Dell 1525 and 1526

I noticed something odd when putting XP on my machine, A number of the drivers provided by Dell state "For 1520, 1521, 1525, 1526" Which is very odd, Anyone heard of these models?

 

The 1525 and 1526 are soon to be released higher-end versions of the new Inspiron 15.4" notebook series.

The 1525 will offer up to a T7700 processor for a choice, come standard with the new Nvidia 8700M graphics card, and come in a separate color scheme: Red, White, Black, or Tan.

The 1526 is further off in the future, expected to land around November/December of this year. This separate line will offer the new Intel Core 2 Extreme mobile dual-core processors previewed in today's news post. Differentiated from the 1525 detailed above, this particular model will likely be branded as an XPS and offer top of the line components, build, and other options. Nvidia's upcoming 8800M GPU will be offered as an option to complement the geared-toward-gamers Intel Exxxtreme mobile processor. Other standard features include a carbon fiber body construction, standard 3 yr warranty as found on the Latitude line, slot-loading optical drive with options for HD-DVD, Blu-Ray, or combo HD optical drive. And as requested by many Dell customers, standard HDMI and DVI outputs, option for a WUXGA resolution screen, higher-capacity 12 cell battery (an idea taken from HP's consumer lineup), and a much welcomed one and a half pound decrease in overall weight. Lastly, as a nod to the "bling-bling crowd", this line will offer up to four unique flourescent colors that will radiate with blazing beauty when shown under a black light, as well as flash with special LED lights in key areas around the chassis when doing demanding tasks.

Expected starting prices for the 1525 and 1526 are $900 and $1100, respectively.

 

how do you know that Rowen? any realese date yet for the 1525?

 

Insider info, heh.

 

i dono, i must say 1526 sounds more like a dream machine with a starting price at 1100.

 

the 8700gt in a 15,4" laptop youl be awsome...any idea of the realese date on those?(1525)

 

haha

nice

 

Mmmkay...source on that?

 

if that is the case...what is the return policy on comps...mine hasnt shipped yet but it will by aug 2...and i dont want to cancel it until this 1525/26 comes out. but hm maybe i wont get such a good deal as i am getting right now lol. i hopeeeee i can put in that 8700M GT into the 1520....cuz if they're putting it in the 1525, why not?

 

if i'm not mistaken, 1525 and 1526 were AMD alternatives but they changed it to 1521. it wouldn't make sense for them to update the inspiron lines when they can just add extra options to the existing lines. and if it's already this thick, can you imagine how much thicker dell would need to put a 8700 gt in the system?

 

hahaha










hehe

 

WOW ...this makes me want to postpone my decision for a 1520 right now.....is this really true?

 

Ah, you people are going to hate me for this...

 

lies.

ten

 

that's great

 

actually, im happy with my 1520. im glad you lied lol i wouldnt get to stack coupons cuz of a glitch next time prolly.

 

I say fake'd

That machine for $1100?!? I think not...

 

guys its a joke

 

come on... the giveaway was the 10 cell battery with a PC that weighed 2 lbs less.

 

The giveaway was the option for HD-DVD, which Dell has openly stated they will not support.

 

in my defense i didnt read most of what he said lol...i stopped after "The 1525 will offer up to a T7700 processor for a choice, come standard with the new Nvidia 8700M graphics card, and come in a separate color scheme: Red, White, Black, or Tan."

 

How about just the Exxxtreme processor part?

"Bling bling LEDs and a blazingly radioactive paint scheme."

 

didn't read that far into it =P

 

That's the new laptop from DFI..."DFI LanParty Exxxtreme"

 

No way will anyone ever fit a 8800 to a 15.4" machine. It's just silly. And an 8700 is just a higher clocked 8600 - and also unlikely to fit in a 15.4" machine. Whoop-de-doo. Don't wait up, these unfounded rumours are most likely rubbish.

 

It's a joke! Just read the whole thing!

 

I think I'll wait for it.




Wow. lol.

 

There is still a chance that the 1525 has the GDDR3 version of the 8600 right?

 

I wouldnt hold my breath on it. That would cost them more, and they would have a hard time selling it at a higher price. I wouldt be surprised if they stuck a 8700(assuming it has the thermal/physical space to accommodate it) and charged a $50-100 premium on it over the 8600 though. Prob. just wishful thinking though.

 

Anyone know of this is true? If so, I might consider returning my 1520 to get the higher graphic card when this one comes out?

I think its not likely though

 

It will prolly just be a refresh of what they currently offer, with hopefully for their sake all of the "inspiron issues" cured.

 

Okay ya, totally fake speculations, nice joke.. Now you just got every newbies hopes up for a dream machine for pretty much pennies.

