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Hardware Stylist Ultra Thin Notebook, The New Dell Vostro V131

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aie.unwell
post Aug 21 2011, 10:49 AM

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ollo, newb here. Cow, i'm going to order v131 too but...i want the backlit kb. can't find it in online order. So....what? Order through phone call? Through chat? Through email? This is going 2 b my 1st online purchase, and it's a rm2500 laptop? Kinda nervous though... sweat.gif sweat.gif sweat.gif
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post Aug 21 2011, 01:56 PM

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[quote=PF T.J.,Aug 21 2011, 11:28 AM]
IF backlid keyboard is very important to you, try considering the Dell Vostro 3350 instead nod.gif

Yup, very important. I've done my research for every laptop that ever existed thats have backlit kb. Vostro v131 is my winner rclxms.gif . Juz dunno where to tell in the online order that i want the backlit kb. Couldn't find the checkbox for that option. Plus today is Sunday and no dell rep can i ask cry.gif .


Added on August 21, 2011, 1:58 pmEh ohmy.gif ?? My reply doesn't seem like yours... quotes doesn't have a box. Sry me new tongue.gif

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aie.unwell
post Aug 21 2011, 06:57 PM

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QUOTE(cowithgun @ Aug 21 2011, 03:22 PM)
having same problem as u. no option to select backlit. not even when using SG site. apparently, only the US website has the backlit by default. the options in Dell website changed a little over time. there is no longer option for i5!

instead of order online, you should really call the 1800-333-1888. i call and get a free bag biggrin.gif if your bargaining power is better than me (i suck at bargaining), you probably can get something more. alternatively, you should PM viper88 in this forum and get instant discount! see if they can help you to secured a backlit keyboard. i suspect more option will be available over time...
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yeah, i noticed that too. I hope through call can solve it. But after consider it for a while. I think i'll juz wait a little longer. Myb there will b better customization in the future. Perhaps a SSD.

For the mean time, i'll juz satisfy my desire by watching review, hands-on and unboxing drool.gif . I believe u do the same too tongue.gif . Can't wait for your unit. Sure taking long this Raya season
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post Aug 24 2011, 07:39 AM

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erm...vostro still not here...

Guys, wat do u think about vaio s compared to vostro v131? Yea sound like a totally different class. Even the price. Usually vaio s vs mbp 13.

Just wondering... hmm.gif


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post Aug 24 2011, 09:24 AM

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QUOTE(cowithgun @ Aug 24 2011, 08:47 AM)
From this spec, got these info:

Weight 1.69kg and Height 24mm.

So, it's not as thin as V131, but a little lighter. There is a discrete GPU (HD 6470M). This is a low end GPU, so, you cant really play game with it, I would these GPU are useless. Sony screen should be much better. The HDD is slower at 5400 RPM. I think there is a DVD.

For a non-gaming notebook, I'd try to avoid any discrete GPU since I already have HD3000. It suck battery and generate more heat.
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The gpu can switch. stamina mode=hd3000, speed mode=HD 6470M. rclxms.gif

i like the idea of extended battery sheet. Double the time(although a little bulky) and can b charge separately.

nice spec too. juz prob when in max performance the fan is noisy and hot. I can tolerate that.

but i dunno know... perhaps simpler is better, less room for error hmm.gif


Added on August 24, 2011, 9:47 amand since it is a sony brand, they got sony ericsson phone, can they prebundled a wwan card inside the lappy? vostro only have slot, but no wwan card. need to get from outsider which is a little risky


Added on August 24, 2011, 9:48 amand since it is a sony brand, they got sony ericsson phone, can they prebundled a wwan card inside the lappy? vostro only have slot, but no wwan card. need to get from outsider which is a little risky

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post Aug 24 2011, 11:00 AM

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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Aug 24 2011, 09:56 AM)
^There's not even a sim card slot from what I see on the Vaio SB16 laugh.gif
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i'm not sure about the name of the model. they got plenty sb16, sb18, sb19 and many more. But yup vaio s has sim card slot beneath the lappy. I've checked the manual, it stated there. Plus there's a review about it.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-V...ok.58359.0.html

But this one SA (high end), SB also got sb26, sb28, sb29. Damn y did their name so confusing rclxub.gif . More research need to b done.

Correct me if i'm wrong notworthy.gif

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post Aug 24 2011, 11:17 AM

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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Aug 24 2011, 11:14 AM)
I have seen SB16 personally, the sim card slot is not there, there nothing to open at that spot..
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Erm... The sim slot perhaps in other model such as sb26, but not sure, i'm still researching. I'll let people know when i'm done.

but still...can't beat v131 in term of battery life without the battery sheet

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