Post when XPS M1330 ordered and when/if shipped

This one? I have not heard of this company before, what other laptops use them?

 

That is very true in my case. I originally was looking at the m1330 as a portable powerhouse. After a while I started to think on why I needed something that small, other than the ability to easily take it with me practically anywhere.

At first I was hesitant on cancelling just because of the abnormal shipment delay, but after hearing some great advice from a few family members I opted to go for something more practical for my needs. And so, here I am eagerly awaiting the MacBook Pro.

My brother is still awaiting his m1330. Hopefully it arrives before school starts in September. Currently his ship date is at August 8th. The phone status system hasn't changed the date (or progress for that matter) on him, yet.

 

Yeah but I dunno wat i can do with a memory card reader... RESEARCH TIME!

 

Umm, the 1330 does too... (maybe this is what you meant...)

8-in-1 removable memory card reader

 

So far, I've used the memory card reader to import pictures I take with a digital camera and to transfer music to and from my phone, which supports mini-SD cards. I do both of those very rarely so I'm ok with the MBP not having a built in one.

 

Read memory cards?

 

I have been watching this forum for weeks now... also waiting on my m1330. And I'm tired of waiting. I was lied to, just like everyone else. The rep told me 1-2 weeks. I need this computer for work & I need a small one because I have to carry it all over the place. The "cute" factor is a plus... can anyone tell me if the sony sz is a good alternative to the 1330??? I think I'm cancelling my order tomorrow.

BTW all you "regulars" crack me up.

 

I'm in the same boat. Ordered 6/27, in build stage (seems like forever), with an estimated ship of 7/31.

 

Sorry to tell you man, but it ain't gonna happen.

Has anything changed really in the last few days? I haven't been on much, as you may or may not know, I canceled and I quit checking this thread so frequently.

 

Yeah, the "regulars" here are freaking wacko's. Posting all the time, and not making any sense!!!

 

Can't believe you are still waiting codemonkey.

 

Seems like there are a bunch of us that are in this position or thereabouts. My ESD is 8/1. The next fews days will be very interesting. My view is that anyone who had an ESD of much before 7/31 was probably misled by a sales rep. I'm pretty sure I used the configurator the morning the product was announced and got 7/31, and then I delayed for a day and got 8/1. I know this conjecture will not make it any better for those who are pissed they didn't get theirs by an earlier misleading ESD. However, if Dell misses the boat on the more "realistic" 7/31-8/1 dates, then the criticism will increase exponentially, unless it is only a few days delay like to 8/3 as some folks have been informed.

 

The SZ6 hasn't yet been released yet. I think it comes out on the 31st of this month. Sony's in general are a bit expensive for the parts they come with. The screen is a huge selling point though, as they're usually one of the best. Have you taken a look at the Sony C-series laptops (not the CR's)? They're of the "cute" variety you speak of.

We have to do something to pass the time while we await our shipments.

 

I'm out of things to do. Already pulled out all of my hair.

 

We have to do something to pass the time while we await our shipments.[/QUOTE]

I can tell... you all can analyze the word of a BS-ing sales rep like no one I've ever seen. Completely entertaining... addictive listening to y'all.

Thanks... I'll check the C series. I know nothing about it. Not quite as notebook savvy as you guys :confused2:

 

You can borrow my kids for a few days... you'll have plenty to do

 

Well, we've got plenty of time while we wait for the laptop, so we've been deconstructing every piece of information we can get our hands on - which isn't very much.

We're here to help - ask away. You may want to check out the Sony section of the forum as well.

 

How the heck do I get that little box quote thingy to come up so you guys know who I'm talking to? Sorry...

 

you mean a quote? button on the bottom left of the screen

 

See the little button that says "QUOTE" in the bottom right area of someone's response? Click it and type your response underneath.

 

That sure looks like it. Good link - thanks.
Just because they make some cheap/bad screens doesn't mean they can't make good ones. How good is the listed 25ms response time? That is average these days isn't it?

 

Thanks... I'll be sure to give you the juicy stuff when I chew some CSR a new one tomorrow when I cancel my order. It's the only power I have for revenge on Dell.

Thanks for the newbie help millsdh & kozzney

 

i didn't order the case or get one free - yet my ESD was still bumped and is now over a month after my original order was placed.

