Dell Laptop User Thread

[babydoll79]

Blurdude: i have the same problem

 

[samsarae]

Guess what??? My delivery date in the status order changed from 11sept to Oct, 1 !!!!!!! Already write to complain

Strange. Those ordered during Comex received their notebooks. Is ur specially customised?

 

[samsarae]

Can you share your experience index score based on your notebook configurations?

Also did u purchase these as accessories or included in ur package?
Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control
Noise Isolation Ear Buds
A/V Cable Kit
TV-out cable w/ SPDIF
Composite SPDIF Cable

Hi all,

It's been so long that I last posted in HWZ ...

Will be getting my 1420 next week ... Anyone with problem with this laptop? Currently still using my Inspiron 600m.

Inspiron 1420 Spec:

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7500
2.2GHz, 4MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB
Genuine Windows Vista(R) Business 32 bit (English) DVD Media Included
14.1” UltraSharp(TM) Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) Display with TrueLife(TM)
Jet Black Color with Matte Finish and Integrated 2MP Webcam
2GB (2 X 1024MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
160GB SATA 7200RPM Performance Hard Drive
Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities
NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8400M GS with 128MB GDDR3 dedicated graphic memory
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card
Integrated Stereo Sound
Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module
9-cell 85Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery
90W AC Adapter
Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control
Noise Isolation Ear Buds
A/V Cable Kit
TV-out cable w/ SPDIF
Composite SPDIF Cable
1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS)
Internal 56K Modem
RJ-11 Modem cable (AP)
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet

 

[blurdude]

Blurdude: i have the same problem

guess is a vista issue... anyone have a solution? ... till then guess I'll just shut down the laptop everytime after use...

 

[HotThriller]

Can you share your experience index score based on your notebook configurations?

Also did u purchase these as accessories or included in ur package?
Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control
Noise Isolation Ear Buds
A/V Cable Kit
TV-out cable w/ SPDIF
Composite SPDIF Cable

Have not receive the lappy yet ...

Remote Control & Ear buds come as standard package or freebies.

A/V cable kit & cables purchased under accessories.

Also, got a free Targus trademark backpack & Premium mouse throw in ...

 

[yukita]

my dell lcd have some dead pixel, yesterday called and today dell come to my office and change the lcd for me.....
lucky... there is no deadpixel

anyway i just know my dell xps1210 lcd with deadpixel is actually a samsung lcd

 

[yukita]

this is the second time i complaining problem.
1st is the keyboard and laptop cover
2nd is lcd

both case they replace a total brand new things....
their service top notch. but sadly my warranty only 1 year. wan to extend but no money... have to save money already ....

 

[no_va]

For those who buy during comex, will/have you received the invoice?

 

[Diavonex]

For those who buy during comex, will/have you received the invoice?

You will definately get a copy of Tax Invoice.

 

[Kahlan]

this is the second time i complaining problem.
1st is the keyboard and laptop cover
2nd is lcd

both case they replace a total brand new things....
their service top notch. but sadly my warranty only 1 year. wan to extend but no money... have to save money already ....

Better extend warranty, i think safer. Maybe call them see if can extend later? ie before your warranty expires.

 

[Diavonex]

Warranty can be extended one month before warranty expire.

 

[alex76]

Guess what??? My delivery date in the status order changed from 11sept to Oct, 1 !!!!!!! Already write to complain

Yeah! Delivery tomorrow evening

unneccessary stress

 

[bernier]

on 1420, i saw a simcard slot device when you remove the battery what is it use for?

 

[Diavonex]

It's for Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN). I'm not sure if it's activated. Maybe those with the M1 Broadband SIM card can try it.

 

[cyberian]

It's for Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN). I'm not sure if it's activated. Maybe those with the M1 Broadband SIM card can try it.

You need a WWAN module. My M1330 also have a SIM slot. Found the WWAN module on DELL US site but not sure if it's compatitale to our telco. This is the module

AT&T Built-in Mobile Broadband (HSDPA 3.6) for Dell Inspiron 1420/ 1520/ 1521/ 1720/ 1721 / M1330/ M1730 / XPS M1730 Notebooks

 

[Diavonex]

If it's not too expensive can try. Unfortunately it's US$199.00

 

[wintermute]

anyone has problem with sleep mode with dell laptop 1420?

i.e. after the laptop wakes up from sleep mode, the screen resolution auto-change to a lower one... then have to manually change it back to 1280x800

i had this problem too...

one more reason not to use vista

 

[wintermute]

just got my red 1420 yesterday. it took me 1week before it was delivered but my order suppose to be 4-5weeks so kudos to dell!

good for you

i wanted to get the ruby red model as well, but changed my mind when i heard the 4-5 weeks delivery. opted for the white version instead. still good, but if i had known they'd deliver this soon, then i would have stuck with the red

 

[cyberian]

If it's not too expensive can try. Unfortunately it's US$199.00

That's true, it's expensive. if it is US$100, may consider buying.

 

[akuma55]

like to ask those who own Dell 1330 or have knowledge of this model some question:

Dell XPS M1330

From original setup of
- Tuxedo Black LCD Display with integrated 2.0 megapixel web cam
(13.3" UltraSharp Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife(2.0MP webcam))

if i do not upgrade to:

- Tuxedo Black Slim and Light WLED display with VGA webcam
(13.3" UltraSharp Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife(0.3MP webcam))

will it mean it is bulkier in thickness? what's the difference in size?


If change to the original 6-cell batt to 9-cell, will it increase the thickness?

Because i am looking for a slim portable notebook thus the thickness is my 1st priority.

thanks