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 Nov 8 2010, 04:37 PM
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QUOTE(jchue73 @ Nov 8 2010, 04:18 PM) If you don't mind, could you share more on your Reclock settings? Thanks. No matter what I try, the VSYNC and the media adaption settings area area greyed out and the hardware refresh rate shows 0.000Hz (DDR). The other problem that I'm facing is DXVA, I can't use ffdshow DXVA for mkv playback, the movie has rainbow artifacts This post has been edited by echoesian: Nov 8 2010, 04:40 PM |
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Nov 8 2010, 04:43 PM
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Hi guy,
i having issue on pioneer vsx-820 amp connect through pc (HDMI connection) with ati 5550 using windows 7 os which have no signal issue when boot to windows after install ati driver, if direct connect to my lcd tv then there is picture and sound. pls help? Thanks This post has been edited by squall_12: Nov 8 2010, 05:02 PM |
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Nov 8 2010, 11:47 PM
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394 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: Penang
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QUOTE(calvin_ng @ Nov 8 2010, 10:17 AM) My Dell Zino estimated to arrive today please post ur review of the Zino once you get it.. Just received a sms from dell they told me it will deliver to me tomorrow... Well to your question buyid HTPC or Dell Zino... 1. Dell Zino (my spec) is from the highest specification offered by Dell (Yes it is X4 phenom, MXM Discreet graphics and Bluray drive) I exclude out the monitor and I purchase via phone... like what stan001 said it your choice of htpc platform you can go with Atom + Ion or (Ion2) but what you get is cooler pc and lower performance pc too... AMD + ATi provide better performance as the processor come from notebook insted like atom come from netbooks... the down side the fan may spin faster and you get a little noise (barely noticable) and it is AMD some prefer intel... but for me I am ok with this 2... I choose Zino due to few reason... 1. building your own htpc may not look as good as Zino well not as small... for the performance vs space vs cost... 2. I get 3 years from dell (extended) and since I'm going to run this HTPC for 24 hours 7 days... (downloading HD media) 3 years warranty is a assurance you get from dell... 3. Low power since in idle it only take up 25watt... (atom and ion is 5% lower) 4. I have no time to build my own HTPC furthermore I have not done any research on it... 5. Dell Zino 410 offered HD sound (7.1 channel via hdmi) and 5.1 via optical out... 6. it is cute and come with remote... Added on November 8, 2010, 10:17 amoh I pay installment (0% IPP) at RM175.00 per month.... Added on November 8, 2010, 10:18 amThis is my spec 1 T211008MY-Dell™ Inspiron™ 410 Desktop 1 2 Inspiron Zino HD with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 Discrete Graphics (Direct) 1 3 AMD Phenom™ II X4 P940 Quad-Core Mobile Processor 1 4 Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN 1 5 Discount is only valid if the corresponding upgraded item is selected above. 1 6 Limited time promotional offer only. No further discounts apply. 1 7 Defaulted with Black color lid 1 8 Shipping material 1 9 Regulatory Label - APCC (MXM video card) 1 10 Resource DVD 1 11 Shipping Documentations (English) 1 12 4GB (1X4GB) DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz Memory 1 13 Integrated 4-in-1 media card reader 1 14 750GB SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive with Native Command Queuing 1 15 Chassis with MXM video card 1 16 12.7 " SATA tray load Blu-ray (BD) Combo Drive (BD Read Only) 1 17 Roxio Burn 1.0 1 18 Cyberlink PowerDVD Software for Blu-ray 1 19 Cyberlink PowerDVD Software media kit 1 20 For ROW. 3 pin 90W Adapter 1 21 1 Meter Power Cord (MY/SG/ HK ) - MXM 1 22 No Monitor 1 23 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 MXM Discrete Graphics Card 1 24 System includes Discrete Graphics Card 1 25 Integrated 2.1 HD analog & 7.1 HD digital with THX audio 1 26 IR remote control 1 27 Dell™ AX210 CR(2.0) Speakers 1 28 Dell Wireless 1501 (802.11n) WLAN Half-Height mini-Card (MY) 1 29 Dell MS111 USB Optical Mouse 1 30 Keyboard Filler 1 31 Dell™ USB Keyboard (English) 1 32 Windows 7 OS label 1 33 Windows® 7 Home Premium COA Label (MY/D/TH) 1 34 Windows 7 Microsoft Patch 1 35 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit Edition (English) 1 36 Media DVD kit for Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (MY/D/TH) 1 37 Microsoft Office 2010 1 38 Microsoft office Starter 2010 License 1 39 WinRE software 1 40 Dell Dock 1 41 Dell Welcome 1 42 Dell Support center 2.0 64 bit 1 43 Dell Connect 2.1 1 44 DataSafe Local 2.2 Basic 1 45 Skype Software 1 46 THX® TruStudio PC™ 1 47 Adobe Reader 1 48 AMD Fusion Media Explorer 1 49 Readme Guide 1 50 McAfee® SecurityCenter™ 11 (Multi Language) - 15 