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 Dell Inspiron 6400 Enthusiasts' thread #5, Inspiron 1520 is released ... classic

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calvin_gsc
post May 4 2007, 09:42 PM

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QUOTE(minghao @ May 4 2007, 08:58 PM)
I think can..but dell doesn't provide X1600 for 6400.
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And this is mainly because of the cooling system in the laptop. Not suitable for x1600.
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post May 6 2007, 08:46 AM

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QUOTE(giggsyy @ May 6 2007, 01:14 AM)
Oh...or should i get firewire? Does Dell 6400 have firewire? the 4 pin one? and can i buy a notebook firewire? cos heard its more stable..but very hard to find rite?

Zalman also very famous rite?hehe...hmm..which model u recommend?

Things to shop for my new DELL inspiron 6400...  rclxms.gif
1. Mouse
2. Notepad Cooler
3. External Harddisc

Are Razer mouses good? I do play games..so is this brand good? or A4TECH gaming mouse? any other brands to recommend?hehe
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Dell 6400 does have firewire. There is a 4 pin port on the right side of the laptop. The first port from the right.

What is a notebook firewire?

I am using this mouse from A4tech

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It's really comfortable and it's a Laser mouse. Very sensitive. it even has a one click = double click button.

I think it's only RM50-60

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post May 7 2007, 08:01 AM

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QUOTE(death_nite @ May 6 2007, 12:44 PM)
izzit cli error? if yes u need to install .NET 1.1 first...
our 6400 using 7 pin s video...ur cable 4pin or 7 pin 1?
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A 4pin S-video cable will work fine on our 6400. I have been using it to connect to the tv.
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post May 9 2007, 07:56 PM

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QUOTE(madstone @ May 9 2007, 07:10 PM)
Guys,
need some help here

I tried to connect my 6400 to my TV using S-Video 7 pin Male to RCA Female adapter BUT my TV don't detect at all

What's my prob?

I followed all the instructions in the owner's manual page 63
BUT when i clicked Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings > Advance; i can't find the tab for my video card sweat.gif

I even lower the resolution by 800 x 600 since TV cannot detect res higher than that BUT still, nothing... rclxub.gif
what am i done wrong here? Need advice

TQ in advance thumbup.gif
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I normally use the Fn + F8 buttons to activate my external display. Give it a try.

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post May 12 2007, 12:01 PM

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I have finally switched to Windows Vista - Home Premium.

To my surprise installation was very easy and there wasn't any driver problems.

So far so good with it.
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post May 12 2007, 08:50 PM

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QUOTE(lclun @ May 12 2007, 08:38 PM)
How many drivers do I need to reinstall if I do a reformat?
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You are reinstalling what windows? Windows Vista or XP?

For Vista, you don't need to reinstall any drivers. All dell 6400 drivers are available in the Windows Vista installation.

You just need to update the drivers if you want to.


Added on May 12, 2007, 9:21 pmuser posted image

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Logitech Alto keyboard and laptop stand

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The keyboard plugs in via USB and the cable is neatly recessed under the stand when it's folded away. There are also three additional USB ports on the stand - two at the rear and one on the right-hand side at the back - so you can plug in a mouse and other peripherals. But this isn't a docking station as such, so other cables and add-ons will need to connect to the laptop as usual.
Check this out people. New product. RRP: USD 99.99

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post May 12 2007, 11:30 PM

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QUOTE(steventan85 @ May 12 2007, 10:56 PM)
wow , thats dirt cheap .... including keyboard somemore ... my dream Microsoft Finger-print reader keyboard almost costs me RM250....

but , guys , do u think will b selling here ?

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That's around RM350 wor..... That's considered dirt cheap for you?

Well, I still think it's really pricey. You're probably well to do.


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QUOTE(death_nite @ May 12 2007, 11:25 PM)
@calvin_gsc

omg! i want dat i want dat! look so cool! oo great...if i bought dat, where should i put my notepal coolermaster? sweat.gif
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Can sell to me :-p laugh.gif

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post May 13 2007, 12:00 AM

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QUOTE(silbii @ May 12 2007, 11:32 PM)
anyone tested the 6400 to play some HD DVD movies? Is it jerky? Coz i downloaded a 1080p Fantastic 4 trailer and it jerks a bit during playback...

for info, the specs for my Dell are

Intel Core 2 duo t5300
2gb ddr2 sdram
120gb hdd

so u think it's enough for true HD playback? wuts the minimum requirement anyway?

coz thinking of collecting HD dvds now...
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Sometimes video jerk doesn't mean it's the hardware problem.

I could be the video codec's problem.

What video player do you use?

Try using VLC Player.
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post May 13 2007, 01:08 PM

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I was kinda skeptical about installing Vista, now that I am finally using it, I am starting to like it. Well, so far no problem lar.
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QUOTE(williamlee_1985 @ May 14 2007, 03:08 AM)
so i've finally managed to format and install back xp...anyway after install all drivers...this error shows up

any idea?
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You will need to install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 and above.

