Some xps m1530 questions :)

Hopefully someone can answer.

1. Can you use mini-dvd's(the small 6cm dvd ones) in the slot drive at all ?

2. What slot drive make and model will it be? Anyone know any of them ?

3. How long does everyones 6 cell battery last on average ?

4. If i get the 1440x900 screen can i set the resolution to 1280x800 too ?

Thanks

 

Greetings from Sunny Arbroath dragonuk

1. According to my manual the dvd drive only accepts the full size standard dvd.

2. My 1530 (Delivered today) has a TEAC DVD Drive.

Model number is TEAC DVD+-RW DVW28SLC ATA

3. Manual states 3 hours from average use - higher settings and brightness tend to drain the battery.

4. Just changed my screen resolution down from 1280x 800 to 1024 x 768 - worked fine looked rough though.

Hope this helps a fellow Jock

Murray

 

yeh guess i would stay at 1440x900 tho ,

If i think of any more questions ill ask you . Did you get your comp from dell outlet or new ? Whats the spec

 

XPS M1530
CORE 2 DUO T8300 2.40GHz
8xDVD+/-RW Slim Slot-Load
320GB HD SATA (5400rpm)
3.0GB (1X2GB + 1X1GB) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Battery XPS Primary 6-cell 56WHr Li-Ion
15.4 WXGA (1280x800) with Truelife
256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT
Vista Home Premium

£532 delivered within 1 week from the Outlet - item was in mint condition (Doubt it has ever been used) Didnt get the earphones or the leather pouch but got the mini remote and am 100% happy with it.

They said it would be here by the 24th - TNT dropped it off this afternoon - still havent received my confirmation email lol.

Only thing that is a bit iffy is the sound - may need to buy a pair of speakers for some powerpoint work.

Any more q's just shout.

Murray

 

Nice thats a good price and good system I got the following:

Dell XPS M1530
CORE 2 DUO T9300 2.50GHz
1024MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x512)
Hard Drive 160GB Free Fall Sensor (7200RPM)
256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT
15.4 WXGA Widescreen (1440x900) TFT with truelife
8xDVD+/-RW Slim Slot-Load Drive
Black , 2.0mp camera
Vista home premium
Battery XPS Primary 6-cell 56WHr Li-Ion

for £560 delivered.

Don't know why its got such terrible ram lol but going to upgrade that easy enough, 7200rpm hdd is quite cool.

So what did yours come with, just ac adapter and the mini remote ?
I wanted to get the leather pouch lol, guess i wont get that.

So if you didnt get your confimation email how did you know it was coming? How do you find out lol

 

I got the AC adaptor - AC cable.

Mini remote and a free laptop bag (which is nice btw)

Could always pick up some stuff on ebay - tends to be some accessories there.

I got an order acknowledgement but no order number - could track it and it go to a stage where I was doubtful my order even went through.

This afternoon TNT banged at my door saying I had two parcels - was a bit surprised to see two DHL boxes (One for laptop bag)

 

I just missed out on the laptop bag DAM lol, is it good ?

I just ordered tonight at 6pm and just got an email saying Order confirmation:

It just lists my order reference number and order summary. and says
"
You will receive a second confirmation by post after your order has been processed (typically within 3-4 days of submitting your order). This will include your Dell order number, customer number, purchase order number, final total price and estimated delivery date"

Thats all i have at the moment

 

I think this is the bag I got:

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=460-10170

Not a deal clincher but nice.

I received an "Order Acknowledgment" & "Dell Financial" email - no order numbers I could use to log in to create an account however I am very happy with the laptop and 1 week turn around is nice.

Hope you get your new laptop as soon as - TNT delivered mine in a small Ford Fiesta white van.

 

What was the url to create an account ? , I've not got anything

 

the 1530 doesnt come with the bag anymore? It used to?

 

m1530 comes with a SLEEVE.... not a bag

its shipped in a sleeve, so you shoudl get it

 

Hi!Hi! Congrat's on your purchase!!! .. you will really enjoy the 1530

The 6 cell. lasts for me almost 3 to 3.5 hours

Yes, you can adjust the screen res. size on the 1440x900, this is the screen size I have and really like it!

The sleeve is just a *sleeve* not a bag itself

Cin