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post May 10 2013, 04:43 PM

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i also have been looking for it since last month.
the spec and the design is so tempting.
but there is no review from cnet and techarena.

i wonder if the hdd can be swap with SSD?
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post May 10 2013, 08:30 PM

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QUOTE(jason_tee @ May 10 2013, 05:38 PM)
Just got mine today itself, ordered from Dell, took around 1 week plus to deliver to me which is not really an issue.

Hasn't really start using it yet, just boot up to configure and play around with it less than 30 minutes so I can't really provide any review to it.

Overall, it feels good, with the aluminium design, it feel cold in aircond room, wonder will it become hot if it is not...Very thin, very light weight. Looks like it is a finger print magnet due to the design so for those who like their laptop to look nice all the time might need to wipe it every time when using it sad.gif
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yours is with mSata SSD?
how long it takes to boot up from cold?
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post May 13 2013, 11:02 PM

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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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so this laptop is really upgradable for SSD is it?
i am also planning to save bucks and keep the cost minimum so that i can upgrade it later
win8 seems like not mature enough for daily usage smile.gif
how long is the delivery? 2 weeks?
which set u bought? core i5?
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post May 14 2013, 08:13 AM

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QUOTE(pastacarbonara @ May 14 2013, 07:47 AM)
Yup, the i5 as it has the Ubuntu OS option (which I don't really need).

I was told by a forumer that it is able to take SSD. I'm still holding the purchase until I get the ultrabook and have a look at the standard hard drive.

I ordered and paid on the 7th. Dell emailed me yesterday that it should arrive latest on 17th. Quite long if you ask me.
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yeah, normally dell delivery takes no more than 5 days.
i wonder if this dell vostro is considered as ultrabook or not hmm.gif
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post May 14 2013, 09:43 AM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ May 14 2013, 09:38 AM)
The spec with i5 ULV and mSATA SSD has ultrabook sticker smile.gif
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out of 4 model, only 1 is ultrabook rite?
so what if we purchase the cheapo unit and swap with SSD, can it consider as ultrabook? tongue.gif
since the thickness is only 18mm, less than one inch smile.gif
and installing SSD can increase fast boot
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post May 14 2013, 10:43 PM

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QUOTE(pastacarbonara @ May 14 2013, 08:45 PM)
Well, if you look at their website, you can see their estimated delivery times. It says 7 to 10days.
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yes but this time they take 14 days
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post May 15 2013, 08:06 AM

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QUOTE(devour @ May 15 2013, 12:14 AM)
[attachmentid=3439062]

rclxms.gif silver color highest spec
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nice bro
time for review, i think? tongue.gif
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post May 17 2013, 08:14 AM

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QUOTE(devour @ May 16 2013, 09:01 PM)
u may ask @scarxxx and @hazremi
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QUOTE(scarxxx @ May 16 2013, 09:58 PM)
video review?

@devour, thanks for meeting me up! Now I am running on Chakra Linux instead of Ubuntu.  thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif  rclxm9.gif  rclxm9.gif
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who's currently got it in hand? rclxms.gif
come2 lets share.
devour, scarxxx, hazremi

QUOTE(WhatMan @ May 16 2013, 11:55 PM)
Should I wait for the Dell Vostro with Haswell CPU?
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what model is it?
is there any news on the launching event? or rumours?
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post May 17 2013, 12:05 PM

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QUOTE(scarxxx @ May 17 2013, 11:27 AM)
Welcome on board to Dell Vostro 5460 family...  tongue.gif  rclxms.gif  rclxm9.gif  icon_idea.gif  thumbup.gif
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damn so tempting tongue.gif
my salary come2 to me fast. need to book asap rclxms.gif

scarxxx, yours is SSD or HDD?
how fast it boot from shutdown?

for the review, maybe u can post a screen shot of the laptop exterior.
palmrest area, touchpad, keyboard, led, lid cover.
data speed transfer and graphic performance etc etc etc..
i dunno, i m not the pro laptop reviewer biggrin.gif

btw, this model doesnt come with backlit keyboard is it?

