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    New 1530M shipped

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jhawk, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. jhawk

    jhawk Notebook Guru

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    Ordered this new Dell XPS 1530 on the 19th of June and has already shipped. Guess I hit a good window of opportunity.

    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
    No Internet Service Provider Requested
    No Productivity Software requested
    Soft Contracts - Banctec
    Warranty Support,1 Year Extended
    2 Year Limited Warranty
    Warranty Support,Initial Year
    Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Extended Year(s)
    Type 3- Third Party At HomeService, 24x7 TechnicalSupport, 1 Year Extended
    Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
    Type 3- Third Party At HomeService, 24x7 TechnicalSupport, Initial Year
    S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Notebooks
    Finger Print Reader XPS M1530
    Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)
    15.4 inch Black Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MPCamera for XPS M1530
    Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
    Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
    You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
    DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
    Datasafe Online 10GB,1 Year Free
    XPS,Datasafe 10GB,1YR(Incl w/price)
    To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online
     
    jhawk, Jun 27, 2008
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  2. chrishunter

    chrishunter Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow that is fast! What was your ESD? I ordered mine on June 14 but it says i'll have to wait untill the 30th. Pretty much the same specs except 250 7200rpm HDD and LED.
     
    chrishunter, Jun 27, 2008
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  3. jhawk

    jhawk Notebook Guru

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    ESD was July 3, 2008, feel fortunate that was shipped that quick after hearing all the horror stories.
     
    jhawk, Jun 27, 2008
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  4. chunkysaj

    chunkysaj Notebook Guru

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    wow! I ordered on the 21st June and it's still in pre-production (according to my online order status)/ in production (according to customer services). Estimated Delivery Date July 7.

    Can't wait.
     
    chunkysaj, Jun 27, 2008
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  5. wywern209

    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    well, that raises some eyes, but yeah, best of luck on getting an awesome non defected unit.
     
    wywern209, Jun 27, 2008
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  6. Sharkonwheels

    Sharkonwheels Notebook Evangelist

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    :eek: Dude - that was cold!


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    Sharkonwheels, Jun 27, 2008
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