Dell Inspiron 1520 review

[gxsaurav]

You forgot, conroe is for desktop. Mobile version is Merom.

 

[Maverick340]

They all force us to take Vista ..
Can't argue with dell on that. Plus new hardware has no support for XP

 

[gxsaurav]

Well, atleast I don't mind Vista.

 

[sr_garg]

seems u r very desperete to know the answer, avoid double posts!
Well, i dont know very much, but i did some research b4 buying my lappy

(WXGA) is a set of non standard resolutions derived from the XGA display standard by widening it to a wide screen aspect ratio. WXGA is generally understood to refer to a resolution of 1366×768, with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Dell offers 1280X800. WXGA is normally used by LCD screens.

True life is the term used by dell to offer high gloss and sharp contrast finish screen.Its advisable if you intend to watch videos and play games.


also check *www.screentekinc.com/dell-truelife-lcd-screens.shtml

and dear frnd, always remember to use power of google.

hey thanx alot buddy for ur support n i certainly forgotten abt google.....

 

[MetalheadGautham]

You forgot, conroe is for desktop. Mobile version is Merom.

woops. sorry. forgot.

They all force us to take Vista ..
Can't argue with dell on that. Plus new hardware has no support for XP

atleast we can try getting refund on licence...

Well, atleast I don't mind Vista.

but you must be insane to not mind paying for what you already have paid for.

 

[infra_red_dude]

atleast we can try getting refund on licence...

Not at all possible.

but you must be insane to not mind paying for what you already have paid for.

Naah.. its free for him.

 

[MetalheadGautham]

Naah.. its free for him.

how ?

Not at all possible.

then go to court

 

[Pathik]

how ?

he s a MVP, remember??

 

[kalpik]

Not at all possible.


Naah.. its free for him.

STILL! Why would he want to pay for something he already has?!

 

[infra_red_dude]

STILL! Why would he want to pay for something he already has?!

B'coz he is GX!!

I remember him posting somewhere he wouldn't mind paying for another vista license.

 

[Pathik]

STILL! Why would he want to pay for something he already has?!

Possibly cos he doesn't hav an option?

 

[MetalheadGautham]

B'coz he is GX!!
I remember him posting somewhere he wouldn't mind paying for another vista license.

STILL! Why would he want to pay for something he already has?!

he s a MVP, remember??

Possibly cos he doesn't hav an option?

Just remembered now. Saurav is the most hardcore of all Windows Fanboys and is also an MVP. He thinks its a great service to god by paying more to microsoft. And just for thinking this, M$ gives him free copies.

But even if ^^ is true, Dell still asks for money for the OS. M$ can't refund what dell resold to GX.

So back to square one.

STOP WAITING AND ANSWER THE QUESTION Sir Dr. Prof. MVP. Saurav the GX

 

[gxsaurav]

STILL! Why would he want to pay for something he already has?!

This just in, using our MVP ID we can indeed tell them not to include any Microsoft software . The representative I talked to on phone told me that they have special discounts for students & MVPs etc. Need to talk to him in detail

M$ can't refund what dell resold to GX.

Get the Laptop, let the representative come for basic installaion - > Refuse the License Agreement & return it.

 

[MetalheadGautham]

This just in, using our MVP ID we can indeed tell them not to include any Microsoft software . The representative I talked to on phone told me that they have special discounts for students & MVPs etc. Need to talk to him in detail

Get the Laptop, let the representative come for basic installaion - > Refuse the License Agreement & return it.

lucky devil. I knew all along that you had something up your sleeve to cut costs

 

[gxsaurav]

lucky devil. I knew all along that you had something up your sleeve to cut costs

Lolz...since it is home premium, I will get $50 back....means Rs 2,000. Hmm....good enough for 3 dinner Dates

 

[MetalheadGautham]

Lolz...since it is home premium, I will get $50 back....means Rs 2,000. Hmm....good enough for 3 dinner Dates

and good enough for 200 plates of bhelpuri

 

[juggler]

and good enough for 200 plates of bhelpuri

Well said

 

[infra_red_dude]

Get the Laptop, let the representative come for basic installaion - > Refuse the License Agreement & return it.

I'm sorry to spill the beans but this has NEVER worked and will NEVER work in this country!!!

 

[Pathik]

+1. Many people have tried it and hasn't worked yet. coolpcguy knows more about it. he also tried it perhaps.

 

[Sourabh]

For those unaware, Dell also offers N-series products (some laptop models are available on the Indian website). They have DOS on it with no pre-installed junk. A while back this option was available on the Inspiron laptops too (you need to find the catalog from the product page, not seen on the promotions page). Check it out here:

*www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/...ostronb_1400?c=in&cs=inbsd1&l=en&s=bsd&~ck=mn (Click customize)

Also note the prices of Vostro products as seen on website are inclusive of excise duty (just VAT and octroi additional). Which can also be saved.

My existing Inspiron 640m is also N-series.If you don't want Windows Vista, you have option of DOS on all Vostro series laptops (from catalog). Go for that, there is no real price difference. But many won't because the looks are poor for a consumer laptop. Also you don't get free goodies like Travel Remote, Noise Isolation earbuds (EP-630), etc..

N-series option was removed from Inspirons because of piracy concerns (got this from a sales rep a few weeks back while ordering Inspiron 1525).

Dell is the best company when it comes to offering choices of Windows/Ubuntu/DOS on thier systems.