Precision M6400 Owner's Lounge *Part 2*

I have recently been using my PC Clock Time Synchronizer program, basically it checks your Windows clock against some internet one and make's sure it's correct. Ive noticed every week or so my Windows clock loses about 30 seconds. Just wondered if anyone knows if this is a windows issue or m6400 issue? Im not using any programs that halt the flow of windows etc. Can I fix it so it doesnt need syncing as much? This is not an incredibly important problem, just thought i'd throw it out there as im curious.

Veni

 

Windows (XP/vista/7) PCs can already use the internet time protocol. Under windows 7 click on the clock at bottom right, select "change date and time settings", select the "internet time" tab and then "change settings". Similar approach can be used with other windows versions. This automatically sets your clock and should stop any slew.

Cheers, Paul.

 

Thanks Paul. Im using XP and I found the same settings for the windows internet time protocol. It was already checking it itself. Perhaps the m6400 hardware is somehow running slightly slower than it should be. I wouldnt know where to begin to diagnose or find out anything else from here though.

Veni

 

If you order this machine with just one HDD attached, will the other slot have the adapter required to install an Intel SSD on it? Because supposedly the Dell Studio 17 doesn't and I really want that Intel SSD in there for my work. Anyone?

 

As long as it's the same dimensions, the thickness being 9.5mm and any more is tight mine had the adaptor, screws and everything needed to install a drive. Open it up, it's just the two screws you undo and presto!...there's this big hole with the HD mount and in foam should have the adaptor and screws.
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On a completely different note - has anyone sourced cheaper bluray dvd drives in the 9.5mm form factor for the m6400 yet? The last prices i checked were bordering on extortionate

Veni

 

anywone has the Booq Taipan Shadow XL for this notebook ??

 

Ok all, The new lappy is on the way .. Heres the rig.. Comments?

224-6153 1 Precision M6400, Intel Core 2 Duo T9900, 3.06GHz, 1066MHz 6M L2 Cache, Dual Core
311-9451 1 4.0GB, DDR3-1066 SDRAM, 2 DIMMfor Dell Mobile Precision
330-1844 1 Internal Backlit English Keyboard for Mobile Precision
320-8265 1 1GB ATI FirePro M7740, 1GB Dell Mobile Precision M6400
341-7757 1 128GB Dell Mobility Solid State Hard Drive, 2.5MM, Dell Precision M4300/M6300
311-9457 1 INTERNAL FINGERPRINT READER for Mobile Precision M6400
320-7313 1 17 inch Wide Screen WUXGA RGB-LED Edge 2 Edge for MobilePrecision M6400
430-3090 1 Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth 2.1 Minicard for Latitude E/Mobile Precision
330-1837 1 210W 3-Pin, AC Adapter for Mobile Precision
330-1838 1 US - 6-FT, 3-Pin Flat Power Cord for Mobile Precision
313-7042 1 8X DVD+/-RW slot load for Mobile Precision
313-7044 1 Integrated megapixel VGA webcam with single digital microphone, Mobile Precision M6400
430-3362 1 Intel WiFi Link 5300 (802.11 a/g/n 3X3) 1/2 MiniCard for VPRO Latitude E/Mobile Precision
312-0805 1 9-Cell/85-WHr Battery for Latitude E/Mobile Precision
320-7198 1 17 inch Wide Screen Edge 2 Edge WUXGA RGBLED LCD for Mobile Precision M6400
330-0892 1 DisplayPort to DVI (Single Link) Adapter for Latitude E-Family/Mobile Precision
330-0894 1 DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter for Latitude E-Family/Mobile Precision
313-6458 1 Dell Wireless 5530 (Tri-band HSDPA 7.2/HSUPA 2.0 and GPS) Mini-Card for AT and T Mobile Precision
330-1838 1 US - 6-FT, 3-Pin Flat Power Cord for Mobile Precision
330-2506 1 210W 3-Pin, AC Adapter for Mobile Precision
330-1152 1 Intel Centrino 2 Core Duo Processor

 

Amen to that... When I ordered.... a blu-ray drive and a 500GB hdd increased the cost by $1000.00 USD. The 128GB SSD was only 100 bucks more than the 500GB.. Kinda nutz don't ya think?

 

Why not get the m6500 with an I7? in the uk they cost about the same and you get 8 concurrent threads vs 2 on the core2 ?