Dell xps 15 - l502x !!

[kaz]

Dell xps 15 -l502x !!

THIS IS THE THREAD FOR ALL DELL XPS USERS ON THIS FORUM..
SHARE YOUR VIEWS AND HELP OTHERS..


Processor: i3-2310M/2330M, i5-2410M/2430M, i7-2630QM/2670QM

RAM: 4/6/8 GB (2slots)

HDD: 750 GB (7500rpm), 256 GB SSD

Display: 15.6" HD (1366x768) WLED/FULL HD (1920x1080) B+RGLED

GPU: nvidia gt 525m(1GB)/540m(2GB)

Chipset: intel HM67

OS: WINDORS7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate

Keyboard: Standard/Backlit

Speakers: JBL 2.1 Speakers +Waves MaxxAudio (2 X 4W + 12W sub-woofer 20W Total)

Optical Drive: 8x DVD+/-RW , Blu-ray Disc combo (reads Blu-ray Disc & writes to CD/DVD), Blu-ray Disc Burner (reads/writes CDs, DVDs, BDs) (12.7mm tray load)

Camera: 2.0MP HD with single digital mic (H.264)

Power: 6-cell LI (2.6Ah) standard (Up to 5 hours, 23 minutes)/9-cell LI (2.8Ah) (Up to 8 hours, 29 minutes)


Wireless: Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030 (1x2 bgn + Bluetooth3.0)/Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 (2x2 agn + Bluetooth3.0)

Externally Accessible
Mini DisplayPort (1),
2 total USB 3.0
1 USB 2.0 (eSATA/powershare combo)
Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45)
HDMI 1.4
AC adapter connector
Audio jacks: headphone (2 total) with SPID/F support (1), 1 Mic-in

Dimensions & Weight:
Width: 381mm (15" )
Height: 32.2mm (1.3") front / 38.2mm (1.5")
Back Depth: 265.4mm (10.4")
Weight: Starting weight of 2.70kg with 6-cell battery; 2.87kg with 9-cell battery

Others:
Multimedia Control Buttons:
External display, wireless on/off, extended battery life, brightness -, brightness +, mute, volume -, volume +, rewind, play/pause, forward, touchpad deactivation button

Capacitive Keys:
Windows Mobility Center, Audio control panel, user configurable launch button

LED Lights:
Palmrest: battery indicator, wireless and caps lock; hinge: hard drive activity and battery charge.

TV Tuner (optional integrated)

9-in-1 media card reader:
Supporting SD, SDIO, SDXC, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC, MSXC, xD

Warranty: 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover (upto 3years complete cover)

 

[kausarayub]

very good specifications

 

[NIGHTMARE]

Planning to buy a XPS 15 top model, but I don't like the looks even my studio looks good, new XPS looks like pregnant woman and also the sliver back.

 

[kaz]

post your xperience with your dell xps

mine is just awesome..
did a format within two days i bought and now all is well !!!!


i also lost my antivirus subscription because i didnt subscribe to it before formatting my laptop but, just got it back today after contacting to dell and mcafee service guys. they really helped me

played few games till now..

crysis 2 (for which i bought my xps) runs super cool.. i was getting 35-45 fps,, in story i got max. 405 @native resolution..

shift2 is also running smooth

mostly playing most wanted because tech-fest is comming near, gotta try hard

any other queries are always welcomed because i will be here daily.. glad if i could help

Planning to buy a XPS 15 top model, but I don't like the looks even my studio looks good, new XPS looks like pregnant woman and also the sliver back.

hmmmmmmmmmm

but not much ugly in its class..

to me xps's look is ok..... better than inspiron and dv6..
also the backlit keyboard looks preety nice....

but if u dnt like it at all then you can consider other brands too

 

[NIGHTMARE]

hmmmmmmmmmm

but not much ugly in its class..

to me xps's look is ok..... better than inspiron and dv6..
also the backlit keyboard looks preety nice....

but if u dnt like it at all then you can consider other brands too

The thing is matter with me is good service, internationally and Dell who can provide a quality service.

 

[crazylamhe]

Added my name to the list today !

Gr8 lappy. I am impressed by its performance cause it's quiet more than I expected ! Very frankly, I won't say it's too awesome, because I don't like it's looks so much, however the big trackpad and backlit keyboard look superb.
Core i7 2630, 500 GB HDD, 6 GB RAM, NVIDIA 1GB graphics(and loads of goodies on diwali) @59k
Definitely one of the best deals @59k. Will be updating more about it's performance and heating etc., once I play some "cool" games for prolonged hours in it. As of now, 3 Hrs. with the lappy installing some basic applications(in a room without any A.C. or fan switched on yet cool), no sign of heating at all !
So, I believe even if I play games like Counter-Strike with the cooling pad in same temperature, it won't heat considerably, though would verify the same soon . . .

Also, the 2 MP webcam and JBL speakers rock ! m LuViN It

 

[kaz]

Added my name to the list today !

