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DELL Studio XPS™ 13 & 16 Notebooks [V3]

Dell Studio XPS 13 Notebook



Dell Studio XPS 16 Notebook
Color

Available options for customization(Malaysia]

Processors
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz /1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9600 (2.80GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P9700 (2.80GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9800 (2.93GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache)
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9900 (3.06GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache)

Intel® Core™ i5-430M Processor(2.26Ghz, 4Threads, turbo boost up to 2.53 GHz, 3M cache)
Intel® Core™ i5-450M Processor(2.4GHz, 2Core/4Threads, turbo boost up to 2.66Ghz, 3M cache)
Intel® Core™ i5-460M Processor(2.53GHz, 2Core/4Threads, turbo up to 2.8GHz, 3MB cache)
Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor(2.4GHz, 4 Threads, turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz, 3M cache)
Intel® Core™ i5-540M Processor(2.53Ghz, 4 Thread, turbo boost up to 3.06 GHz, 3M cache)
Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor(1.6GHz,4 Cores/8 Threads,turbo up to 2.8GHz, 6MB Cache)
Intel® Core™ i7-820QM Processor(1.73GHz,4 Cores/8 Threads,turbo up to 3.06GHz, 8MB Cache)
Intel® Core™ i7-840QM Processor(1.86GHz, 4Core/8Threads, turbo boost up to 3.2Ghz, 8M cache)

Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (English)
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64bit (English)
Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64bit (English)

Memory
3GB (1x2GB/1x1GB) 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
4GB (2 X 2GB) Dual Channel 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
6GB (1x4GB/1x2GB) 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
8GB (2 X 4GB) Dual Channel 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
4GB (2GBx2) 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
6GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 2GB + 1 x 4GB)
8GB (4GBx2) 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM

Chipset
Intel® PM45 with Centrino® 2
Intel® PM55 with Intel® CoreTM i7 processors
Intel® HM55 with Intel® CoreTM i5 processors

Graphics
1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670
1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 565v
1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730

Display
15.6 " 1080p WUXGA (1920x1080) WLED Full HD Display
16 " 1080p WUXGA (1920x1080) RGBLED Full HD Display

Audio and Speakers
7 Watt Integrated Stereo Speakers with Subwoofer
Integrated CREATIVE Sound Blaster® X-Fi MB Audio Software Solution

Hard Drives
320GB (7200 RPM) SATA Hard Drive
500GB SATA Hard Drive
500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
640GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
128GB Solid State Hard Drive
256GB Solid State Hard Drive

Optical Drives
Slot Load 8X DVD + /-RW Drive with double layer write capability
Slot Load Fixed Blu-ray BD-ROM / DVD + /-RW Combo Drive
Slot Load Blu-ray BD-R, BD-RE / DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability

Power
6 cell 56 WHr Li-Ion Battery
9 cell 85 WHr Li-Ion Battery

Camera
Integrated 2.0 mega pixel web cam
Dual Digital Array Microphones

Wireless
Dell 1520 Wireless-N card
Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card
Intel® WiFi Link 5300 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card
Dell™ Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module


Ports, Slots, Chassis
Externally Accessible
(2) USB 2.0 compliant ports
(1) USB 2.0 compliant / e-SATA port with Powershare
VGA video connector
IEEE compliant 1394a port
Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45)
54mm Express Card slot (DOES NOT SUPPORT PC CARDS)
Display Port
HDMI Port
AC adapter connector
Audio jacks (2 line-out, 1 Mic-in)
8-in-1 Media Card Reader

Dimensions & Weight
Width: 15.15" (384.9mm)
Height: 0.95" (24.1mm) front / 1.34" (33.95mm) back
Depth: 10.02" (254.6mm)
Weight: Starting weight of 6.3 lbs. (2.87 kg)5(15.6" WLED display, 6 cell battery). Weights will vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability.

