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 Feb 27 2008, 08:04 PM
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i wonder why u wanna check the battery life span? it won get infected by germs also? no expire date as well...when the battery power won last u for long that means u need to change already la...
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Feb 28 2008, 08:36 PM
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QUOTE(Lance8431 @ Feb 28 2008, 07:43 PM) if its wear level was high within one year of my warranty(battery warranty was 1 year) i can ask for a new replacement. thats why i wanna check la before my warranty expires this year. it depends on ur warranty u bought i believe...i bought 3 years complete cover for my laptop...so i think they will replace the battery as well...correct me if im wrong...Dude, battery wont get infected by germs, its wear level affects ur unplugged performance time. the more it wears, the less time u can use outside, so its an issue if you goes around using it without power adapter.  about the wear level, i ask my fren from dell, he told me normally 2 years...means 365x2 = 730days... |
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Mar 10 2008, 08:32 PM
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QUOTE(IcEMoCHa @ Mar 10 2008, 05:46 PM) woah...650mhz... lolz... anyway to make it run cooler? oc? never do taht dude...u'll void ur warranty...Added on March 10, 2008, 5:49 pmanyway to OC the CPU?... and got any good power management program?... it seems that it lowers the cpu clock to 700+mhz when idle... |
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Mar 19 2008, 08:06 PM
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QUOTE(DJFoo000 @ Mar 19 2008, 05:04 PM) How long does it take for Dell to confirm the order wit you? Ordered yesterday thru online shop and very excited about it. depends...just keep bugging them...they will speed up the delivery if they can...around 2-3 weeks time u will get it...penangite get the advantage, i got it pretty fast with the reason im going to overseas... mandarin language support? u mean dell support or the windows language? both also can...under regional and language in control panel setting...add in simplified chinese...for chinese customer support, just ask for it, they hv agent speak in chinese...And does it come wit mandarin language support? Like I wanna have the windows to be default English but want it to support mandarin and also able to type mandarin w/o third-party software. I can do this thru the regional language thingy in XP but dunno if the thing exists in Vista. EDIT: Juz found out Microsoft released Vista SP1 today. Will Dell update it to SP1 for me? Hehe sorry for the annoying questions. Juz dun wanna regret buying this lappie. SP1? hmmm....i wudnt want to risk for installing it first...waiting for feedback from lyners... u won regret gua....im using it...so far so good...no complain... |
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Mar 19 2008, 08:08 PM
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QUOTE(steventan85 @ Mar 19 2008, 12:54 AM) hey guys , change ram , hdd , OS , all wont void warranty lar .... come on ... u r right bro...inspiron is meant for customization...the other like change the processor , dismantle it and spoil the hardware inside by urself only will void the warranty ... |
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Mar 19 2008, 08:16 PM
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QUOTE(steventan85 @ Mar 19 2008, 08:11 PM) 2-3weeks time ? i get my previous system in less than 1 week...now going to return to them and order a new one wif higher and better processor ... the EDD is 14/4/08 im not sure....during the launch, it was selling like a hotcake...and for me i got it wihtin 1 week also...5 days, if im not mistaken...considered fast already lo.... ..will phone to customer care tomorow as i hate my agent who did not bother to update the status to mehate ur agent then complain him! they r afraid of that...ask to speak to his manager or whatsoever higher post people...they will say "Ehhe...sorry mr, we will compensate u as a token of apologize.." then u will get free gift... |
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Mar 27 2008, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(StratOS @ Mar 27 2008, 07:55 AM) i wanna ask.. now my laptop ar.. many many problems already.. WiFi Catcher cant be used, when i press volume increase no indicator comes out same as the brightness.. u dun need the recovery cd to recover it...i cudnt remember much about hitting F(number) to go into bios and do the recovery...u shud read the manual...pls help me with this two stuff 1st.. should i use recovery cd to recover back everything..? as i assume, this is not the hardware problem i supposed...its just the software problem...try to update ur software...do some virus and spyware cleaning...it may get ur system back to normal.. ohya, another thing, try update the bios driver...it has something to do with ur missing indicators... Added on March 27, 2008, 9:32 pm QUOTE(steventan85 @ Mar 19 2008, 09:18 PM) is her btw ... alwaz engage on phone , and even asked me to email her only.. i was like haha, they r like that....dell is hell...welcome to hell...they work like hell...i always see motorola staff wearing their famous orangey batik when lunch time...but i see no dell staff...they do work like a cow... Added on March 27, 2008, 9:34 pm QUOTE(DJFoo000 @ Mar 19 2008, 08:14 PM) Mandarin character support for Windows. You noe like the old days you have to install Chinese Star to read chinese words? XP can recognise mandarin characters if the required files are installed ma. I also found a way to type mandarin characters w/o third party software by playing wit the language bar. Dunno if they will install