wow add me into the user lists...heard u guys having lotsa problem with XPS...haih...wonder why...lolz
Dell XPS M1210 Support Thread #1, COD4? No problem...
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QUOTE(lelong2007 @ May 1 2007, 04:39 PM) How come soo many negative feedback from XPS user de ah? there still got lots of positive feebacks...just that they didn't drop it here... is it worth to buy ?   QUOTE(Eiraku @ May 1 2007, 07:44 PM) It's well worth the money, even more so with the 3Yrs CompleteCover... But if you don't care so much about the warranty (ie. you can really take care of your laptop), don't care about the small size (some people can't stand 12 inch lappies) and need more bang for the buck, then get a NEC P8210 (RM5000++) or a BenQ S73G (RM3500++)... XPS coooooooool!!!!!!.....  I was considering both lappies before getting the XPS... In the end the 3Yrs CompleteCover sealed the deal for me, as I'm quite clumsy and drop things all the time... The XPS itself is no slouch, and is actually very well equipped for a 12 inch laptop...  Even though I do regret not getting the NEC from time to time, especially when I'm forced to play Rainbow Six Vegas at ultra low settings (NEC's ATI x1600 VS XPS's GF7400go = x1600 wins by a long shot)...  But in the end, weather or not it's worth getting the XPS depends on your luck actually... If you get a good unit, then it's well worth it... But if you get a "lemon" (ultra cursed XPS + lotsa problems), then at least you can ask for a replacement from Dell in the first 14 days... Personally, I love my XPS... It hasn't really given me much problems yet, and carrying a 2++kg 12 incher around looking for good WiFi reception is a wonderful experiance, when compared to lugging around my previous 3.6kg Fujitsu...   QUOTE(death_nite @ May 1 2007, 08:30 PM) Eiraku, u shouldnt be sad..u r comparing xps with another notebook with different category...kindda not fair larr.... agree...agree...thanks for supporting XPS... u c, xps come with 12inch size notebok, those nec/benq r mostly 14/15inch notebook size (with x1600)...12inch r meant for mobility dude! while 14/15inch notebook for multimedia purpose.... now now....let c...try compare ur xps with other notebook with same category/hv same 12inch size.... now now...when u do dat, u will realise urs come with the most powerfull gcard ever....mostly all 12inch notebook come with integrated gcard only...so, pls be thankfull with ur notbook...n be proud of it! hehehe  @jiahuilee should not hv any probs...s-video plug r meant to plug it with tv set....n yes, u will hv dual screen mode after that...u can surf the net n at the same time use another screen to watch movies....hehehe QUOTE(Eiraku @ May 2 2007, 01:58 AM) About the SVideo thing, try pressing FN+F8 after you've plugged it in? Maybe I'll try it myself after I get home... do report it here once you tried it?...  wanted to know how is it works?  QUOTE(eyen @ May 2 2007, 02:27 AM) I read one of the reviews of the xps and the author posted this image http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/16495.jpg (the nvidia window). my one...appeared as shown by the picture...but different arrangement of menu... Mine doesn't have all those info, (refer to the pic attached). When I click on the nvidia control panel, there's only two feature there, 3D setting and display. Is it because I'm running Window Vista? Or something to do with the drivers? [attachmentid=225689]  QUOTE(kwws @ May 2 2007, 04:33 AM) wow add me into the user lists...heard u guys having lotsa problem with XPS...haih...wonder why...lolz don't you wanna share anything with other users in LYN and readers... |
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May 2 2007, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(eyen @ May 2 2007, 02:27 AM) I read one of the reviews of the xps and the author posted this image http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/16495.jpg (the nvidia window). Don't worry, the Vista NVidia drivers/programs are different... Check for the NVidia settings application in the Control Panel: it replaces the one you saw in the screenshot... A helluva lot less features when compared with the XP drivers/program though... Mine doesn't have all those info, (refer to the pic attached). When I click on the nvidia control panel, there's only two feature there, 3D setting and display. Is it because I'm running Window Vista? Or something to do with the drivers? [attachmentid=225689] QUOTE(kwws @ May 2 2007, 04:33 AM) wow add me into the user lists...heard u guys having lotsa problem with XPS...haih...wonder why...lolz New batch = new problems probably... My XPS, other then a few build quality issues (gaps) is running fine, no problems.... Added your name Frontpage already... Welcome! This post has been edited by Eiraku: May 2 2007, 04:01 PM |
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May 2 2007, 06:39 PM
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QUOTE(Eiraku @ May 2 2007, 03:58 PM) Don't worry, the Vista NVidia drivers/programs are different... Check for the NVidia settings application in the Control Panel: it replaces the one you saw in the screenshot... A helluva lot less features when compared with the XP drivers/program though... guess...Vista is having different arrangement in its menu... New batch = new problems probably... My XPS, other then a few build quality issues (gaps) is running fine, no problems.... Added your name Frontpage already... Welcome!  did you called and ask Dell assistant about the gaps thingy?...wonder why?... |
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May 2 2007, 06:42 PM
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I'd recommend to change your thread title
XPS is pretty vague. there' the XPSM1210, 1710, 2010 and also the HC desktop serios and your thread only discuss the M1210. here is what XPS line has to offer: http://search.dell.com/results.aspx?s=gen&...&k=xps&cat=prod This post has been edited by lucifah: May 2 2007, 06:43 PM |
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May 2 2007, 08:18 PM
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Prehaps rename it to "Dell XPS M1210 Club"?
