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    just got my xps 1530 w00t w00t

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by FalconXtreme, Jan 24, 2008.

  1. FalconXtreme

    FalconXtreme Notebook Enthusiast

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    w00t w00t!! i order my 1530 on 1/20 and received it 1/24!!! i got it so fast thanks to the free next day shipping offer that i lucked up on. brief specs include: t7500 (2.2ghz)
    3gb ram
    320gb 5400rpm hdd
    LG 1440x900 LCD w00t!!!!
    windows vista ultimate ed. -> 64bit version coming soon!
    midnight blue in color

    everything else is pretty standard. i'm super excited i got the lg screen stock so i wont have to worry about getting it swapped.
     
    FalconXtreme, Jan 24, 2008
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  2. surefire

    surefire Notebook Consultant

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    i got only one question for u
    now that dell no longer offers "crimson red" except of course on the new product red rubbish

    what is ur opinion on the blue panel?!!
    wont mind some pics!!
    did u really choose blue over red?!!
     
    surefire, Jan 24, 2008
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  3. FalconXtreme

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    well blue is my favorite color so come on now red doesnt hold a candle to it. the midnight blue is actually a matte finish which i didnt know. i was expecting it to be glossy but i'm totally glad its matte bc i always see matte as being more exotic and glossy being cheesey. i'll prolly get some pics up later... i'm to busy setting everything up!
     
    FalconXtreme, Jan 24, 2008
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  4. mtv2004

    mtv2004 Notebook Evangelist

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    is your screen really bright? I am thinking about re-ordering a 1530 in the future with a higher resolution. The screen i had on the one I sent back was the basic 1280x800, but it was really sharp and crisp
     
    mtv2004, Jan 24, 2008
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  5. imar3l

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    the LG screen is really bright, i have to dim it to use it sometimes,,
    1440x900 works great for me..i think 1680 on 15 inch is useless...
     
    imar3l, Jan 24, 2008
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  6. FalconXtreme

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    yea the LG is bright but im not super impressed by the brightness. i'm coming from an abs mayhem g2(rebranded mitac 1580) which was 15.4" at 1280x800 and other than the dell being glossy and the mitac wasnt. id say the LG is only a lil bit brighter than my old mitac. i actually tried to turn the screen up when i first turned it on bc i wasn't sure if this was how bright it was supposed to be.
     
    FalconXtreme, Jan 24, 2008
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  7. merlin_72032

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    Well, why you returned tha laptop then? Just because of the screen isn't WXGA+?
     
    merlin_72032, Jan 24, 2008
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  8. mtv2004

    mtv2004 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm actually looking into the new Alienware m15x with the 8800 GTX video card! I'm somewhat of a gamer but I am waiting for them to add more config options before I decide to do it :)
     
    mtv2004, Jan 25, 2008
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  9. musichelle

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    wow you got the midnight blue edition.. here in asia we're still stuck at the tuxedo black and alpine white.. crimson red's gonna be available soon though.

    congratulations on your new lappie.. :)
     
    musichelle, Jan 25, 2008
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  10. Happening

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    How can i check if mine is a samsung or lg lcd panel?

    Thanks guys
     
    Happening, Jan 30, 2008
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  11. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    Already Discussed Many Times Bro ... ;)

    Anyway

    1. Goto Device Manager
    2. Under Device Manger select Monitors
    3. under it u might see a pnp monitor
    4. Just double click it
    5. then under Details Tab , u'll see a Drop Down Menu
    6. In the Drop Down Menu Select Hardware ID
    7. and note it down ask search for it in our Forum bro :D
     
    vinumsv, Jan 30, 2008
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  12. neilmcl

    neilmcl Notebook Consultant

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    A lot of them, particularly the WXGA screens are coming up with Default_Monitor as the Hardware ID.
     
    neilmcl, Jan 30, 2008
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