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    Question about XPSM1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kamenrider, Jan 21, 2008.

  1. kamenrider

    kamenrider Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everybody. Looking to buy an XPSM1530. Obviously cant see it before I buy it but for those that own one already, is the screen a "glossy/reflective" one?

    thanks
     
    kamenrider, Jan 21, 2008
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  2. Snesley Wipes

    Snesley Wipes Notebook Consultant

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    Yeppppppp.
     
    Snesley Wipes, Jan 21, 2008
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    When dell says "true life" that means its glossy.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 21, 2008
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  4. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    Yes, its glossy.
     
    BenLeonheart, Jan 21, 2008
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  5. sko105

    sko105 Notebook Geek

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    and glossy is flossy...
     
    sko105, Jan 21, 2008
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  6. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    glossy.....
     
    sly, Jan 21, 2008
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  7. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    I think none of the XPS models offer anti-glare anyway? Correct me if I'm wrong...
     
    scythie, Jan 21, 2008
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  8. kamenrider

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    Thank you all!
     
    kamenrider, Jan 21, 2008
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  9. jetcity

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    When I called to order mine, I was surprised when the CS rep asked me if I'd rather have the matte screen... so maybe you can request it if you place your order over the phone.
     
    jetcity, Jan 21, 2008
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  10. kanehi

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    I just got mine and it's sorta glossy. Not as glossy as the HP screens and it doesn't reflect as much.
     
    kanehi, Jan 21, 2008
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    I doubt it. If you said "yes, I want matte" either she will say "oh, we don't have that, I thought we did" or she will offer you a different model notebook that has it.
     
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  12. kanehi

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    I was just reading the manual and it does mention anti-glare. Is this what's causing the "grainy" look? The screen is great except that under bright light the screen does have a texure of grain. Everything is working fine so far. The keys are full sized and soft touch which I like. The BluRay drive when loaded is kind of noisy but it's a slot type player..wished it was as quiet as the PS3 or car cd player. So far I'm happy with the m1530.
     
    kanehi, Jan 22, 2008
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