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    Some true Dell XPS M1330 photos

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by chungxu, Jun 21, 2007.

  1. yetieater

    yetieater Newbie

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    Ah, I remember reading something along those lines before. Time will tell!
     
    yetieater, Jun 21, 2007
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  2. lunateck

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    Emm nice one, and engadget stole the page again...
     
    lunateck, Jun 22, 2007
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  3. Redline

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    Then whats the little silver bar thing on the top of the lid? Maybe its gone to a magnetic type latching system like on the MacBook?
     
    Redline, Jun 22, 2007
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  4. ckthepilot

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    It just might be....
     
    ckthepilot, Jun 22, 2007
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  5. chungxu

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    chungxu, Jun 22, 2007
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  6. Redline

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    It looks much nicer in black than that faded red color.
     
    Redline, Jun 22, 2007
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  7. Sirius_GTO

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    I don't believe that red accurately portrays the color.

    looks horrendously washed out.
     
    Sirius_GTO, Jun 22, 2007
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  8. Redline

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    Yes, one hopes it looks more like the red available on the M1710 and 710 desktop.
     
    Redline, Jun 22, 2007
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  9. Superczar

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    Looks nice but doesn't seem like I am selling my M1210 anytime soon...
     
    Superczar, Jun 22, 2007
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  10. random57

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    how in the world do they assume you can plug speakers into this thing, have a cord wrap around the entire machine???
     
    random57, Jun 22, 2007
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  11. FusionZ06

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    More pics added

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    FusionZ06, Jun 22, 2007
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  12. ensoll

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    On the right side of the machine what are the two sliders/buttons for? One might be for eject but what would the other be for?
     
    ensoll, Jun 22, 2007
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  13. Intensity

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    Nobody comment about the HDMI port? Dell came to their sense in the XPS but lost it for the 1720 / 1420 etc etc?

    Bummer....and it looks gorgeous........I want it.....
     
    Intensity, Jun 22, 2007
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  14. chungxu

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    I heard from a Chinese marketing representative,M1330 have usb-port *5.The photographs' description are not exactly like reality.For differentiating m1210,m1330 be sure that it to be no low for the fixed price .

    His plain words is(Chinese characters):
    "USB*5,外形基本就是这个样子的，但是具体接口不准确(指照片中所展现的 ;)，而且为了区别于1210，定价绝对不低的"
    Web page address: http://benyouhui.it168.com/viewthread.php?tid=540987&page=2#pid4467228 17th floor
     
    chungxu, Jun 22, 2007
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  15. chungxu

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    I found the loudspeaker.Once I believe it do not have a loudspeaker.
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    two loudspeakers place at a slope angle between screen and base.It is consummate designing I think
     
    chungxu, Jun 22, 2007
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  16. nukec

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    thanks for sharing pics with us :D
     
    nukec, Jun 22, 2007
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  17. chungxu

    chungxu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sharing is a interesting thing. :)
    We can learn more from other country, and I also learn some useful infomations from your topic.Mutual benefit is mutually beneficial.
     
    chungxu, Jun 22, 2007
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  18. choy

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    only two USB ports???!!!
     
    choy, Jun 22, 2007
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  19. Elmo18

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    Is this considered a business laptop?

    Best,
    ilham
     
    Elmo18, Jun 22, 2007
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  20. s4iscool

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    XPS are not business, latitude is. AT the end of the day, any machine can be anything :|

    loving the HDMI, nice touch
     
    s4iscool, Jun 22, 2007
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  21. cobalic

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    I'll be the first to say it: I don't like the new design. It looks too much like a mini XPS... which it is.

    Ah well. Wasn't planning on getting one anyway :)
     
    cobalic, Jun 22, 2007
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  22. Cam_86

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    Heres what i said in another topic about the side photo...
    "HDMI and VGA... Anyone actually like that idea? I know there are DVI to VGA adapters, and HDMI is essentially DVI + digital audio, so couldnt they have just included a break-out cable that converts the HDMI port to a VGA port? Move the HDMI port where it is now, to where the VGA port is, and use that new space to add another USB port?

    Maybe i'm being anal, but there is not a lot of port space in an ultra portable notebook... Especially when they use that hinge design, so you would think they would take out any and all redundant/unnecessary ports."

    The fact that they still have a legacy port on this thing seems wrong. Plus, what would you rather carry around with you? a small dongle that would convert HDMI to VGA(which most people would only use at their desk or for hooking up to projectors, so it woudnt be used often) or a USB hub? I'm sure i'll use a 3rd USB port more often then i would the VGA...
     
    Cam_86, Jun 22, 2007
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  23. Kossel

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    I think m1210 looks better.. but I still prefer a 13.3 notebook...
    mmmm seems not rotating webcam.. 2 USB ??!?!?
     
    Kossel, Jun 22, 2007
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  24. babysimon

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    Cam_86: Unfortunately you can't convert HDMI to VGA like that. HDMI is digital, VGA is analogue. DVI is both, so can be converted to either, but you can't convert HDMI to VGA "via" DVI.

