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That is fine.. but I recommend to get the drivers first and put them on a USB key or CD. THEN perform the re-installation.

my laptop came with both of these softwares on a CD. Like Windows, they are pre-activated. So you can just insert the disk and install.

Also, Windows 7 already comes with a superb DVD codec in both 32 and 64-bit flavor. So you really don't need PowerDVD. Reduce potential conflicts, don't install, is my recommendation

It should be under "Dell Control Point" or "Application". You have the program itself which also comes with the onScreen notification, and you have 2 add-on. The first is for the security add-on for the finger print reader and card readers on your system. If you don't use them, I recommend to not install them. Its very big and bulky. The second component is the Network control. You don't need it. Vista and Win7 does a superb job in managing your network.

Included in the graphic card drivers from Dell website, I believe.

 

The latest version of DCP has embedded the power management options into the Windows power plans - look for the Dell Enhanced Settings.

John

 

Do it, clean install. See my E6410 Win7 x64 re-image notes for the basic plan of action.

Dell ControlPoint consists of 2 modules on Win7... security and system. Skip the security module if you are not using those devices. That just leaves the system module. If you do install both, they still unite under DCP.

To re-install the DVD codec and Roxio, use the OEM CDs. But skip them unless you must have them for some reason. Win7 doesn't need 'em. You can always install apps later, if needed.

Ambient light sensor is now integrated into DCP system or Dell system software or the video driver... it will come along for the ride.

Also, when clean installing, if something glitches or you decide a better sequence, just start over... it doesn't take long to install Win7 and step through the device drivers in the prescribed order.

When doing the Windows Updates, review them carefully and consider hiding any device drivers offered... you probably already installed a newer version.

GK

 

Microsoft Remote Terminal Client does not work with DPI scaling.

 

Does your laptop have the Core i5 or i7 CPU? I'm wondering if getting an i5 will reduce any problems with heat, throttling, etc.

For the higher resolutions, can you adjust it to a lower resolution (like from HD+ to HD)? If so, are the icons/font fuzzy or clear?

 

How much smaller are things in the 1400x900 vs. 1366x768 resolutions? I have heard that it is as much as 20% difference in size.

Also, when you adjust the resolution lower in your laptop (like from 1400x900 to 1366x768), do things look fuzzier?

 

The size of icons on the 1440x900 is very close to a non-wide screen 17inch CRT monitor (16inch viewable, remember in the old CRT displays it's the size - 1inch to cover the screen frame) - at 1280x1024.
I can't comment on the other things.. all is a 24inch 1920x1200 computer monitor.

 

1440x900 on 14.1" E64x0 16:10 is usable but not for weak eyes. Would be better on 15.4" E65x0 16:10. It could be said that it is similar to 1280x1024 on a 17" 4:3 CRT... but 17" CRTs are made for 1024x768, imo.

I would plan on running the native LCD resolution for best image quality. You can adjust Windows DPI scaling for some relief without losing image quality.

GK

 

Sorry.

I meant to ask what's the difference in icon/font size between a display with 1600x900 resolution vs. 1366x768 resolution on a 15.6" e6510.

 

1366 x 768 @ 15.6"= 100.45 pixels per inch which 1600 x 900 = 117.68 ppi. That's a 17% linear difference but 37% difference in area. Personally, I would go for the 1600 x 900 (the pixels are very slightly bigger than the 1440 x 900 @ 14.1" that I use). 768 vertical pixels is a step backwards towards the stone age.

John