the file for me or not... if im not wrong, windows vista can recognise mandarin character...for typing u need to install it under control panel with ur OS dvd comes with ur laptop...they won install for u unless u request ...Will it be too late to call now to ask them if they can do anything about it? Or wait till the thing got delivered and den only install the file manually? Read from overseas forums the performance increase a bit wit SP1 oh... Added on March 27, 2008, 9:35 pm QUOTE(StratOS @ Mar 24 2008, 10:21 PM) i wanna ask.. my WiFi Catcher aint working no more.. how come.. whenever i pull the button down.. no WiFi Catcher application launched.. hmm.. updated my drivers still same.. update driver sometimes dun work becoz u didnt uninstall the old driver...try uninstall thoroughly before install the new driver...it might help...Added on March 27, 2008, 9:36 pm QUOTE(Ranny @ Mar 26 2008, 01:46 AM) is it safe to switch on the laptop for 24 hours? Will it damage the laptop? I m using AC btw. Battery take off. i use it for heavy duty 24 hours a day...rendering 3d graphic...but its better if u left ur lappie in cooler place...on ur aircon... Added on March 27, 2008, 9:36 pm QUOTE(vip @ Mar 26 2008, 02:07 AM) don worry, yup yup! me either......i always put my 1520 run 24hours for Bt-ing Added on March 27, 2008, 9:42 pm QUOTE(DJFoo000 @ Mar 26 2008, 05:53 PM) geez i wanna return this system back to dell lerrr... Vista lags all the games down. FIFA also playing in slow-mo even though set to lowest resolution and least detail... i see ur siggy there..with ur spec it shudnt be a problem for playing games like fifa...mine i set to maximum graphic, no lagging...my spec almost same like urs, the vary is only the processor, t7300..but now im using windows xp...no more vista... suspected windows vista desktop background working on too much ram...try to google and do some tweaking to close some unwanted software running(unneccesary stuff!!! vista has many)Any advices? Full refund then buy same lappie wit XP? Or izzit coz I'm playing ahem version of FIFA? 08 no stock ler... u dun need to full refund ur laptop...u have 14 days to change anything if u r not satisfy...just money is the matters..hehe...anyway, i suggest u use windows xp..it will smoothen everything down...  This post has been edited by raymannlucas: Mar 27 2008, 09:42 PM |
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Mar 28 2008, 10:40 PM
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QUOTE(fr33dom @ Mar 27 2008, 10:15 PM) You speak as if you have worked in Dell before. You do not see Dell staff is because they do not need to wear uniforms to work. Working like cow is expected from most MNC's. Dell dont pay you to goyang kaki and do nothing. Welcome to Hell..may i help you? thats what i hear wrongly everytime i call dell...haha...ya right i miss out they r not wearing dell uniform...Added on March 28, 2008, 10:41 pm QUOTE(DJFoo000 @ Mar 27 2008, 10:02 PM) ^ really? But Vista is kind of future-proof, dun you think? Dx10 support will only be for Vista (forgot read from where) and future congratulation bro....glad u solve ur problem...btw, im going to buy a new hdd to install vista...swapping hdd wud be easier i think...BTW, found the mandarin support thingy already. Looks like Windows pre-supports several known languages. No need to install from Windows DVD. Juz play settings at language bar. EDIT: Got FIFA08 to work smoothly, as in silky smooth. Changed the settings at the "NIVIDIA Control Panel' to Performance. Power plan at Dell Recommended. Resolution 2nd highest (highest the players look kinda small). But the menus are still not very responsive... Added on March 28, 2008, 10:42 pm QUOTE(ravensaw @ Mar 28 2008, 02:23 PM) If i wanna change dell 1420 to Win Xp how to do? click here this is the tutorial forum to guide u... Added on March 28, 2008, 10:58 pmJust wanna know if anyone upgrade their 1520 appearance? or using gadget like notebook cooler? heres some pic of my 1520 on my messy table.. Gadget im using together with: 1. Ash Black Wireless mouse and keyboard 2. Skinned around the keyboard 3. Edifier C2 2.1 speaker 4. Canon IP4000 5. A bluetooth dongle Added on March 28, 2008, 11:05 pmHeres my desk with my beloved lappie  This post has been edited by raymannlucas: Mar 28 2008, 11:05 PM |
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Mar 29 2008, 10:14 PM
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QUOTE(DJFoo000 @ Mar 29 2008, 07:13 PM) Hrmm... Somehow the left end region of the lappie gets hot after a while. This normal, right? thats normal...if ur laptop won get hot, its absolute abnormal...its just warm...i supposed...Added on March 29, 2008, 10:15 pm QUOTE(owikh84 @ Mar 29 2008, 09:26 AM) I wanna get a skin, cooling pad, and Vista for it. its so neat ur table...This post has been edited by raymannlucas: Mar 29 2008, 10:15 PM |
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Mar 30 2008, 01:01 AM
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Added on March 30, 2008, 12:42 amanyone have any idea how much 4gb ram would cost ?of cost ..2gb per peice and 2gb per peice.. [/quote] it would be more cheaper than the previous centrino version...between rm150 - 250 like dat...im not sure...i hope u can check for us also... |
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Mar 30 2008, 09:49 PM
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QUOTE(D_s_X @ Mar 30 2008, 06:50 PM) drivers can be downloaded at support.dell.com everyone know that dude.... |
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Mar 31 2008, 07:58 PM
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QUOTE(ccl9n @ Mar 31 2008, 01:31 PM) Anyone Try using Battery for playing online games or gamers before, the battery drain like drinking water , every minute battery down 3 % super geng,hahahaha my 6 cells last only a 2.5 hours dvd movie...normally people use battery life to surf net, do paper work at out door...even now in starbucks, i always notice people rather use their adapter...well...laptop is just a handy computer to bring around... |
