Dell Laptop User Thread

[jasonz85]

thanks... i am thinking of InspironTM 6400 1299 package with 1024 ram. is it a must good to have ati hypermemory video? the default is integrated graphic card.

 

[Diavonex]

If you're going for Vista yes.

 

[jasonz85]

i read in the previous pages about one saying 512 is too slow for vista... is the InspironTM 6400 good? any cons about it?

 

[Diavonex]

I'm using the Inspiron 6400 for the last 9 months; no problem to date.

This notebook runs very cool; the fan hardly comes on.

May I suggest you go for Windows XP instead of Vista.

Vista lacks hardware and software support for the time being.

 

[falcondriver]

What is a good option to add on to Dell 6400

Hi everyone,
May I know what is a good option to add on to Dell 6400 ??
For the OS should I go for XP or Vista ??

Any advise will ber appreciated

I want to keep my buget between 1500 to 2000

If I do not have any Credit card, can I still buy a Dell on installment plan ??

 

[buttcrack]

Hi everyone,
May I know what is a good option to add on to Dell 6400 ??
For the OS should I go for XP or Vista ??

Any advise will ber appreciated

I want to keep my buget between 1500 to 2000

If I do not have any Credit card, can I still buy a Dell on installment plan ??

go for ati radeon x1400 graphic card when customizing..

for the os i think depends on user.. i myself prefers xp.. for now

hi all, im new here.. has been using dell inspiron 6400 for 4 months now and im very happy with it

suddenly have the urge to add some design to my laptop (eg. decorate with vinyl stickers).. any idea will that void the warranty? there's also dell quicksnap colour kit for inspiron ya? any idea where to get that too? thanks in advance

hmm, anybody can help? thanks

 

[Pidgey]

my C600's hindge broke, looking for a new laptop for less than $2K

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this dell User Thread but own a super old Dell Latitude C600, using it fine for the past 1/2 year (was passed down to me by my bro) but this morning, while opening up the laptop, the RHS hindge connecting the LCD monitor to the keyboard/body was broken.. so heart broken called Dell Customer Care hotline and they told me they do not support laptop models 5 years or older... then the lady offered to check whether the hindge part is still in stock or not but to my horror.. no more stocks.. the Database says its already EOL... so she suggest i get a new laptop

so can anyone recommend me a good replacement for this old but trusty laptop of mine?? am looking at the XPS range now but dunno which is good.. my background is I'm a programmer and student now (just got back to study in an Aust Uni) I work with both windows n linux, so the machine must be linux hardware driver friendly if possible, I write/test programs in both linux and java J2SE/JSP/Eclipse.

Budget: less than $2K

Thanks for any advise in advance!!

Regards,
Pidgey

 

[jasonz85]

may i know if Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile technology Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5200 (2MB Cache, 1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB) is INDEED slower than Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile technology -Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2250 (2MB Cache, 1.73GHz, 533MHz FSB) since the Ghz is slower though it is Core 2 Duo Process for the first one.

And also, may i know if the current 3 years package of "1Yr Next Business Day Warranty + 2nd&3rdYr Collect&Return + 3Yrs Plus Phone Support

Year 2 To 3 Collect And Return Service (Parts + Labour)
Register at www.LearnDell.com/apac To enroll, use your Dell Customer #, Order #
1 Year CompleteCover
For More Details, see www.dell.com.sg/completecover
30 Days Online Training For Vista - Effective From The Invoice Date
3 Years Plus Phone Support: Mon-Fri 0900-2100, Sat 0900-1600
Please Call 1-800394-7432 For DELL Technical Phone Support
Regional Support Within Asia Pacific Countries For Notebooks With 1 Yr NBD
Notebook Batteries Carry One Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date
DELL's Terms And Conditions applies"

since it is COMPLETE COVER, does it include laptop dropped into water type of warrenty? I hope someone can answer my query. thanks a lot.

 

[Diavonex]

Jasonz85,

Go down to Suntec City, the folks at the DELL Koisk will be able to answer all your questions.