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Reviews, Hands-on etc
Dell Studio XPS 16 Reviews: Notebookreview.com, PCMag.com, PCWorld.com, LaptopMag.com, CNET.com, DigitGeek.com, ComputerShopper.com, Notebookcheck.net, PCPro.com, Trusted Reviews.com & HardwareZone.com.
Dell Studio XPS 13 Reviews: PCMarket.com.hk, CNET Australia, NotebookCheck.net, PC Pro.com, PC Advisor.com, Comp Reviews.about.com, TechRadar.com, Pocket-Lint.com, Trusted Reviews.com & Hot Hardware.com.
Dell Studio XPS Hands-on Pictures: Engadget.com (Studio XPS 13 & 16), CES.CNET.com (Studio XPS 1640), Engadget.com (Studio XPS 13).
Dell Studio XPS 13 First Impressions.

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This post has been edited by outlife11: Sep 9 2010, 03:30 PM

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Dell Studio XPS 16 Stock Wallpapers Download

BIOS A11 (Studio XPS 1640)

Fixes and enhancement:
Improve boot up time;
Enhance brightness function.

BIOS A11 (Studio XPS 1340)

Notes:
1.For WinFlash:Please boot the system to OS and execute the 1340_A11.exe. Excute this file with Administrator''s right.
2.This BIOS is for B02 chipset.

Fixes and enhancement:
Enhance system stability.

FastAccess Facial Recognition Download Mirrors

AMD.ATI Catalyst Stock Desktop PC Drivers
Windows Vista & Windows 7
Windows XP 32-bit
Windows XP 64-bit

AMD.ATI Catalyst Modified Drivers
Dna,Omega,NGO etc

Overclock and Tweaking
More details

Useful software utilities
Driver Heaven Mobility Modder - This utility will modify AMD.ATI Catalyst PC Driver for notebook use.
Core Temp & HW Monitor - Monitor hardware component temperatures.
CPU-Z& GPU-Z- Provide detailed information on hardware components.

Screen shot saver
Microsoft Sniping Tool

Keyboard Backlight options
-Make it stay on or on a duration
C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\BacklitKB.exe

Softwares to download after reformatting
Intel High Definition Codec(IDT)Download
Dell ApplicationsDell Dock Dell Data Safe Dell Remote Access
Dell Webcam Central Download


This post has been edited by Fantasia: Jun 25 2010, 12:21 PM

Useful tips

Removing heatsink: http://support.ap.dell.com/support/edocs/s...l.htm#wp1084976

Applying thermal paste: http://vimeo.com/9666812

Manual download : http://support.ap.dell.com/support/edocs/s...en/sm/sm_en.zip

Track your laptop! http://preyproject.com/ Read it up here http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1384132&hl=

This post has been edited by Fantasia: Jun 25 2010, 12:22 PM

Top 10 poster in V3

Fantasia 323
-kytz- 256
lee_what2004 208
outlife11 201
evolution120 131
astria 94
xKAIZERUx 92
Unomi 73
cain 71
maolnorlexu 66

(I can't believe I spam so many )

This post has been edited by Fantasia: Jun 25 2010, 12:30 PM

Dell Studio XPS 13 Owner's List




Dell Studio XPS 16 Owner's List

VinceLee~Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)

public holiday~Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)

Fantasia~Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)~200910

rain0520~Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)

mirako88~Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache)

outlife11~Intel® Core™ i7-820QM Processor (1.73GHz,4 Cores/8 Threads,turbo up to 3.06GHz, 8MB Cache)~200912

EroTe~Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9600 (2.80GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache)~201001

ian90~Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor(2.4GHz, 4 Threads, turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz, 3M cache)~201001

wzseow~Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor(2.4GHz, 4 Threads, turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz, 3M cache)~201002

xKAIZERUx~Intel® Core™ i5-430M Processor(2.26GHz, 4 Threads, turbo Boost up to 2.53GHz, 3M cache)~201002