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May 2 2007, 08:24 PM
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QUOTE(unknowndevices @ May 2 2007, 06:39 PM) guess...Vista is having different arrangement in its menu... no 1 read my previous post ke? did you called and ask Dell assistant about the gaps thingy?...wonder why?...   the gap thing can be fix by calling dell...they will replace new lcd cover + bezel!... if u really wanna fix it urself, open ur lcd cover...n tighten the screw inside....got gap becos the screw inside the cover went loose! happened with my 6400 but i bet, it would b the same....just the size diff  |
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QUOTE(lucifah @ May 2 2007, 06:42 PM) I'd recommend to change your thread title Well, Dell only provides for the XPS M1210 here in Malaysia... I'll put up info on both the M1710 and the M2010 (which is not quite a laptop, really) as soon as they start selling them here in Malaysia, but the only XPS we have in Malaysia right now is the M1210... XPS is pretty vague. there' the XPSM1210, 1710, 2010 and also the HC desktop serios and your thread only discuss the M1210. here is what XPS line has to offer: http://search.dell.com/results.aspx?s=gen&...&k=xps&cat=prod But, if I must, no problems mate... Renaming thread... I can always put up a new thread for the M1710 later... Sorry for the trouble... QUOTE(death_nite @ May 2 2007, 08:24 PM) no 1 read my previous post ke? Sorry about that... But, I'm letting it be nonetheless because: the gap thing can be fix by calling dell...they will replace new lcd cover + bezel!... if u really wanna fix it urself, open ur lcd cover...n tighten the screw inside....got gap becos the screw inside the cover went loose! happened with my 6400 but i bet, it would b the same....just the size diff 1) The gap's not THAT big, it's more of a misalignment actually... 2) I'm not going to let the "Legion of Doom" (aka the on-site repair people) touch my XPS unless it's a critical problem. There might be only the tiniest of chances that they might just screw up my LCD (and everything else) in the process, but I'm not gonna risk it... Not yet anyway, unless I get too annoyed with the gap in a few months from now... Then I'll call em up pronto... Added on May 3, 2007, 3:53 amWell, I'm back home for the hols, and now I'm noticing something quite funny... Placing my XPS on a flat level surface in an air conditioned room (ie. on the table in my room) and then playing STALKER (or any other 3D intensive game), the air coming out of the left side exhaust vent can get quite warm... Not enough to burn my hand, but to the point that I can actually smell it (hot air smell, can't really describe well)... Have never faced this problem in my hostel, as there's not AC there and the small chair I put my XPS on is not really flat (its curved downwards a bit = better air circulation?)... It's never done this even when I use it on my lap... Granted I've never played games on battery... Temporary solution, prop the back side up with a book... Now its running at about 20-40 degrees inclination = better air circulation = cooler (but still lukewarm) air... The Intel temp thingy is showing 40-50 degrees celsius for the CPU, but as there are some people who say that it's incompatible with Vista, I'll have to try again using Everest or something like that... The highest I've seen the graphics chip temp go is around 70-75 degrees, and even that was when I was experimenting with ATITools (was overclocking the 7400go a bit, eventually got scared that I might fry the chip and returned it to the stock settings)... I'll have to check with Everest later how hot it's running now... So guys, especially those who have been using their XPS for a while, is this normal or abnormal? I'm guessing that it's normal, and that is has been happening for a while... Its just that only in the dry, cool, empty air of my AC room that I could really notice (and smell) how warm it is...  Of course, I might be wrong and my 7400go (or the processor) might be burning itself alive... This post has been edited by Eiraku: May 3 2007, 03:53 AM |
