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    Just received my WSXGA+ 1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jetcity, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. jetcity

    jetcity Notebook Consultant

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    I've been reading all the threads on the 1530 while anxiously waiting for mine to arrive... I ordered it with the 1080 x 1650 screen and it's gorgeous! It's crystal clear and doesn't seem to have any graininess or shimmer. I had ordered a WSXGA+ 1520 back in July and was so unhappy with the screen I sent it back. I haven't had a chance to see what brand of screen I have, I just took it out of the box. I'll put my service tag in and post later.

    Just in case anyone wants to know:

    Order date 12/22
    Shipped 12/29
    Received 12/31
     
    jetcity, Dec 31, 2007
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  2. Acorn

    Acorn Notebook Evangelist

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    I ordered one on the same date...its still not here yet...
    Anyway what is you specs like? any annoying noises? such as the hard drive noise.
     
    Acorn, Dec 31, 2007
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  3. dvmxps1530

    dvmxps1530 Notebook Evangelist

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    ordered 21st ... nothing yet.... I'm so unhappy right now..
     
    dvmxps1530, Dec 31, 2007
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  4. Xe12o

    Xe12o Notebook Geek

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    No noises, fan runs whisper quiet.

    Recommending everyone get a notebook cooler if you plan to do some gaming on it...
     
    Xe12o, Dec 31, 2007
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  5. jetcity

    jetcity Notebook Consultant

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    I do notice that the HD is noisier than the one in my 1501 which is a 80GB 5400. It's not so noisy I would complain about it but I can definitely hear it. The palm rest gets warmer than the 1501 also. I haven't been doing anything intense just the internet. The keyboard feels great but the touchpad will take some getting used to. I haven't tried the headphone jack yet, hopefully there's no unwanted noise. Overall my first impression is quality. I hope everyone that ordered at the same time gets theirs soon! I'm going to format it tomorrow and reload Vista.

    Specs:
    1 223-3526 XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800MhzFSB, 4M L2 Cache)
    1 313-5814 Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
    1 311-7822 3GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
    1 320-6288 15.4 inch Wide Screen WSXGA+ TrueLife for XPS M1530
    1 420-7715 Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
    1 320-6082 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M G
    1 341-6247 160G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
    1 430-2449 Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
    1 410-1174 Trend Micro PC-cillin InternetSecurity, 15-Month
    1 312-0638 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion P Primary Battery, for XPS M1530
    1 312-0637 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Additional Battery
    1 950-3339 3 Year Limited Warranty
     
    jetcity, Dec 31, 2007
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  6. deathpenalty

    deathpenalty Notebook Consultant

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    Can you post a pic of your desktop?
     
    deathpenalty, Dec 31, 2007
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