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

[Mackievlzpro]

I got my new Dell Laptop a little more than a month ago, but I feel I should post about it here too

Background: Old machine was a Dell Inspiron 4000 from 9 years ago or so. It had not been used for a few years, used to be a family machine for internet use when on vacation (Dial-Up LOL). Because of it's age, and non-use, it basiclly became my Linux machine, as Windows ME was NOT in ANY WAY usable! Got new power adapter, high capacity battery, DVD/CD-RW Drive, PCMCIA Ethernet Card, PCMCIA Linksys Wireless-G card, and upgraded to 512MB of RAM. Runs Xubuntu 8.04.2 fine now But, I still needed something newer, and actually had Windows on it. Plus, I needed a machine that I would be able to take to college.
It came down to a decision between the XPS M1530 and Studio 1537. Went with the Studio 1537 because I thought it had all of the features I wanted for the best price. Got it for my birthday, pretty exciting present !
Here are the Specs:
Jet Black Color
Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (2.53 GHz/1066 MHz FSB/6MB L2)
4GB DDR2 RAM 800MHz
Backlit Keyboard
WLED Display-1440x900 Resolution
ATI Mobility Radeon HD3450-256MB RAM
250GB 7200 RPM HDD-Hitatchi
6x Slot-Load Blu-Ray Drive
Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN Half-Mini Card
Integrated 2.0 MP Webcam
SoundBlaster Audigy Advanced HD Software Edition
85WHr 9 Cell Battery
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module
Fingerprint Reader
Windows Vista Home Premium 32-Bit

Needless to say, I am in love with this laptop. I guess the only thing I wish Dell had done differently is if they had put the proper Intel Centrino 2 sticker on the front
Thank you Mom and Dad!!!

Unboxing Video: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...69567678068051

Here are a few pics


Studio 1537


Dell Inspiron 4000

[Cin']

Very nice bday present you got there Thanks to your Mum & Pops also!

It's neat to look at the 4000 compared to the 1537!~

Grat's!

Cin

[Mackievlzpro]

Thanks Cin', I'll be sure to tell Mom and Dad you said Thanks!
I see you post alot in the Dell area, are you the "Dell Man" of these forums?

Yeah, it is neat to see how the technology in Laptops has changed over the years. I still occassionally use the 4000, especially since I don't (yet?) have Linux on the 1537. It's great to play old, non-graphic intense Linux games on!

[Cin']

Thanks Cin', I'll be sure to tell Mom and Dad you said Thanks!
I see you post alot in the Dell area, are you the "Dell Man" of these forums?

Yeah, it is neat to see how the technology in Laptops has changed over the years. I still occassionally use the 4000, especially since I don't (yet?) have Linux on the 1537. It's great to play old, non-graphic intense Linux games on!

lol..I hope they laugh! Yes, I do post a lot! What can I say..I likey the Dell brand! And, lol...not the Dell Man, but Woman...sounds much better I just try and help where I can!

Yeah, thats cool about the 4000, are you going to still keep using it?

Cin

[moose]

Cin; wanna get a hotel room? show me your dell i show you mine

[Spyda Kat]

Cin; wanna get a hotel room? show me your dell i show you mine

That is offensive

[moose]

That is offensive

how so? i want to see her dells.. and ive got a nice dell too

[Mackievlzpro]

lol..I hope they laugh! Yes, I do post a lot! What can I say..I likey the Dell brand! And, lol...not the Dell Man, but Woman...sounds much better I just try and help where I can!

Yeah, thats cool about the 4000, are you going to still keep using it?

Cin

Ah, Dell Woman, sorry about that.
I know what you mean, I like the Dell brand too. And I think that its great when people with Computer knowledge help/share that with others, myself included
I'll probably still use it somewhat. I'm looking into replacing the old HDD with an SSD. I need some money first though...

[Cin']

Ah, Dell Woman, sorry about that.
I know what you mean, I like the Dell brand too. And I think that its great when people with Computer knowledge help/share that with others, myself included
I'll probably still use it somewhat. I'm looking into replacing the old HDD with an SSD. I need some money first though...

Aaah Yes...Dell Woman! *giggles*

How are things going with your lappy now, nearly a month later?

Cin

[Luke1708]

That studio 1537 is awesome. Dell build quality has changed a lot since the inspiron 4000