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Hey there! Yes, sounds good...just let me know when you are able.

Will check the linky also!
Have a great day!

Hi! How is that Vostro working out for you? Good?

 

Hey guys long time no talk. I move in to my dorm tomorrow! Whoot Whoot!

 

Please do not discuss anything that is not computer or Dell related in this thread. Mods have split this thread into two, one in the Off Topic section for chatting and kept this one in the Dell thread for anything thats actually on topic.

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Ya got it.......

 

hey everyone! was at a hotel in Niagara falls the last 4 days. it was rly, rly fun! i went on a boat ride and was absolutely drenched at the end. couldn't rly be on NBR as i was not able to get to a computer at all. anyways, any guesses as to when dell is going to upgrade the xps line. i think they should keep the chassis as it is and just change the internals. centrino 2 and a powerful 9M series card will be nice. releasing it anytime soon would be good too!

 

Knew you did! How's the lappy working for you anywho!

Hey Wyn...WB! ....Hopefully soon on them ...!

Ahhh Centrino 2....would be very, very nice! And, still waiting on the Mini I!


Cin

 

I fell like I shouldn't post here when on my HP, but just stopping by and saying hello. I actually taxed the vostro last night to get this lappy working just right so it may be an HP but it bleeds dell....

 

Woot Woot Team Dell baby!!

 

Hey Cin, Wernie, ATB, Surf, Liquid and everyone else on Team Dell,

How are you all???

I have a small, stupid and probably dumb Q..

For people with the XPS M1530, when you guys open your laptop, how do you do it? Do you just hold the base down and the lift the lid only by holding onto the metal strip above the web cam? Or once its open a little, do you guys move your fingers to the top of the lid, and open by pressing against the area besides the webcam, on the black rim?

Because for some strange reason last night, I was *feeling* as if I am exerting too much pressure on the lid while opening, particularly while placing my finger on the black part, beside the webcam.. and as usual, after a while you start seeing the fingerprints n marks there.... and for me I found it a bit uncomfortable to open with my finger places just on the metal strip... phheewww... probably this is a strange Q but I am just wondering how it is with you all...

 

Hello

I know I dont have an XPS 1530 but I open mine by holding the bottom and flipping the screen up.

 

Hey Liquid...

Yeah but I am just thinking about the durability of that part in XPS.. the metal strip... or when opening the lid by pressing against the black rim... anyways not a big deal I guess..

 

I flip it open on the sides using my thumbs, facing the notebook.

 

just do it carefully, whichever way

 

Hey anyone notice drivers killing benchmark performance? I tried the stock drivers, updated ones, inspiron drivers and still got 1500-1600 3dmark06 scores? I went to laptopvideo2go and instantly got 3.3k, and Im kinda wondering what was going on.

 

well, those are synthetic benchmarks so its rly only in game performance that needs to be checked but nevertheless , that is strange.

 

I need to run it to check and see! Will advise once complete!

They are still nice to run!

Sidenote: you advanced over 700 Wyn..congrat's Now you can change your user title

 

thanks cin! and iv been slacking for the past few days on a different note, does anyone know when dell might release any new notebooks ? and cin, exactly how do i change it? the user title.

 

Hey yah!

There is nothing *definitive* on the releases *sigh*..but still holding on

To Change the user title
Go into your CP, Settings & Options, Then Edit Profile, then it will be under Custom User Title, and that is where you change it!...

Hope it works, if not PM Chaz and ask him to set you up as a senior member...You also get a nice increase in PM's


Cin

 

k, will do. just sent a mail to chaz requesting senior member ship .

 

I understand this, but a difference of 100%+ means there is something wrong. As for game play, UT3 played terrible until I updated my drivers. Either way I have stable drivers and am happy, I was just wondering if anyone else experienced issues like this.

 

if uintend to game, then i suggest laptopvideo2go.com . they have far better drivers for gaming and such(however no support for ati cards.)

 

wow.... did this thread just die or something? do u guys like the new sig? on a differnt note, anyone besides me think that the xps 13 kind of looks like a hp laptop?

 

Mods killed it.

I think the Inspiron looks pretty unique. Kind of a blend of the Studio and XPS.

 

Hey Wyn...I like's the siggy! Nice

I think the 13 maybe just a bit.

I dunno what happened to everyone...I think maybe just *lost* right now!

 

I already stated that I upgraded from dell drivers.

 

oh , i guess i missed that. so did u fix the problems? thanks cin! i like my siggy too.

 

Yeah, I got 3300ish 3dmark06 scores give or take a 100 marks. I think there was something wrong with the ones I got from dell as I tried the stock ones from jan 2007 the ones from jan 2008 and the inspiron ones from march or something. Either way all three drivers killed my sythetic benchmarks as well as they hurt my gaming experience. 177.89 laptopvideo2go.com and Im happy all over again.

 

good. liquid, hope u have fun with ur laptop! g'night everyone

 

Hey Wyn! I'm using one of these Air Card thingy's in my 1530 it's works pretty well! Esp. on the road! WOOOT...it's borrowed from a friend...I think I may keep it!

