Is this laptop system worth buying ?

[tusharlad]

Hi Friends !

I also intend to buy a perfomance laptop for multimedia and graphic works
I have configured Following DELL XPS system.

Please help me making decision

If anyone of you are using such XPS laptop system then please share your experience.

Isthere any thing needed to modify ?
My budget is 60000.

Dell XPS M1530 Laptop

Total Price: Rs 56,993 00
(All prices are inclusive of delivery but exclusive of tax)

Base System : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T7250
2.0GHz, 2MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB

Operating System:Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium
-with AERO experience

Display : 15.4" UltraSharp(TM) Widescreen WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
TFT Display with TrueLife(TM)
Color Kits : Crimson Red LCD display with Integrated 2.0 mega pixel
web cam

Memory : 3GB (1 X 2 GB + 1 X 1 GB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2
SDRAM

Hard Drives : 160GB SATA Hard Drive 5400 rpm

Hard Drive Partition : Hard Drive Partition, Primary Size 60GB in C
Drive, Remainder in D Drive

Internal Optical Drive : Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive
with dual layer write capabilities
Roxio Creator 10
Video Card : 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8600M GT

Palmrest Option : Palmrest with Fingerprint Reader

Wireless Network Solution :

Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card

Audio Solution :

Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software

Bluetooth Module

Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module

Primary Battery :

6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

Carry Case

No Case
Shipment Box with No Case

Adapter : 90W AC Adapter

Dell Accessories:

Dell Bluetooth Wireless Headset

Software :

Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 (Does Not Include Microsoft(R) Office 2003/2007 Software)

Security Software :

McAfee(R) Security Center(TM) – 30 days trial

Dell Services:
Hardware Maintenance

1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover
1 Year Priority PC User 24x7 Support (Round-The-Clock Technical Assistance)
24x7 Telephone Technical Support Hotline: 1-800-425-2066
Regional Support Within Asia Pacific Countries For Laptops

Dell Services: Installation

Basic System Installation

Freight Charges

Laptop Batteries Carry 1 Year Warranty Only From Invoice Date

Item included in the System :

Dell(TM) Media Direct

Dell(TM) Travel Remote Control

Noise Isolation Ear Buds
Dell(TM) PC-Restore

External USB modem (WW)
RJ-11 Modem cable (AP)
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet
1 ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS)
Mod Specs Info (India)
8-in-1 media card reader
Binder Kit
Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad (English)

 

[tusharlad]

so many person has wiewed the thread and no one has replyed ?

Why ?

Please help me making decision.
I will be very thankful to all of you.

 

[kumarmohit]

Ask them to give you warranty on battery from delivery date and not invoice date. You might lose 20 days to 1 month of battery warranty if you count it from invoice date.

 

[dOm1naTOr]

HI, i got my XPS M1530 last day. I got it the second day after i payed thru credit card. I was really amazed to see the package home just after 2 days. They send it by air.
Now another production center has started at Chennai and it took just 2 days to reach me(Kerala).
Also on the very day, Dell guys from Cochin (80KM away from here) and asked if they shud come nd setup everythin for me. I said its not needed and they replied dat i can call then any time for service.
wow, its really gr8.
@tusharlad
go for T8100, as its got more cache, nd is 45 nm. It can improve batter life nd its penryn core. It performs better than even T7500 or T7600 most of the times.(or even T7700 some times)
*www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html

And i got the case too which i didnt order or pay. Also i got two EP 630 earbuds(they talk bout only one). Amazed !!!!!

 

[gopz]

Go in for a 7200rpm hard drive. Its useful for gaming.

 

[tusharlad]

HI, i got my XPS M1530 last day. I got it the second day after i payed thru credit card. I was really amazed to see the package home just after 2 days. They send it by air.
Now another production center has started at Chennai and it took just 2 days to reach me(Kerala).
Also on the very day, Dell guys from Cochin (80KM away from here) and asked if they shud come nd setup everythin for me. I said its not needed and they replied dat i can call then any time for service.
wow, its really gr8.
@tusharlad
go for T8100, as its got more cache, nd is 45 nm. It can improve batter life nd its penryn core. It performs better than even T7500 or T7600 most of the times.(or even T7700 some times)
*www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html

And i got the case too which i didnt order or pay. Also i got two EP 630 earbuds(they talk bout only one). Amazed !!!!!

How did you get the carrybag free and also the earbuds. How is the system working? what about the speakers quality ? Any other pre installed softwares?

I agree with your choice of 8100 but then overall cost will go beyond 70000.
and that may be difficult.

Please give your review soon, as I am going to put my order very soon.
Thanks again

 

[Chirag]

AFAIK they give case and earbuds free with every 15" system..

 

[hellgate]

@dominator congrats on ur new lappy buddy.cud u plz post some pics of ur lappy?

