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    Team Dell

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by scottbenntt, Jun 28, 2008.

  1. scottbenntt

    scottbenntt Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone got an idea of a guide i could make?
     
    scottbenntt, Jul 2, 2008
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  2. Cin'

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    HA Ha yes..I have been on a few golf outings and just tend to do more damage than needed! LOL..but it's still fun!!! Especially when you get banned to the golf cart!!! Woot! ROFL ;) :) :p :rolleyes: :D

    Well, yes...you could take a swim in the ponds at the golf courses! ;) :) :nah: or :yes: ???? LOL

    Hmmm, Scott..let me peruse on that one ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 2, 2008
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    Hey there! ;) Going good...getting out of work in a few hours = happy ;)

    Yeah... ;) When I get home sometime I have to clean up my 1530 a bit..it was running really slow this am :( no worries that will be an easy task ;) :)

    Ahh back to work...check you guys Later ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 3, 2008
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  4. Polarix

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    No work for me, that's on Saturday and Sunday :)

    Trying to tweak my laptop here... I noticed that the 8600M GT is severly underclocked, so I'm trying to overclock it. Right now, I'm at 540core/800mem/1040shader.

    Is that too much? I'm idling right now at these clocks, at about 60C, gaming about 65C.

    One thing I'm not satisfied with this laptop is the wireless performance, but that could also be the new WRT600N I bought, It has less range than my old Belkin Pre-N router, and the download speeds are only maybe 1mb/s. WTF!
     
    Polarix, Jul 3, 2008
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  5. Bauer418

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    Intel or Dell WiFi?
     
    Bauer418, Jul 3, 2008
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  6. Polarix

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    Intel WiFi.

    I posted my question in the networking forum also if you'd like to check that out.
     
    Polarix, Jul 3, 2008
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  7. Cin'

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    *sneaking in and out* I have to do some *tweaking* to my 1530 tonight, when ever i get home ;) ) Woot...less than 1/2 hour.
     
    Cin', Jul 3, 2008
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    CeeNote, Jul 3, 2008
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  9. scottbenntt

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    nice thread great work CeeNote :D :D

    Edit: check it out 3000 views 275 posts sweet
     
    scottbenntt, Jul 3, 2008
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  10. CeeNote

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    Thanks!! :D

    Awesome, Team Dell is a huge success! ;)
     
    CeeNote, Jul 3, 2008
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  11. Bauer418

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    Team Dell! Exciting News!

    Ordered my first 1530 June 14th, it got delayed. Canceled and re-ordered through EPP on June 29th (better warranty, cheaper price, avoided battery delay). ESD was July 21st. Called 5 minutes ago...

    BOXING STAGE

    I'm so excited now.
     
    Bauer418, Jul 3, 2008
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  12. Polarix

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    Grats! :) Hope it makes fast progress.
     
    Polarix, Jul 3, 2008
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  13. scottbenntt

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    ow you will be happy with it what color did you get i got the red one and it just awesome!!
     
    scottbenntt, Jul 3, 2008
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  14. Bauer418

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    I stuck with black. I like the red one but I like how clean the black looks.
     
    Bauer418, Jul 3, 2008
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    Yep, I went with black causes it matches the bottom and sides of the laptop.
     
    DFI Fan, Jul 3, 2008
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  16. CeeNote

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    Congrats! :)
     
    CeeNote, Jul 3, 2008
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    Hey Team! ;) :) What's up..I just got home and am going to *cleanup* my 1530 some ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 3, 2008
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    atbnet, Jul 3, 2008
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    Oh stuff, bogging me down just a bit. No worries..But will check and use the above! Thanks! :D ;) :cool:

    How are yah? ;)
     
    Cin', Jul 3, 2008
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  20. CeeNote

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    I think I'm almost done editing my new guide. :D :p
     
    CeeNote, Jul 3, 2008
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    Cool!!! Let us know when you are done so we can check it out! ;) :) :cool:

    GoYOU! :D
     
    Cin', Jul 3, 2008
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    Cin', Jul 3, 2008
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    Thanks, I love getting rep! ;) :D
     
    CeeNote, Jul 3, 2008
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    NP, it was worth it..a good read ;) :) :D :cool:
     
    Cin', Jul 3, 2008
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    Team Dell!!

    So I'm totally returning this WRT600N. It has wonderful ethernet speeds, but the whole point of getting the router was for great Wireless N range and speed. Guess what? My Belkin's Wireless G had better range and speed.

    See a problem here? I do. Eff this router, I'm returning it and are going to try out a Netgear. If that doesn't work? D-link.