Unomi~Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)~201002

-kytz-~Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)~201002

KHOdin~Intel® Core™ i5-430M Processor(2.26GHz, 4 Threads, turbo Boost up to 2.53GHz, 3M cache)~201003

Cain~Intel® Core™ i5-520M (2.40GHz, 4Threads, turbo boost up to 2.93Ghz, 3M cache)~201004

maolnorlexu~Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz,4 Cores/8 Threads,turbo up to 2.8GHz, 6MB Cache)~201006

vivaz3s~Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor (2.4GHz, 4 Threads, Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz, 3M cache)~201006

ampangdude~Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)~201006

victorioz ~Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)~201006

hidz7~Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)~201007

KeV~Intel® Core™ i5-450M (2.4GHz, 2Core/4Threads, turbo boost up to 2.66Ghz, 3M cache)~201007

tcl_01~Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)~201007

jiayong~Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)~201007

ivan92~Intel® Core™ i5-450M (2.4GHz, 2Core/4Threads, turbo boost up to 2.66Ghz, 3M cache)~201008

kos.zealous~Intel® Core™ i5-460M Processor(2.53GHz, 2Core/4Threads, turbo up to 2.8GHz, 3MB cache)~201009

black_dragon~Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz,4 Cores/8 Threads,turbo up to 2.8GHz, 6MB Cache)~201005
Owners pls PM me to update, thank you

This post has been edited by outlife11: Sep 12 2010, 03:13 PM

reserved

enough?? reserved

yup

ok 1 day after reformat everything working normal d.....want me to compile a list wat to install after reformat?

lol one more thing can pass me the link to GPU OC program?lost it d.....huhu

go ahead^^ and also the driver needed. i see a lot of driver when i go to dell website but i dont know actually which 1 should i download...

@maolnorlexu

task manager right click ur taskbar and press performance..

@mia

not sure what software hes talking about, but he said quite alot that is incompatible.. dunno is hp problem or his problem though..

This post has been edited by evolution120: Jun 25 2010, 01:29 PM

any idea wat codecs good for SXPS16? and to play 720p/1080p movie?

media player classic will do..

yea I can play those wit media player classic but somehow the movie sumtime kinda lag. I thought it was bcoz of the codec or is it sumtin else that make it lag?

SXPS 16 user here as well. i5 520m

mind u, this is for 1640

the link to drivers
http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...anConsent=False

remember to choose your OS 1st

application>quick set,support center,Intel Intel Ultimate N WiFi Link 5300 with MyWiFi Technology
audio>IDT Driver
input device driver>integrated webcam,synaptics touchpad
last but not least ATI 10.6

the rest are need to install basis.....

cccp,k-lite mega codecs,anti virus,msn,web browser(google chrome in my case),runtime,directx,gpuz,cpuz,coretemp,java runtime

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Added on June 25, 2010, 1:38 pmgoogle cccp,install and try see

This post has been edited by daisuke: Jun 25 2010, 05:14 PM

mine is 5100 and i couldnt find it in dell website...

u owe me wantan mee

http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloa...1&fileid=281726

Hi guys, apologize if I'm repeating this ... but can someone tell me is it normal for my AC Power Adapter to be really hot. It's so hot that I can barely touch it.

I'm having the 1640 model.

under which tab?? i clicked both network and communication as well as chipset also cant find...

Can someone help ampang here, been asking the question in V3 still no answer...need help from fellows SXPS16 owners

This post has been edited by miahahaha: Jun 25 2010, 02:23 PM

i already answered
link

Ok, answered already by Fantasia

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Added on June 25, 2010, 2:29 pmThanks sir Fantasia for the answer ..so, something wrong with ampang adapter??

This post has been edited by miahahaha: Jun 25 2010, 02:29 PM

Its so hot that u need something like glove to touch it? wow, I think u should call SC for help coz like fantasia mine its not that hot.. btw mine is 1645.

its under network tab,look for 5100

i got it but it's 64bit. mine is 32bit

at the top got a tab can choose ur OS,pick the 32-bit 1

guys i got no sound when using utube,any ideas?