Gr8 lappy. I am impressed by its performance cause it's quiet more than I expected ! Very frankly, I won't say it's too awesome, because I don't like it's looks so much, however the big trackpad and backlit keyboard look superb.
Core i7 2630, 500 GB HDD, 6 GB RAM, NVIDIA 1GB graphics(and loads of goodies on diwali) @59k
Definitely one of the best deals @59k. Will be updating more about it's performance and heating etc., once I play some "cool" games for prolonged hours in it. As of now, 3 Hrs. with the lappy installing some basic applications(in a room without any A.C. or fan switched on yet cool), no sign of heating at all !
So, I believe even if I play games like Counter-Strike with the cooling pad in same temperature, it won't heat considerably, though would verify the same soon . . .

Also, the 2 MP webcam and JBL speakers rock ! m LuViN It

yup
no heating problems at all for me also..

playing crysis for 2-3hrs n temp is below 80°c (using zebronics colling pad)

i bought @60 ..check my signature for specs, without any gifts

The thing is matter with me is good service, internationally and Dell who can provide a quality service.

i agree

tried and tested

 

[NIGHTMARE]

@Kaz what is your configuration ?

 

[kaz]

@Kaz what is your configuration ?

its there in my signature bro !!
i7-2630qm
4gb ram
750gb hdd
2gb nvidia gt540m
backlit keyboard
no blue ray, no full hd
bcoz i hd to buy from a store..
wud hv got blueray n full hd at the same price if i hd gone for online bcoz i was getting 5% discount on my bro's tcs id

 

[NIGHTMARE]

its there in my signature bro !!
i7-2630qm
4gb ram
750gb hdd
2gb nvidia gt540m
backlit keyboard
no blue ray, no full hd
bcoz i hd to buy from a store..
wud hv got blueray n full hd at the same price if i hd gone for online bcoz i was getting 5% discount on my bro's tcs id

In your signature specs are missing. I'm planning to buy soon.

Here is my configuration:

*i.imgur.com/disRO.png

The price showing in website is Rs.75,554.241, but I don't if there is any other
extra cost. Also I will buy a 60 GB or 120 GB SSD

 

[kaz]

In your signature specs are missing. I'm planning to buy soon.

Here is my configuration:

*i.imgur.com/disRO.png

The price showing in website is Rs.75,554.241, but I don't if there is any other
extra cost. Also I will buy a 60 GB or 120 GB SSD

ur specs sounds interesting..

u r getting a faster processor, blueray, full hd, 2yrs warranty, bluetooth headset for 15k extra than me..
but if u opt for 3yrs then you can get upto 8% discount on the whole price..
and 1% sales tax is extra in some states..( not applicable in south n delhi only)

so better have a chat with dell guy..
they will give you the best deal..

ask them for all possible discounts

also check this out :


www.thinkdigit.com/forum/reviews/145305-dell-xps-15-customized-l502x.html

 

[NIGHTMARE]

I have second thought of 15z because of sleek design,looks and weight.

 

[kaz]

I have second thought of 15z because of sleek design,looks and weight.

it looks good but the gfx card suckz!!

wats ur budget?

have a look at xps 17.. its better than 15z

for looks only go for sony or apple

 

[RBX]

Added my name to the list today !

Gr8 lappy. I am impressed by its performance cause it's quiet more than I expected ! Very frankly, I won't say it's too awesome, because I don't like it's looks so much, however the big trackpad and backlit keyboard look superb.
Core i7 2630, 500 GB HDD, 6 GB RAM, NVIDIA 1GB graphics(and loads of goodies on diwali) @59k
Definitely one of the best deals @59k. Will be updating more about it's performance and heating etc., once I play some "cool" games for prolonged hours in it. As of now, 3 Hrs. with the lappy installing some basic applications(in a room without any A.C. or fan switched on yet cool), no sign of heating at all !
So, I believe even if I play games like Counter-Strike with the cooling pad in same temperature, it won't heat considerably, though would verify the same soon . . .

Also, the 2 MP webcam and JBL speakers rock ! m LuViN It

Got i7 2630QM, 500 GB HDD, 6 GB RAM, GT 540M.
No HD Screen, and not a Backlit Keyboard, a Dell Laser Mouse, 6 Cell battery @ 58.2k.

Speakers Rock but the camera is overrated, my friend's sub 40k HCL ME has much much better camera. My Camera rarely works with Dell Webcam Central, pics/vids have very low sharpness.

 

[NIGHTMARE]

it looks good but the gfx card suckz!!

wats ur budget?

have a look at xps 17.. its better than 15z

for looks only go for sony or apple

There is not a big difference between 540 and 525 may 10 % or less not sure and 525 can easily run the games. I don't why Dell not installing ATI GPU in their laptop. Actually I don't want 17 inch screen it's to big for me. Yes it's better than 15z in only few hardware chip. But 15z descent looks, light weighted, thiner and 15z is fully loaded. Is it a cheap knockoff of the MacBook Pro 15 and value mobility over raw performance. It’s fast enough for any typical SOHO task, and it can handle moderate gaming. I pay games very rarely only few numbers, unfortunately I have don't have time. Sony and apple same thing again service. My budget is more than 75K depends on my mood.