    It's a pity, but I'm not sure what else Dell could have done. Make their own proprietary mini-connector? Ugh.
     
    babysimon, Jun 22, 2007
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  25. Cheek

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    Looks worse than the first renders, but it might be the unflattering type of pictures. I still prefer my SZ over this one, but it's good they are getting some competition. Especially the SSD drive and HDMI are nice..
     
    Cheek, Jun 22, 2007
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  26. odin243

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    That's not strictly true, it is possible to convert HDMI to VGA, though it's not as simple as converting DVI to VGA. It's much easier just to supply the VGA port on the notebook, since many people still use VGA.
     
    odin243, Jun 22, 2007
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  27. Jayayess1190

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    One might be the Wifi Catcher.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jun 22, 2007
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  28. Sirius_GTO

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    I believe those pictures do not represent the machine well. If you look at them, the M1330 looks like a square whereas the ones shown on Engadget looks very rectangular.
     
    Sirius_GTO, Jun 22, 2007
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  29. ammo_collector

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    I want to run the M1330 with the Dell 30" LCD, which only has one DVI-D port. Will doing a HDMI->DVI-D adapter to the LCD allow me to go 2560 x 1600?
     
    ammo_collector, Jun 22, 2007
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  30. andrewt1187

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    Yes, HDMI is just a digital audio and video port. DVI is digital video. You can get cheap HDMI>DVI adapters.
     
    andrewt1187, Jun 22, 2007
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  31. ckthepilot

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    And here I was thinking that Engadget steals other peoples' pics... :p
     
    ckthepilot, Jun 22, 2007
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  32. random57

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    Again, there is no plausible way to connect speakers to this thing. . . What a stupid design. . . .
     
    random57, Jun 22, 2007
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  33. Rowen

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    through the headphone jack...
     
    Rowen, Jun 22, 2007
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  34. Sirius_GTO

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    yeah, on the M1210 it's in the front as well. No complaints.
     
    Sirius_GTO, Jun 22, 2007
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  35. odin243

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    Most people don't want the speaker cables coming around in front of the laptop.
     
    odin243, Jun 22, 2007
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  36. chuck232

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    The side would be optimal, but it doesn't look like there's much room there. Plus, it is more convenient for headphones, which I imagine are popular with laptops.
     
    chuck232, Jun 22, 2007
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  37. Cam_86

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    I bought a USB audio card for my laptop, which also has the headphone jack at the front. Found a cheap one at TheSouce(radioshack in america) for $5. I keep it plugged into a USB hub, along with a full sized keyboard, mouse, and printer. Its like a cheap dock. When i get to my desk i just need to plug in one USB cable, and the power adapter, and all my peripherals are hooked up.
     
    Cam_86, Jun 22, 2007
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  38. Sirius_GTO

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    I shouldn't even be complaining about a dock anyways, that's what my D630 is for.

    I'll probably still buy this.

    It's a toss up between this or the new Dell XT (amazing machine!)
     
    Sirius_GTO, Jun 22, 2007
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  39. net_xport

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    Won't you just look at that shiny, glossy, dark screen! You will look pretty, wouldn't you.
     
    net_xport, Jun 22, 2007
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  40. Rowen

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    Am I missing something? What is the Dell XT?
     
    Rowen, Jun 22, 2007
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  41. Redline

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    Thats their new Core 2 Duo based ultraportable tablet pc.
     
    Redline, Jun 22, 2007
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  42. Rowen

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    Oh right. Guess I didn't realize they had named it.
     
    Rowen, Jun 22, 2007
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  43. Sam_00k

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    so sad to see only 2 USB ports. Plus the speakers out-put from the front side...

    but over all, have a really nice design
     
    Sam_00k, Jun 23, 2007
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  44. Sirius_GTO

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    Sirius_GTO, Jun 23, 2007
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    I think it looks like a cheese wedge. I am quite dissapointed after all the hype over this thing. I do like that it as the same Disk Drive as the mac but thats bout it.
     
    GCSU2011, Jun 24, 2007
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  46. Rowen

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    Yeah, I watched that video when it was released. Too bad they didn't do the same for the M1330, hah.
     
    Rowen, Jun 25, 2007
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  47. harbir24_7

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    And wheres the bling? No XPS logo on touch pad! Thats rubbish! Dell could have done so much better on this! Although i do like the finger print reader thing!
     
    harbir24_7, Jun 25, 2007
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  48. death__machine

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    Is it me or i cant see a optical drive in any pic :S

    And i think the red color looks awesome, its kinda funky :p
     
    death__machine, Jun 26, 2007
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  49. JayJayL

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    It's a slot loading optical drive. It's on the right side of the notebook.
     
    JayJayL, Jun 26, 2007
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  50. death__machine

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    I found it i guess, above the usb port :)
     
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