 

even if it isnt on your order (doesnt have a part number) or you didnt choose to get one, it seems that they are all shipping in these cases regardless. also, i really doubt dell moved your laptop ship date back a month for a $60 case. Now LED screen causing the delays? much more plausible. led screen delays, palm rest delays, cover delays, and a few others are the most frequently mentioned in this thread. my b2b csr said that it was the LED screens that was the hold up and shipments were due to arrive this week and that production should ramp up quickly. again, id like to trust my b2b csr since he doesnt give a damn about a $2000 laptop when he sells six figures in servers to businesses like mine every month. just my 2 cents. do with it what you want. good luck and hope you get your 1330 before we all go crazy

 

25ms respons time doesn't sound to good to me. My desktop 17" benq monitor has 8ms response time. I know the comparison between laptop screen and desktop screen is not too concludent but still...25ms is slow

ps.
As with the lcd screen manufacturer problem i belive that when Dell chooses between two LCD manufacturers, Samsung and CMO lets presume, for including in a premium product, is just like us customers choosing between a Dell branded laptop and a Acer one. Acer has some(not many) good laptops too but still we choose the Dell XPS M1330 premium.

 

The new Sony SZ600 Santa Rosa series is released on 8/1.

Amazon has a pre-order:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-VGN-SZ65...8?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185678440&sr=8-1

(hit the down chevron and you'll see all the models from 650 to 691)

and the Sony B2B has some details as well:
http://b2b.sony.com/Solutions/subcategory/notebooks/sz-series

You can do what I did and order a Sony & a Dell and keep whatever comes first. I'm still inclined to stay with the XPS M1330 I like the KB and feature set better.

I need my unit by the end of Ausust so thats the deal breaker... not holding my breath that either will show by then however.

 

I've been looking at other laptops as well. I'm seriously looking at this one and the D630 laptop by Dell.

I'm leaning towards the Sony SZ6 tho... but I will see how the beginning of this week goes. I've decided that I'll give Dell a full month (from when I ordered) before I decide what to do next.

 

Oh... and I've been also looking at the ASUS F8SV-A1, but I can't find any detailed information / reviews on it.

 

same here I going to give them until 8/3 eventhough my estimated ship date is 8/1

 

What are your stats?

 

Crap - CMO makes MVA laptop panels, but it's a CCFL backlit one. The LED 13.3" is a TN panel. And 25ms is pretty bad - most LCD monitors nowadays are in the 5-8ms range.

I hope it doesn't adversely affect movie watching.

 

T7500, tuxedo black led screen, 2gb ram, 160gb 7200 rpm, bluetooth, fingerprint reader, 9 cell battery, windows vista home premium, wireless n, nvidia 8400 gs

 

i mean date stats.... when did u order?

 

blahdude84:

 

Is wireless N really needed at this time ?

 

Like 20 bucks for more future-proofing?

Yes please. :wink:

 

Yup and I already got my wireless n router waiting patiently for my m1330.

 

any suggestions on a good gaming mouse preferably bluetooth and by gaming nothing too intense just strategy games mostly like starcraft, age of empires etc....

 

WTF is up with that refresh rate, that is shocking by today's standards. Now I really am starting to think twice about this laptop, delay doesn't bother me but that refresh rate surely does.

 

Well, my second order shipped.

 

Interestingly, the Dell India site now has an option of " None", while selecting the screen.. Wonder what a guy is supposed to do with a laptop w/o a screen...

 

When did you order your second one?

Also can you tell me how the screen is in regards to refresh rate?, have you noticed any ghosting when something fast paced is on the screen>

 

I ordered it June 29th.

 

Lets go to Vegas... you can't loose!

 

what was the original ship date on that order?

 

The original ship date was August 17th.

 

WOW, she ordered two, already received one and the second order has shipped. How does that happen? Anyway congrats, you are one lucky person

 

I can't decide if that second order shipping is a sign that DELL's going to start moving these things out, or if it just means that cliegal is DELL's favorite customer.

 

Everyone who ordered using DPA with a higher than normal interest rate, raise your hand. I bet Dell thinks I'm going to pay it off they will actually receive that high interest rate. Think again, Dell.

 

you are my hero !!!!