Dell Studio 15 1558 Thread

mickyb28 · 03-23-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by farenheit

On the UK Dell site they dont offer the intergrated graphics anymore

Did they ever? I would have considered getting mine with integrated graphics if it had been available so I don't think it was up there in early/mid-February.

mickyb28 · 03-23-2010, 11:37 AM

Does anyone elses power supply make small, occasional fizzing noises when it gets too hot? I think I need to be more careful about where I leave it, if I accidentally leave it underneath anything it gets so so hot.

FlexiPack · 03-23-2010, 11:46 AM

David ag: could I be cheeky and ask if you would be willing to post some photos of the 1080p screen in action?

I am interested in the 1080p screen option, as I've heard it's much better quality than the 1366x768 screen but I am concerned that it will make everything too small on a 15.6" screen (text is my main concer). I know Windows can increase font DPI etc but I've read this doesn't look very good in some instances.

URPradhan · 03-23-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by david_ag

I had not thought about the USB 3.0 and think you are right, but also understand that its still not widely available. About the graphic cards you are right again but personally I couldn't care less for it really, the performance of the Intel GMA HD is amazing for an integrated card, and since it will be enough for everything BUT gaming, it fits my bill. Also, it all depends on how much are we willing to pay.

I paid $1074 after tax and shipping on February 2nd.

Thank you for your pricing info.
For my requirements, Intel GMA HD can give me more what I actually need. I hate to play games on laptop/PC (purely personal). I would be happy if I'll get an i5-520M, 15-16" full HD screen, 4 GB RAM, 520GB 7200 rpm HDD, wifi, bluetooth, DVD drive, chicklet + backlit keyboard configuration laptop without dedicated graphics.

WildmanCAL · 03-23-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mickyb28

Does anyone elses power supply make small, occasional fizzing noises when it gets too hot? I think I need to be more careful about where I leave it, if I accidentally leave it underneath anything it gets so so hot.

Yes, my power supply made a nice fizzing noise when plugged into the laptop. I let it be for a few days before calling Dell and some 45 minutes, later had a replacement shipped out to me, which arrived the very next day.

I would suggest calling them. The power supply/brick should not make any noise, what-so-ever.

david_ag · 03-23-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FlexiPack

David ag: could I be cheeky and ask if you would be willing to post some photos of the 1080p screen in action?

I am interested in the 1080p screen option, as I've heard it's much better quality than the 1366x768 screen but I am concerned that it will make everything too small on a 15.6" screen (text is my main concer). I know Windows can increase font DPI etc but I've read this doesn't look very good in some instances.

Im sorry man, I already returned the laptop, but any of the other guys here can help you with those pics. The DPI at 125% looks good and its big enough. On web pages I would just zoom in or out with the touchpad to whatever I needed to be able to read. I had the same concern before getting the laptop but it wasn't an issue when I got it.

FlexiPack · 03-23-2010, 01:24 PM

No worries, thanks for the info. I was forgetting that with the multi-touch pad you could zoom in easily. So with the DPI 125%, did everything look ok? I mean text and icons didn't look distorted at all or just odd?

david_ag · 03-23-2010, 01:42 PM

In my personal opinion they didn't. They looked pretty sharp.
150% DID distort them.

zedpos · 03-23-2010, 04:41 PM

Ok, looks like the sim card is just a dummy slot as I can't get it to work with my mobile broadband sim.

Anyone know how I can find out if a WWAN card has been installed? I didn't ask for one as part of my order but I'd like to be sure before I give up.

johnfron · 03-23-2010, 08:58 PM

I ordered a Studio 1558 with an i3 and integrated Intel HD graphics card. All the rest was base configuration. Has anyone ordered a similar configuration recently? I'm wondering how long their order took from production to shipping? My order status says In Production now...