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    M1330 Owners: Does the lid open out to 180 degrees?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Black Obsidian, Aug 9, 2007.

  1. Black Obsidian

    Black Obsidian Newbie

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    I see that the hinge design for the M1330 is a bit different, so I thought I'd ask. Basically, I'm wondering if the laptop will open up so that the outside of the lid touches the table behind the base (think like how a textbook sits when open).

    One of the main uses for my upcoming laptop will be to stand open in this manner (probably with some clever mounting system eventually) against the center console of my car, for GPS navigation via Streets & Trips. I just want to make sure the laptop will open this far, and that the hinges are properly stiff in this position that the screen won't flop closed.
     
    Black Obsidian, Aug 9, 2007
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  2. Reserved Egotist

    Reserved Egotist Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't think so, from what I read.
     
    Reserved Egotist, Aug 9, 2007
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  3. Murdoc

    Murdoc Notebook Evangelist

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    no it does not and will not due to the hinge design
     
    Murdoc, Aug 9, 2007
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  4. Zetto

    Zetto Notebook Deity

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    140 degrees is the max. It's in the manual online.
     
    Zetto, Aug 9, 2007
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