OFFICIAL: Studio 17 Owner's Thread

So I recently recieved my Dell Studio 17. The 1920 x 1200 screen is NOT backlit LED, but it is still absolutely beautiful although dim compared to desktop LCD's. Also, I am having a problem with my "L" key falling off. Also the volume up button is pretty unresponsive. Anyone else have these sort of problems? Also, who recieved a Media center remote mentioned in the review on this website. Mine did not have one.

Also, still wondering if anyone knows of a good laptop/slr bag for this computer...

Can anyone recommend a good laptop stand that allows one to use the laptop keyboard comfortably AND puts the monitor at a good height?

 

You have to order the remote.

 

Travel Remote

The one above will work but less buttons and more expensive than if you would have included the remote as in the original config.

 

Good to hear . Dell support said "the optical drive is properly cushioned for inserting a disc" so hopefully it'll be ok.

Anyone else got an opinion?

 

I highly doubt it would scratch CDs, because if it did Dell would be forced to recall laptops.

 

I've not had any problems with CD/DVDs loading / ejecting and being scratched. I would assume they are using same/similar technology as Nintendo is with the Wii's as it is a similar load/eject.

 

My Windows Experience Index is 4.9:

Processor: 5.1
Memory: 4.9
Graphics (Desktop): 5.6
Graphics (Gaming): 4.9
Hard Disk: 5.3

Mine is a T8100 2.1ghz, 4gb RAM, 320gb 5400rpm HDD, ATI 3650.

 

I just returned my DELL STUDIO 17 after spending about three hours on the phone with DELL, they came to the conclusion that it is impossible to install Windows XP on it. (Even before installing, XP pro quits with a blue screen and a Microsoft error message).
DELL stated to me that the layout of the actual mother board is causing XP to quit.
Te me this is really bad news because I do think that a PC compatible computer should accept the (still) most widely used OD out there.

 

That doesnt make sense. There were some people on here that had ordered the Studio with Windows XP. Sounds like you were dealing with someone from tech support that didnt know what they were talking about which is not uncommon with Dell these days. Normally the more experienced people at Dell work Mon-Fri day shift. Try calling during that timeframe.

 

Hi all, I have a few questions before I make my actual order of this promising notebook:

- I read somewhere in this thread that the HDMI output doesn't do full HD resolution? Could someone verify this as I have a full HD LCD at home and would like to use it.

- Also, how loud is the fan when the CPU/GPU are under heavy load? I'm planning to play WoW on it.

- As I live in NL, we don't get the option for a backlit keyboard...
Is there any way to still get it as a seperate component?

Thanks!


(Maybe one of you US users with a backlit keyboard could report your KB as 'broken' and ask for a replacement... (I'll pay for the KB ofc )

 

I've heard that the S17 runs quietly compared to other notebooks in its class. So I don't think sound will be an issue.

 

That is not correct. You cannot order the DELL STUDIO 17 with windows XP. Dell does not support it at all and consequently does not even supply drivers for it. I don't know where you have that information from but I am sure that you cannot order a DELL STUDIO 17 with windows XP.
I think you might be mistaking the Studio 17 with a different model.
As I mentioned, I have spent almost 3 hours on the phone with DELL. Also, the STUDIO 17 doesn't even allow an XP installation. It stalls right at the beginning with a blue screen.
I might add: I have owned DELL laptops for over 5 years now and I do have quite some PC experience due to my work of 5 years with HP and my continued work with PC's and PC compatible PC's for over 20 years now.

 

This might be true but people are installing Windows XP on the Studio. It is just a matter of finding all of the drivers.......nothing to do with the mobo.
Here is one thread where the person has installed WIndows XP but is having a problem finding the soundcard driver: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=270228&page=3

Do a search there is more information in this.

 

Hi all, I've just received my Studio 17 as well I thought I'd add my initial thoughts. 1920x1200 screen is stunning, definitely worth the extra I think, speakers are crap, on movies it seems like the background music is a lot louder than voices, this happened on all movies on different players, also had the crackly audio problem at loud volume but that was fixed using the disable wifi band thing, touchpad is crap as well, seems a little unreponsive even when you adjust the sensitivity, came standard with the tv tuner and remote, don't get very good reception though cos of my location, oh well.
Fans do seem to be kinda loud when they kick in, although I've never had a big laptop before, not too loud for me sitting in a quiet room though, otherwise it seems to be a good machine, plenty of grunt, will install some games and see how they go.