Wowsa...great connection with it.


Sleep well!

 

What happened to this thread?? Where are all the DELLites?????

 

Yeah, it used to be booming but not so much anymore

 

It kind of went away...*poof*..but I'm glad its regenerated...:yes:

The thread has to contain talk of Dell only...nothing Off Topic.

So 3 of us DELLites have appeared now, including yourself..maybe more will?

I am excited of future changes in the Dell lineup!


Cin

 

Yeah.. i think there aint any ETA, as yet, of new XPS lines.. or is there any?
I got mine 3 days ago.. Didnt want to feel like its outdated after the arrival of new line...

 

Still a spot available?

 

Hey, nope there is no ETA...yet. I think it's just a *wait and see* for all of us know!

Congrat's on your new 1530! They are awesome lappy's~

Howdy~ Always, there is always a spot for anyone open here

Welcome to the Team...~!

If you want, at the beginning of this thread post #1...started by our awesome Team Leader Scott (who we haven't seen in a long time )...there are 5 Dell Team Logo's!! Feel free to use one of those as a signature, if you would like.

Bauer418 designed those for the team and they are very nice! You can represent!~ LOL.

Look's like you have a Precision...nice


Cin

 

Thx

Yeah, precision indeed....had a few probs with it and getting a replacement soon. So far those issues caused me to not be overly enthusiastic about the laptop but if these are fixed it's an amazing system. And Dell's support so far has made me trust all will work out. I've got the NBD support and 'till now it has been true next business day...except for when the screen wasn't available it was pushed back 1 day....not too shabby

Ill have a look at the logo's....im free to modify them?

 

Nice...My brother has either had the Latitude, and I think now he has the Precision for his work. Both are very nice IMO.

Sorry your having troubles...hopefully your replacement will work out well for you. Yes, you have great support on the Precision line!

Oh the logos...feel free to modify as you wish ~ or even make your own!! There are several members that have done so themselves! New, fresh things are always a good thing


Cin

 

Will do

 

Great!! If you do modify or make a new Dell siggy, it will cool to see the results


Cin

 

Gave it a shot and thought i'd keep it simple and clean (in line with the precision i think )

 

Dunno anout different factions though

 

Hey, It looks good! Nice and simple!

Aaah..no worries

 

So what's with the new XPS being a 16" and still carrying the 8600M GT? I think a 16" laptop is too big. 15.4" was just right, almost on the large size for traveling actually. And 8600M GT... I mean really Dell, the card is decent but so old school these days. The new XPS should have at least a 9600M GT. Well I know what I am not upgrading to.

 

Who ever said it would use the 8600GT With a different ratio it would be about the same size, only slightly wider.

 

^^ I believe Arom gave me that info. But after searching through some "leak" news posts on the Studio XPS line coming out this month, it sounds like they are sporting Hybrid SLI graphics. So 8600M GT is likely out the door. Good to hear. Here is one such "leak".

http://gizmoh.newsbeet.com/story/Dell-Studio-XPS-13-16-leak-out-due-in-November/

I still don't like the 16" form factor though... or the 16:9 screen. I don't understand the latest trend for this? I mean a laptop is a laptop, not a portable DVD player. Yes I have watched a movie or two on my laptop, as many do, but why the 16:9 screen. 99% of a laptop's function is other than watching movies. Am I wrong about this? And if you connect it to an external monitor or TV, a 16:9 screen on your laptop makes zero sense.

 

Here, here! I too have the same issues with widescreens every where. Even the LCD's on my gaming system are not widescreen. If I want to watch a movie, I will use my TV.

Myself, I love the 1420 - 14" screen and 1400x900. Perfect. Only problem, really old. And doesn't look like they keeping that one around with the refresh. Most of the 13" units are all 1280x800 max. Unless I want to drop $2000 on the new Latitude or Precision (which I don't).

So - just waiting to see what they bringing out with the refresh and the new chipset to see what new Dell I add to the family.

Shawn

 

Will the current XPS series be terminated with the arrival of new line??

 

I would think they will still be around for a while as stock is still available. I am a little confused with the new Studio XPS models as there is mention of a 15" too... Are they talking about the current M1530 or a new 15" XPS? I am thinking it is just the current one but maybe not?

 

Yep's I would hope so too! And, I'm still a tad confused about the name changes, models..etc! It will be nice when it is all finalized and ready to roll.


Cin

 

I haven't seen this thread in a loooong time. Well anyhow how is everyone and their dell's? My vostro 1700 is still making me all giddy inside, still plays all my games great and is one awesome multi-tasker. Been looking at the sager 9262 being as it has a 9800m and desktop CPU option, but I just dont think I live without my Dell and its great keyboard. The feel of long term use is second to none when comparing all the brands I support/own(ed)/mess with.

Lastly any word on refreshes? Ive been behind the Dell times with work and such.