months 1 51 McAfee® SecurityCenter™ 11 Media Kit 1 52 To activate your online backup account, go to Start, Programs, Datasafe Online 1 53 # NFO, RYLTY, DTSV, OL 1 54 3 Yrs Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis 1 55 # Yr 1 Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis 1 56 # Year 1 Standard POW 1 57 # Include Yr 2 to 3 Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis 1 58 # Includes Year 2 To 3 Parts Exchange Service 1 59 For Info Only:3 Yrs Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis 1 60 3 Years Plus Phone Support: Mon-Fri 0900-2100, Sat 0900-1600 1 61 Please Call 1800-88-1308 For DELL Technical Phone Support 1 62 For Info Only:Great Technical Tips & Information available 24x7 at http://support.ap.dell.com 1 63 1Year Dell Online Backup 2GB 1 64 Dell Online Backup 2GB 1 65 MOD,SW,DSO,2GB-FREE,2.0 1 66 Info Mod for No Raid 1 67 Technical Support 1 68 For Info Only: Dell's Terms and Conditions apply 1 69 Great Technical Tips & Information available 24x7 at http://support.ap.dell.com 1 70 Dell's Terms and Conditions apply 1 71 Mod Specs Info (Malaysia) 1 |
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Nov 9 2010, 09:49 AM
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QUOTE(calvin_ng @ Nov 1 2010, 05:36 PM) The Rapoo keyboard cost RM180 Hi Calvin,Added on November 6, 2010, 6:06 pmYahoo dell just drop me an email, Zino will arrive on Monday 8/Nov/2010 will do a short review  How much is the total cost for the Zino based on your specs? sorry if i have missed out in the earlier posts. Have always wanted to get one, but when they first launched, the specs were a little below par. |
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Nov 9 2010, 10:11 AM
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1,583 posts Joined: Mar 2007 From: KEPONG 
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RM2382.00
I took the highest spec + 3 years warranty + IR Remote but took our monitor |
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Nov 9 2010, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(squall_12 @ Nov 8 2010, 04:43 PM) Hi guy, any help guy?i having issue on pioneer vsx-820 amp connect through pc (HDMI connection) with ati 5550 using windows 7 os which have no signal issue when boot to windows after install ati driver, if direct connect to my lcd tv then there is picture and sound. pls help? Thanks Thanks |
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Nov 9 2010, 02:08 PM
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1,583 posts Joined: Mar 2007 From: KEPONG
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My Dell Zino is HERE!!!
I'm still @ office rite now and will not be able to review until tonight...  This post has been edited by calvin_ng: Nov 9 2010, 02:09 PM |
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Nov 9 2010, 03:02 PM
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2,801 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Darul Aman
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QUOTE(squall_12 @ Nov 9 2010, 01:44 PM) any help guy? if i were you, the first i'd do is to reinstall back the drivers (since you mention that it only goes haywire after installation of the drivers). remove all the drivers first then just install the graphics driver (and not the ATI Control Center, ATI HDMI audio driver and anything else). then install the hdmi audio drivers, then everything else one by one (reboot after each one). just to pinpoint which of the drivers that are making all the fuss.Thanks could be that the resolution or the refresh rate incorrectly set. could be a lot of things. |
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Nov 9 2010, 03:30 PM
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1,583 posts Joined: Mar 2007 From: KEPONG
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and my Zino come with remote AWESOME!!!!
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Nov 9 2010, 03:32 PM
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2,250 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Penang / Bentong, Pahang / Genting
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calvin: Wow, urs came with a WMC remote??? Did you order via optional accessories or it just came bundled?
Hmmm..Dell zino got IR receiver meh? |
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Nov 9 2010, 03:47 PM
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394 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: Penang
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QUOTE(calvin_ng @ Nov 9 2010, 10:11 AM) RM2382.00 I thought the highest spec comes with 1 tb hard driveI took the highest spec + 3 years warranty + IR Remote but took our monitor |
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Nov 9 2010, 03:53 PM
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1,583 posts Joined: Mar 2007 From: KEPONG
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no it come with 750GB + Bluray!!!