200GB SATA 7200RPM Performance Hard Drive
200GB SATA 7200RPM Performance 2nd Hard Drive
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9300
4GB ( 2 X 2048MB ) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
17.0 " Widescreen WUXGA CCFL(1920x1200) TFT Display with TrueLife(TM)
Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Cam
Midnight Blue Colour with Black U-Trim
Integrated Stereo Sound
Dell(TM) Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module
Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad (English)
Standard Palmrest
Genuine Windows Vista(R) Ultimate 32 bit SP1 Edition (English)
Internal 8X DVD + /-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities
6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
8-in-1 media card reader
Integrated Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000
External USB modem (WW)
Dell Wireless 1510 802.11n Half Mini-Card
TV Tuner Card (ExpressCard)
Dell(TM) Remote Control for Media Center

 

Nice system.

Heads up since you got the tv tuner option...

http://thegreenbutton.com/forums/1/281532/ShowThread.aspx

VMC has had a OEM Fiji update that allows clear QAM reception but only if you fresh reinstall SP1...

Will be doing a clean install to get this update once Dell ships out the 64-bit Vista Ultimate DVD I requested...

 

Shipped out..expected tomorrow. I am kind of sad though, because I work 9-5 and fear I'll have to wait until Thursday, my day off.

 

I think I might go for one of these. I've got a question or two though that I hope someone will be able to answer:

I'm going for the lowest model, and upgrading various bits. ('Good' on dell.com/ N0873501)

- I had a look at the review here, and it has a power USB port. Does this basic model have one? Do all models have the same ports?

- Has anone had any experience with running Ubuntu on the Studio 17? I saw one person got it up and running nicely, but that was some time ago, and I don't know if it was under Hardy Heron.

Thanks!

 

jet757f,

the vista sticker is under the battery. You need to remove the battery to see it.

 

post pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Just ordered mine

the important parts are

Tangerine Orange

intel C2D 5750 2.0Ghz

3GB RAM

ATI 3650

1920X1200 screen

250GB HD

I'm a bit ticked because when I built the laptop yesterday I know the screen was a WLED but reading through the thread I double checked my order and the WLED is missing. I'm gonna call tomarrow and see if I can eather get the screen WLED or get a discount because they shouldn't be charging me the same for a lesser screen.

 

The 1920x1200 res is not "labeled" as WLED. People on the forums have been reporting that the box does say WLED but I do not think it has been confirmed by Dell.

Glossy widescreen 17.0 inch WLED display (1440x900) [add $125]

Hi Resolution, glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1920x1200) [add $150]

 

I've also just ordered my Studio 17 (/cheer!)

I was even able to order the US backlit keyboard! (after trying different account managers)
I live in the Netherlands and the backlit kb isn't an option on the Dutch Dell site...

Can't wait to see the 1920x1200 screen in action with World of Warcraft


I allready started a different topic about NHC (Notebook Hardware Control software) and the Studio 17, but I guess it might be better to ask here aswell.

Since I have to wait a few weeks for my Studio 17, I'd like to make a headstart to attempt creating a custom ACPI file for NHC for the Studio 17, but I will need 2 dump files from this notebook.

Could anyone of you please run the following program (doesn't even install, just unzip and run it) to create the 2 files and send those 2 files to rkjswart at hotmail dot com? The files will be placed in the same directory where you run "AcpiObjectExplorer.exe" and they will be called "DSDT_DSDT.dat" and DSDT_DSDT.dsl".

You can download the .exe here: AcpiObjectExplorer

More info about ACPI programming:
acpi control system programmierung


Thank you in advance.

 

i had thought about getting the dell studio 17,,,,,but hp won me out with the $400 discount- 200 instant, and coupon NB9970,,,$200...for a reduction of $400 on the dv9700t-

HP Pavilion dv9700t Entertainment CTO NB
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T5750 (2.0GHz)
- 17.0" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
- 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- 50% OFF 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
- 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- No Webcam or Fingerprint Reader
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection
- LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
- No TV Tuner w/remote control
- 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
- HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

GOT THIS FOR $860.....