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QUOTE(Eiraku @ May 3 2007, 03:16 AM) Well, Dell only provides for the XPS M1210 here in Malaysia... I'll put up info on both the M1710 and the M2010 (which is not quite a laptop, really) as soon as they start selling them here in Malaysia, but the only XPS we have in Malaysia right now is the M1210... If u're playing graphic intensive games, i recommend you to get a laptop cooler. It really cools down ur laptop tremendously... well at least for mine(I'm using Coolermaster Coolpad). I think it's quite normal for laptops to heat up while playing 3D games.But, if I must, no problems mate... Renaming thread... I can always put up a new thread for the M1710 later... Sorry for the trouble... Sorry about that... But, I'm letting it be nonetheless because: 1) The gap's not THAT big, it's more of a misalignment actually... 2) I'm not going to let the "Legion of Doom" (aka the on-site repair people) touch my XPS unless it's a critical problem. There might be only the tiniest of chances that they might just screw up my LCD (and everything else) in the process, but I'm not gonna risk it... Not yet anyway, unless I get too annoyed with the gap in a few months from now... Then I'll call em up pronto... Added on May 3, 2007, 3:53 amWell, I'm back home for the hols, and now I'm noticing something quite funny... Placing my XPS on a flat level surface in an air conditioned room (ie. on the table in my room) and then playing STALKER (or any other 3D intensive game), the air coming out of the left side exhaust vent can get quite warm... Not enough to burn my hand, but to the point that I can actually smell it (hot air smell, can't really describe well)... Have never faced this problem in my hostel, as there's not AC there and the small chair I put my XPS on is not really flat (its curved downwards a bit = better air circulation?)... It's never done this even when I use it on my lap... Granted I've never played games on battery... Temporary solution, prop the back side up with a book... Now its running at about 20-40 degrees inclination = better air circulation = cooler (but still lukewarm) air... The Intel temp thingy is showing 40-50 degrees celsius for the CPU, but as there are some people who say that it's incompatible with Vista, I'll have to try again using Everest or something like that... The highest I've seen the graphics chip temp go is around 70-75 degrees, and even that was when I was experimenting with ATITools (was overclocking the 7400go a bit, eventually got scared that I might fry the chip and returned it to the stock settings)... I'll have to check with Everest later how hot it's running now... So guys, especially those who have been using their XPS for a while, is this normal or abnormal? I'm guessing that it's normal, and that is has been happening for a while... Its just that only in the dry, cool, empty air of my AC room that I could really notice (and smell) how warm it is... Of course, I might be wrong and my 7400go (or the processor) might be burning itself alive... This post has been edited by Haneda: May 3 2007, 07:32 AM |
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QUOTE(death_nite @ May 2 2007, 08:24 PM) no 1 read my previous post ke? yeah!...i read your post last time... the gap thing can be fix by calling dell...they will replace new lcd cover + bezel!... if u really wanna fix it urself, open ur lcd cover...n tighten the screw inside....got gap becos the screw inside the cover went loose! happened with my 6400 but i bet, it would b the same....just the size diff but just wondering if theres anything with that gaps...seen in other units also... QUOTE(Eiraku @ May 3 2007, 03:16 AM) Well, Dell only provides for the XPS M1210 here in Malaysia... I'll put up info on both the M1710 and the M2010 (which is not quite a laptop, really) as soon as they start selling them here in Malaysia, but the only XPS we have in Malaysia right now is the M1210... yups...maybe you can just specified this thread just for XPS M1210... But, if I must, no problems mate... Renaming thread... I can always put up a new thread for the M1710 later... Sorry for the trouble... Sorry about that... But, I'm letting it be nonetheless because: 1) The gap's not THAT big, it's more of a misalignment actually... 