Added on November 9, 2010, 3:54 pm QUOTE(SnoWFisH @ Nov 9 2010, 03:32 PM) calvin: Wow, urs came with a WMC remote??? Did you order via optional accessories or it just came bundled? Yes Dell Zino has build in Receiver the remote is optional RM35!!!Hmmm..Dell zino got IR receiver meh? This post has been edited by calvin_ng: Nov 9 2010, 03:54 PM |
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Nov 9 2010, 04:10 PM
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2,250 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Penang / Bentong, Pahang / Genting
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QUOTE(calvin_ng @ Nov 9 2010, 03:53 PM) no it come with 750GB + Bluray!!! The cheapest package I want do not even have that remote option available Added on November 9, 2010, 3:54 pm Yes Dell Zino has build in Receiver the remote is optional RM35!!!  . I guess I need to call them after placing order. I wonder does all dell zino packages got the built in IR receiver or not.They should really make their online ordering system more flexible. Sometimes got some items I want in the most expensive (BR drive) but I don't need the extra HDD space.  This post has been edited by SnoWFisH: Nov 9 2010, 04:10 PM |
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Nov 9 2010, 04:18 PM
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1,583 posts Joined: Mar 2007 From: KEPONG
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Cheapest package dont have just add the remote RM35 super chip wei outside this remote easily cost RM100++ quality is AWESOME!! very solid!!!
if you bought just call dell to add it in!!! |
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Nov 9 2010, 04:22 PM
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2,250 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Penang / Bentong, Pahang / Genting
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QUOTE(calvin_ng @ Nov 9 2010, 04:18 PM) Cheapest package dont have just add the remote RM35 super chip wei outside this remote easily cost RM100++ quality is AWESOME!! very solid!!! One thing I always trust Dell's build quality, they are way better compared to other vendors.if you bought just call dell to add it in!!! So after I place my order online, I can call them to customize further ya? Just qoute my sales order number? I don't really need the monitor, I would want to upgrade the drive to a BR-drive + remote and remove the monitor option. For a while i thought the remote has some super chip inside lol. I agree that RM 35 is really good price, for a branded RC for WMC. even those ciplak Astro remote cost more than 10 bucks in Tesco  .All the new zino should have at least the IR receiver right? Later I got remote but don't have receiver pulak susah At least now I know I don't need to get a RF keyboard. PC maintainence can easily be done with Remote desktop connection. This post has been edited by SnoWFisH: Nov 9 2010, 04:22 PM |
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Nov 9 2010, 04:25 PM
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When you take the IR Remote from dell... Dell will put in a IR recever build in Look at my Zino pc just right beside the windows 7 sticker you can see the recever mark...
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Nov 9 2010, 08:04 PM
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QUOTE(calvin_ng @ Nov 9 2010, 02:08 PM) My Dell Zino is HERE!!! It nice man I'm still @ office rite now and will not be able to review until tonight...  |
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Nov 10 2010, 02:37 AM
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Un-Official Review Part 1...
I will post the official review on a new thread... (Zino thread) I will open this thread once I compile the youtube video (Recorded in HD) OK Let's start... 1. This unit is very quiet how quiet it is well if you compare to Xtreamer I can say Xtreamer Pro fan is much more noisier than Zino HD 2. Everything is setup by Dell including 15 month McAfee antivirus but I decided to remove McAfee and install Ms Security Essentials insted as it is lighter on the PC 3. Booting up is a little pain due to my 32" SONY LCD do not detect the resolution... (not only this Zino even my Dell Vostro has a hard time with this LCD TV) so when I plug into my sis 32" Samsung everything is perfect!!! (BAD TV!!!) 4. After the final and hustle setting the TV I finally manage to get it displayed... 5. Sound Although I'm using a cheap 5.1 with analog input somehow the player can decode 2.1 sound into Dolby and DTS on the system excellent!!! Performance!!! My Vostro a core i3, Nvidia m310 Graphics score 4.9 and Dell Zino score a solid 5.0 this means you can Play left for dead 2 on a 720p resolution with Trilinier and 2X MASA rendering + Triple Buffer V-sync and rest of the options set to HIGH and still can get 35 - 45++ Fps (My Vostro on Nvidia only get 28-35 fps) you can guess the performance... I will try to post up some video and pics once I edit it... 7. Media center remote... works great !!! and the IR is very wide 8. Now I'm installing Call of Duty : Modern Warefare 2 for testin... but I can tell you one thing this little thing is FAST and it is FASTER than i expected forget Intel Atom with ION this thing ROCKS!!!!! |
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Nov 10 2010, 09:35 AM
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nice,
and it looks very portable do they have other colors for the casing? and is it interchangeable? |
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Nov 11 2010, 10:55 AM
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am looking into Dell Zino HD as well. but have a few questions:
1. i dont see an option to remove the LCD monitor. if i dont want LCD monitor, how do i remove it from the dell web site & pricing? 2. Any big performance difference between Athlon II and Phenom II? 3. Can this computer be connected to HDReady 29" CRT TV? worried about the resolution might be shitty. |
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