Flex is the word. It's weird on my lemon the left side flexes and the right side's solid but on the replacement the left side is solid and the right side flexes.


My Compaq doesn't flex. In fact, it's solid. My previous Compaq was also solid.

I dunno if I'll be enjoying my laptop. I'll have to go home and do more wobbly tests. I'm just a bit unhappy with the whole thing. That's all. I was muttering, "unbelievable" when I noticed the wobble today. Although it's just slight, it still wobbles... if my other laptops in the house don't wobble then why should my Dell.

If only I didn't have anything to compare the Dell to...

Yeah they should if their XPS QC is anything to go by.

I'll let you know what happens later when I go home.

after 1 week plus of my XPS, nothing seems to b a problem to me, everything works just fine and in te way i needed. just have a little problem on the webcam which having trouble starting up and gotta restart my lappies.

some info form my friend in Dell, he says tat new xps model is in today, named M1330 if im not mistaken.according to him the lappy is thinner and seems to be lighter and of coz, better design,lol

Any info on the price of the new xps model?

And now the XPS M1210 update has a name, and if the code numbers mean anything, it should have an LED 13 inch screen (M1330)... No wonder the people at the MacNewsNetwork was practically screaming about the M1210 replacement being a MacBook killer... IT IS a MacBook killer...

Hmm, now I'm hoping that they phase out the M1210 completely, so us current owners of the M1210 would have "a chance" to own the M1330 if anything "happens" to our M1210 in a few years...

Not that I'm suggesting anything...

Darn, now that's an update...

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 2 2007, 02:09 AM

it's 1330 not 1310 =P

Noted and edited...

guys..i got my replacement unit,everything is fine just that the media button kinda hard to be press,i'll swap with my old unit & my new unit battery is kinda loose..not tightly secure..

and i scred up something i guess..i duno what I had done,but my mcafee & webcam wont display anything in their software interface..example..when i click mcafee.exe..there should be a rectangular bar and the loading begins with a circle from left to right..where u can see the thingy..hopefully u guys get what i mean,then the interface will load with scan,configure those sort of things..my new was able to load it but inside the rectangular box its white empty..

anyidea which software are not a must to be install if a format is being done..?

need help asap cause havent transfer data from old to new unit..monday will be the collection of my old unit..

Ok theres several options for you. Firstly, go to Start button ==> Help and Support ==> System Restore ==> then search the point BEFORE u install mcAfee.

Option 2 will be uninstall it and install something else like Avast !

Option 3 create a new account user with computer administration configuration. Try to install and launch that on the new account user.

Option 4 just reformat and everything will go back to normal. (If it happens again let us know anything, i bet ur using the *cough* copy of *cough* software shudnt be a problem but sometimes it does). My adobe kinda have problem back then but somehow i manage to get it rite. Hint : doing everything without internet cable is connected to your pc might affect anything. pm me for more info.

about the webcam, as i dont own an XPS i couldnt say anything about it. Eiraku might be the right guy for that one.

For software question, ill say what i must have for my lappy. Search for my post:What must-have software

I would assume you know already all the common softwares like Adobe, Skype, games etc.

This post has been edited by derred: Jun 2 2007, 05:09 AM

i had found out what had cause those error...weird the IE7 had caused it,cause i install IE7 without going online..

I had just reinstall it again,this time its online..and everything went back to normal..oh my..what a mistake..

This post has been edited by NewbieBetta: Jun 2 2007, 10:33 AM

What constitutes as wobbling to you? If I press on the right corner side of my laptop, it jiggles a bit... still a bit unstable.. I'm not sure if that happens with your XPS? Tell me... 'Cos I'm seriously looking at getting a full refund or... should I just live with my slightly wobbly replacement unit?

u know what.. im glad. lol my hint works then. I do mention

R u saying.. u already have got a replacement unit and now u r thinking to refund that ?

Hi all.

DELL XPS M1210 laptop user reporting in!!

Bought mine end of August/ early September last year and my dad got his unit in March/ April this year.

I like the sleek design but it seems that I have the unfortunate fate of having 2 lemons in one go.

When I received my 1st laptop, only 5-10 minutes into using the laptop, I immediately sensed a serious overheating problem with my lappie. A few days later, I got electric shock from the system and this situation persisted for a long time. Not only did I experience the shock, my family members who used my lappie also got the mild electric shock.

Made a few complaints. Dell sent someone over to change parts. Problems not solved and eventually a guy suggested that I get a replacement, which was great....

Until I got my replacement unit and noticed the same problems!! OMG... 2 lemons in a row..

