But U3 can't be fitted into a 15.6" laptop backpack right?
What a dilemma... as I wanted to bring the cooler together with the laptop...

I was also wondering about cooler pad , do you guys think it is better to get one of those with single 12 cm fans , or better to have 3 or 2 fans?

many people suggest Cooler Master U3 , but I am thinking doesn't a 12 cm fan move more air around , and it must be quieter than the cooler pads with many fans right ???? but I have no experience with that?

I guess it's really down to personal preference.

I like CM U series because it's highly portable and fans can be added later.
Yeah, having too many fans might cause noise issue.

I've also looked at those with a single huge fan (12/14cm etc) but it hardly appeals me in looks and portability.

one of my friend bought the u2 oso..but he customized it by install 2 desktop fan into it lolz....

and some more the u2 fan can be set to put at ur preference place

thanks for the links . I looked at the Ubuntu forum , people were talking about the problems they have with XPS 15 when they use it with Ubuntu OS , such as webcam doesn't work , brightness adjustment works , and stuff like that, I think better to run it on virtual machine like you said for now until the problems get sorted , I wish Dell would have put out drivers for Linux that would have been so much easier , you can check it out here at this link. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1618801&page=3

Thanks for the link.
I've not go into minor details such as webcam, brightness adjustment, etc when I planned on using ubuntu on XPS 15.
I assumed that ubuntu would be able to take care of these easily other than drivers for components such as GC or WiFi.
Well, I guess Dell forcing me to use Win 7 for the time being isn't really that bad until ubuntu community manage to solve these issues.

i normally run ubuntu on virtualbox or vmware......nvr though that this dell xps so many problems with running ubuntu....my old lappy have no issue with ubuntu at all...

The hugeness of the CM NotePal U3 really makes it hard to fit in laptop bag...
420 x 320 x 65 mm

If I buy that that means I will have a hard time fitting it into a bag to carry aorund

not to mention u3 even u2 i find it hard to fit it into my backpack.....therefore i rarely carry my cooler pad around......so just left it at home....

That's why I'm looking for a potential bag that can fit both XPS 15 and U2
Over here : Dicota Laptop Bags

btw what spec did u order for ur xps?

hmmm you are right that is very large.Do you guys think it would fit a 17inch laptop messenger bag??.



Dell XPS 15 Dimensions:
Width: 15" (381mm)
Height: 1.3" (32.2mm) front /1.5" (38.2mm) back)
Depth: 10.4" (265.4mm)
Weight: Starting weight of 2.78k with 6-cell battery; 2.96kg with 9-cell battery


U2 Dimensions :
Dimension (W / H / D) 343 x 266 x 58.6mms

U3 Dimensions:
Dimension (W / H / D) 420 x 320 x 65 mm

This post has been edited by JasonMania: Dec 4 2010, 11:44 AM

Base system is the RM3499
My upgrades are:
1. Anodized Aluminium LCD Back Cover (for WWAN/6300 wireless/Tv tuner)
2. 15.6 FHD (1920x1080) B+RGLED display with TrueLife™
3. 8GB Dual-channel 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 4G)
4. Intel Wireless Network Card 6300
5. Dell™ Backlit Keyboard with Touchpad
6. Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit (English) DVD Media

For XPS 15 alone, a 15.6" bag would fit nicely.
For XPS 15 and U2, 16.4" and or greater might do the trick
For XPS 15 and U3, you have to live with limited number of overly huge, ugly and heavy bags for 18" and above

around rm4500?

Yes, RM4457 to be exact.

My potential bag for XPS 15 and U2
1. Dee Messenger
2. Dee SlimCase
3. SmartSkin

All 3 are locally available.
Some LYN members selling too.

This post has been edited by J.J: Dec 4 2010, 12:37 PM

should price lappy we better take good care of it.....lolz

Yeah, that's why going through all the trouble to look for a nice bag, cooler etc.
Try to have the best possible care for the laptop.

This post has been edited by J.J: Dec 4 2010, 12:38 PM

ya...cooler is th essential

i would take u3 cos it hav 3 fans

but since i have u2 from my old lappy so wont be buying the u3 anymore and some more i buy that time haven come out u3 yet

ya...now i only got 2 ayam cooler.... both seem nt so efficient
so gonna buy u3.... btw mind to share ur u2 decrease temp alot o not?
my xps idle ad 50++ C