 

[foker]

just got the dell 640 yesterday hehe.. there is a D drive in the system, labeled recovery. is there a need to burn some recovery disk ourself? i saw theres a vista reinstall cd leh... hmm..

so wat should i do with the recovery "D" drive? burn a copy? or how to make recover disk?

 

[Diavonex]

There's no provision to burn recovery CD; to recover to Factory Default press Ctrl+F11.

The Vista CD do not have all the programs that come with the computer, only the OS.

 

[Diavonex]

If you have a virus infection or your system crash, you press Ctrl+F11 to recover to Factory Default.

 

[davislow]

I have just placed an order : YES!

Dell Inspiron(TM) 6400 Notebook

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5500
Genuine Windows(R) XP Professional (English)
1-Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day On-site Service - parts & labour)
Hard Drive Partition, Primary Size 40GB in C Drive, Remainder in D Drive
15.4" Wide Screen XGA+ TFT Display with Truelife(TM): 1440x900
1024MB (2 X 512MB) DDR2 SDRAM
Targus Mouse Retractable Mini Wired Optical
120GB SATA Hard Drive
Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module
128MB ATI Mobility(TM) Radeon(R) X1300 Hypermemory
Charcoal Leather Color Kit
DELL Large Nylon Case

Total: SG$2,151.45

Any comments?

 

[human_shieldz]

I have just placed an order : YES!

Dell Inspiron(TM) 6400 Notebook

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5500
Genuine Windows(R) XP Professional (English)
1-Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day On-site Service - parts & labour)
Hard Drive Partition, Primary Size 40GB in C Drive, Remainder in D Drive
15.4" Wide Screen XGA+ TFT Display with Truelife(TM): 1440x900
1024MB (2 X 512MB) DDR2 SDRAM
Targus Mouse Retractable Mini Wired Optical
120GB SATA Hard Drive
Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module
128MB ATI Mobility(TM) Radeon(R) X1300 Hypermemory
Charcoal Leather Color Kit
DELL Large Nylon Case

Total: SG$2,151.45

Any comments?

U should extend your warranty to at least 2 years unless u dun mind your system got problem and u troubleshoot yourself. Especially if u carry your laptop around

 

[human_shieldz]

may i know if Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile technology Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5200 (2MB Cache, 1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB) is INDEED slower than Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile technology -Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2250 (2MB Cache, 1.73GHz, 533MHz FSB) since the Ghz is slower though it is Core 2 Duo Process for the first one.

And also, may i know if the current 3 years package of "1Yr Next Business Day Warranty + 2nd&3rdYr Collect&Return + 3Yrs Plus Phone Support

Year 2 To 3 Collect And Return Service (Parts + Labour)
Register at www.LearnDell.com/apac To enroll, use your Dell Customer #, Order #
1 Year CompleteCover
For More Details, see www.dell.com.sg/completecover
30 Days Online Training For Vista - Effective From The Invoice Date
3 Years Plus Phone Support: Mon-Fri 0900-2100, Sat 0900-1600
Please Call 1-800394-7432 For DELL Technical Phone Support
Regional Support Within Asia Pacific Countries For Notebooks With 1 Yr NBD
Notebook Batteries Carry One Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date
DELL's Terms And Conditions applies"

since it is COMPLETE COVER, does it include laptop dropped into water type of warrenty? I hope someone can answer my query. thanks a lot.

I think they did mention water spilling on the website but not drop into water hahaha. I guess they are the same when it comes to warranty. But best confirm with them.

 

[davislow]

U should extend your warranty to at least 2 years unless u dun mind your system got problem and u troubleshoot yourself. Especially if u carry your laptop around

Hi human_shieldz thank you for your good advice, I was thinking to extend the warranty to complete cover when my 1 year limited is ending, could this be done?

 

[jasonz85]

is it god to upgrade to this 'TFT Display with Truelife(TM)"?

 

[winterain]

Dell XPS M1210.

 

[Diavonex]

More info here:

http://supportapj.dell.com/support/...arranty_information?c=sg&cs=sgdhs1&l=en&s=dhs