Dell Laptop User Thread

[Radeon_Tan]

eh... i heard from a col that Windows Vista is able to track down unauthentic Microsoft Office softwares... true?

scary if true

 

[babydoll79]

how's ur ruby red coming along? i see that you've been 'tearing it apart'.. hahaa... btw, just last weekend, i brought mine out for movie marathon!! After fully charged, lasted me almost 3-4 hrs just watching DVD in the car. heh.

however, have got a problem. i seemed to need to 'add' my bluetooth mouse everytime i turn on the notebook. even if it's put to sleep mode, when it 'wakes' up, need to add the bluetooth mouse again.

 

[sue88]

I received mine this evening, now feeling very upset and cheated. 2 rows of keypad not working (the QWER and ZXCV row). I can't even hit "ENTER" key and one side of "SHIFT" key works the other doesn't. I can't believe Dell's QC is so poor and I have to call service centre 1 day after getting my NEW notebook.

 

[Radeon_Tan]

how's ur ruby red coming along? i see that you've been 'tearing it apart'.. hahaa... btw, just last weekend, i brought mine out for movie marathon!! After fully charged, lasted me almost 3-4 hrs just watching DVD in the car. heh.

however, have got a problem. i seemed to need to 'add' my bluetooth mouse everytime i turn on the notebook. even if it's put to sleep mode, when it 'wakes' up, need to add the bluetooth mouse again.

who ask you so high tech, want to use bluetooth mouse?

me still using wired mouse leh

 

[Radeon_Tan]

I received mine this evening, now feeling very upset and cheated. 2 rows of keypad not working (the QWER and ZXCV row). I can't even hit "ENTER" key and one side of "SHIFT" key works the other doesn't. I can't believe Dell's QC is so poor and I have to call service centre 1 day after getting my NEW notebook.

is your model 1420?

hmm, after i upgrade to Vista ultimate, the notebook like to fall sick de

 

[sue88]

is your model 1420?

hmm, after i upgrade to Vista ultimate, the notebook like to fall sick de

ya, bought comex promo 1420...

Is the upgrade free? I think mine is the most basic one..

 

[sue88]

Actually didn't expect to encounter any problem and so wasn't thinking of the need for detailed checks. But because of my experience, I came out with a super KS checklist to check anything and everything I can think of.

Chklist
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1. Place sits flat on a flat, level surface, make sure notebook sits flat and all feet contact surface (ie no warping)
2. Open the lid and make sure it still sits flat.
3. Turn it on and verify system info delievered against order list
4. Dead Pixels Test
5. USB Ports Test (2 on each side, just use thumbdrive to test)
6. S-video - connect to TV
7. Video connection - connect to external CRT/LCD
8. DVD drive - Test both read/write for CDR/DVDR
9. HDD (120GB) - scan for bad sector
10. Web Camera
11. Wireless connection
12. Bluetooth -- I connect to my handphone
13. Lan cable
14. Card reader
15. headphone

Didn't test
1. phone modem
2. express card slot
3. IEEE connector

 

[natas]

eh... i heard from a col that Windows Vista is able to track down unauthentic Microsoft Office softwares... true?

I have been using open office, no need to worry abt unauthentic software.

 

[huntzer]

https://dcse.dell.com/ifr/Portables/

training material for your lovely dell laptop.

 

[bernier]

does 1420 has built-in mic already? i remember 640m/6400 doesn't have one also...

 

[emeritus]

Anybody tried dual boot vista and xp on the dell inspiron 1420? Call u all find all the drivers? Any problems encountered?

 

[Diavonex]

does 1420 has built-in mic already? i remember 640m/6400 doesn't have one also...

Only comes with microphone connector (no.8)

 

[bernier]

https://dcse.dell.com/ifr/Portables/

training material for your lovely dell laptop.

thanks for the link, got built-in mic now for 1420. not sure for those w/o built-in cam...
https://dcse.dell.com/ifr/Portables/1420/microphone.asp

 

[huntzer]

As long as there is a webcam, there is a mic.

 

[cyberian]

My Dell M1330 babe will be in my arm this Sat. time to have fun with her

 

[addict951]

I've booked mine on 3 Sept 07.
Specs:-
Dell Inspiron 1420
Intel Core2 Duo Pro T5250 1.5 GHz, 2MB cache 667MHz FSB
Window Vista home Basic
14.1" WXGA (normal)
Alpine White with integrated 2MP webcam (upgrade)
1GB SDRAM 667MHz dual channel DDR2
120GB SATA HDD (upgrade)
Internal 8x DVD+/- RW Combo drive Dual layer write
Intel integrated Graphics
Intel Wireless N mini card (upgrade)
Dell wireless Bluetooth module
9cell 85Whr Lithium Ion (upgrade)

$1166.30 nett

Hope it can serve me well for my basic usage

This is only with 1-yr warranty right?
Why din you get additional 2yrs?
Laptop with only 1-yr warranty is a bit risky imo

 

[Diavonex]

He can renew warranty a month before the expiry date.

 

[cyberian]

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

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=313-5166
US$165

Do you think this is compatiable with M1 or SingTel or both

 

[yc]

Just received my Vostro 1500. I am pleased with the laptop except the LCD screen. It is terrible when in white background. The screen is not fully white; there are a large patch at bottom screen in grey colour.

Is this called 'grainy' screen and could I ask for a replacement from DELL?

 

[Diavonex]

...... there are a large patch at bottom screen in grey colour......

Call them and get it replaced. Number on Tax Invoice.