i think you can upgrade the warranty thingy without cancelling the order. IIRC, you can do all this even after receiving your machine, just check out Dell's website and place your service tag. All the info will be there.
No?

Ahh, could be. Cuz I checked on the price if i wanna extend the bundled McAfee, the price is almost double. Well, i guess it works that way!
Its alwiz cheaper to get it done first time

Welcome mate!
Erm, my M15x is okay, I'm not the type of user that will do all sorts of tweaking so I use it as it is.
No major problems and honestly, you're paying for the warranty so that you will have a peace of mind for 3 years. It's a 'what if' situation we're facing as users. We won't know what will happen, so its up to you really. My previous laptop, the HP pavilion series, is still up and running for the 4th year now. I got the 3 year warranty that came with it, and guess what, it's still in perfect condition till today! Never claimed anything, and i'm not complaining.

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Added on February 21, 2010, 10:37 pmYup, just like string said, you can't take the mcafee out. if you ask the SA, he will tell you its bundled in the package. there's nothing you can do bout it. I did ask for it to be excluded, and it's not possible to do so. you gotta manually remove it.

This post has been edited by FindingScreemo: Feb 21 2010, 10:37 PM

I'm still using the McAfee they gave. i don't really bother much bout AV.
Never really have any problems living without one anyway. HAHA.

wow, looks like alot of M11x owner spawning everyday!

like string said, YCH logistics.. or even skynet..

i received stuff from Dell via this 2 logistics before.

don't trust the status too much, Dell might give u a shocker by giving call or sms telling that you'll be receiving your beast the very next day!!

Only HP provides the ODD i think, not Dellienware. lol

I don't think the ext. ODD is a must buy item. Its all up to you.
I'm fine to live without a ODD though, I got the Blu-Ray ROM but i'm starting to question myself, how often do i really use it?

Other than ripping songs from CD and maybe a couple of installation, er.. that's all. LOL

Turbo mode? Stealth mode?
If Stealth mode is what you meant, then I can safe it's not possible to have Stealth Mode ON when you're on batteries.
AS strange as it may sound, Stealth Mode (which is supposed to make u consume less power) can only be enabled on A/C, not batteries.
Enabling and Disabling the Stealth Mode can be done by simply touching the Media Button located on top of the keyboard, Stealth Mode will be the last icon on the right.

Don't bother to enable the Stealth Mode, why do you wanna save power on A/C and throttle your performance?

Correct me if I'm wrong tho', just my 2c.

Ahhh, I think that Turbo Boost is what you meant.
IIRC, it has been discussed before, and that the processor will do the Boosting itself without us having control over it.

Can we control 'em?

Yup, the OC/boost is done by itself.
IIRC, only 1 core can be boosted, while the other 3 remains the same.


Ahh... i'm using IIRC wayyy too much, i'm getting old!

yea man, and exams up next week. assignments due this week!

Doubt that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6wv2V5wbOk

check this video out.

im going to my 4th month, still ok.

I'll check if my supplier got this item dy

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Added on February 24, 2010, 7:36 pmIts kinda new, don't know if my supplier in the US got hold of it yet or not. Will let ya'll know.

This post has been edited by FindingScreemo: Feb 24 2010, 07:36 PM

Yea, don't really need to OC and all those stuff. I think it should last you for 2-3 years, unless you're gonna test out graphically intense games, but if you're just another casual gamer like I am, i think it should be okay.
despite alot of negativity surrounding M15x and core i7, i'm very satisfied with mine. No worries mate, you're on good hands here!

haha, we replied almost the same thing!

Not sure bout M11x tho bout the color changing, but M15x, u definitely can do it.
My advice, get the base model with 1gb Gtx 260m, and 500gb, that should be good enough. GTX 240m, waste of money.
Just don't put any objects at the back of the M15x when you're running it at full steam as it will obstruct the hot air from coming out. I'm not using any cooler pads, so far so good!

This post has been edited by FindingScreemo: Feb 25 2010, 12:14 AM