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    XPS remote control

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Yossi, May 13, 2008.

  1. Yossi

    Yossi Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey guy,
    i ordered a xps 1530 today and i just checked my order status and i didnt saw any remote control, should i worry about it?
    btw i also saw there the lotr online game which was a nice suprise since i didnt knew that you get one...
    thank you guys
     
    Yossi, May 13, 2008
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  2. maxpower47

    maxpower47 Notebook Guru

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    It's not listed, its just part of the package.
     
    maxpower47, May 13, 2008
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  3. Yossi

    Yossi Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks, the representive told me that he cant see it on the list so he is not sure if i suppose to get one... sometimes i wonder whats going on there...
     
    Yossi, May 13, 2008
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  4. DarkSide

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    the representative wonder about that all the time :D
     
    DarkSide, May 13, 2008
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  5. Shel

    Shel Notebook Evangelist

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    You might want to double check.

    I recently ordered a refurbished m1330, and some of them (most) came with the remote, but some did not.

    I don't believe ALL XPS laptops come with the remote.

    I also checked how much it is to order after you have your computer, and it's about $60.00!
     
    Shel, May 13, 2008
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  6. maxpower47

    maxpower47 Notebook Guru

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    I'd bet that it's because it was a refurb. As far as i know, all of the 1330's and 1530's should come with the remote new.

    Also, $60 is ridiculous.
     
    maxpower47, May 13, 2008
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    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    For my m1530 they actually sent two remotes!
     
    kanehi, May 13, 2008
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  8. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    The Rep should be able to tell if you are getting one or not. ;) If, once you receive your 1530, and it is not included....simply call Dell and request it. :)

    As, it is a part of the the system, and therefore you should have it. :cool:
     
    Cin', May 13, 2008
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  9. fvshaggy

    fvshaggy Notebook Enthusiast

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    This might be a dumb question but is the express slot a place to house the remote control? I have the black plastic peice in there now but might put the remote in there if thats where its suppose to rest.

    Thanks
     
    fvshaggy, Aug 24, 2008
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  10. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    yep... the remote control does stick out 1-2mm compared to the black plastic piece being flush with the system... same 'design' with an actual SD card sticking 1-2mm out compared to the black plastic piece being flush
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 24, 2008
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  11. fvshaggy

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    thanks for the info. then when I want to use it I just unclick it and then point it at the Infrared reader on the front of the laptop correct?
     
    fvshaggy, Aug 24, 2008
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  12. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    when u use it, press the remote in and the springloaded mechanism will push it out for you

    and point to the area in front of laptop near the earphone plugs
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 24, 2008
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  13. fvshaggy

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    gotcha thanks again
     
    fvshaggy, Aug 25, 2008
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  14. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    You will find that the remote, work's pretty well :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2008
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