->The official POST ABOUT YOUR NEW DELL NOTEBOOK thread. <-

[E30kid]

I ordered my Vostro 4 days ago and it shipped yesterday. I ordered it on the night of 2/7 and I guess that they built it in two days, pretty good.

The ETA is from 2/13-2/15, I am hoping for the former.

[bs1971]

I ordered my XPS M1530 on Feb. 1st and I got it on Feb. 8th. I am so happy with this laptop. It is awesome! I can't seem to tear myself away from it and I'm sure my Inspiron 530 must feel awefully neglected... Here are my laptops stats:

-XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800MhzFSB, 4M L2 Cache)
-Midnight Blue Casing With Microsatin Finish XPS M1530
-2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530 (upgraded to 4GB Kingston)
-15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MO Camera (LG Screen)
-256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
-250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
-Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
-8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive
-Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) Mini Card
-Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)
-Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy

[Wibla]

I just got my "new" D410 from a company that buys and sells used computer equipment from companies etc.

It's a pretty standard one, 1.86Ghz, 12.1", 6cell battery, 1GB ram, 60GB drive, paid $700 incl. shipping and one year warranty from the company, this is pretty cheap for norway...

it was stated to be in fair condition, but upon arrival I found that to be false.

It actually looks like new! The battery even seems in good condition, which is surprising. Gonna check the service tag later today to check if there's any warranty left.

Also ordered a 9cell battery off ebay a couple of days ago, for $90, just hope it isnt a fake (stated to be genuine) and not worn out...

[the_forge.nz]

Getting mine tommrow
After three weeks.
Cant wait

[silentnite2608]

Dell Inspiron 1720 Midnight Blue
Intel Core 2 Duo T7500
1GB Ram
DVD DL Writer
120GB 5400rpm
Nvidia 8600M GT
Sound Onboard HD
Dell Wireless a/b/g wireless.
Resolution 1920x1200

[eatingpigeons]

-XPS m1330, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2GHz/800MhzFSB, 2M L2 Cache)
-Crimson Red Casing
-2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
-13.3 inch Wide Screen WXGA TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MP Camera
-160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
-Microsoft Windows Vista Business
-8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive
-Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) Mini Card
-Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)

Not bad I think for £602 including VAT and delivery and seems to be very good in general. Tiny amount of keyboard flex on the right and slightly weak bluetooth signal are the only problems...

I can't see any screen graininess at all.

[E30kid]

I just had my laptop delivered, the screen is fine even though it is a samsung. All other aspects are really good too, the processor and ram make all of the difference in everyday computing.

[Ridley23]

I just ordered my first ever Dell notebook!! I got it for a great deal, what with the 15% off refurbished notebooks coupon that was made available today. Here are some of the great perks:

Dell XPS m1530 Tuxedo Black (wanted Crimson Red, but this deal was too good to pass up)
- Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache)
- 15.4" WXGA+ LG Widescreen TrueLife LCD 2/ 2.0 MP Webcam
- 8600GT 256mb GDDR3 Video Card
- 250GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
- 3GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
- Intel 4965 802.11a/g/n Dual-Band Mini Card
- Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module
- Microsoft Vista Home Premium
- Roxio Creator LE
- 9 Cell Battery
- Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software Edition

All this for the low, low price of $1088.88! It even came with Lord of the Rings Online! This is the most exciting computer purchase I've made ever! The best thing is, I sold my other laptop for $1225, so I made a $136.12 profit on a computer that's basically as good as the last one (albeit not as strong a processor, but the graphics make up for it). Now I have to decide what to use the rest of the money on. What do you guys think?

[Dan333SP]

I just ordered my first Dell laptop a couple nights ago... the juicy bits are:
XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800MhzFSB, 4M L2)
Midnight Blue Casing With Microsatin Finish XPS M1530
2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
15.4 inch Wide Screen WSXGA+ TrueLife for XPS M1530
Camera Software XPS M1530 2.0MP
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
200G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Free Fall Sensor
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English

I'm pretty excited about it, I'm definitely going to dual boot it with XP Pro as soon as I get it. The estimated shipping date is the 27th and the estimated delivery date is the 29th (2nd day shipping), but based on all the status posts I've seen on this forum it seems like 8 or 9 days from now is a more likely delivery date, which suits me just fine! Getting the higher resolution screen seems to guarantee me a Samsung screen, so I guess I'll just have to see how bad it is before I go through all the LG replacement hoops that so many others on this board have had to "enjoy".

[NSFW]

Just ordered mine yesterday! First Dell Laptop as well. Major upgrade over my old (and current) desktop.
XPS M1530,

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7700 (2.4GHz/800MhzFSB, 4M L2 Cache)

2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530 (upgrading to 4GB Corsair)

15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ TrueLife LCD with 2.0 MO Camera (LG Screen)

256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

200GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive

Came with a free upgrade to a T7500, bumbed that up to a T7700, and also squeezed in a extra 5% discount. Got it for just under $2000 ($1980) Australian, which was my budget. Getting the 4 Gbs of Mem as a birthday gift from the GF, in a month.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English

8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive

Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) Mini Card

Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR)

Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software Edition