2) I'm not going to let the "Legion of Doom" (aka the on-site repair people) touch my XPS unless it's a critical problem. There might be only the tiniest of chances that they might just screw up my LCD (and everything else) in the process, but I'm not gonna risk it... Not yet anyway, unless I get too annoyed with the gap in a few months from now... Then I'll call em up pronto... Added on May 3, 2007, 3:53 amWell, I'm back home for the hols, and now I'm noticing something quite funny... Placing my XPS on a flat level surface in an air conditioned room (ie. on the table in my room) and then playing STALKER (or any other 3D intensive game), the air coming out of the left side exhaust vent can get quite warm... Not enough to burn my hand, but to the point that I can actually smell it (hot air smell, can't really describe well)... Have never faced this problem in my hostel, as there's not AC there and the small chair I put my XPS on is not really flat (its curved downwards a bit = better air circulation?)... It's never done this even when I use it on my lap... Granted I've never played games on battery... Temporary solution, prop the back side up with a book... Now its running at about 20-40 degrees inclination = better air circulation = cooler (but still lukewarm) air... The Intel temp thingy is showing 40-50 degrees celsius for the CPU, but as there are some people who say that it's incompatible with Vista, I'll have to try again using Everest or something like that... The highest I've seen the graphics chip temp go is around 70-75 degrees, and even that was when I was experimenting with ATITools (was overclocking the 7400go a bit, eventually got scared that I might fry the chip and returned it to the stock settings)... I'll have to check with Everest later how hot it's running now... So guys, especially those who have been using their XPS for a while, is this normal or abnormal? I'm guessing that it's normal, and that is has been happening for a while... Its just that only in the dry, cool, empty air of my AC room that I could really notice (and smell) how warm it is... Of course, I might be wrong and my 7400go (or the processor) might be burning itself alive... later,in future can have another thread open to other model of XPS(if its available in Malaysia)... erksss...never happened to my unit...as far as i know...my XPS placed on the straight level table...and not that hot... maybe because of good air circulation... hmmm...been wondering...if its happened to any of you guy's XPS... when you switch on your XPS...what's the temperature?... mine,seems to be high the temperature(60+C  )....then the temperature back to normal(48-50C)wonder why?... anyone experiencing it?  |
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May 3 2007, 12:00 PM
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hey why am i not in the list??? anyway add me....
wanna ask do you guys have this problem?? I haev 2 xps m1210, same specs,same software installed, etc.... but on one of it, i have 2 users, and the other is main admin... the one with 2 user account tends to be slower/laggier than the other one, is it suppose to be like this?? (it is laggier when 2 users are active at the same time.....i.e instead of log off, use switch user) |
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May 3 2007, 12:37 PM
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QUOTE(porkchop @ May 3 2007, 12:00 PM) hey why am i not in the list??? anyway add me.... if both user r active, lag bcos it use a lot of ram...its like having 2 person sharing 1 computer n use them at the same time...wanna ask do you guys have this problem?? I haev 2 xps m1210, same specs,same software installed, etc.... but on one of it, i have 2 users, and the other is main admin... the one with 2 user account tends to be slower/laggier than the other one, is it suppose to be like this?? (it is laggier when 2 users are active at the same time.....i.e instead of log off, use switch user) This post has been edited by death_nite: May 3 2007, 12:39 PM |
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May 3 2007, 02:24 PM
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Another XPS user in!
