Latitude E6510 Owner's Lounge

System freezes are often caused by poorly written drivers interfering with one another.

I suggest you reinstall Win7 from scratch, eliminating all of the drivers you really don't need. Do not install drivers for devices which you aren't actually using -- no wimax, no thumbprint reader, no TCB if you don't need disk encryption, and no Intel Raid. Don't use Dell's drivers if a generic MS driver includes enough functionality -- for ethernet, WiFi, touchpad and video.

And you really need to get your network people to upgrade the firmware in the switches. Resetting one port should *not* take down a whole blade. Most will reset a port if you just unplug the cable from that port for a second or two.

You might also check to make sure the cabling is actually Cat5E or Cat6 and that they're otherwise within specs. Bad punch-down blocks can raise havoc. Network cable testers can be expensive, but they'll quickly locate cable problems that cause intermittent connectivity.

 

I’ve had my 6510 for just over a week now, and I’m enjoying the heck out of it! But…I’m so drawn to the i7 640m that I want to buy it right away! But before I do that, I need to know if I’m going to regret doing so. Here’s the deal. I have the i5 520 paired with my small 6 cell battery and it gets great battery life. Hell, I’m so surprised that it would get over 3 hours of use with such a small battery and powerful performance from the processor. Plus, the notebook stays cool to the touch and it’s not loud at night when working on documents. What would I be giving up if I decided to move on to the i7 640m?

I just need someone that has had both to tell me about battery life, heat, noise and performance difference (actual real time, no benchmarks).

 

Recently I purchased e6520 initially but returned after je screen died. I didn't like the design and key board looked very cheap and ugly.

After some research I ordered e6510 from dell outlet (I know e6520 is newer and has lot more features but I just didn't like the overall look).

Model : e6510
Purchased : Dell Outlet (with 20% discount coupon)
Price : 890$ before tax
Processor : i7 quad processor
Screen Res : 1600 x 900
Hard Disk : 500G
Graphics Card : 512 MB
Web cam&Mike : Yes
OS : Windows 7 Professional 64bit

The only worry I have is that it might be little big but I am planning to use it at home a lot so it might work out. One thing I really liked in e6520 (which I returned) is the screen resolution (while the brief period it worked before it died). It was really bright and crisp so I picked up e6510 with same resolution..

Does any one know if outlet laptops are as good as new ones? It says the warranty is same as new.

 

One more thing, when I looked for e6520 with the same configuration, it's coming to 1700$ compared to 900$ I paid for e6510 which made my decision easier.

 

I haven't compared the specs but I would expect the size and weight of the E6510 and E6520 to be similar.

The Outlet machines are a mixed bunch. Some are orders that were cancelled during production while others are computers returned for some reason. Machines with noticeable superficial damage are sold as "Scratch and Dent". The potential problem is with machines which have an obscure fault which Dell have failed to detect and fix. However, the warranty is there to get such problems fixed. If you have the on-site service option then Dell will come to you or send you any parts that are simple to replace. When I received my ex-Outlet E6410 I noticed that the LED cover (plastic strip at top of keyboard wasn't clipped down properly because one of the hooks was damaged). I phoned up Dell support and a replacement part was delivered the next day followed by a phone call to check that everything was OK.

John

 

Occasionally, when turning off the machine the blue login screen briefly appears with a "Please wait..." message, then it returns to the desktop, then goes to the "Turning off..." blue screen.

Anyone know the cause/reason behind the initial "Please wait..." stage? This is rather recent.

 

Perhaps the OS is shutting down a stubborn process, or processing some Windows Update properly or otherwise.

GK

 

I received my 6510 this morning and I am just loving it. The looks are much better than 6520. Clean and elegant. I am so glad I returned 6520 as I don't think I needed the extra features like removable hard drive though it's very good feature. Though it's i7, it's been up for 3 hours and the base is not hot and very silent.

One question I have is that the battery is sticking out behind the screen. It's not flush with the laptop. Is it because it's a high capacity battery? I bought it in dell outlet so I didn't observe it.

Also, does the eport replicator fit this laptop with battery sticking out? Do people recommend it? The screen is big enough so I don't see a need now but I have 22" screen so if I decide to use it, I might buy it.

 

Anyone know how to get this certain scrolling effect turned off? When I'm reading pdfs, if I use the touchpad, the document keeps scrolling despite me lifting the finger. Can I set it like it's in Chrome where it stops scrolling as soon as I lift my finger?

I thought it was an Adobe Reader specific issue but foxit does the same on the desktop version. It's odd because I think Chrome uses Foxit to display inbrowser pdfs.

Anyone know what I can do?

 

Yes, the 9-cell sticks out at the back by about 2cm / 3/4". The 6 cell battery is flush with the hinge covers.

The e-Port is adjustable to take the different battery sizes. You can drive a big monitor from the E6510 directly using the DisplayPort connector with a suitable adaptor.

John