For a side note, someone said a 8800 would never fit in a 15"? You sir are totally wrong. Alienware's m15x has a 8800 in it. The card isn't much bigger then the card used in the Vostro/Inspirons. Just more of a square shape then a rectangle. But of course, Dell will have there own card made with there proprietary bus adapter. The question is...WILL they get one made?

The new refresh is just a dodge.. The 1520 name is soiled from the screen fiasco and Dell believes if they release something to replace the 1520, it'll reclaim they're tittle for the 15" laptop market. Because people will think "finally that terrible 1520 is gone". If anyone honesty thinks that...

It'll be the same machine.. Maybe a glossy silver paint job or added color options. But in all honesty, the same 1520, rebranded. Of course, I imagine they're gonna fix any issues the machine has. Headphone noise, CPU whine, Those defective screens. Although none of those problems are appearing in every notebook they're gonna try and fix them. And hey..maybe we might see some graphic card options. Dell lost some money compensating people over the DDR2 thing.. So maybe they'll spend the extra 5 bucks and get ddr3..

All speculations of course. But at least mine are realistic. And likely true..

 

guys u know they wont be making the 1520 anymore right...its gonna be release for around the same price and its just going to be slightly different...hey maybe it'll be cheaper b/c of penryn even but the chances for 8700M is none b/c that would RAPE xps sales

 

ya so...i doubt it will have crzy stuff like that...but has anyone found any additional valid details?

 

I think if the 1525/26 moves the headphone jacks up front.. which it looks like in that pic.. and includes HDMI... that, and that alone is worth waiting for and paying more for as well (to me anyways). Moving the jacks up front will most probably fix the headphone jack static and having HDMI really future proofs that machine much more then a notebook only having s-video output. And if it really does ship with HDMI like the article says, then it will indeed take a dent from XPS sales. But since HP includes HDMI on all their DV series with nvidia cards, Dell needs to start including HDMI to keep competitive.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/dells-inspiron-1525-1526-leak-out-set-to-land-next-month/

This looks like a worthy upgrade to the 1520 and is what the 1520 should have been in the first place. My advice is wait for this one.. it looks like a winner.

 

i'll cancelled my order in hopes of it being more appealing b/c of lighter and thinner

 

Haha, good stuff Rowen!!

Actually, the 1525 is the Intel version, and the 1526 is the AMD version. These new Inpirions will feature HDMI and a Blu-Ray Drive option.

Looks promising.

 

the current 1520 features a blu-ray option already...

 

but not HDMI

 

to the majority of the population and myself...HDMI isnt important seeing as the avg american doesnt even know wut it is lol

 

That will change, and change fast. Just about every TV sold today and in the last year comes with HDMI. I remember a friend telling me in 1982 that something called a DVD would phase out albums in short fashion.. I did not believe him.. it happened.. and it was quick. Like I said, HDMI makes this future proof. We are in a time when some notebooks have it and some don't. I can assure you, that many people will wish they had it 2 years from now.. They may not know what it is today.. but they will. HDMI can stream both video/audio with 1 cable.. it can also send protected content at 1080P.. s- video.. not even component will let you do that. I mean, for anyone buying one today its worth getting.. just for future proof. Unless you only think you might have this for 1 or two years tops.. HDMI would be a foolish thing not to be considering.

And if the 1525 is only a few weeks away, I would not buy a 1520 in a million years knowing it will never have HDMI and that it probably has a catastrophic issue with the headphone jack. Anyone thinking about a 1520 now better start practicing a little patience.

 

Yep, I'm so glad I got rid of my 1520 yesterday to some sucker on my local Craigslist.
He's going to be regretting buying it a couple weeks from now when the 1525 comes out with way better options and no motherboard issues.
Oh well, noobz...
I'm just glad its not my problem anymore.

 

I mean ya I agree that it makes it future proof but still that if they re-release it and say it has HDMI most ppl r gonna be like WTF is that lol

 

Future proof...good joke, most of the guys needing a HDMI in 2 years will have (or will consider) a new notebook anyways, and then there could be some brand new standard which will used to stream video and audio from HVDs, as HDMI won't be fit for that.

 

What? You mean holographic versatile discs? Those are in the research phase and I doubt we will see them mainstream in that short of order.. But I have been wrong before. The point is, why offer BD (blueray) on a notebook without hdmi? Dell did.... and that is nuts.. They are only doing what they should have done in the first place, offer BD and HDMI.. they really need each other.. I mean watching 1080P on a 15" screen is just plain dumb.. and stupid. To suggest that holographic versatile discs may become mainstream before HD DVD or BD is stretching it.. but again, I have been wrong before. HVD's will more like be a niche high end toy for the rich before it becomes mainstream It will no doubt require all new hardware again.. I don't think the industry wants to confuse the public so soon.. they are still trying to phase in HD DVD/BD but thanks to Sony and Toshiba, that too will take longer with the two standard BS they are feeding us again.. just like the betamax VHS wars.. all over again.

