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    New Xps 1530 owner questions.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Gsenator, Jul 4, 2008.

  1. Gsenator

    Gsenator Notebook Consultant

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    Greetings!

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    Thanks for the answers. One last question.

    1. Can i put on x64 vista onto my computer? And the install disc that comes with it? It is still being built. I have Vista premium sp1, but the guy from dell told me that not all microsoft customers can get access to x64 bit. What is the stipulation?Thanks for the help!
     
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  2. DFI Fan

    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    1. Yes it comes with a Vista install disc, you can format and reinstall as many times as you please. Most people do a fresh install, there is even a guide for it here, but it's pretty simple, so you probably don't even need the guide. Vista gaming performance is up to par with Windows XP these days.

    2. Nope. When your playing game's you want to stay plugged in with either the 9 cell or 6 cell, as gaming will only let your battery last about an hour.

    3. The Vista key they give you will work with x64 as well, but you'll need to find a x64 install DVD (you can get it from MS, possibly from Dell, or from "other sources" ;) ). No you will not void your warranty. You can install as many or whatever OS you want on it and not void the warranty. Dell Support however will probably not be able to help you if you install OS X or Linux on it. But your hardware would still be under warranty.
     
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  3. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes it comes with a clean vista oem disc.

    No. Only the battery life will be shorter than with a 9 cell battery.

    No.
     
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