Dell Laptop User Thread

[Diavonex]

DELL Inspiron 6400 video card can be upgraded while 640M cannot.

 

[bryant_16]

i see, about the earlier question, the drivers for Dell laptop are on the Driver and Utilities CD that Dell will provide when i purchased from them ?

also, 6400 commands a bigger screen than 640M too

 

[Diavonex]

640M: 14.1" screen

6400: 15.4" screen

Windows XP, Drivers and utilities and program CDs are provided.

 

[bryant_16]

i see... last time when i choose laptops, normally i wont look at dell laptops, but ever since i came to this forum and this thread, found out that actually dell is not a bad brand after all, its after service are good, but like to know from u guys, whether does the hardware parts last ?

 

[sandyph]

i see... last time when i choose laptops, normally i wont look at dell laptops, but ever since i came to this forum and this thread, found out that actually dell is not a bad brand after all, its after service are good, but like to know from u guys, whether does the hardware parts last ?

still have no problem at all with my 1 1/2 years Inspiron 6000

 

[bryant_16]

i see... wow, 6000, thats quite sometime ago, any problems until u have to call up them to help you solve anything ?

 

[sandyph]

i see... wow, 6000, thats quite sometime ago, any problems until u have to call up them to help you solve anything ?

none as I can recall, mind you that I work as an IT, so most stuff I can do on my own (like changing the RAM, etc) so in a sense the 1 year complete cover I bought was a complete waste of money

 

[bryant_16]

okie, then u must be the lucky person, cos some of the pple i think would have problems with their dell laptops, others dont have, sometime i think buying all these stuffs is based on luck, some good some not...

 

[dissipate]

does anyone know where the dell service centre is or how/where to get a dell laptop keyboard repaired? my spacebar is not working anymore and i've spent 45 mins surfing the dell website and still can't find what i'm supposed to do and where (!)

 

[naxchua]

hi guys,

i just got my 640m for my office use... going to start installing all the necessary software...

got quite a shock when i saw the est batt life by the battery meter... 4hrs 47mins... hope the timing is true when i start using it tomorrow...

 

[Diavonex]

does anyone know where the dell service centre is or how/where to get a dell laptop keyboard repaired? my spacebar is not working anymore and i've spent 45 mins surfing the dell website and still can't find what i'm supposed to do and where (!)

The exact telephone number can be found on your Tax Invoice

Try 1-800-394-7430

Important: Have your Service Tag Number ready

Repair is done on site.

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

http://supportapj.dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=sg&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn

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

 

[Diavonex]

i see... last time when i choose laptops, normally i wont look at dell laptops, but ever since i came to this forum and this thread, found out that actually dell is not a bad brand after all, its after service are good, but like to know from u guys, whether does the hardware parts last ?

My DELL Dimension 2100 purchased on 21st November 2001 is still running.

 

[aiki_fantasy]

Hi, like to ask if it is worth config a 6400 from a 2x512MB to a 2x1GB SDRAM for US$164 in the US site? Would it be cheaper to purchase a 1GB SDRAM from SLS, what is the type of SDRAM is compatible and rough price. Thanks.

Intending of getting a 1x1GB for the config to allow future upgrade but there is no such option. Would 1GB be enough to run vista smoothly? Thanks.

 

[edcrist]

Dell users

Im using Inspiron 1150

 

[edcrist]

Im using Inspiron 1150

 

[Diavonex]

The Inspiron 1150 have good battery life.

 

[ksfung]

XPS M1210

i am using XPS M1210

 

[Diavonex]

Good graphics for gaming

Excellent rotating web camera

Good build

4 USB 2.0 ports for this sized laptop is great

Good touchpad and mouse buttons

Nice screen

 

[dissipate]

thanks for the number and links diavonex!

has anyone ever gone to any other repair shop to fix problems with their laptops? i'm wondering because dell has quoted $18 for a new laptop keyboard and $119 for service - sounds quite steep?

The exact telephone number can be found on your Tax Invoice

Try 1-800-394-7430

Important: Have your Service Tag Number ready

Repair is done on site.

http://supportapj.dell.com/support/topics/topic.aspx/ap/shared/support/dellcare/en/contact_us?c=sg&cs=sgdhs1&l=en&s=dhs

http://supportapj.dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=sg&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn

http://supportapj.dell.com/support/topics/topic.aspx/ap/shared/support/en/warranty_information?c=sg&cs=sgdhs1&l=en&s=dhs

 

[naxchua]

Anyone else bought the 640m during sitex promo? do you all come with a 15months mcafee security centre?