Dell Laptop User Thread

[cyberian]

Anybody use 1420 with Logitech v470 bluetooth mouse? mine always suddenly got disconnected, sometimes it auto reconnect after a few minutes, sometimes I have to add new bluetooth device manually... dunno what's problem

I'm using microsoft bt mouse. No problem at all.

 

[cimman305]

If anyone wishes to have their Dell TrueLife glossy screen replaced with a standard matte one because its too glossy, you can. Just give the customer service hotline (press 2, then 4) a call and lodge your complaint. If it's within 30 days of your purchase, you shouldn't encounter any problem. If it's after, they'll tell you as much, and might also say no one else has the problem, implying you're a unique case, so you should live with it. Otherwise, you'll have to pay for a replacement screen.

Don't go down without a fight. They asked me to email pics of my screen, and said they'll try their best to get my complaint resolved. I did not take photos of my screen. Instead, I used those from the site below, plus parts of the write-ups. I couldn't have said it better than these guys!

Faced with this evidence, Dell eventually agreed to replace the screen FOC.


I'm not sure if this has already been discussed (the thread's too long!) but for a better idea of why you would want to seek a downgrade, please refer to these websites:

http://www.matbennett.com/tech/dell-truelife-screen.php
http://www.ideastorm.com/article/show/76189/Make_TrueLife_optional_again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTKRS15VoXc

In my case, the glossy screen strained my eyes and was headache inducing in the school library, where I use my notebook the most.

I do not wish to debate the pros and cons of TrueLife. Yes, I know the images are sharper. Yes, I know the colours are brighter. But I really couldn't tahan the reflection. So for the sake of my eyesight and sanity, I have to replace the screen with a normal matte one.

For everyone's info!

actually to blame Dell for TrueLife is unfair because glossy screens are like that. I ordered the Vostro because of the matt screen option. Other notebook manufacturers don't even give you an option to choose matt screen. Don't know why people like glossy screen. Even before the glossy concept came out, people were using matt LCD to edit photos and watch movies. Nobody complained then that colors were not vibrant enough or contrast was not good enough.

 

[Softcore]

Truelife is just a term Dell uses for its glossy screen. Other brands have their own "special" names.

 

[scorpio_73]

Got the same card as Pathfinder and I bought mine from Dell USA and it comes with Cingular sim card which I do not use. The module was not firmware lock to any US telcos, I'm using it on Sintel now and it's easy to configure.

If anyone is interested to get the WWAN (HSDPA based on 3.6Mbps) for Dell notebook, pls contact me. We are help to install the WWAN card for you with the installation software and it comes with one year warranty. The module we are providing is not firmware lock to any Telcos. It works on Singtel, M1 and Stauhub.

 

[fadzuli]

does anyone know of any 3rd party replacement keyboards with backlight?

 

[Softcore]

scorpio: How much?

 

[crazypig]

hi there
anyone knows on the past IT show
wat does Dell offer? like they give free stuff or wat?
thanks

 

[Softcore]

Not sure. It's a case to case basis. But only Dell and Acer offer the best deals.

 

[linliansen]

Not sure. It's a case to case basis. But only Dell and Acer offer the best deals.

I think you can look for BenQ this time round as well.

 

[Softcore]

I'd rather trust well-established brands first. Others can be the guinea pigs. Heh.

 

[undergrd]

I have an old inspiron laptop and it is still working fine, just want to check whether if any of you guys know whether can Dell help to change the USB port to a 2.0 version (fast speed) ?

Thanks ppl

 

[aliensg]

anyone know where we can get support for out-of-warranty dell laptops? like faulty parts that need to be replaced, where is a good place to go?

 

[et3rnity84]

vostro in itshow?! :~~~

 

[crazypig]

hi, just like to know
how many of dell users out there who formatted the laptop, right after you received it.
i herad dell have this partition installed, which a lot of ppl dont like.

as for dell repair, i think u can always go SLS
my old dell laptop's was repaired in SLS, keypad problem.

 

[undergrd]

hi, just like to know
how many of dell users out there who formatted the laptop, right after you received it.
i herad dell have this partition installed, which a lot of ppl dont like.

as for dell repair, i think u can always go SLS
my old dell laptop's was repaired in SLS, keypad problem.

Able to PM mi which shop u go to? Their charges reasonable ?

 

[Diavonex]

I have an old inspiron laptop and it is still working fine, just want to check whether if any of you guys know whether can Dell help to change the USB port to a 2.0 version (fast speed) ?

Thanks ppl

Get yourself a PCMCIA USB 2.0 card.

 

[Softcore]

Yea it's partitioned. For very easy formatting. It's worth it.

 

[overlord4101]

any XPS1530 users?can pm me ur XPS1530 specs and the performance of the notebook..i need some reference.thanks

 

[alex76]

your problem is not new for bluetooth mouse... i'm using this. Highly Recommended.

Hello bro, how much does this cost?

 

[yi_shiang]

spent $500+ to fix this %#%$I#

replaced lcd and flex cable, problem persist but intermittent only. they sending mobo + technician tonine.