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post May 17 2013, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(devour @ May 17 2013, 03:29 PM)
rclxms.gif [attachmentid=3443274]
DEll inspiron vs Dell vostro 5460
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vostro is almost like an inspiron laptop without the lid.
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post May 19 2013, 09:08 PM

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nice drool.gif
but seems like red is more attractive to me tongue.gif
btw, scarxxx the speaker is very good run with win7?
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post May 21 2013, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(hazremi @ May 21 2013, 02:44 PM)
devour used his enrich card to pry the sides..you can do that also, this laptop has no problem to use 8gb ram, no question.

it also has good ventilation with 2 fans and heatsink between them. i use this laptop for video editing which utilize the graphic card as well through nvidia cuda technology..no overheat issue so far..

the down part for me is only the resolution 1376 x 768 ..but its still forgivable..this laptop is value for money.. thumbup.gif
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have u done any heavy task?
i plan to run autocad with it hmm.gif
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post May 21 2013, 10:21 PM

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QUOTE(hazremi @ May 21 2013, 05:00 PM)
i always use adobe premiere with this laptop which is a heavy resources software..and it is very smooth..love this laptop... biggrin.gif
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nice to know that smile.gif
now i m confuse if either take with Win8 or just ubuntu rclxub.gif
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post May 22 2013, 01:49 PM

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QUOTE(xyuenx @ May 22 2013, 12:31 PM)
I want to get the Ubuntu model because I don't like win8 and feel I need a long time to get used to it, which I don't have time for as I need to do a lot of important assignments. Don't want to fork out extra for an OS that I dislike.
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same goes to me.
i dont like Window 8 but the boot up time is faster compared to Win7.

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post May 22 2013, 06:51 PM

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if using ULV, u get better battery lifetime
if using non-ULV processor, will u get better performance?

if i take the non-ULV processor, with windows 8, upgrade to 8GB ram, and change from HDD to SSD. is it the better option?

or just take the ULV processor with mSATA with 8GB ram?
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post May 22 2013, 09:54 PM

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QUOTE(xyuenx @ May 22 2013, 07:52 PM)
But Inspiron 14 is much much heavier. 2kg if not wrong.  shocking.gif
I guess the most popular reason people buying this model is for its slimness and lightness.
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True.
I wont consider anything thicker than 20mm or heavier than 1.8kg

QUOTE(aristotletan @ May 22 2013, 08:00 PM)
ya but what I trying to tell him that is if battery is the MAIN concern shouldn't go for this.
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Battery is one of the concern but my priority is on the fast boot and lightweight smile.gif
Thanks for your info on the battery life smile.gif
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post May 22 2013, 09:56 PM

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QUOTE(scarxxx @ May 22 2013, 09:12 PM)
Just finished my testing on the battery life.

Machine Spec: Stated in my signature
OS: Stated in my signature

Settings:
- 100% brightness
- no screensaver
- power management turned off
- WIFI connected

1. Turned on my laptop without any power from the adapter.
2. WIFI connected automatically.
3. Leave it as it is on my desk.

Result: It can last approximately 3.5 hours (left 5%)

Other Findings:- The heat is very minimal.
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Wow
Thanks for the feedback
So i think its safe to assume it can sustain about 2 hours if surfing and do a heavy task rite?
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post May 29 2013, 02:04 PM

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devour, can u PM me best price for the below service rclxms.gif

Dell Vostro 5460, Red
Intel Core i5
Nvidia 630M
500GB HDD -----> swap with SSD
4GB Ram --------> swap with 8GB
OS Ubuntu OR OS Win8

i would like to see two price for comparison here smile.gif

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post May 31 2013, 08:20 AM

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QUOTE(justintas @ May 30 2013, 10:03 PM)
manage to upgrade to 8GB ram. but usable only 7.86GB. hopefully my vmware enough to use.
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really?
what OS is currently u r running?
can provide us with the screenshot?
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post May 31 2013, 08:22 AM

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QUOTE(mfitri77 @ May 31 2013, 12:52 AM)
I did have a look at the 5460 over the weekend. However, I am not convinced that it is the best option if you are looking at it spec wise.
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In what aspect u feel that its not the best option?
is it the spec wise only or price wise?
in your point of view, is there any other better option? HP Envy? Asus vivobook?

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