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    XPS M1530 Review in newstand LAPTOP Mag March 18th!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jack53, Feb 26, 2008.

  1. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    imar3l Notebook Evangelist

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    you are really in love with this laptop...
     
    imar3l, Feb 26, 2008
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  3. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    And your not? :)
     
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    Pubert Notebook Geek

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    I am..........
     
    Pubert, Feb 26, 2008
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  5. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    50% chance of spelling it right and you still got it wrong. :p
     
    Khris, Feb 26, 2008
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  6. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Who gives a Rats Azz!
     
    jack53, Feb 26, 2008
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  7. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Anyone wanna trade their 1530 for my vostro 1500 XD
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 26, 2008
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    webdtc Notebook Deity

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    You already have an M1530 and you're still looking for reviews?
     
    webdtc, Feb 26, 2008
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  9. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Never enough. :rolleyes: I like to find them and save them. Handy when I decide to sell it after a year or so. ;)

    Besides, I was mainly posting here for the folks that may be still looking for a good notebook...
     
    jack53, Feb 26, 2008
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    imar3l Notebook Evangelist

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    i bought this b/c of its low price,,,my first choice was MBP..i got like $900 discount onit...but still being that this is my first laptop and compare to your first laptop, i do love it,,
    i take a shot @ apple hardware next time,,i already have its softwares... ;)

    BTW, jack im going to make you a signature pic like mine tonight...
     
    imar3l, Feb 26, 2008
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  11. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Cool... I'd like that. I'd admired yours and the one you did for Bowlerguy92
     
    jack53, Feb 26, 2008
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  12. imar3l

    imar3l Notebook Evangelist

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    today, i turn on my laptop gentely just out of nowhere i got BDos after couple of auto restarts, and after 10 min i booted into windows and it looked like nothing had happened. you see how MS ruin your exprience...
     
    imar3l, Feb 27, 2008
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    XDViPeR Notebook Consultant

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    Eh, it's not Dell's problem. I love my Dell 1520, but I'd take the 1530 over it any day. These are such sweet laptops. Congrads to you, to getting the laptop magazine to show your review.
     
    XDViPeR, Feb 27, 2008
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  14. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    What do you think caused that? It bugs me when something like that happens and I don't know what cause it...
     
    jack53, Feb 27, 2008
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  15. imar3l

    imar3l Notebook Evangelist

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    no idea,,one time after BSod a messgage poped up telling me "The problem was from Microsoft Windows. Please...."
    i'll upload it..
     
    imar3l, Feb 28, 2008
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    The m1530 is an awesome machine!

    One thing about that laptop mag review - why would they use 3dmark03 for their GPU test?
     
    jb1007, Mar 17, 2008
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    Well they probably did they that so it would sound better than the m1730
     
    ryan27406, Mar 17, 2008
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  18. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Anybody notice that this guy (Khris) likes to pick on people? He bashes them for not using search, (railed on 2 today for not using search) for asking wrong questions and their spelling.... mine :rolleyes:
     
    jack53, Mar 17, 2008
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    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    In the actual magazine review, they also use the 3dmark06 ;)

    BTW, how many of you picked up your copy? It was sprinkling so I hopped on the Metro Bus and went downtown to get my copy. (I won't drive my Corvette in the rain and my wife has the PT). Sure enjoyed reading it last night. :D
     
    jack53, Mar 19, 2008
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    Man I'm so excited about getting mine. It's supposed to ship on 3/24 but I see others who get theirs shipped early. It's been in the build phase since yesterday so I hope they finish it and ship it soon. Thank you Jack, your enthusiasm helps to let me know I made a great choice with this one and I like the review.
     
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  21. BX_TECH_GOD

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    Hmm I was on the fence about purchasing one of these but I heard some horror stories about the following issues. Can someone please chime in on these issues:

    1) Laptop mag says it has choppy webcam performance
    2) Optical Drive makes a loud grinding sound
    3) Hard Drive is not dampened therefore amplifying the Hard Drive noise
    4) The ones shipping now with the Samsung screens is has horrible contrast, viewing angles and tons of light leakage.

    If I get enough positive feedback on this issues I may consider this thing. Thanks!
     
    BX_TECH_GOD, Mar 19, 2008
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  22. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    Haven't used webcam yet so can't comment. However, I've heard/read similar feedback from other users.

    There is a grinding noise when loading or ejecting the disc. During normal operation it's fine. However the discs come out unscathed despite the unsettling noise.

    There is hardly any HDD noise from my notebook. Overall the M1530 is quite quiet, imo.

    Reports vary and I believe the majority of Samsung issues are from older issues (pre-March) of the M1530. My notebook with Sammy screen is absolutely fine. You have a 21 day return period if unsatisfied anyway.

    Personally I think the M1330/M1530 series of notebooks are some of the best Dell has produced in a long, long time. Good luck in your decision!
     
    Signal2Noise, Mar 19, 2008
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    Wow very thorough and prompt response thanks. I will definitely consider it now. BTW wats your 3DMARK06 score on yours?
     
    BX_TECH_GOD, Mar 19, 2008
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  24. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    I know the feeling KidInTheHall ! :D

    Which review did you read? Magazines or mine? In my review (in my sig) I show exactly what you would be getting from unopened box to using it.
     
    jack53, Mar 19, 2008
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    You can see my scores toward the bottom of my review:
    http://corvettec3.com/dellXPSm1530review.htm

    It was higher than what was posted in the magazine too. They were only using 2MB memory there and I don't know WHY they did that?
     
    jack53, Mar 19, 2008
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  26. KidInTheHall

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    I read yours Jack cause I've been very curious to see what it comes with and how it looks out of the box. Great pics. + Rep for ya.
     
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  27. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    So... how many of you bought this LAPTOP issue?
     
    jack53, Apr 13, 2008
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    haha that review in laptop mag is what made consider the m1530 an option for me
     
    LiTh07, Apr 13, 2008
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