Dell Laptop User Thread

[gundamz]

Yap, tat's true. Bought it cos company giving good bonuses

but still... you don't need to spend extra money to get that mini card what?

usb modem ,plug and play. You are connected.

 

[myjun21]

Hi Bros,

I need 4 sets of Dell Latitude D600.. Anyone have them and wants to sell to me pls pm me or call me at 96926070, thanks!

 

[hellfire190]

Upgrade of RAM

Hi, I intend to get a Dell XPS M1530 and I would like to upgrade its current RAM of 2GB. However, I can't decide whether to get the (a) 2GB + 1GB or (b) 2 X 2GB one... Which would be more worth it, since I'll be running a 32-bit OS...

I've read up on various forums and it seems that (b) would result in 3.2GB - 3.5GB of RAM after allocation to various memory address space, but it would run in dual channel. What would be the nett RAM of (a) after allocation and is it correct to say that it will run in single channel only?

Besides this, anyone knows what brand of RAM the XPS 1530 uses? Must the brand of RAM that I'm buying be the same, or it just have to be a PC 5300 667MHz one?

[PS. Are both RAM slots for XPS 1530 at the back or 1 of them is underneath the keyboard? & Is it possible to get the store to fix the RAM for me, before I buy it (ie. at SLS)?]


Hope to get some expert advice here!


Thanks and cheerios!

 

[cyberian]

Hi, I intend to get a Dell XPS M1530 and I would like to upgrade its current RAM of 2GB. However, I can't decide whether to get the (a) 2GB + 1GB or (b) 2 X 2GB one... Which would be more worth it, since I'll be running a 32-bit OS...

I've read up on various forums and it seems that (b) would result in 3.2GB - 3.5GB of RAM after allocation to various memory address space, but it would run in dual channel. What would be the nett RAM of (a) after allocation and is it correct to say that it will run in single channel only?

Besides this, anyone knows what brand of RAM the XPS 1530 uses? Must the brand of RAM that I'm buying be the same, or it just have to be a PC 5300 667MHz one?

[PS. Are both RAM slots for XPS 1530 at the back or 1 of them is underneath the keyboard? & Is it possible to get the store to fix the RAM for me, before I buy it (ie. at SLS)?]


Hope to get some expert advice here!


Thanks and cheerios!

To DDR, get 2x2GB, DDR (it work in pair). RAM upgrade, check here

 

[cphilip]

Hi, I am writing from malaysia, kl. I am using dell latitude x300. I am looking for the docking station, "media base" model pro4s. Anyone know where i can buy it without buying it from ebay? In Malaysia, I can't seem to find it. If you know any owners who wants to sell it, pls email me. Thanks!

 

[cyberian]

Hi, I am writing from malaysia, kl. I am using dell latitude x300. I am looking for the docking station, "media base" model pro4s. Anyone know where i can buy it without buying it from ebay? In Malaysia, I can't seem to find it. If you know any owners who wants to sell it, pls email me. Thanks!

Guess you don't have much choice. You may want to call Dell Malaysia and check if they can bring it in for you.

 

[Antillas]

check with D630 owners, is there a mic built in?

 

[Diavonex]

No........

 

[Flashtron]

What about the d430, does it come with mic ? Tks

 

[Diavonex]

No........

 

[RedSuns85]

Hi,
i am using DELL 1420 , issit possible to upgrade a Integrated Graphic card to a delicated one ?

 

[PandaCat]

Hi,
i am using DELL 1420 , issit possible to upgrade a Integrated Graphic card to a delicated one ?

Eh dun tink so. As this was 1 of the main reason tat bothered me most when i was goin to buy 1420 few mths go thus in the end, i spent abit more $$ to get a delicated one.

 

[tohwk]

Hi, i've got a dell 1720. I would like to upgrade my rams from x2 1GB to x2 2GB. What brand is good for it and how much? Thks.

 

[kkboy1]

does anyone feel static charge on the palmrest of xps m1330 when the adapter is plug in

 

[facadegeniality]

anyone has any problem with the webcam driver for vostro 1400?

dell webcam console...

 

[clickade]

Hey,

I am getting a Dell XPS1730 and Im wondering whether the dual 256MB Geforce 8700M GT [Total 512MB] can be replaced with a dual 512MB Geforce Go 8700M GT [Total 1024MB] manually, because the highest the XPS configuration can go is a total of 512MB vram. Would the SLi hardware need to be upgraded also? I wish the Dell people would design the XPS to oversucceed their Alienware Area-51 specs. [Darn Graphics Cards difference is the only thing dragging the Dell down.]

 

[Novadove]

can someone answer my question please,

by adding a wwan card on my m1330 and call the ISP to provide 3G service, i can surf anywhere without having to worry if i can find a wireless network outlet like mac donald in singapore? if i travel to china and indonesia, i can surf net too?

how good is the connection and where to get wwan card for my m1330?
what is the procedures i need to take to make everything work?

i am really confused...
thanks in advance for answering my questions

 

[pricky_heat]

order my dell laptop on 21st. estimated delivery 31st. but today they mail me delay to 16th jan. is it dat slow for the delivery?

 

[vanilor]

You can get thru dell 3rd party. The brand is Sierra-Wireless. Works with all the ISP.

For those who are interested. I have just receive my Dell 5520 Mobile Boardband mini-card. Just in time for X'Mas fun.

Check out the photos here.

Happy holiday and a Merry Christmas.

is this dell 5520 a wwlan card that uses sim data card? and does it fit into pci express slot in the laptop? how much does it cost?

 

[cyberian]

is this dell 5520 a wwlan card that uses sim data card? and does it fit into pci express slot in the laptop? how much does it cost?

Yes is a wwlan card. The sim is slot at the back of my notebook where the battery is. It fixs into the pci express card mini slot. It cost me US$199 excluding services and delivery charges. DELL do not accept credit card issue outside US. I brought it via VPOST.