Still having the system overheating problem. Check my CPU temp every day using 3 softwares, it fluctuates between 75- 81 degree celcius. When idle, the temp might dip to 65+ but that is pretty rare....

And all my family members who use my lappie still get some kind of electric shock to the extent that they stay away from my lappie now...

My dad's unit doesn't have any of the problems. No electric shock, no overheating. I check his lappie's temp, usually around 50+, so am really wondering what's wrong with mine.

Also, when putting the 2 XPS M1210 side by side, my screen looks really milky/ yellowish compared to my dad's. Maybe I got a Toshiba screen??

Sigh... just lodged another complaint with DELL just now (I think by now, I've made around 5-10 complaints already on the same issues ). Really hope they can do something about it before I carry my lappie overseas to the States.

Oh, and I think my lappie also has the wobbling problem. Not exactly a big issue for me compared to the overheating problem and electric shock...

This post has been edited by caramel.nut: Jun 3 2007, 05:53 AM

Interesting story u have there.. u r going to the States? then forget about spend more on any lappy.. try to save for better one or if u already have alot of money then spend on the better XPS such as m1710 or just get an Alienware lappy. I can tell more about the Alienware, like what to invest when u buy em and what is better to get online like @ newegg.com. U can get cheaper price than normal if you know how.. if u r interested to know more, PM so i will elaborate more on that later. If u really going to the States, just forget about the problem and try to sell ur XPS now.. thats what ill do if i were you.. who wouldnt want a dual-core with SLi setup plus dual 7200rpm hard drive. That is maybe a lil too expensive, but we always got the cheaper option.

For the heat issues, i always believe its the thermal paste problem. It maybe doesnt applied effectively on ur gpu. If you know how-to, then get an AC5 and apply it on ur gpu. Also, clean all the dust that trap heat with it.

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Added on June 3, 2007, 6:45 amOk i didnt notice u were saying about CPU but dont u worry anymore, bcoz it still works the same way. Even better, usually CPU get better and cooler temp than GPU can get. What i mean is if usually GPU get like 2-4 C cooler than normal paste, CPU get a good 4-8 C cooler. Mine idle @ 45 C on average and the best temp i ever seen was 42 C. Let us know how it works out for u.

This post has been edited by derred: Jun 3 2007, 06:45 AM

Thanks for the reply!

But I'm pretty much a computer noob and do not dare to play around with the thermal paste and heat sink.

At the moment, I'm trying to get DELL to replace the unit again. If everything fails, then I'd consider leaving this lappie in Malaysia and buy a new unit in the States.

I don't think I'd need Alienware since I don't do much gaming (occasionally MapleSEA). The temperature that I posted above are the ones that I get when I only open my Firefox and MSN. No other programs opened concurrently. I close all programs lying around on my taskbar except Norton Anti-virus.

Oh i see, then any decent will do well for you. About buying a new normal laptop, i would say it pretty much the same price or Malaysia will be slightly cheaper than the one they sell in the States. Unless what u want is the one Malaysia dont have, i will suggest to buy locally. It is actually depends on the performance and brand you want to buy. I would say if Macbook, Alienware or even Dell XPS m1710 are what you looking for, then you get it oversea. For your information, they build the XPS in Malaysia and send it over here. I have a friend who bought it like early this year and he have to wait a couple of weeks as it is sent from Malaysia.

There are plenty of how-to guide over the net i believe for that. If you really not confident to do that, you are good just by cleaning the dust away. Buy an air-duster, just blow underneath the laptop, where all the fans are placed. I would say cleaning and AC5-ing are vital for longevity sake. If you change your laptop every 2 new technology or 2 years, then you are good to-go and just ignore the temp reading. Let it be, let it burn. haha.

and oh, i check mapleSEA @ youtube, it is a pretty cute game i would say. Dont tell me you are a female user. And gaming is huge in the US, i believe there are alot of ppl out there would want to experience Americans world of gaming.

This post has been edited by derred: Jun 3 2007, 07:36 AM

Ehm.. hehe yea, I'm a female user. That's why I don't really know much about computing stuffs. As for gaming, I only know about DoTA and Warcraft 'cos I'm surrounded by guy friends who play a lot of those.

If possible, I'd still like to carry this lappie to the States because of its light weight. I would need to carry it around to classes quite often (I presume). Plus, I have 3 years Complete Cover warranty which Dell mentioned will cover my lappie in US (not sure whether this is really true...). I checked out MacBook and the rest before but the specs pale in comparison to XPS M1210 and the prices are much more exorbitant for the specs that I'd get for my XPS M1210.