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QUOTE(porkchop @ May 3 2007, 12:00 PM) hey why am i not in the list??? anyway add me.... do the 1st user login and use it,then he logoff,then here come the 2nd user login & use it?wanna ask do you guys have this problem?? I haev 2 xps m1210, same specs,same software installed, etc.... but on one of it, i have 2 users, and the other is main admin... the one with 2 user account tends to be slower/laggier than the other one, is it suppose to be like this?? (it is laggier when 2 users are active at the same time.....i.e instead of log off, use switch user) |
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May 3 2007, 02:48 PM
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yes i know when 2 user log in its lag..but now the problem is, only one user log in (from a fresh restart) also its equally lag as compared to my other xps which has only one user account
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May 3 2007, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(porkchop @ May 3 2007, 12:00 PM) hey why am i not in the list??? anyway add me.... thats why TS need all the XPS users to report it here...so that he can include the name in the list... wanna ask do you guys have this problem?? I haev 2 xps m1210, same specs,same software installed, etc.... but on one of it, i have 2 users, and the other is main admin... the one with 2 user account tends to be slower/laggier than the other one, is it suppose to be like this?? (it is laggier when 2 users are active at the same time.....i.e instead of log off, use switch user) wah!...having two units of XPS...cool... QUOTE(keic @ May 3 2007, 02:24 PM) Another XPS user in! congrats...congrats...welcome to the club...  mind to share your specs?...when did you bought your XPS? |
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May 3 2007, 08:18 PM
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I encounter frequent booting problem with my XPS M1210. Whenever I boot, it stuck on a black screen while half way booting into Windows XP. Already tried reinstalling Windows but the problem persists. All the 3rd party programs in the XPS M1210 also being used in my other different branded laptops too. Dell personnel asked me not to turn on the Windows auto update & system restore, however I don't think all these will solve the problem permanently though since evn reinstalling Windows also can't solve it. Any of you guys facing this?
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QUOTE(Eiraku @ May 3 2007, 03:16 AM) Well, Dell only provides for the XPS M1210 here in Malaysia... I'll put up info on both the M1710 and the M2010 (which is not quite a laptop, really) as soon as they start selling them here in Malaysia, but the only XPS we have in Malaysia right now is the M1210... nah... not a must. just to give my 2-cents.But, if I must, no problems mate... Renaming thread... I can always put up a new thread for the M1710 later... Sorry for the trouble... |
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QUOTE(Haneda @ May 3 2007, 07:31 AM) If u're playing graphic intensive games, i recommend you to get a laptop cooler. It really cools down ur laptop tremendously... well at least for mine(I'm using Coolermaster Coolpad). I think it's quite normal for laptops to heat up while playing 3D games. I'm gonna get myself a CoolPad or a Notepal later... The CM Notepal looks nice though... QUOTE(porkchop @ May 3 2007, 12:00 PM) hey why am i not in the list??? anyway add me.... wanna ask do you guys have this problem?? I haev 2 xps m1210, same specs,same software installed, etc.... but on one of it, i have 2 users, and the other is main admin... the one with 2 user account tends to be slower/laggier than the other one, is it suppose to be like this?? (it is laggier when 2 users are active at the same time.....i.e instead of log off, use switch user) QUOTE(keic @ May 3 2007, 02:24 PM) Another XPS user in! Added to the list, welcome!!About the multi-user problem, is it Vista or XP? QUOTE(ben83 @ May 3 2007, 08:18 PM) I encounter frequent booting problem with my XPS M1210. Whenever I boot, it stuck on a black screen while half way booting into Windows XP. Already tried reinstalling Windows but the problem persists. All the 3rd party programs in the XPS M1210 also being used in my other different branded laptops too. Dell personnel asked me not to turn on the Windows auto update & system restore, however I don't think all these will solve the problem permanently though since evn reinstalling Windows also can't solve it. Any of you guys facing this? I'm not sure, but that sounds like you have a bad boot sector, or the MBR (Master Boot Record = wiki entry HERE ) have been corrupted... As you've said you've reinstalled Windows I'll assume that you've reformatted the HDD? But a bad boot sector/corrupted MBR = HDD problem...Try to get a new HDD from Dell... It should (should, but sometimes they can make it hard... assert your rights! Call for the manager! Complain loudly!) be easy if you have CompCover... |
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QUOTE(Eiraku @ May 3 2007, 11:39 PM) I'm gonna get myself a CoolPad or a Notepal later... The CM Notepal looks nice though... The weird part is that I managed to boot it up after a couple of tries.Added to the list, welcome!! About the multi-user problem, is it Vista or XP? I'm not sure, but that sounds like you have a bad boot sector, or the MBR (Master Boot Record = wiki entry HERE ) have been corrupted... As you've said you've reinstalled Windows I'll assume that you've reformatted the HDD? But a bad boot sector/corrupted MBR = HDD problem... Try to get a new HDD from Dell... It should (should, but sometimes they can make it hard... assert your rights! Call for the manager! Complain loudly!) be easy if you have CompCover... |
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