It will solve this problem. It is a common problem with Windows XP and ATI x1400 drivers.
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post May 14 2007, 09:05 AM

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QUOTE(CosmicZone @ May 14 2007, 08:01 AM)
I found serious delay in nudging when using Windows Live Messenger in Windows Vista.
Do you all notice this problem? I supposed this is the compability issue between the OS and the messenger...
anyone has any suggestions/experience on that?  biggrin.gif
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Delay meaning your friend gets the nudge later?

Delays are caused by internet traffic, not the OS/Software.
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post May 14 2007, 07:22 PM

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QUOTE(steventan85 @ May 14 2007, 07:19 PM)
@minghao : i feel irritating on the seller who posted their sales on ppl thread ... tongue.gif

@Cosmiczone : name added and welcome here . Any problems so far ?

guys , i recently facing wireless problems on my 6400 . i hardly can connect to wifi when i m in wifi area ... I try to uninstalled the wifi driver and reinstalled it on the spot and it cant solved my problems ....looks like i gonna flame dell again and ask for troubleshooting  tongue.gif
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sometimes wifi is not our hardware problem but the wifi access point itself.

I have experienced such problems.

Change all components also still not working

then suddenly 1 fine day, the wifi just started working edi.
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post May 14 2007, 09:52 PM

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QUOTE(steventan85 @ May 14 2007, 09:19 PM)
get another 1gb .....it can also run dual channel ...i done it b4 d...

i hav run it for 1week+ and it show dual channel on the CPU-ID there

sufficient ? depend on how u use it .... if u run aero on it , it may juz enuf only ....but then if u switch it off , it is sufficient enuf .... laugh.gif  nod.gif  nod.gif
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steven, are you joking?

one can never run dual channel without 2 similar sized rams. Even if the cpu-id show dual channel, I am sure that is a bug.

Dual channel have a proper configuration only can work.

The best is to check using your laptop system bios.

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QUOTE(steventan85 @ May 14 2007, 10:55 PM)
ok , alright ...might be my fault...but dual channel only improve + - 10% only ....

i dun really think that 1.5gb ram will lose to 1gb dual channel ram , am i rite ?  laugh.gif  laugh.gif

running higher capacity ram is better than running 512mb ram x 2 .....
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I came across certain people that says dual channel would be a lot better with applications but when it comes to games single channel and more RAM will perform much better.
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QUOTE(Humping^Panda @ May 17 2007, 07:05 PM)
mine is toshiba wor....different one?120G 5400rpm
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My 120GB 5400rpm is a Fujitsu
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post May 17 2007, 08:39 PM

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QUOTE(minghao @ May 17 2007, 08:31 PM)
Mine also 120GB Sata,WD but. cool2.gif
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How come in your signature you write 80GB only?
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post May 18 2007, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ May 18 2007, 05:57 PM)
The Dell lady called me and she now offering me a 3 in 1 printer for free if i order by tomolo..Should i take it?
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Why don't you upgrade other components? Is that possible?
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post May 18 2007, 06:04 PM

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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ May 18 2007, 06:03 PM)
I juz emailed her..C how she reply..

But the printer worth Rm300 o..Should be ok rite?

The model is 926..
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What is your system specs now?
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post May 20 2007, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(valent @ May 20 2007, 01:47 PM)
Hello guys.

im really upset with my Inspiron 6400 now.

ive been using pc for almost 10 years now
ok, this is my first purchase of Core 2 Duo[1.7gz 533mhz] laptop. [previously owned a Intel Centrino 1.6gz]

i order with Vista + 1GB Ram / Ati x1400

when i first receive from the package. it was all new and stuff
i boot it up.. and load up to Vista but it was stuck for loading like more then 30 minutes.
then rebooted again, and same thing keeps happening.
well i got pissed, i formated it
then i install WinXP Pro sp2

everything was fine.
but the thing i notice.

my 6400. always have LAG SPIKE in running anything.
even normal window explorer opening folders sure got LAG SPIKE. [ formated twice winxp. same thing]

i can say my old centrino runs even faster and smoother then my new 6400 with core2duo

now this is really pissing me off already.. its worst then any other pc/laptop i owned.

can be this unit be FAULTY?

or do you guys get constant lag spike with core2duo?

sigh.. help sad.gif
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I thought you are supposed to let your laptop run for quite some time if you first startup a brand new laptop with Vista?

My laptop is running Vista Home Premium with CD 2.0GHz with no problems. Used to run Windows XP SP2 with no problems also.

I am surprised by how stable Vista is on the 6400.
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post May 20 2007, 03:00 PM

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QUOTE(valent @ May 20 2007, 01:57 PM)
Yep, let it ran for sometime cos Vista needs to setup by its own.
after that.. whole Os stuck there.. yeah. rebooted and tried alot of times. same thing
so i switched do XP. but the thing is.. the laptop randomsly lagggggggg.[fresh windowxp pro]

hmm.. worst thing is slower then my other pc/laptops smile.gif
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You should have called dell right asap?

They could have done something for you.

They might even throw in a few goodies to compensate for your lost.

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