Is this what u lookin for? here


p/s wrong quote.. I refer to fantasia

This post has been edited by maolnorlexu: Jun 25 2010, 03:15 PM

thanks a lot

guys, is it ok for me to suck all the dust bottom side of my SXPS wit a vacuum cleaner?

then something really wrong with mine.

Will have to call Dell then and

there..there.. no need to them.. ask nicely and you'll get nice service

You're right. There's no reason not to be civilised (now why does that sound so familiar ... where did I hear that before? )

But if I don't get good service from them, then it's going to be time.

Thanks for listening.

better be safe than sorry, might catch fire you never know LOL (there was once a Dell battery which was recalled due to being fire hazard! this is rather less documented..)

.. fyi, i WAS a Dell user, got screwed by customer service, never touching it again.. but oh well, different people got different experience with them..

u see, at the age of 3 days, my baby adapter suddenly not working (no light and so all) I suspect that my switch plug at my office faulty one, so I call dell and they asked me to diagnose.. they told me, dell will replaced me with a new one and I receive those item before 4pm the next day

p/s sorry bad english

Does Dell work over the weekend?

If not, then I'm going to run some games on it over the weekend to see whether my SXPS16 got any issue or not.

Been reading a lot of complaints about throttling from notebookreview.com so wanna test my unit as well.

Can't believe this ... only own it for 1 day.

This post has been edited by ampangdude: Jun 25 2010, 05:02 PM

depends on if ur warranty...

yes for Dell Care, no for XPS Premier...

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Added on June 25, 2010, 5:04 pmthis works on any laptops i fiddled with before...

wait... not the new MBP... becuz there's no hole to suck...

This post has been edited by astria: Jun 25 2010, 05:04 PM

if u buy premium care one they can help you anytime 24/7...if not weekdays only...

throttling only on 1645, so far mine 1 no problem even multitasking

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Added on June 25, 2010, 8:06 pmnew user~ what power adapter u get 90w or 130w ?

This post has been edited by outlife11: Jun 25 2010, 08:06 PM

as far as i know, the 1645 system must get the 130w adapter right???...to eliminate throttling...

i got the thin adapter 1..

@evo
Check it, see if its 90w or 130w

need install latest bios also

woohoo! Finally got the SMS I've been waiting for. Delivery tmr in the morning! xD

But wat the crap.. I got exam from 1-4pm

Eh Evo.. Dell got state the time la.

"Pls be informed tht your DELL order will be delivered to you on SAT 26/6 between 9am-2pm.

Well, make arrangements with them so it won't clash with your schedule ..if you cannot pick it up then ask your family members (like evo)

hey Daisuke! thanks for the steps! been waiting for someone to list them in details.. would be great if TS post this though for newbies like me


yea thanks Mia.. Will arrange with them tmr morning~ xD

they said 9 to 5 for me..

haha coz urs is weekdays.. mine is weekend~ not bad.. exactly 10 days delivery including weekends..

10 days is already consider fast, still remember the time when Dell still got manufacturing factory in Penang, can reach doorstep in 3 days

waa serious?!!! that's so fast!

Yup, still remember my friend bought a Vostro unit, ordered on Monday and received it on Thursday morning

90

btw, if i update bios, will it affect my system?

General advice is not to upgrade the bios unless there's a problem with ur lappie

Got my package at 11.20pm this morning!

TS, my model..

victorioz ~Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)~261006

Thank you!

I just realize my SXPS 1340 Rev 1 with 9500M hybrid sli, running on 4GB ram on win 7 32 bits, but only 2.25GB usable ? So low ?

last time received my inspiron in 4 day
10 day consider fast, imagine your lappie swim/fly across pacific ocean to reach u

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Added on June 26, 2010, 11:56 amplz share unboxing photo

This post has been edited by outlife11: Jun 26 2010, 11:56 AM

wow...do share some pictures victorioz!!

my current status right now is ship from factory..

really cant wait!

