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    Just ordered my XPS 1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by drpeppir, May 18, 2008.

  1. drpeppir

    drpeppir Notebook Guru

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    XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz/800MHzFSB, 6M L2 Cache)

    Midnight Blue Casing With Microsatin Finish XPS M1530

    2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530

    15.4 inch Full Hi Definition Wide Screen WUXGA TrueLife LCDwith Camera for XPS M1530

    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

    160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530

    8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530

    Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0

    Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card

    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for XPS M1530

    Finger Print Reader XPS M1530

    Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)



    Total: $1431.34 ED: 6/2/08



    In the future I plan to install Vista x64 and swamp out the 2GB RAM for 4GB and also install Mac OSX Leopard as well;



    Just wondering if there have been any issues concerning that sort of setup with this hardware, and to members with recent orders and similar setups-- am I looking at any delays dealing with Dell, since this is my first time trying them out...



    In the past I have used Alienware and HP; hopefully Dell will be a good experience :)
     
    drpeppir, May 18, 2008
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  2. GaMeRxD

    GaMeRxD Notebook Evangelist

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    well dell is not a Super expensive gaming brand like alienware, but the XPS has a pretty solid build to it. Unlike the crappy inspirons the xps has better customer service and better video card :)


    good luck and enjoy!
     
    GaMeRxD, May 18, 2008
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    seabass123 Notebook Guru

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    inspirons aren't crappy :(
     
    seabass123, May 18, 2008
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  4. Lefix

    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    Pretty close to what i have except i have the LED and you have the FULL Hi Definition, and i have a 250GB Hard drive and you have a 160GB.. I also have a Intel wireless-N and you have the 1395 802.11g, you have a 9 cell and i have a 6 cell.. I think the 9 cell is a little too big and sticked out..

    And finally, i paid only $1283.48 for mine brand new shipped next day air.. :p
     
    Lefix, May 18, 2008
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    philly Dog Notebook Consultant

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    Wow, I`ve been happy with my 1420, until now. Now I found out it`s crappy. Guess I`ll throw it away.
     
    philly Dog, May 18, 2008
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    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess so lol since he just said that..

    That means my 3 year old HP laptop shoulda been in the trash 2 years ago :eek:
     
    Lefix, May 19, 2008
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