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justintas
post May 20 2013, 09:52 AM

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QUOTE(pastacarbonara @ May 13 2013, 10:34 PM)
I ordered mine about a week ago. Dell just email me today saying that it should arrive latest by 17th which is this Friday.

Ordered the Red cover with Ubuntu. Don't really fancy Windows 8 and I have an original W7P on hand.

Will probably get a 120GB SSD and 8GB RAM next week and do some self-upgrade. smile.gif
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I saw from spec say max RAM is 4GB, if u able to upgrade to 8GB. Please let me know.
justintas
post May 20 2013, 10:50 PM

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QUOTE(devour @ May 20 2013, 11:35 AM)
which spec and model of vostro 5460 u saw max ram is 4gb ?
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Here the online spec
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/e...anual_en-us.pdf

from page:33
Table 9. Memory
Feature Description
Memory connector HM77
Memory capacity 4 GB
Memory type SO-DIMM
Minimum memory 2 GB
Maximum memory 4 GB

I got ask Dell and they say max only 4GB, that is why I ask. I also want to updrade to 8GB. Since somebody already able to do it then should be fine (just don't want to waste).

I ordered the Vostro 5460 RM1899 (Ubuntu) so far the satisfy with the laptop for normal usage. haven't try to play game. Too bad resolution only 1366x768 and screen shorter than macbook 13.3" but wider. Have to put my taskbar on the side instead on bottom. Lucky order Grey color instead of red because armrest more match with black. External display can set as high as 1920X1080. I just fell the discrete graphic never kick, maybe have to try 3D stuff or force to active. Gesture so so good even though sometime no response.
Format Ubuntu and Install window 8 pro, so far no complaint yet on OS. But suddenly 2 usb port at power share port not working after wake up from sleep mode. Have to restart. Power share port work as describe.
Oh ya, once manually install OS many driver have to install.
Sound 2.1 just normal nothing special. Lastly satisfy with battery duration.

Question: Since my laptop didn't come with mSata SSD, can I buy it and install?

Bad experience with online CS:
I order mine on 25th April, After 7 day I receive only system without bag. I call in and local CS answer the call and log the report. online CS (From India) return my call and they say my order not include bag. Luckily I have Dell contact and they confirm on 25, 26 have system glitch. Still online CS from India don't want to give me but local sale approve and send me the bag (just receive today).



justintas
post May 20 2013, 11:06 PM

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QUOTE(hazremi @ May 20 2013, 04:35 PM)
ya can upgrade,dont worry
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Hazremi,

Can show screenshot 8GB ram attached? thanks rclxms.gif
justintas
post May 21 2013, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(devour @ May 21 2013, 09:45 AM)
laugh.gif open the back cover, see got msata slot or not
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if open and have slot can buy and put in? any BIOS or software or item need to consider? rclxm9.gif
justintas
post May 21 2013, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(AmirulHafizMnf @ May 21 2013, 12:05 PM)
I JUST BOUGHT NEW LENOVO Y500 . but i dont know whether it use DDR5 or DDR3
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eh, U are on dell vostro 5460 forum. BUt nvm since u ask.

Memory: DDR3
Graphic: GDDR5

Spec: http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/tech-spe.../y-series/y500/

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justintas
post May 21 2013, 12:15 PM

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QUOTE(devour @ May 21 2013, 12:00 PM)
i was helping hazremi replace the default ram ( 4gb) with one pieces of 8 gb ram , its showing exact in system control panel with no problem laugh.gif
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Yes la...this weekend I try 8GB ram. rclxm9.gif
justintas
post May 22 2013, 02:08 PM

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QUOTE(suadrif @ May 22 2013, 01:49 PM)
same goes to me.
i dont like Window 8 but the boot up time is faster compared to Win7.
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Normal response when you change something different. I start to like window 8 due to many reason and 1 of the reason is boot up and shutdown time.

If you need start button, you can install app for that (eg: from pokki)

The laptop won't hot at top side (near touchpad or keyboard). It will feel warm at bottom for normal usage.

If u have install turbo boost monitor u can see the processor running around 2GHz or more for normal usage like surfing.

Most of the time laptop will consume about 1.6GB ram for normal usage (surfing), that is why I need to upgrade ram to 8GB. sad.gif
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post May 22 2013, 02:11 PM

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QUOTE(xyuenx @ May 22 2013, 02:02 PM)
If we upgrade with an SSD I guess it'll boost the boot up time and performance?
Maybe we can upgrade to Win 8.1 when it's released and prove to be more stable than win8. when 8.1 comes out, 8 is gonna be obsolete like Vista. Why spend more on a win8 OS when a newer (hopefully better and user friendly) version is going to come out.  sweat.gif
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win 8.1 upgrade free from 8 through app store. that what news say. So can start get use to it from now. rclxms.gif
justintas
post May 22 2013, 04:07 PM

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QUOTE(xyuenx @ May 22 2013, 03:09 PM)
Yours is the ultrabook version with ULV processor right? Mind running a battery test on it with 100% brightness and normal usage (wifi surfing) on it?

Then we can compare the difference of the processors. Thanks! tongue.gif
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Not ULV, mine ubuntu 3230M processor model.
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post May 23 2013, 12:34 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ May 23 2013, 11:28 AM)
Update: After a few days playing around with my friends Vostro 5460, I've noticed that apart from the cheap feel of the touchpad. The finishing of the edge of the palm rest connecting to the bottom of the notebook (right below the touchpad) is pretty sharp.. making it somewhat uncomfortable (and even painful) after prolong usage hmm.gif
Mouse recommended laugh.gif
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Basically most of the edge and corner are sharp. I don't know how QC check the bottom case, should not release to market. I use hard metal to rub to sharp area and now more comfortable to handle. mad.gif
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post May 30 2013, 04:54 PM

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QUOTE(hazremi @ May 29 2013, 05:30 PM)
still looking for the best battery saver in windows 8..any suggestion?
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Just like pressing gas pedal while pressing break. if got better way to do it
i also want to try. rclxms.gif
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post May 30 2013, 10:03 PM

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manage to upgrade to 8GB ram. but usable only 7.86GB. hopefully my vmware enough to use.
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post May 31 2013, 10:13 AM

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QUOTE(suadrif @ May 31 2013, 08:20 AM)
really?
what OS is currently u r running?
can provide us with the screenshot?
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Mine Running Window 8 Pro. tongue.gif

 

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