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

[Laptopbaby]

EnderSaves - Thanks for taking a look at my computer. I do not play any of the games you mentioned so I guess the video card will be okay.

Have a great day.

[Gloomster]

I finally purchased a laptop and it was a dell D531. I really can't wait until it arrives. I just got the standard $699 version on their website. I really want to see how it will perform when I get it. I currently have 2 gigs of ram to put into it.
YAY!

[starseed]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the world of Dell
I ordered my Inspiron 1520 on June 29th, but the estimated shipping date is July 25th!! I'm a bit disappointed about that. The wait is so painful.
On top of that, I cannot track my order because Dell has been unable to provide my order status since the day I ordered it (which was a week and a half ago). Its as if they have no idea I have a laptop ordered! I talked to someone a week ago and they said it should appear in a few days....How long is "a few days'!??

anyway, this is what I should *eventually* be getting...

Unit Price $1,528.00
Inspiron 1520
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7100 (2MB cache/1.8GHz/800Mhz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
System Color: Spring Green Color with Microsatin Finish
Memory: 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm
Monitor: 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife ™
Video Card: 128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
Hard Drive: 120G 5400RPM SATA HDD
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
Network Card and Modem: Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
- Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.08
- Combo or DVD+RW Drive 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Sound Card: High Definition Audio 2.0
Wireless Networking Cards: Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-Card
Camera Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
Office Productivity Software Microsoft Works 8.
Security Software: McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 15-month
Primary Battery: 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hardware Services: 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
Online Data Storage: DataSafe Online Backup 3GB
Media Center Enhancements: Dell Travel Remote Control, IR

Congratulations! You have qualified for $249 savings with your online purchase. - $249.00

Subtotal: $1,279.00
Shipping and Handling: $0.00
PST: $101.68
GST/HST: $76.74


Total: $1,457.42


Thats in Canadian Dollars. I hope I get my moneys worth!

[CARBAR2007]

Hello, I´m new member.

Check my new computer:
+ Procesador Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, 2GHz, 800 MHz, 4MB L2 cache
+ 14.1 Wide Screen WXGA + LCD
+ 1GB DDR2 667MHz 1 DIMM
+ 128 MB NVIDIA Quadro NVS 135M
+ 80 GB Hard Drive 5400 rpm
+ Standard Touch pad
+ Windows XP home SP2
+ DVD/CD burner
+ Intel 3945 WLAN 802.11 a/g
+ Bateria 6 celdas
+ Complete Care 3 años
+ Dell Wireless 360 Bluetooth

Comentarios??

[tj23]

You'll be much happier with the faster GPU. They are just as or more important than the CPU more and more these days.

I only ordered the 128MB graphics card - will this be ok considering the best game I'll play on here is RollerCoaster Tycoon 3?! Apart from that just web/e-mail/watching dvd's.

[Methodis]

I got the one in my sig. Splurges for the AMD, because I didn't feel like saving up more for the Core 2 Duo, and wanted something different since my desktop has a Core 2 Duo, heh :P

[Thesunneversets]

Got the one in my sig. I'll be using it mainly on stage.

[yellowfellow]

This is the specs of my 1520 Order:

Midnight Blue
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, 2.0GHz, 800Mhz, 4M Cache
1GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
15.4 inch Wide Screen WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
3 Year Extended Warranty
Next Day Shipping
$125 Dell Gift Certificate
Est Shipping 7/23/07

After discounts/tax/fees, total is $1492.53

I ordered this before the 2gig RAM/160gig HD deal came out, but I still think I got a better bargain. What do ya think?

[Apple2PC]

M1330 - Red
LED Screen w/Camera
T7300 2.0GHz Core2Duo
2GB RAM
120GB HDD (5400 rpm)
128 Nvidia 8400M
Fingerprint Reader
HD Integrated Surround Sound
Vista Premium

[DMAK02]

Is it worth it?

$1,361.06 Shipped

SPECIFICATION

Inspiron 1520
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache), Genuine Windows ® Vista Home Premium Edition
Inspiron 1520 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/4MB cache)

System Color Jet Black

Memory FREE! 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz

LCD Panel High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch display (1440x900)

Video Card 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8600M GT

Hard Drive FREE! 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows ® Vista Home Premium Edition

Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem

Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.08

Combo or DVD+RW Drive CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)

Sound Card Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™HD Software Edition

Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-Card

Camera Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam

Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) No Productivity software pre-installed

Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 15-months

Battery Options 56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)

Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 2 Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor - Next Business Day

Dial-Up Internet Access No ISP requested

Bluetooth Options Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR)

Datasafe Free 3 GB Online Backup for 1Yr