Got i7 2630QM, 500 GB HDD, 6 GB RAM, GT 540M.
No HD Screen, and not a Backlit Keyboard, a Dell Laser Mouse, 6 Cell battery @ 58.2k.

Speakers Rock but the camera is overrated, my friend's sub 40k HP ME has much much better camera. My Camera rarely works with Dell Webcam Central, pics/vids have very low sharpness.

Buddy your CPU,HD (Prefer SSD),GPU and RAM is up-to mark, If your are gamer I think your looking at your GPU and CPU, So you don't have to compromise with screen and most of the people think backlit Keyboard is waste of money even me believe me it's not. And 6 Cell battery is not sufficient for you CPU, if you use on battery because the TDP goes double from default (It's try and tested by me) and it will surge your battery in 2 Hr but you plug your laptop most of the time then it's not a issue.

 

[kaz]

Got i7 2630QM, 500 GB HDD, 6 GB RAM, GT 540M.
No HD Screen, and not a Backlit Keyboard, a Dell Laser Mouse, 6 Cell battery @ 58.2k.

Speakers Rock but the camera is overrated, my friend's sub 40k HP ME has much much better camera. My Camera rarely works with Dell Webcam Central, pics/vids have very low sharpness.

welcome to the club buddy..

have fun with your new laptop..

wats your WEI ?
mine is 5.5 (lowest)

There is not a big difference between 540 and 525 may 10 % or less not sure and 525 can easily run the games. I don't why Dell not installing ATI GPU in their laptop. Actually I don't want 17 inch screen it's to big for me. Yes it's better than 15z in only few hardware chip. But 15z descent looks, light weighted, thiner and 15z is fully loaded. Is it a cheap knockoff of the MacBook Pro 15 and value mobility over raw performance. It’s fast enough for any typical SOHO task, and it can handle moderate gaming. I pay games very rarely only few numbers, unfortunately I have don't have time. Sony and apple same thing again service. My budget is more than 75K depends on my mood.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm then you consider 15z for looks..
have a lok at asus any sony also..

sony provides amd gfx..

 

[RBX]

Buddy your CPU,HD (Prefer SSD),GPU and RAM is up-to mark, If your are gamer I think your looking at your GPU and CPU, So you don't have to compromise with screen and most of the people think backlit Keyboard is waste of money even me believe me it's not. And 6 Cell battery is not sufficient for you CPU, if you use on battery because the TDP goes double from default (It's try and tested by me) and it will surge your battery in 2 Hr but you plug your laptop most of the time then it's not a issue.

I would have added best of everything if it wasn't my so called "study" laptop I had to keep everything in control so as to convince my mom. My dad, on the other hand, would've allowed me anything - he was the one who asked me to upgrade from GT525m to GT540m and from RAM 4GB to 6GB

As for battery, I use it on battery only during power cuts for watching movies (rips) at Full Brightness with reasonable amount of sound. The South Indian movies (mostly 2h 45m in length) do not entirely drain up my battery.

welcome to the club buddy..

have fun with your new laptop..

wats your WEI ?
mine is 5.5 (lowest)

Actually, got it in August. My lowest WEI is 5.7 (on Aero Performance).

Strangely enough, I have looked properties page many times, but today I see
Installed memory (RAM): 6.00 GB (5.90 GB usable) - I'm pretty sure that it (5.90 GB usable) wasn't there yesterday.

 

[crazylamhe]

Got i7 2630QM, 500 GB HDD, 6 GB RAM, GT 540M.
No HD Screen, and not a Backlit Keyboard, a Dell Laser Mouse, 6 Cell battery @ 58.2k.

Speakers Rock but the camera is overrated, my friend's sub 40k HCL ME has much much better camera. My Camera rarely works with Dell Webcam Central, pics/vids have very low sharpness.

Did you order it online ? I think Dell has a compulsory backlit keyboard. HD screen and Webcam were some of the factors I preferred it to HP. Anyways, if your Lappy under the warranty period ever needs ASS, ask the guy to change the whole set . . That's acceptable as per the terms and conditions !
Enjoy your Lappy then

 

[RBX]

^ Yes ordered it online, allowed me to fit it to my budget.

Inquired many dealers at Jaipur for a friend's laptop and found that most were offering my config at 62.5-63k (No FHD, backlit - maybe).

As for camera problems, I believe it's the software that's faulty. It works fine with Picasa. The quality of captured media, still, is gross for the 2 MP hype.

 

[d6bmg]

@NIGHTMARE View Post: your config looks good at your budget. Nice customization.