Anyway, currently to solve my overheating problem, I have a fan blowing at it. Can get 55+ degree celcius. At least it's still better than 75+.

Oh it was just a random guess according to the game u mentioned earlier. You are right about the light weight and classes. Actually for the class part, it depends on your university. Some university offer wireless connectivity even on the dorm room in campus, some only offer at certain important buildings like business building etc. It depends on the students actually, even tho the Uni got wireless connection, i would say it wont reach even 10% of total class population ( i repeat class population) that will use laptop in classes. So far nothing can replace the old-skool pen and paper in class. but again its a preference, there are some advantages with laptop in class. U can get the fastest information to answer the extra credit question by prof OR u can get distracted by YM or MSN messenger during class.

about the amount of student that will use laptop in class, it also depends on what class and university you're into. For example if you in C++ class, most probably there will be 90% student with laptop or prob your class will just be held in computer lab, OR if you're getting into any of __________ Institute of Technology as technology is the primary focus of the institute/university.

and oh, u will see a plenty of mac users in the States. Everything will have an option for mac Users. For instance there are online classes or programs or even powerpoint slides, which are always have other option for mac users to receive the same notes or slides such as in pdf files (adobe reader) etc. As we all know, Mac is hassle-free without the virus,scam,spyware etc, and of coz, it's cute in shape too.

There are some good softwares u can get for ur pc security. Scroll up further and search on my previous post for that.

This post has been edited by derred: Jun 3 2007, 11:21 AM

Bingo!
Will go and dig up the posts.

Hmm i think it is somewhere hidden in the early pages. Eiraku, i think it is a good idea to add some must-have softwares at the frontpage of this thread.

Hitman Pro 2.6: Hitman Pro, a superb spyware-remover. It installs like top 10 spyware-remover over the net, and run test one-by-one, with only one-click. yes, one-click. the only downside is pretty obvious, 10 spyware-remover = 10 scans. It eats some of your precious time so be careful. Do it overnight or during a very long idle. Yes, u dont have to do it everyday or even week. Do it once in awhile.

Avast! anti-virus: It's free. and it's doing its job too. I used Norton before. Ask me too many questions, interrupting my learning and gaming sessions. This one works like a sniper, it's invincible to us, but we all know it's there waiting to blow helmet off the viruses' head even before it steps in.

PC-Clean
: This one is super-fast. Good to remove any normal-easy spyware. Good to have if u dont have much precious time to waste on full-boring scans. It goods for occasional events.

Other than that are already out there post by millions of tech head. I ain't no tech head, im just an enthusiast. and oh, Hitman Pro is just one software, so u dont need alot of spyware-remover, u just need that one. And just do the long boring scan if u get infected by spyware (if u notice major slowdown or adware; internet advertisment just came off in a sudden).

Well, knowing that the M1210 has better specs/price ration than a MacBook automatically makes you a bit more then a mere noob, congrats... And welcome, the first female member (or at least the first one who has admitted her gender) of the LYN XPS M1210 group...

2 Lemons in a row? Supposedly impossible, but here is it happening in front of me... Need to update the Frontpage FAQ about that... Oh Dell, you never cease to amaze, and all in the wrong ways...

The thermal issue aside (but 70+ is BADDDD), you really need to urge Dell (scream at them!) to get you a replacement as electric leaks ARE definitely a problem... Give them hell and call for their manager, that usually works...

About the CompleteCover covering US, I think you have to purchase a International Extension something or another, cause if I'm not mistaken, CC is completely local... I'll check it out and get back to you later...

As for security, if you want an upgrade from normal, free anti-virus software, get NOD32... It's lean, fast and has great virus detection rates... They're selling em cheap to students at RM74 (normal price, RM120)... Tell me if you're interested, I'll hook you up with the ESET people...

Or you can get it through the "normal" (read: somewhat illegal) channels... Which I am personally against, as I just can't live with the idea of using cracked security software (I mean, what good is the AV program if it's already cracked? It's like using a car with a leaking fuel tank)...

Ah, the great AC5... I'm idling at 47 CPU, 50 GPU and 50 Memory (all celcius), I wonder if a large serving of AC5 will lower it even more (wistful thinking)...

And yeah, MapleStory is nice, but it used to be cheat prone... Are the cheaters still ruling the servers?

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Added on June 3, 2007, 10:07 amNoted, derred... Will do ASAP...

Personally I prefer the CrapCleaner + NOD32 + Eusing Reg Cleaner + NTREGOPT + Self editing the Reg + MSCONFIG combo... More control, but surely it's not for everyone...

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 3 2007, 10:07 AM