Friends should I go for this Laptop??? Opinion required

[whitestar_999]

I hope you are using restart option & not power off option in win 8 to do this.Also refer the manual you got with dell laptop.
Windows 8.1 tips and tricks: Shut down, Restart, Sign out, and more via the Start Button

 

[kg11sgbg]

I hope you are using restart option & not power off option in win 8 to do this.Also refer the manual you got with dell laptop.
Windows 8.1 tips and tricks: Shut down, Restart, Sign out, and more via the Start Button

I am using restart option,but I don't know which key I have to press to boot into BIOS settings. I had downloaded the manual for this particular laptop from Dell site,but nothing is mentioned regarding the booting into BIOS.

 

[sling-shot]

It is F2 according to DELL but you may have to hit it repeatedly and very early.

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[kg11sgbg]

It is F2 according to DELL but you may have to hit it repeatedly and very early.

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THANK YOU.

Achieved for what I intended to do.
But ,Friends, the BIOS operation is a bit complex than the Desktop mode.

Before booting up,you have to attach your external DVD-writer to the USB port(as in my case).
1).Entering inside BIOS options you have to ensure that the BIOS is set up in UEFI mode and not Legacy.
2).Inside the BIOS,you have to use F5/F6 keys to the UEFI mode section for choosing which device boots up first,HDD or DVD-writer.
3).The secure BOOT Mode has to be DISABLED temporarily,otherwise DVD-writer though recognised and present,wont be able to perform its operation/function.
4).After performing or finishing operations by DVD-writer(I had successfully created a swap partition and an ext4 partition). I am waiting for the openSUSE-13.2(64-bit) to be launched on 3rd of November,2014 and after downloading 4.3~4.6GB,burning it into a blank DVD. I shall install the same into ext4 partition.
5).The secure BOOT mode must be enabled after installation or using DVD-writer,otherwise Windows-8.1 won't boot.

 

[sling-shot]

The secure boot compulsion was a clever move by Microsoft to inhibit easy installation of Linux. If I am correct you can still install a few distros that have got the key from Microsoft.

 

[kg11sgbg]

The secure boot compulsion was a clever move by Microsoft to inhibit easy installation of Linux. If I am correct you can still install a few distros that have got the key from Microsoft.

In that case can I install openSUSE-13.2 in my Dell 14 5447 Ultra book???

 

[whitestar_999]

The Growing Role of UEFI Secure Boot in Linux Distributions | Linux Journal
Ubuntu 12.10,Fedora 18 & OpenSUSE 12.3 onwards are secure boot compatible though it may still not work so try the latest version of these os & remember to make backup first of your windows 8.1 install.Though i do not trust any backup without actually doing a successful restore to confirm it is working but i hope you made one backup before repartitioning the hdd & one after repartitioning the hdd.

 

[kg11sgbg]

If I keep the charger connected(in ON or power mode) to my Laptop/Ultrabook,even if my Ultrabook's battery shows 100%,then will there be a damage to the battery??

 

[whitestar_999]

Most likely no as modern batteries & chargers have improved enough to realise when the battery is full & stop charging though do take advantage of battery sometimes otherwise there is no point in having an ultrabook.

 

[sling-shot]

In spite of that it is better to keep the battery in 40% to 80% range. Run it on battery primarily unless you are expecting to be without access to charging point for extended period of time in which case charge to 100%.

 

[kg11sgbg]

Most likely no as modern batteries & chargers have improved enough to realise when the battery is full & stop charging though do take advantage of battery sometimes otherwise there is no point in having an ultrabook.

+1 for this ADVICE.

Well I experienced battery level to be fairly good if and only if I use the Laptop/Ultrabook ONLY.
But as soon as I attach DVD-Writer(external),USB-Mouse,Hitachi 500GB HDD or even the CoolerMaster Notepal L1 Cooling Pad (ALL SEPARATE WISE NOT SIMULTANEOUSLY), then the Battery level drops slowly but significantly.

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In spite of that it is better to keep the battery in 40% to 80% range. Run it on battery primarily unless you are expecting to be without access to charging point for extended period of time in which case charge to 100%.

Thanks [MENTION=139416]sling-shot[/MENTION] my Friend, I am running only on battery mode.

How much lower level do I use the battery,such that damage does not occur?

Is it safe till 10% or 7%?

 

[sling-shot]

Try NOT to let it go below 20%.

 

[$hadow]

Try to keep the charge in good shape as he said above ie 80% max and also try not to slip anything less than 15 or else 20.

 

[kg11sgbg]

Thanks to all,Friends
Some pics posted :--->

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The Backpack as Freebie given with the Laptop/Ultrabook

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The necessary and associated tools of trade from Amazon.in (except the Circle usb mouse)
Hitachi 500GB external drive
LG external DVD-writer

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The side by side residing of the 2 foes,in stark reality : AMD & Intel

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This one is a bang of the buck,got it for Rs.799/- from Flipkart as Diwali Sale.
It really runs SILENT...fantastic product.

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One issue has cropped up :--->

The wifi signal is not recognising my hotspot.
Even when it recognises there is a drop in signal strength and it ultimately dies out or is rendered not connected/disabled.
Running the Windows(8.1) diagnostics for network ,it shows : "wlan card or access point not connected(or working)!!!"

Please, Help me out [MENTION=126812]whitestar_999[/MENTION], our expert Friend on networks.
All other Friends are also welcomed...

 

[whitestar_999]

I think there was/still is some issue with wifi in win 8/8.1.As i don't use it wait for some win 8/8.1 users comments & in the meantime you can try updating your wifi driver through windows update.

 

[TechnoBOY]

Even i heard WiFi prob in win8 and experienced some

 

[kg11sgbg]

I think there was/still is some issue with wifi in win 8/8.1.As i don't use it wait for some win 8/8.1 users comments & in the meantime you can try updating your wifi driver through windows update.

Already updated to the latest versions from Windows update.

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Surprise!!!
Now its functioning (wifi network) perfectly O.K.!!!???

 

[$hadow]

Congo on your purchase mate.

 

[kg11sgbg]

Congo on your purchase mate.

Thank You very much Mate.

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To all my @TDF, Friends.
The most awesome feature for this ultrabook is its backlit key. Presently I am writing this comment by keeping all lights switched off. As all Family members in our bedroom and in other rooms are fast asleep. I don't intend to disturb anybody.
Really Coooooolll feature.
The color of backlit keys are neon white,which could be dimmed by pressing the F10 key again.
While (without undermining)LENOVO Y50(Superior Laptop) comes with a red color backlit key,which is disturbing for me. My personal liking.

Great Job DELL.

 

[$hadow]

Thank You very much Mate.

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To all my @TDF, Friends.
The most awesome feature for this ultrabook is its backlit key. Presently I am writing this comment by keeping all lights switched off. As all Family members in our bedroom and in other rooms are fast asleep. I don't intend to disturb anybody.
Really Coooooolll feature.
The color of backlit keys are neon white,which could be dimmed by pressing the F10 key again.
While (without undermining)LENOVO Y50(Superior Laptop) comes with a red color backlit key,which is disturbing for me. My personal liking.

Great Job DELL.

Well I like dell. Personally it stands out from the crowd but still light backlit is always pleases the eyes.