Dell Laptop User Thread

[jasonz85]

does the ctrl + f11 retrieve file from another drive(other than c for the restoration? coz i am wondering if i were to format and install winxp on c:, will the recovert ctrl+f11 still works?

 

[Diavonex]

Ctrl+F11 retrive the Image from the hidden partition.

Once you format and install Windows XP it'll probably not work any more.

 

[Aimevous]

Expansion of storage space?

Hi,

I got a DELL XPS M1210 and I was wondering if there is anyway that I could expand my storage.

Is it possible to hotswap/change the DVD drive to a hard disk?

Is there such an adaptor? If so, anyone can recommend me brands or where I can find them?

Thanks and regards

 

[jasonz85]

the hidden parition that's residue in the drive c: ?

 

[Aimevous]

Hi,

Its not a residue in C:, its just un mounted. I've already mounted and formatted that drive and released a measly 3gb for my own usage.. heh.

Any idea if there is any adaptor to change the dvd to hard disk?
I'm sure there is one since there are ide hard disks around since...(I can't remember) but I can't find it and I'm not sure what is the name of such an adaptor.

Thanks and regards

 

[BradenHeat]

Just my point of view on the Storage Topic.

It would be safer and better to get an 3.5" externally powered hard disc, partition it or not another matter but it brings alot of advantages than having just one large laptop drive.

 

[li_chenwei48]

Hi,

I got a DELL XPS M1210 and I was wondering if there is anyway that I could expand my storage.

Is it possible to hotswap/change the DVD drive to a hard disk?

Is there such an adaptor? If so, anyone can recommend me brands or where I can find them?

Thanks and regards

There you go

http://cgi.ebay.ca/2nd-Hard-Disk-Dr...096158287QQcategoryZ74949QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Convert the DVD-Writer to HDD, but dont think it's hotswapable
I am planning to get one too, but I'll wait, not urgent at the moment

 

[yukita]

Hi anyway i can hide my recovery partition? dont want someone accidentally delete my recovery file ...

 

[Diavonex]

You can have one more layer of backup; use Acronis to backup the whole drive including DELL PC Restore Partition.

Use the 15 days trial version to do it.

 

[jasonz85]

hey guys.. i ordered 6400 days ago... without truelife.. thinking back, is the default screen very bad? wondering if i have made a wrong choice by not upgrading to truelife...

 

[Diavonex]

There's nothing wrong with the Standard screen.

I think they sell more Standard screen than Truelife.

 

[jasonz85]

i see.. so i supposed you are using the non-truelife laptop? i heard of its pros and cons and the cons like it looks like a mirror under a sunligh/office light condition...

 

[Aimevous]

There you go

http://cgi.ebay.ca/2nd-Hard-Disk-Dr...096158287QQcategoryZ74949QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Convert the DVD-Writer to HDD, but dont think it's hotswapable
I am planning to get one too, but I'll wait, not urgent at the moment

Any idea if any local shops in Sim Lim is selling this?

Btw, is your name Dan?

 

[li_chenwei48]

Any idea if any local shops in Sim Lim is selling this?

Btw, is your name Dan?

Eh... Yes to the second question

 

[jeffng28]

Just installed Vista and then install the Office 2003.

There seem to be some problem with Outlook

 

[pisces25]

XPS M1210

currently using this model.

Does any1 know where to get the bluetooth module in SLS & DIY ?

Thanks.

 

[Diavonex]

Why don't you order it from DELL kiosk?

The original one is very easy to install.

 

[dennis009]

for dell m1210,,,the sim card slot can be use in singapore sim card?

 

[Diavonex]

for dell m1210,,,the sim card slot can be use in singapore sim card?

Why don't you give them a call?

 

[jasonz85]

dell called me yesterday and I should be getting the laptop 6400 this evening. hoo rayyyy.... is the normal non-life LCD ultra flat screen?