this or its just something we have to put up with?

 

Hello. I had both LED and CCFL for M1330. I find that I like CCFL better in matter of build quality. I noticed that with LED, the LID is more thinner naturally and its more flexible, easier to break. I didn't like that. with CCFL, the lid is more rigid. At time when I had LED, my friend has CCFL, I put them together, you CANNOT tell the difference PERIOD. So, I am very satisfied with CCFL version of M1330 for my wife. She's more pleased.

 

hey, im sorry..i thought we were talking of the xps m1530..unfortunately, there is no 8600m gt for the xps m1330

 

anyone XDDDD