Comments on: My first Dell purchase and XPS M1530 review http://www.patriciamuller.com/geeky-talk/my-first-dell-purchase-and-xps-m1530-review/ Writes about internet, technology and geek life. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:16:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Avijit Kanungoe http://www.patriciamuller.com/geeky-talk/my-first-dell-purchase-and-xps-m1530-review/#comment-3407 Avijit Kanungoe Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:30:32 +0000 http://www.patriciamuller.com/?p=15#comment-3407 I have been using M1530 for close to 2 years now. It's galloping along still with no hitches or glitches (well quite!!). Screen resolution available at that time was 1280x800 - it's OK, but could have done with higher. Developed a few dead/stuck pixels - have learnt to live with it. T7500, 160GB HDD 5400x, 4GB RAM (800 but effective 667), 8600GT......., dual boot VISTA ult 32bit and WIN 7 64bit. I adore the machine. Plans are on for upgrading HDD to something 7200x, and if technically possible - change the LCD to 'touch-screen', to make the most of the multi-touch features of WIN7. Overall score 9.5/10. I also have the Asus 1000H. Again it's a unique product, 1.45Kg, 5hrs. battery life anytime, dual boot with XP and WIN7. Only thing that irks me (sometimes) is the resolution depth of 600, needing very frequent vertical scrolling to view the pages, which otherwise appears fully with depths of 800. But very very portable and works flawlessly. Overall score 9.0/10. I have been using M1530 for close to 2 years now. It’s galloping along still with no hitches or glitches (well quite!!). Screen resolution available at that time was 1280×800 - it’s OK, but could have done with higher. Developed a few dead/stuck pixels - have learnt to live with it. T7500, 160GB HDD 5400x, 4GB RAM (800 but effective 667), 8600GT……., dual boot VISTA ult 32bit and WIN 7 64bit. I adore the machine. Plans are on for upgrading HDD to something 7200x, and if technically possible - change the LCD to ‘touch-screen’, to make the most of the multi-touch features of WIN7. Overall score 9.5/10.

I also have the Asus 1000H. Again it’s a unique product, 1.45Kg, 5hrs. battery life anytime, dual boot with XP and WIN7. Only thing that irks me (sometimes) is the resolution depth of 600, needing very frequent vertical scrolling to view the pages, which otherwise appears fully with depths of 800. But very very portable and works flawlessly. Overall score 9.0/10.

]]> By: Patricia http://www.patriciamuller.com/geeky-talk/my-first-dell-purchase-and-xps-m1530-review/#comment-3194 Patricia Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:49:28 +0000 http://www.patriciamuller.com/?p=15#comment-3194 @Dependable Computer Guys: at the time, I think they were offering free ground shipping all across the US. I can't remember if this was on selected systems or just a general free ground shipping promotion. @Dependable Computer Guys: at the time, I think they were offering free ground shipping all across the US. I can’t remember if this was on selected systems or just a general free ground shipping promotion.

]]> By: Dependable Computer Guys http://www.patriciamuller.com/geeky-talk/my-first-dell-purchase-and-xps-m1530-review/#comment-3190 Dependable Computer Guys Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:41:47 +0000 http://www.patriciamuller.com/?p=15#comment-3190 Where was your groud shipping from and to? If it is as far of a distance as I think it is, I may be looking into Dell for my next purchase! Where was your groud shipping from and to? If it is as far of a distance as I think it is, I may be looking into Dell for my next purchase!

]]> By: Limoli http://www.patriciamuller.com/geeky-talk/my-first-dell-purchase-and-xps-m1530-review/#comment-3073 Limoli Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:39:24 +0000 http://www.patriciamuller.com/?p=15#comment-3073 just added your site to my rss feed just added your site to my rss feed

]]> By: shoubhik http://www.patriciamuller.com/geeky-talk/my-first-dell-purchase-and-xps-m1530-review/#comment-1467 shoubhik Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:24:33 +0000 http://www.patriciamuller.com/?p=15#comment-1467 looks will always be best on the laptops full screen resolution... but u can change the font size and everything by changing the screen's DPI(dots per inch). all u hav to do is rt click desktop -> personalise-> adjust font size(on the right side).. choose the 1 u like the best. looks will always be best on the laptops full screen resolution… but u can change the font size and everything by changing the screen’s DPI(dots per inch). all u hav to do is rt click desktop -> personalise-> adjust font size(on the right side).. choose the 1 u like the best.