 

Just received it, and booting for the first time. Anyone else have a little battery wiggle (9-cell)? So far it looks good, and the keyboard flex doesn't bug me as much as everyone complained about.

The touchpad feels a little sticky though, not as smooth and buttery as my Inspiron.
The right side of the palmrest feels awfully warm/hot to me.

While checking things out I got a pop-up: Ricoh MMC Disk Device Driver software was not successfully installed.

 

I received mine yesterday, and I'm pleased with it. Everything I've chosen to run so far, especially my steam games, run beautifully. Aero is great and runs well.

Physically, the case is sleek. I do notice that the media buttons (volume, etc.) are slightly unresponsive, but still work most of the time. It's not a big worry to me .

 

I need to find a way to tweak the audio, because it is loads worse than my Inspiron.

 

I have had mine for a few weeks now. So far I have been very happy with it. It’s a huge jump in power from my 5 year old desktop.

These are the parts.

Studio 1735, Intel Core 2 Duo T8100, 2.1GHz, 800Mhz, 3M L2 Cache
Graphite Grey with Black U-Trim
4GB, DDR2, 2 Dimm
Back-lit Keyboard
Hi Resolution, glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1920x1200)
ATI MOBILITY RADEON HD 3650
320G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced HD Software Edition $0.00
Dell Wireless 1510 802.11n Half Mini Card
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
Integrated Finger Print Reader
Dell Travel Remote Control, IR

Some things I’ve noticed:

I am starting to get little scratches on the top of the hinge. Where when the laptop is folded closed the hinge touches the main laptop. If this gets worse I will have to contact Dell.

The touch media controls are great but you can’t see them and they don’t light up with the keyboard. Hopefully this will be fixed in a future BIOS update.

The Audigy audio is a waste of money. Just a program. Not hardware. Don’t bother.

Vista really isn’t as bad as I thought it would be.

The 1920x1200 screen is amazing! Well worth it.

The touchpad is not good at all. Luckily I use a mouse most of the time.

The speakers are terrible.

So far no windows crashes. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED!!!

 

I am not familiar with Vista myself, so I may be missing an audio setting. Even when the volume is low, the setting shows the sound jumping up and over the 'max' is there a way to change this?

The speakers and quiet, and weak quality.
I put them up to 30, and it sounds like the volume is going up and down and sometimes stuttering or popping. Only the first headjack seems to work for me, is this a setting or faulty? The sound is great through the jack, but very loud; I have to down it to about 15, half of the speaker setting.

Can you palmcheck your rest right of the touchpad? mine is burning hot.

 

Thats where all the comm card are...you could try disabling WLAN/WWAN/WPAN in the bios to see if its any cooler...my system gets warm but not too hot there as well...

 

Funny you mentioned that.

I have also noticed that about the audio. It sometimes sounds like its going up and down slightly. No popping. I have been trying to figure out whats causing it.

 

Does this happen when using the headphones out?

 

I understand that it doesn't say WLED now but it did a few days ago, my guess is they don't have the WLEDs in large numbers so the switch the site over to the normal screen when they run out to avoid long delays.

 

WLED or not? That is the question. Dell needs to work on their typos. The 1920x1200 is not WLED, never was. The "build your dell" page never said WLED 1920x1200. When you view the configuration details, either after you buy it or while it's in your cart, you'll see 3 different items:

LCD Panel
Camera Module
LCD and Camera (non-displayed/transparent to cus)

This was where the typo was and still is. The part numbers are as follows:

320-6898 -> WLED 1440x900
320-6899 -> 1920x1200

and towards the bottom you'll see

320-6910 -> WLED 1440x900 w/ 2.0M pixel camera
320-6911 -> WLED 1920x1200 w 2.0M pixel camera

Part number 320-6911 is mislabeled. A look at the specification's guide confirms this:

WXGA+ TrueLife 1440x3(RGB)x900
WLED WXGA+ TrueLife 1440x3(RGB)x900
CCFL WUXGA TrueLife 1920x3(RGB)x1200

So they got the LCD descriptions correct but the LCD w/ Camera descriptions wrong.

 

Amazing you can reply to posts before they're even posted

I just noticed the "320-6911 -> WLED 1920x1200 w 2.0M pixel camera" toward to bottom of the list and got excited, came here to make a post and you had already Answered the exact question I was about to post.

Your good.

