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    Return and re-order Dell XPS M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Mr XPS M1530, Jun 17, 2008.

  1. Mr XPS M1530

    Mr XPS M1530 Notebook Guru

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    Here's what I'm going to return:

    XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB 2M L2 Cache)
    1 313-6441 Midnight Blue Casing With Microsatin Finish XPS M1530
    1 311-7823 4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
    1 320-6693 15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LED LCD with Camera for XPS M1530
    1 320-6081 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G
    1 341-5865 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for XPS M1530

    The video quality when watching DVDs is not so high. Do you recommend me upgrading to 256MB? How about the memory specs? I will be using this laptop in college, so I won't be gaming too much, but are the specs above too low?

    Thanks
     
    Mr XPS M1530, Jun 17, 2008
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  2. Mr XPS M1530

    Mr XPS M1530 Notebook Guru

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    And I just received this laptop last week, so it's less than 21 days. But how can I tell the Dell representative that I want to return it (and re-order)?
     
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    shinta13 Notebook Geek

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    I suggest

    T8300 2.4
    Midnight Blue
    2GB RAM (purchase ram @ another location)
    15.4 1900*1200
    256MB NVIDIA GT
    250 or 320gb 5400rpm
     
    shinta13, Jun 17, 2008
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Dvd playback is not dependent on the graphics card. That system should be more than fine to play a dvd. What program are you playing it with, what settings are you using, what power scheme are you running?
     
    nizzy1115, Jun 17, 2008
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  5. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    It should play DVD well with the setting.Are you missing something?
     
    The_Observer, Jun 17, 2008
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  6. atbnet

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    You would be able to play DVDs just fine even with integrated graphics.
     
    atbnet, Jun 17, 2008
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  7. Mr XPS M1530

    Mr XPS M1530 Notebook Guru

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    It plays DVDs fine, but the quality is not as clear as my TV. Hehe... is it supposed to be that way? I thought that with my LED screen, the quality is supposed to be crystal clear.

    shinta13: 1900*1200? Does that mean that the picture quality is higher?
     
    Mr XPS M1530, Jun 17, 2008
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  8. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    What do you mean by not clear? The LCD has a higher resolution than your TV so it won't look the same as on a TV if you view it maximized.
     
    atbnet, Jun 17, 2008
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  9. Mr XPS M1530

    Mr XPS M1530 Notebook Guru

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    It's not clear. It's blurry and fuzzy compared to my TV.

    Any recommendations on the specs I should get for a college student's laptop?
     
    Mr XPS M1530, Jun 17, 2008
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  10. only

    only Notebook Evangelist

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    take a screen cap of it and post
     
    only, Jun 17, 2008
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  11. WalkingSnake

    WalkingSnake Notebook Enthusiast

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    Remember, if it's not defective they'll charge a 15% restocking fee. Of course, not sure if that's too hard to get around or not.

    ..You could always make it defective. :p
     
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  12. only

    only Notebook Evangelist

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    Omg Fraud!
     
    only, Jun 17, 2008
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  13. mattocs

    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    Make it defective.
     
    mattocs, Jun 17, 2008
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  14. WalkingSnake

    WalkingSnake Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, I'm just playin. I'm not encouraging it. :)
     
    WalkingSnake, Jun 17, 2008
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  15. Mr XPS M1530

    Mr XPS M1530 Notebook Guru

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    Well, there is one defective spot I've always noticed...
     
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  16. Maus24

    Maus24 Notebook Geek

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    That's the spirit!
     
    Maus24, Jun 17, 2008
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  17. Mr XPS M1530

    Mr XPS M1530 Notebook Guru

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    I wasn't kidding, LOL.

    Anyway, I'm gonna get an exchange - the exact same sytem though. They said that it'll arrive 3-5 business days. (I didn't know that they can make it that quick). They wouldn't allow me to change the specs.
     
    Mr XPS M1530, Jun 18, 2008
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  18. mattocs

    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    They probably had a refurb with the same specs.
     
    mattocs, Jun 18, 2008
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  19. Mr XPS M1530

    Mr XPS M1530 Notebook Guru

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    They said its brand new.
     
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  20. Mr XPS M1530

    Mr XPS M1530 Notebook Guru

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    mattocs: You just made me worried! Will the laptop say "Refurbished" if it is?

    When I talked to the Dell Representative, they said that it will say refurbished if it's refurbished. Otherwise, it's new. Is this true?
     
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  21. Mr XPS M1530

    Mr XPS M1530 Notebook Guru

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    Update: I'm getting a full refund and will order a new laptop.
     
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  22. only

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    from Dell?
     
    only, Jun 18, 2008
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  23. Mr XPS M1530

    Mr XPS M1530 Notebook Guru

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    Yes. Do you think I should get the Macbook instead?
     
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  24. only

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    as much as i harp on Dell's build quality & CS/QC, it still doesn't justify spending the amount of cash on an MB for essentially the same parts. that and Apple has its own quality control issues.

    ETA: if you have the patience to stick w/ Dell then do it, it's a better alt to a Mac.. or you can wait for Montevina later this summer
     
    only, Jun 18, 2008
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  25. Mr XPS M1530

    Mr XPS M1530 Notebook Guru

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    What is Montevina?
     
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  26. only

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    new laptop platform replacing the outgoing santa rosa one that are in all contemporary laptops right now. the big plus is being able to use ddr3 RAM
     
    only, Jun 18, 2008
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