]]> By: zak89 http://www.patriciamuller.com/geeky-talk/my-first-dell-purchase-and-xps-m1530-review/#comment-1423 zak89 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:01:35 +0000 http://www.patriciamuller.com/?p=15#comment-1423 You're fortunate that you actually like the 1280x800 (WXGA) resolution; it's the standard for 15in laptops. Personally it drives me crazy; though I am somewhat of a glutton for pixels; I probably would choose WUXGA (1900x1200) if it was available! Nice review, very helpful. Could you elaborate a bit on the keyboard and case build quality? Does it feel strong, like it'll last a good while? Is there excessive flex in the case or keyboard? Thanks! You’re fortunate that you actually like the 1280×800 (WXGA) resolution; it’s the standard for 15in laptops. Personally it drives me crazy; though I am somewhat of a glutton for pixels; I probably would choose WUXGA (1900×1200) if it was available!

Nice review, very helpful. Could you elaborate a bit on the keyboard and case build quality? Does it feel strong, like it’ll last a good while? Is there excessive flex in the case or keyboard?

Thanks!

]]> By: AmiMind http://www.patriciamuller.com/geeky-talk/my-first-dell-purchase-and-xps-m1530-review/#comment-1301 AmiMind Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:01:59 +0000 http://www.patriciamuller.com/?p=15#comment-1301 Congratulations for the right choice - DELL, XPS M1530 is a good machine, if you insist on "heavy multitasking" you would better get a faster HDD. On the other hand with SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) you will have enough coffee-breaks ;-) Congratulations for the right choice - DELL,
XPS M1530 is a good machine,
if you insist on “heavy multitasking” you would better get a faster HDD. On the other hand with SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) you will have enough coffee-breaks ;-)

]]> By: PCLove http://www.patriciamuller.com/geeky-talk/my-first-dell-purchase-and-xps-m1530-review/#comment-1032 PCLove Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:02:45 +0000 http://www.patriciamuller.com/?p=15#comment-1032 Hi. Very thorough review of the Dell. Although I hate Dell passionately, for the specs and price you mention, it sounds like a good deal. And my experience with their customer support is better than most, so if your lappy craps out, which is also my experience with Dell, they are pretty good about helping you fix their error. As for the Asus EeePC, they are so awesome! I've bought nothing but Asus for the past 10 years, and I've never been disappointed. Right now, I'm rockin' an Asus G50, but for the compact mini you mention, the EeePC can be beat by none. Seriously, you won't regret it...ever. Hi. Very thorough review of the Dell. Although I hate Dell passionately, for the specs and price you mention, it sounds like a good deal. And my experience with their customer support is better than most, so if your lappy craps out, which is also my experience with Dell, they are pretty good about helping you fix their error.

As for the Asus EeePC, they are so awesome! I’ve bought nothing but Asus for the past 10 years, and I’ve never been disappointed. Right now, I’m rockin’ an Asus G50, but for the compact mini you mention, the EeePC can be beat by none. Seriously, you won’t regret it…ever.

]]> By: Johann-Christian http://www.patriciamuller.com/geeky-talk/my-first-dell-purchase-and-xps-m1530-review/#comment-984 Johann-Christian Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:21:46 +0000 http://www.patriciamuller.com/?p=15#comment-984 I'm extremly happy with my new Eee PC 901. Very small, very stylish (white)! Absolutely silent thanks to SSD. Good screen resolution (1024x600), good signal quality when connected to an external TFT, big trackpad, keyboard is still fine (for my small fingers). Windows starts in 22 seconds. Bluetooth - perfect to exchange things with my PDA. Well ... quite a long battery life! Yea! Replacement batterys available in any size - even for up to 12 hrs of working time. And - it was a bargain, too - about 250 EUR (at Amazon). That's my advice. Maybe the 1000H is better, I don't know. Anyway, enjoy your new laptop! Johann-Christian I’m extremly happy with my new Eee PC 901. Very small, very stylish (white)! Absolutely silent thanks to SSD. Good screen resolution (1024×600), good signal quality when connected to an external TFT, big trackpad, keyboard is still fine (for my small fingers). Windows starts in 22 seconds. Bluetooth - perfect to exchange things with my PDA. Well … quite a long battery life! Yea! Replacement batterys available in any size - even for up to 12 hrs of working time.
And - it was a bargain, too - about 250 EUR (at Amazon).

That’s my advice. Maybe the 1000H is better, I don’t know. Anyway, enjoy your new laptop!

Johann-Christian

]]> By: Patricia http://www.patriciamuller.com/geeky-talk/my-first-dell-purchase-and-xps-m1530-review/#comment-965 Patricia Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:34:26 +0000 http://www.patriciamuller.com/?p=15#comment-965 @Ade: thanks for the info on LCD screens. I wanted to change it because I was used to the 1280×800 resolution and everything looked incredibly small and this was making my eyes hurt. I'm getting used to it now, though. Well, I guess since I don't have a choice there, better get used to it indeed. ;-) Thanks again! @Ade: thanks for the info on LCD screens. I wanted to change it because I was used to the 1280×800 resolution and everything looked incredibly small and this was making my eyes hurt. I’m getting used to it now, though. Well, I guess since I don’t have a choice there, better get used to it indeed. ;-) Thanks again!

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