    Haha.
     
    Polarix, Jul 4, 2008
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  27. atbnet

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    TRy the Trendnet one. It has good reviews on Newegg.
     
    atbnet, Jul 4, 2008
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    Which one?

    I kind of want to stick with BestBuy as:

    I get employee discount, and instant gratification. :)
     
    Polarix, Jul 4, 2008
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    Man, it's dead in here today.

    Here you go, Team Dell! From yours truely! :)

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    Hey there! Yes it is DOA this afternoon, prob's cuz of the holiday ;) :)

    I, just got back from an incredible bike ride myself ;) :) Woot!

    Anywho......Watched the Video! Awesome! ;) :) You did a very nice review!
    :spinny: :yes: :spinny:

    Thanks for taking the time, and also sharing with us~! ;) :)

    +rep! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 4, 2008
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  31. wywern209

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    ohh nos! my desktop is behaving ina very strange manner!
     
    wywern209, Jul 4, 2008
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  32. Bauer418

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    Nice review
     
    Bauer418, Jul 4, 2008
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    I'd love to do more but there was a limit of 10 mins..

    Also, I couldn't really show the laptop itself, haha.
     
    Polarix, Jul 4, 2008
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    good review!
     
    CeeNote, Jul 4, 2008
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    Understand, it still was a nice review ;) :)

    Hey how are yah? Days are getting nearer for your 1530 arrival! Woot ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 4, 2008
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    I'm great, how are you? Ya I can't wait till I finally get it... it seems like a ton of people who've ordered after me have already got their 1530s :confused:
     
    CeeNote, Jul 4, 2008
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    I'm good! Just watched the fireworks with a few friends! ;) was nice :)

    No worries! I'm sure you will get your 1530 fairly soon.. ;) :) :cool:

    (Though I understand your concern) :( ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 5, 2008
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    Sounds good, did that 4 days ago (Canada day) :)

    Yea I just hope it gets here before July 21st!
     
    CeeNote, Jul 5, 2008
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  39. E30kid

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    I'll join, I've looked for this for a while now.
     
    E30kid, Jul 5, 2008
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    Hey there! Good afternoon! ;) :) now all you need is some rest!!!

    How's the notebook working for yah? ;)

    Welcome aboard & to the Team ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 5, 2008
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  41. CeeNote

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    man that sucks :p The fireworks sound cool though :D

    Hey, welcome to team Dell!
     
    CeeNote, Jul 5, 2008
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  42. Polarix

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    Working great, actually. The wireless N card is pretty good, downloading files wirelessly now at 1mb/s.

    The scroll part of the touch pad isn't so great though, but I'll manage.
     
    Polarix, Jul 5, 2008
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    I've said it before, and i'll say it again. I have never used a touch pad that i've liked.

    And also, I just realized it had a scroll feature. Shows how much I use my touch pad...

    I too like my Intel N WiFi card. It gets really good signal. To bad my router is an antique and only supports B WiFi.

    I think i'm going to keep my eye out on a nice N capable router...
     
    mattocs, Jul 5, 2008
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    I don't know if its been done, but someone could write up a how-to on changing the media direct button's function. Like how to tie it to a web browser, email, or etc.
     
    mattocs, Jul 5, 2008
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  45. DFI Fan

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    It has been done...do a search for it. I found a way to make mine launch Windows Media Center in the registry. You can change it to anything though.
     
    DFI Fan, Jul 5, 2008
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  46. Cin'

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    Sure is! Especially when you can capture that *peace and quiet* and actually here the sounds of nature that early! Now, that is a nice appreciation! :) :D :cool:

    That's good to hear.. ;) :) Has the *scroll* on the touch pad improved at all? Mine goes schitzo on me every-so-often...my only and little annoyance right now ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 5, 2008
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    Not so much. I have yet to get the hang of it, if there is the ability to get the hang of it on this Alps touchpad. :rolleyes:

    Edit: Oh wait, I can adjust it. Oops...

    ...It's still not that great, though. Sure, it's wider and scrolls faster but it's not always scrollable, lol.
     
    Polarix, Jul 5, 2008
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  48. redrubberpenguin

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    Got my m1330 a few weeks ago and loving it! Can I join?
     
    redrubberpenguin, Jul 5, 2008
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    Sure! Just put an image in your sig and you are on the team. Enjoy your M1330, it is a nice notebook.
     
    atbnet, Jul 5, 2008
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  50. redrubberpenguin

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    Excellent! And I will, this thing is practically my firstborn child :).
     
    redrubberpenguin, Jul 5, 2008
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