 

[tusharlad]

AFAIK they give case and earbuds free with every 15" system..

No its not true

Dell is not offering free carry case with XPS 1530, Check on their website

Earbuds are free ofcaurse

Can any one suggest
whether I should go with 1600 x 1050 res or 1400 x 900

there is a great hype about the high resolution's compatibility with games.

Can we play game in a descent manner by choosing non native screen resolution.
Is it possible to do so ? how ?

 

[tusharlad]

@dOm1naTOr

Please post review of your new Dell Lappy. I M just waiting for your review for putting order for the same. Please also coment about Screen resolution. I think you are busy with your new gadget, as you are absent for a few days.
Please reply and help

 

[tgpraveen]

ear buds are free but they give only ONE ep630 how come u got two?

 

[tusharlad]

Hi ! Dominator

Every thing is finalised .

I am going to put order for DELL XPS M1530 tomorrow.

The main confusion is to choose the screen resolution whether 1440x900 0r ultrasharp 1680x1050 ?

I have come to know from this forum only that while gaming it will not be that good as the native res of game would be not same as the display . Is that true ?
Can we set the resolution of games so that we can play it decently on high res display of the laptop.
will NVIDIA GEFORCE 8600M Gt justify the games at that high resolution. ?
what are the other benifits of high res display ?

Please reply soon so that I can forward my order timely.
Thanks in advance.

 

[tgpraveen]

1440x900 ftw

 

[gopz]

Go in for 1440 x 900

 

[tusharlad]

1440x900 ftw

Thanks for the reply.

Could you be please to tell the reason for this ?

Go in for 1440 x 900

Thanks to you too for the reply.

Could you be please to tell the reason for this ?

 

[dOm1naTOr]

Bout the resolution, 1440*900 is more than enuf for the 15.4" display as the 1440*900 resulution is usually housed in 19" Desktop LCDs.

It look very shard nd crisp on a 15.4" screen. So for a 15.4" screen 1680*1050 is gud only on paper and that resolution is usually housed on 22" screens.

And 8600MGT cant handle most games at that resolution nd it wont look pretty on that screen if u use lower resolutions. So opt it only if u are into designing nd animation. 1440*900 has perfect balance b/w game performance nd quality for that card.

 

[gopz]

I agree with dOm1naTOr.

Please post your final config here before ordering, we'll have a look and tell you if its OK.

 

[tusharlad]

Bout the resolution, 1440*900 is more than enuf for the 15.4" display as the 1440*900 resulution is usually housed in 19" Desktop LCDs.

It look very shard nd crisp on a 15.4" screen. So for a 15.4" screen 1680*1050 is gud only on paper and that resolution is usually housed on 22" screens.

And 8600MGT cant handle most games at that resolution nd it wont look pretty on that screen if u use lower resolutions. So opt it only if u are into designing nd animation. 1440*900 has perfect balance b/w game performance nd quality for that card.

Thanks dear . Atlast you have replied.
I understand that you are busy with exams etc.
Best of luck for ur exams and everything.

I will opt for 1440*900 res now as you say.

I also have opted for 200 GB 7200 rpm HDD.

 

[gopz]

I also have opted for 200 GB 7200 rpm HDD.

If the price difference between 320GB, 5400RPM drive and 200GB, 7200RPM drive is less...then I suggest 320GB drive, because it will run as fast as the 200Gb 7200 drive because of data density, and also draw less power.

 

[tusharlad]

If the price difference between 320GB, 5400RPM drive and 200GB, 7200RPM drive is less...then I suggest 320GB drive, because it will run as fast as the 200Gb 7200 drive because of data density, and also draw less power.

Thanks Gopz,

My processor : C2D T 8100 2.1 Ghz 3 MB catch 800 Mhz FSB
OS : Vista Home premium with aero
HDD : 200 GB 7200rpm (Here there is the difference of Rs.1709 bet 320
GB 5400 rpm & 200 GB 7200 RPM, 320 GB is coastlier)

Display : 15.4" widescreen TFT WXGA+ 1440x900 true life
GPU : NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 256 MB
Memory : 3GB 1x 1GB + 1x 2GB 667 MHz Dual Channel DDR II Sd Ram
Partition : 60 GB primary in C rest in D
Optical Drive : integrated 8x DVD +/- RW combination drive with dual layer
capacity Slot Load
wireless solution : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps
Wireless Mini Card
Bluetooth module : Dell(TM) Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module
Battary : 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Adaptor : 90 W ac
Accessory : Dell Bluetooth wireless head set
Noice cancellation ear buds
Travel remote control
Softwares : Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 (Does Not Include Microsoft(R) Office
2003/2007 Software)
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software
Webcam: 2 megapixcel integrated in display with software

other : Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad
fingerprint sensor
1 year XPS warranty with complete cover



I have choose crimson red colour.

Please give ur comment as going to put order today

Thanks