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

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.

Home Premium and Pro not much difference la... Wow, slot load Blu-Ray BD-Rom!!

Actually im also skeptical bout the 3 year warranty. Quite a bit of money. It covers when something happens. If nothing, then quite wasted.

Guys,

What you've mentioned above is quite true also. Accidents happen and we dont know when. I'll probably settle for 2 yrs as 3 yrs is quite high price. RM4999 XPS 16!

i7-740QM... not familiar with these day's processor. Will this be able to support most of our games in the future? Starcraft II? Diablo III? (Its ok as I dont play FPS)

Guys, wanna ask if we dont want to wait for the laptop to arrive from the factory, can we buy from the Dell outlet in Midvalley or Lowyat? Eyeing the RM4999 i7-740QM to run some VMwares. Waiting for paycheck to purchase.

I thought of walking into the Dell store and buy it, do you think they have stock or anyone knows their contact? Where else has Dell store besides MidValley and Lowyat?

Guys, wanna ask if we dont want to wait for the laptop to arrive from the factory, can we buy from the Dell outlet in Midvalley or Lowyat? Eyeing the RM4999 i7-740QM to run some VMwares. Waiting for paycheck to purchase.

I thought of walking into the Dell store and buy it, do you think they have stock or anyone knows their contact? Where else has Dell store besides MidValley and Lowyat?

Thanks a lot guys. Called and checked, they dont carry the i7 RM4,999 version, only the i5 ones. Looks like there is no way but to order online.

I have no idea, I didnt pursue the conversation since they didnt have what I wanted.

PM me your sales representative name as well please! Gonna get one of these on this mth's paycheck

OEM Windows OS and Office Starter dont come with DVD anymore or did anyone manage to get themselves the media?

Ok... probably time difference. Where did you buy your unit?

A friend of mine said vostro with nvidia gpu is better, how so? Not to mention cheaper too.

All Sifu,

Finally, I'm about to order my XPS16 to join your army.

For the RM4,999 package, I've only change the color to Alpine White and the warranty 3-year XPS Premier Service with 3-year CompleteCover. The pricing becomes RM5,667 and the Sales Representative offered me a 17" Belkin Messenger Bag.

Anything more I can squeeze from them for this price, RM5,667?

Anyone knows Dell hotline open until what time? I want to place my booking and the sales representative yesterday said she'd send me a quotation but I have not received it till now. I'd probably call to bargain again but some of them quite stingy / stubborn.

Guys, ordering my laptop today. Need advise.

I spoke to a sales rep over the phone. Then, he mailed me a quotation. I'm ok with it so he asked me to provide my credit card details over the phone. Is it safe to do so? Is that the normal process?

Ok, thanks for the confirmation, evo. Appreciated.

Ok, finally others my unit.

i7-740QM model + 3 years complete cover + targus backpack for RM5.2K. I think the pricing is quite good. Satisfied. Due 17 August.

Guys, I ordered a i7-740QM unit. Does it heat up? Do I need a laptop cooler / cooling pad / whatever its called?

What brand / model is good and how much? Where can I find them?