 

everyones talking about inspiron 1526 .Is there anything about an inspiron 1726.

 

So far, I believe only the 1525/26 info has been leaked. But the leaked sources say these systems will ship as soon as mid Dec. Hopefully they update all inspirons since some people will want the added support of HDMI. Being that the 1520 has suffered the blunt of problems, dell may rush that updated model first? Time will tell. One can only imagine how many 1500/1520 systems have been returned. Obviously, if too many systems are returned Dell would have to act accordingly.

 

LMFAO..wow

You people honestly depend on a HDMI port that much? It's a laptop for god sakes. It's meant to watch movies while on the go. Not tuck away under you're big screen TV because you're to cheap to spend like $1200 on just a Blu-ray player, or $400 on a PS3.

Some movies are only on Blu-ray so maybe people would like to watch them on there new laptop? Maybe people want a better disc backup method. You can what, get like 25 or so Gigabytes of data on one of those suckers? That's why they offer blu-ray.

Seriously, how often is it you travel with a laptop and have a massive high definition TV handy? Last time I checked, classrooms, airports, planes, none of those typical places have frigging big screen TV's handy for watching movies!

HDMI doesn't future proof a machine anymore then flying to hell. You don't need HDMI to do a spreadsheet or surf the net, you only need it if you're just a retarded enthusiasts that needs that 1080P picture and sound being on your stupid theater system.

And in that case,

if you're such a damn enthusiast about that crap then get a frigging media center machine, not a crappie Dell laptop (since everyone thinks they suck so much - but still continue to buy them), and stop you're whinnying.

So ditch you're crappie HDMI future proofs computers theory you moron.

All HDMI ensures is you can hook you're computer up to a TV..Woo!.. I'd rather use th analog and get a better resolution on my 30" cinema display rather then my 1080P ugly ass HDTV.

And for the record analog and standard digital signals aren't due to goto purely HD until 2009 in Canada or the US. And by then all the enthusiasts would have upgraded to 3 entirely different machines because they have more money then.. well brains. Gotta be on that buggy cutting edge!

Enjoy my rant and the truth..

 

Looks like somebody is just full of angst. *rolls eyes*

HDMI is much easier to plug in than the good old VGA to DVI Stuff No screws.

And what's wrong with people watching Blu-ray on their laptops? Oh no! People are using technology as intended, the horror!

Just wondering but how are you getting better than 1080p on a cinema display? Is that one of the Dell ones or the Apple ones or are you using cinema display as a generic term. It doesn't really matter though, since on a 30 inch screen, 1080p that much noticeable unless you are sitting pretty close. It seems your qualm is this. You don't have HDMI therefore you do not need it.

What does TV signals having to go to digital have to do with HDMI? It's not like HDMI is a means of grabbing HD television signals. Any "enthusiast" as you call them wouldn't go for the Inspiron line if they are truly enthusiasts. And better yet, probably wouldn't get a laptop since they get "outdated" much more quickly. It just seems like ad-hominem purely to get your point across by using "enthusiast this or that".

 

Well his sig does show a 1520... its never going to have HDMI.. thats for sure.
Lets also remember, for those that are concerned about the headphone jack static.. it looks from the leaked pics that they are up front now. That means a major layout change.. any bets on if the static problem is as bad as the 1520? I rather doubt it.

I also agree, whats so difficult about excepting HDMI.. like its only for rocket scientists or something.. Go to any best buy/circuit city whatever... just buy the cable and plug it to any new flat screen. One cable, no screws.. no audio cables either. I am not saying everyone will use it.. buts it is definitely a big enough deal to enough people where you would want to make it an option.. and Dell, like HP, will make it optional (from the leaked info). When the 1420/1520/1720 was first launched there was a huge thread with many people asking why no HDMI. HDMI is really catching on fast these days.. even the cheaper dvd players like phillips are now shipping upconversion 1080i HDMI players. Pretty soon all dvd players will sport HDMI.

I expect the real issues are like you said, from folks that don't have HDMI.. so they will try to convince themselfs its not needed. But its like me saying to my friend back in 1982 that I won't need DVD's.. Albums are good enough.. I actually said that too. HDMI will come.. and every multimedia laptop will soon come standard with that. It took the industry a long time to finally decide on the HDMI format.. but they finally agreed on it and don't expect that to get phased out any time soon.

Personally, I like having both s-video on my HP dv6500 since I use the s-video today on my 53" sony which only has s-video. But I plan on getting a sony brava next year.. and I will definitely use the HDMI then. Hopefully Dell will continue offering both outputs like HP does.