New M6500 Discussion Thread

They will probably give you a brand new m6600 in exchange.

 

haha....they'd probably give me a refurb m6500....I really don't like the 16x9 thing...wish they hadn't done that.

 

I'm with you on that. I really love the screen on my 8710w.

 

Please forgive me if this is a dumb question, but does anyone know if it would be possible to buy an m6600, then pick up and retrofit a 16:10 LCD?

This really stinks. Dell is no longer selling the 6500, the outlet site is sold out of "refurbished" 6500s, and they went and downgraded the screen to 16:9. I really want one of these things, but it's starting to look like the ebay (used and who knows how badly abused) market is going to be my only option.

Any suggestions on where/how to get a new16:10 m6500 much welcome and appreciated!

xPat

 

No it is impossible. The M6600's display assembly is physically shorter and wider than the M6500's. Therefore the M6500 screen won't even physically fit in the display assembly of the M6600.

Your best bet to get a M6500 in the newest condition you can is going refurbished from Dell Outlet.

 

Thanks, StarForge. That's where I've been looking, but it's been slim pickings last few days. Anyone know if there is any rhyme or reason to Dell's schedule for putting new inventory up on the Outlet website?

Thanks,
xPat

 

Nope, it is all by luck and chance.

I got mine off of an NBR member and using the Dell Warranty to get it cosmetically new again.

 

Hi, I'm sniffing around as to how much I might get for a well looked after M6500 with 2 years warranty and accident care remaining... following spec's:

Base Silver Base, Clarksfield, USB3
Microsoft Operating System English Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (64Bit OS) Recovery DVD included
Memory 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel (4x2GB)
Keyboard Internal UK/Irish Qwerty Backlit Keyboard
Video Card 1 GB GDDR5 for ATI FirePro M7820 (with 1GB dedicated memory)
Hard Drive 320GB Serial ATA (7200RPM) (Free fall sensor)
Optical Devices 8X DVD+/-RW Drive Slot Load with Software included
Wireless Networking EMEA Dell Wireless 1510 (802.11a/b/g/n 2X3) Mini Card
Shipping Documents English Shipping Docs
Gedis Bundle Reference W08M6502
Standard Warranty 3Yr Basic Warranty - Next Business Day
Enhanced Service Packs 3 Year Warranty - NBD
PalmRest No Contactless Smart Card
Bluetooth EMEA Dell® Wireless 365 2.1 Bluetooth™
Documents for Graphic cards English Set-Up and Features Doc for Graphic Cards
Order Information Precision Order - United Kingdom
Primary Battery Primary 9-cell 90W/HR Battery for Silver LCD Panel
Carrying Cases No Carry Case
Processor One Intel® Core™ i7-820QM(1.73GHz, 8MB,Quad Core) Memory runs at 1333MHz
Windows Live Windows Live
Dell System Media Kit Mobile Precision M6500 Diagnostics and Drivers
Camera Integrated 3.2 Mega Pixel Camera with Microphone for Silver Base
Color Choice Silver with RGB LED LCD Back Cover
Image Restore Dell Backup and Recovery Manager for Windows® 7
LCD 17in Widescreen WUXGA (1920x1200) Antiglare Silver with RGB Led LCD Panel
Microsoft Application Software Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 ( Excel Starter 2010, Word Starter 2010)
CompleteCare 3Yr CompleteCare Accidental Damage Cover
Raid Connectivity Raid Controller : All SATA Hard Drives, Non-RAID for 1 Hard Drive
Protect your new PC English Trend Micro™ Internet Security(15 month subscription) Antivirus Software
Power Supply UK/Irish 210W Slim AC Adapter with UK/Irish Power Cord
Biometric Identification - Fingerprint Reader No Fingerprint Reader
+ a targus backpack.

I'm in the UK. Anyone able to give me a ball park figure for it's value? Thanks.

 

The M6600 has available ;

17.3" UltraSharp™ FHD (1920x1080) Wide View Anti-Glare LED-backlit
with Premium Panel Guarantee

17.3" UltraSharp™ FHD (1920x1080) Wide View LED Multi-Touch w/Stylus,
Premium Panel Guarantee

Regards

Joseph

 

I don't see the relevance of this post to the poster you posted. Both of those are 16:9 screens and are not in the aspect ratio he wants. It was why he pointed out he didn't want the M6600 because the screen are all in 1080p, not 1200p.