Anyway I've read enough good things about the screen I'm getting that I'm not upset about it anymore.

 

I have spotted some splotchy light on my screen, and the typical leak at the bottom. My 1705 had a nearly flawless display.

Also, my screen seems a lot brighter/higher contrast. Surfing familiar sites and seeing a totally new color is weird.

 

Does anyone notice diagonal "scan lines" in their WUXGA display when there is a white color? For example, when I load the googe homepage this occurs on my screen. Please let me know. Thanks!

 

YES! I do. It pisses me off but not quite enough to think it's faulty and return the laptop. Is this happening on ALL WUXGA (1920x1200) screens?

 

Typical???

 

i think by reopening catalyst center (if you have an AMD grapics card), it gets rid of these lines. either way, it appears that this is likely a driver issue and not something wrong with my beautiful little (non-LED) WUXGA.

by the way, i called and complained about my screen not being WLED and they actually said they could replace it although this might take a week or two. i am pretty sure the guy did not know what he was talking about though...

 

I'm not sure. I stream audio through a usb port and it does it sometimes and it does it through the laptop speakers occasionally.
It also doesn't happen all the time. just occasionally. It was doing it last week and I restarted the laptop and it was back to normal.
I almost think its Mcafee scanning the laptop?? but haven't done enough tests.

I do think its a software issue.

 

Well, just ordered my Studio 17. Now to play the waiting game... Although I requested it be delivered by the 1st September, which the guy confirmed several times, but on the quotes I've just been sent it says 12th September. Also, when are you meant to get your customer number? I've been sent 2 emails with various pdfs, but none have the customer number. Normal?

 

Customer Number: XXXXXXXXX
Dell Purchase ID: XXXXXXXXXXX
Order Number: XXXXXXXXX
Order Date: 8/13/2008
Order Status: In Production

Shipping Method: 3-5 Business Days
Est. Ship Date: 9/2/2008
Est. Delivery Date: 9/5/2008-9/9/2008
Carrier: Not Shipped
Tracking Number: Not Shipped

Quantity Item Number Description

1 223-9905 Studio 1735, Intel Core 2 Duo T5850, 2.16GHz, 667Mhz, 2M L2 Cache
1 313-6677 Jet Black
1 311-8660 4GB, DDR2, 2 Dimm
1 330-0560 Back-lit Keyboard
1 320-6897 Hi Resolution, glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440x900)
1 341-6739 ATI MOBILITY RADEON HD 3650
1 341-6742 250G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
1 420-8566 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition, English
1 330-0555 DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP INSP1735
1 420-5769 Internet Search and Portal
1 463-2282 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
1 420-8223 Dell Video Chat
1 420-9100 Dell Dock Consumer
1 420-6436 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
1 420-7622 DELL SUPPORT CENTER 2.0
1 420-9128 Best Of Web Consumer
1 420-9106 eBay Web Access Icon
1 420-7468 ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
1 313-6256 8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
1 420-8183 Roxio Creator DE 10
1 330-0496 MEDIA DIRECT 4.0 For DVD RW
1 313-4783 Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
1 430-2929 Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini Card
1 320-6653 Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
1 410-1476 Norton Internet Security 15-Month,English
1 312-0707 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
1 412-0148 No Internet Service Provider Requested
1 412-1397 No Productivity Software requested
1 950-3337 1 Year Limited Warranty
1 950-9797 No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
1 988-8840 Type 3- Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
1 990-8027 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
1 412-0360 Soft Contracts - Banctec
1 960-2780 Warranty Support,Initial Year
1 330-0171 S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks
1 313-6280 NO FINGER PRINT READER
1 320-6909 Hi Resolution, glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1440x900) w/ Cam
1 420-8310 Creative Camera SW
1 330-0254 Intel Core 2 Duo Label
1 310-8628 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
1 420-7091 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
1 420-7092 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS 1YR-FREE
1 987-4817 Insp Datasafe 3GB,1YR(Incl in price),DHS
1 988-0099 To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online


There are my specs, I called the automatated system yesterday and it said that mine was in the boxing stage! Then I called dell comsutumer service thinking YES!!! just to hear "sorry sir the system is wrong, your notebook is still in the testing stage. Called again to today and got the same answer..... anyways I'm going nuts here and can't believe the wait time for these notebooks. Anyone order theres about the same time as me, and if so have you got yours yet?