.
dont forget urs unboxing photo/video

So, everybody is already in the end of receiving their SXPS unit ..and vic share the unboxing pictures with us later

@evo
Well, if you got no problem with the current BIOS, no need to update, unless you are thinking of getting the 130w PA one ..

will do that later when i get my unit..

but now waiting for pictures from victorioz

congrats

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Added on June 26, 2010, 1:54 pm130w PA?

This post has been edited by evolution120: Jun 26 2010, 01:54 PM

130w PA = 130w Power Adapter ...

I have been very eager to get the XPS16. A month back, the Dell coupon still worked for this unit but the coupon offer for XPS16 has stopped. Very sad .

On top of that, I call Dell hotline today and the sales agent told me that there will be no further discount but will throw in a laptop bag.

Additionally, OEM Windows 7 64-bit DVD will not be provided and we need to do a system backup of 2 DVD before we ever format the machine. Did you guys went through all this trouble?

This post has been edited by Pennywise: Jun 26 2010, 02:03 PM

Have to use 64-bit to utilize the 4GB ram mah~

why say so? 130w need to upgrade bios and 90w dont need to?

i dont give a damn about the backup and went for a clean reformat of windows 7 HP 32bit.. and now im stucked with the product key part.. that sucks.. theres nothing to backup for a new machine..

Congrats!
Btw, everyone's waiting for ur unboxing photo/vid

@evo
Yup, for 90w no need to update BIOS, 130w need to because the system need to set/recognized the new adapter iirc

@cain
well, for vic unboxing pictures need to wait a bit because right now he is still in exam hall (1-4pm)..maybe a little after 5pm, we will get what we want

may i know, what OS you guys running on your studio xps 13? especially those using 4GB and above .

Haha~ Yeah totally forgot bout his exam XD Kk... I'll be a good young padawan n have patience

For 4GB RAM, it always 64-bit OS as you can utilize all 4GB of RAM to the full extent ...32-bit can only support up to 3.25GB of RAM even if you put in 4GB...

my studio 13, just support 2.25gb ram even i put 4gb. i dont mind having 3.25gb. I guess i should really change to window 64 bits

guys....the ac adapter emits blue light when it is connected to power source,mine no longer emitting the blue light but still able to power my lappie,anybody encounter this b4?should i contact dell and ask for a replacement?

wait..

is it true that dell did not provide the OEM windows 7 64 bit dvd?

so sad if like that....

but in my order this is stated..

'Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (English) DVD Media (EMRP)-(quantity 1)'..

what does that mean?

This post has been edited by hidz7: Jun 26 2010, 03:51 PM

only 1645 still get OEM win7 disk, if not mistake

so how to do the backup then?

mind to teach me?

even though i still haven't receive the laptop yet...

Have a couples of DVDs first ..maybe 4-5 of it

ext HDD

..this would be the best

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows...k-up-your-files

... didn't know I got more privilege to do unboxing than Evo or others~ haha

Anyway, I dun really have proper camera unless u guys can wait till I curi DSLR from my friend

So crappy 2.0 Camera or DSLR?

Just make sure the pictures is clear/clean..any crappy 2.0M camera also can

thanks for the link..

Dell gave me the Windows 7 reinstallation dvd - is it the same?

Resolved my adapter heat problem after on the line with Dell support for two hours.



Some more they remind me to upgrade my Microsoft Office to 2010 version which I'm doing now.

This post has been edited by ampangdude: Jun 26 2010, 07:37 PM

how did they solved it?

This post has been edited by maolnorlexu: Jun 26 2010, 08:01 PM

u got the windows 7 dvd?hopefully the same goes to me

They meant backup the system state, not content. Your cd key of 64bit will not work for the 32 bit OS u installed, i think.

yes, tried, dont work.