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    Want to buy Dell XPS 1530 but have questions

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by hendra, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi, I am thinking of buying Dell XPS M1530 but I have several questions.
    1. Is there anyway that I can have Dell install Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Card (802.11a/b/g/n) with this laptop? When I configure the laptop in the website, they don't have this card listed. I want internal network card that supports 802.11a/b/g/n.
    2. Does Dell have all the drivers and utilities that work with Win XP?
    3. What is the quality of its 15.4" Wide Screen WXGA (1280 x 800) display with TrueLifeTM (CCFL, 220 nits)? How does it compare with Sony XBRITE HiColor (1280x800)?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    hendra, Mar 5, 2008
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  2. jb1007

    jb1007 Full Customization

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    1. the 4965 is listed as next gen wireless N, for some reason they dont write out 4965.
     
    jb1007, Mar 5, 2008
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  3. mowing machine

    mowing machine Notebook Geek

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    1. The m1530 does have an option for the 4965 a/b/g/n wireless card. I have it in mine.

    2. I'm not sure the answer to this one since I have Vista. I know Dell doesn't offer Vista and I doubt they have the drivers, but I know other people have figured out how to install XP on the m1530.

    3. I would highly recommend getting the 1440x900 screen. I have it and it looks fantastic!
     
    mowing machine, Mar 5, 2008
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N minicard.
     
    Lithus, Mar 5, 2008
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