 

drory, sorry bro but I'm thinking the rep lied to you just to get the sale. I ordered mine on 8/13/2008 and STILL havn't got it. I wish you the best of luck but I' say not by Sept. 1st for sure.

 

BTW does anyone have beta for Warhammer Online AOR and play it on this notebook?

 

Happy Friday!!

It is for me, I have been expecting my order for my new Studio 17 to ship on 9/5 and to my surprise, I just got the notice it has shipped!! (I wonder if they have Saturday delivery...?

I am so excited! I can't wait to get it and test out all the niftyness.

 

Hey Nictuku, congrats on the early ship! Mind if i ask you your order date? also did you get the back-lit keyboard?


To anyone with the Studio 17 already in hand and configed for the 3650HD..... PLEASE goto http://www.systemrequirementslab.com install the activeX for the IE and test to see if it will run Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning!!!! PRETTY PLEASE!!! Also how far away from the min reqs are you?

 

I ordered on 8/17/08. The original ship date was 9/6 I think.

And yes, I got the back lit keyboard. This was in fact why I changed my original order from an XPS system.

Here are my specs:

Order Description: Studio 1735, Intel Core 2 Duo T9300, 2.5GHz, 800Mhz, 6M L2 Cache
Quantity Item Number Description
1 223-9886 Studio 1735, Intel Core 2 Duo T9300, 2.5GHz, 800Mhz, 6M L2 Cache
1 313-6286 Ruby Red
1 311-8660 4GB, DDR2, 2 Dimm
1 330-0560 Back-lit Keyboard
1 320-6899 Hi Resolution, glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1920x1200)
1 341-6739 ATI MOBILITY RADEON HD 3650
1 341-6743 320G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
1 420-8566 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition, English
1 330-0555 DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP INSP1735
1 420-5769 Internet Search and Portal
1 463-2282 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
1 420-8223 Dell Video Chat
1 420-9100 Dell Dock Consumer
1 420-6436 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
1 420-7622 DELL SUPPORT CENTER 2.0
1 420-9128 Best Of Web Consumer
1 420-9106 eBay Web Access Icon
1 420-7468 ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
1 313-6728 6X Slot Load Bluray (BD) ComboDrive (BD Read Only)
1 420-8183 Roxio Creator DE 10
1 420-8351 Media Direct 4.0
1 313-6727 Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy Advanced HD Software Edition
1 430-2931 Dell Wireless 1510 802.11n Half Mini Card
1 320-6653 Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
1 410-1476 Norton Internet Security 15-Month,English
1 312-0708 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
1 412-0148 No Internet Service Provider Requested
1 420-8051 Microsoft Works 9.0, English For Inspiron
1 950-3339 3 Year Limited Warranty
1 988-5112 Type 15- Third Party At Home Service with Nights and Week ends, 24x7 Technical Support, 2 Year Extended
1 988-8860 Type 15- Third Party At Home Service with Nights and Week ends, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
1 990-8047 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
1 990-8048 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year(s)
1 412-0359 Soft Contracts - Qualxserve
1 950-5442 Warranty Support,2 Year Extended
1 960-2780 Warranty Support,Initial Year
1 330-1019 90 Watt Spare AC Adaptor, 3 WIRE
1 313-6279 Integrated Finger Print Reader
1 420-8312 Finger Print Software
1 313-6231 Dell Wireless 5720 EV-DO Revision A mobile broadband built-in mini-card for Sprint
1 430-2933 Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (2.0)
1 310-8691 Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard and Mouse for Inspiron
1 313-5022 Bluetooth Headphone
1 310-5408 Free Recycling Kit
1 320-6911 Hi-Res. TL widescreen 17.0 inch WLED display (1920x1200) w/ 2.0M Pixel Camera
1 420-8310 Creative Camera SW
1 330-0254 Intel Core 2 Duo Label
1 310-8628 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
1 420-7091 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
1 420-7092 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS 1YR-FREE
1 987-4817 Insp Datasafe 3GB,1YR(Incl in price),DHS
1 988-0099 To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online
1 600-0002 State Environmental Fee for display 15 inches, less than 35 inches

 

Disreguard this post I think we were typing at the same time =P and you already posted your spec sheet

 

Sorry about that.