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    Got my 1530 today

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jhawk, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. jhawk

    jhawk Notebook Guru

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    Received my XPS 1530 today, only 8 days from order to delivery.
    Guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
    After spending several hours with it, can say it is one hell of a notebook, so far that is. The only thing that is a little frustrating, is the finger print reader. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. The appearance of this machine is outstanding, everything fits the way it should and is rather quiet, expect for the optical drive, which is a little loud.
    Will add more, as I tweak it a little bit.
    Hang in there, for those who are still waiting. The wait is worth it.
     
    jhawk, Jun 30, 2008
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  2. speed8

    speed8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Congrats!!! Enjoy the new toy!

    :)
     
    speed8, Jun 30, 2008
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  3. chunkysaj

    chunkysaj Notebook Guru

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    Congrats, mine has just been despatched. Shoule be with em tomorrow or day after. Proper nail biting stuff this.

    What Accessories did you get with yours?
     
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  4. DFI Fan

    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    Ya, if you order one without any delayed parts you will get it in 8 days or so. I ordered mine with no delayed parts and got it in 13 days after ordering.

    It is a great laptop, I love mine. I'm sitting downstairs in the cool basement on my M1530 right now...it's really a wonderful thing.

    And yes, the fingerprint reader can sometimes be frustrating. I was talking to someone wiht a Toshiba laptop today and he said that his was the same way. You gotta swipe your finger across it in the same way you registered your finger with the software otherwise it will fail. Go slow and center your finger and push down. It took me a few days, but I got use to it.
     
    DFI Fan, Jun 30, 2008
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  5. jpmxch

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    Grats =) enjoy your 1530.
     
    jpmxch, Jun 30, 2008
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    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    Congrats!! :) I still have to wait 3 more weeks for mine to arrive :(
     
    CeeNote, Jun 30, 2008
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  7. d4nz0r

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    Which LCD brand did u get? I'm interested to see if more people are now getting quality Samsung ones without the grain.

    Mine should be here tomorrow or Wed...can't wait!
     
    d4nz0r, Jun 30, 2008
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  8. jhawk

    jhawk Notebook Guru

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    I got the 1400x900 LCD, I think those are the numbers. Received the Binder, ear buds, cloth, remote and case. The screen is outstanding, don't notice any grain at all. Here are just the basic package that I got.

    XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.4GHz/800MHzFSB, 3M L2 Cache)
    Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
    4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
    15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MP Camera for XPS M1530
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530
    DELL RESOURCE DVD,BACK-UP, XPSM1530
    Internet Search and Portal
    Icon Consolidation Application
    Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
    Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium Edition, English
    DELL SUPPORT 3.4,DIM/INSP
    Media Direct 3.5
    Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
    ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
    8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive for XPSM1530
    Roxio Creator DE 10
    Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
    Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card
    McAfee Security 9.0, 3-Year Subscription
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for XPS M1530
     
    jhawk, Jun 30, 2008
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  9. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Well, Congrat's to YOU! ;) :) Enjoy..it's a nice notebook! ;) :) :cool:
    Also, welcome to the 1530 family!

    Cin' ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 30, 2008
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  10. kim432

    kim432 Notebook Enthusiast

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    jhawk, what country are you in?
     
    kim432, Jun 30, 2008
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  11. rypic7

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    Congrats! You got a killer computer! And I agree about the optical drive being loud - mine is the same, but it really doesn't bother me much. As far as the fingerprint scanner is concerned, its something you grow used to. After a while it will be like second nature and very rarely will it not work. At first I had some trouble getting used to it (it sucked when I would want to show it off and then it would be like "too short") but like I said, after a while, it works almost every time. Have fun!
     
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  12. Cin'

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    Sweet! Glad you like it ;) :) Sounds like you got a great screen! :)

    Again...Enjoy! :)
     
    Cin', Jun 30, 2008
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  13. jhawk

    jhawk Notebook Guru

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    I live in the USA
     
    jhawk, Jun 30, 2008
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    Congrats on your 1530! Mine was supposed to arrive today, but seeing as it's 7PM already it's not looking good :(
     
    chrishunter, Jun 30, 2008
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  15. thomasshiow

    thomasshiow Notebook Geek

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    binder? what binder?
     
    thomasshiow, Jul 1, 2008
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  16. pekau

    pekau Notebook Enthusiast

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    They give binder for free, or did you ordered on in accessory section?

    PS: Mine should arrive on July 21, in theory. I just hope I find an easy walkthrough for reformatting business and that the screen is LG brand... jeeze, we shouldn't be worrying when we paid over a grand for this... grrr...
     
    pekau, Jul 1, 2008
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  17. rypic7

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    When I got mine they shipped with it a leather binder which holds your CDs/DVds, manual, screenwipe, and ear buds. It is very nice and has the XPS logo on the front of it and has a magnetic clip and strap to clasp it closed. It's very nice. But I didn't order it separately - it came with it for free. but I guess from what they're saying maybe they're not shipping these extras anymore.
     
    rypic7, Jul 1, 2008
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  18. shinta13

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    there still shipping out the extras.. @ least to the US... don't know about other countries... sorries =(
     
    shinta13, Jul 1, 2008
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  19. rypic7

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    oh all right! good to hear.
     
    rypic7, Jul 1, 2008
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  20. imzomnia

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    Congrats!!
     
    imzomnia, Jul 1, 2008
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