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    My 1st attempt at a review: XPS M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jack53, Feb 16, 2008.

  1. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Here is My 1st attempt at a review: XPS M1530
    This review is geared for the regular users just like me... the experience you have when you first get it from Dell.
    It's also the only one I've seen with the Tuxedo Black... the others reviews all have the RED version.

    http://corvettec3.com/dellXPSm1530review.htm
     
    jack53, Feb 16, 2008
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  2. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    Great pictures and a great start!!! It ws a great idea to take the pictures showing the bigscreen qualities with this laptop.

    I use my HDMI to HDMI to my 42" in my games room regularly coupled with my Dell bluetooth mouse and keyboard and the remote that came with the M1330.

    It's great to sit back on the couch and use the system like this as well as watching videos and movies.

    Repped.
     
    Les, Feb 16, 2008
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  3. MICHAELSD01

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    "Ordered on 2/1/08 and FedEX delivered on 1/18/08" Typo, I'm guessing. You mean 1/1/08, right? Nice pictures of the M1530.
     
    MICHAELSD01, Feb 16, 2008
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  4. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Nope, 2/8/08. Thanks for the heads up and I'll go fix that right now! :)

    FIXED!!!
     
    jack53, Feb 16, 2008
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  5. IlPsychdoc

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    Good review. Rep +1
     
    IlPsychdoc, Feb 16, 2008
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    What do you think of the color and contrast of the LCD? I do a lot of image editing and need a new laptop.
     
    Dalantech, Feb 16, 2008
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  7. SmoothTofu

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    Uhh 02/18/08? Isn't it only the 16th today?

    Nevertheless, great pictures.
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 16, 2008
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    Do you really see a huge difference with the SD and the readyboost? I really thought that feature was a bunch of crap.
     
    stevey5036, Feb 16, 2008
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  9. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    By far the best I've seen so far. Much, much better than the HP dv6000 I just sold. I also do alot of editing, photoshop work too.
     
    jack53, Feb 16, 2008
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    I guess its worth a try. Once I get my replacement m1530, im wiping it and putting Vista 64 on seeing how Dell upgraded my ram to 4GB for free after messing up a total of five times now. :D Thanks for the quick reply
     
    stevey5036, Feb 16, 2008
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    Great review and beautiful photos. Enjoy it!
     
    skydad, Feb 16, 2008
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  12. RyanM

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    Nice review, good pics too. Makes me want an XPS laptop now.
     
    RyanM, Feb 16, 2008
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    Awesome review mate!
     
    j4ck, Feb 16, 2008
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    Nice review :)
     
    conzy, Feb 16, 2008
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    nice , how do you find out if you have a LG or samsung Screen?
     
    Papu, Feb 17, 2008
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    Wow! that's a very thorough review & the pic's are great! Good job! I have the 1530 also, and am very happy w/it!! ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 17, 2008
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  17. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Right click on Desktop/Personalize/Display Settings/Advance Settings/Monitor/Properties/Details/Device Descriptions/Hardware Ids =
    Monitor/LPLDF00

    Another way is click Start Right click computer/properties/Device Manager/Monitor/Properties/Details/Device Descriptions/Hardware Ids

    For the new XPS M1530 owners this week, check out my REVIEW:
    http://corvettec3.com/dellXPSm1530review.htm
     
    Last edited by a moderator: May 8, 2015
    jack53, Feb 24, 2008
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    Great Review, Rep added! :)
     
    own3d, Feb 24, 2008
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    Great review! Thanks! also, what was name of game were u playing on 1530?
     
    Mt9, Feb 24, 2008
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    :eek: looks like there is a bump in your keyboard lol!
     
    TrisTan 08, Feb 24, 2008
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    I thought it was just a 10/100...
     
    Cam_86, Feb 24, 2008
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  22. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    HUH? What bump in my keyboard? :confused: Please explain.
     
    jack53, Feb 25, 2008
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    Nice review! Good pictures. Often people who post laptop pictures for reviews have all these blurry pics with poor angles, but yours are good!
     
    crash, Feb 25, 2008
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    *cough*

    Did they replace it with a gigabit ethernet adepter without updating their own page?
     
    Cam_86, Feb 25, 2008
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    It is a common problem with the dell m1530 range, just noticed it on yours :rolleyes:

    on the 10th pic you can clearly see the bump on the right hand side, on the function keys, the keyboard dips up and back down again

    Some people are majorly bothered by this, but for you obviously not :D
     
    TrisTan 08, Feb 25, 2008
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    Hey Jack.. I prefer your review better! I like the amateur pics of different angles versus the professional white background pictures on the notebook check review.
     
    jb1007, Mar 17, 2008
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    It would help if you didn't center your paragraphs as that makes it hard to read. Question: does the 9cell battery stick out and make it awkward?
     
    tripwire, Mar 17, 2008
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    Ok, you have a good point!

    I have the text centered because the photo's are centered.

    So what do the rest of you folks think? Leave it centered or put everything on the left side?

    http://corvettec3.com/dellXPSm1530review.htm

    On the battery... yes it sticks out some, but I like it as it helps the air flow and it still keeps with the tapered look.
     
    jack53, Mar 17, 2008
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