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    Dell Studio 15 Questions

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mike554, Dec 16, 2008.

  1. Mike554

    Mike554 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am thinking about purchasing a Dell Studio 15 and have a few questions.

    This may sound like a dumb question but bare with me..I have some concerns over the hinge mechanism. If i were to sit on a couch with the laptop in my lap, does the screen bend back far enough that i will get the best possible view? All video reviews ive seen have the laptop on a desk.

    Ive also read some posts about the keyboard flexing, has this been fixed? How much does it really flex? Is there anything else I should be concerned about?

    Specs:
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8600 (2.40GHz/1066Mhz FSB/3MB cache)
    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1
    No Software Package
    Jet Black
    Bright, glossy widescreen 15.4 WLED display (1280x800)
    Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
    4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz
    Size: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
    8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
    Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11agn Half Mini-Card
    56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
    High Definition Audio 2.0
    Back-lit Keyboard
     
    Mike554, Dec 16, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Keyboard flex is minimal. Nothing to be worried over. And the screen i would say goes back just as far as you would need it before stopping. It doesnt do a full 180 like some laptops but maybe like 150-160*

    Edit: think of a macbook or macbook pro on how far they go back if you have seen one. Its the same idea.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 16, 2008
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  3. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Yeah you can adjust the screen for the optimal viewing while sitting with it. My keyboard doesn't really bother me. I guess if you are a hard typer or something it might bother you, but you have to really mash the keys.
     
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  4. Mike554

    Mike554 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I appreciate the quick responses. I now see what you mean about the screen, that should be enough for me to be comfortable with it on my lap.

    Hopefully i don't have any problems, I think I'm going to buy it.

    Thank you both,
    Mike
     
    Mike554, Dec 16, 2008
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    very comfortable reclined on couch with it on my lap ,
    barely any keyboard flex
     
    euphoriuhh, Dec 16, 2008
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    That's the exact system I'm getting for xmas.
     
    voltaire, Dec 17, 2008
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    Nice, the only thing i would do is raise the screen resolution some.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 17, 2008
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    I was just wondering if the Studio 15, with the specs mentioned above, would run autocad properly. Alot of people have been complaining about the radeon GPU being lousy, but would it be decent for autocad and such. I know it won't perform to the extent of quadro or firegl but i'm just an intro cad user and just need a machine to work. I like the look of the studio 15 and am happy with the major of the specs, just the graphics card hold me back. If you guys can help me out that would be great!
     
    coconutstrut, Dec 23, 2008
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