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Apr 1 2008, 04:30 PM
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QUOTE(tplcaik @ Apr 1 2008, 08:01 AM) Hm..Nowaday laptop concept was changed. B4 that is design for business man that need last long batt & generate less hot 1. Now seem like design for gaming & desktop replacement alr. Laptop batt really suck especially dedicated GPU 1. i read the latest popular science magazine and found out an article saying about the future gadget..they say in 2012, there will be a solar system to recharge ur laptop battery...dunno whether thats true ornot, but it make sense and workable... maybe this is the way...well..who knows if thats for real? No ideal to improve this?  |
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Apr 5 2008, 06:29 PM
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QUOTE(DJFoo000 @ Apr 1 2008, 08:15 PM) ^ Long way for photovoltaics to be that efficient... i have problem with firefox...i assumed its my wireless problem and it takes time to redial when it disconnected...but i dun need to restart, i just need to refresh in order to let it run again...not a problem for me actually but i also wanna know the real reason it hangs for soemtimes..Anyone had any probs wit Firefox? From time to time my firefox gets disconnected from the internet. There's no warning one. It's like 'loading' forever wit the window blank. Den have to restart FFX den can again. But the same prob comes back after a while. Den keep ask me to connect to internet while I'm already connected wirelessly to my wireless router. |
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Apr 22 2008, 05:39 PM
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QUOTE(adrianatyl @ Apr 19 2008, 10:00 AM) Help! Help! my new dell has stubborn dye stain i can't remove!!! hows is the paint dye looks like? can show some pic sp that we can help? as i know meaning of micro satin is a kind of material that is durable surface which can handle scratches...I just bought my dell inspiron 1520 for about a week, it's flamingo pink with microsatin finish. I've use my ex-company's laptop backpack to store my new dell, but that bag is of very cheap quality i guess, the blue color dye just worn off and stick all over to my new dell  Now the blue stain is unable to remove!! I've tried water, soap, glass cleaner, prewash cleaner, acetone, vinegar, but i still cant remove the stain!!! Please if anyone can help?? It's a new notebook and I'm so 'heart pain' to see her in that condition |
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Apr 22 2008, 11:05 PM
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QUOTE(smudge @ Apr 22 2008, 10:15 PM) hey.i'm new here.got the 1520 for a few months now.nway have a few Q's to ask. is it possible to change the color kit&where can i do it? & is it possible if dont have the build-in webcam can add in later?? hehe. thanks in advance well well...i wanted to add a bluetooth device and a remote control also hard...u wanna add such hardthing, i think its harder...even my friend work inside dell also hard to help me... |
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Apr 28 2008, 09:18 PM
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QUOTE(alexnvidia @ Apr 27 2008, 04:11 AM) dell inspiron 1520 and vostro 1500 series with 8600M GT are ALL using DDR2 (400MHz). Depending on your DDR2, you might be lucky to have this RAM chip inside - HY5PS561621AFP. i find it to be very overclockable, over 500MHz (i got it to run at 550MHz rock solid stable). im usign that GC, overclock the GC will void ur warranty if its spoil isnt it? what software do u use to overclock it bro?only the more expensive XPS M1530 uses DDR3. Congratulations on the new purchase Kev. you have been listed on the first page. |
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Apr 29 2008, 11:36 AM
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QUOTE(alexnvidia @ Apr 29 2008, 08:08 AM) OC (with care) does not do much harm to your components. inspiron 1520 has excellent cooling system, way better than many of the laptops i've seen (opened). im not saying OC will not void your warranty, it probably will, but i for one am going to squeeze every single drop of juice out of my laptop before it becomes obselete in 1-2 years time. haha..thanks dude bro for the information..will try to OC it and let u know the result...u'll need a good set of driver (try v174.74) and OC tool (try rivatuner). my 3DMark06 at 1280x800 default settings is 4800 (+-50) mark. try beat that with the default factory clock. i can push it higher, but i decided a balance of performance and safety is more important owner list updated. welcome to the club hihihehe. |
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May 1 2008, 12:00 AM
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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Apr 30 2008, 01:05 PM) oo hot key?? theres a slide button for the wife isnt it? theres not hotkey bro...thats the only button to turn it on...btw how to set the hotkey for wi-fi?i wan off n on the wifi with hotkey but duno which.. |
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May 1 2008, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE(SiAo.NeRd @ Apr 30 2008, 09:00 PM) hey guys im having a problem with my microphone.. i have to speak loudly right in front of it just for it to detect a slight signal.. any1 having the same problem? Btw dell's technician came over to replace my grainy screen today and guess what.. it just got worse =\. so i ended up using my old screen again.. Should i just keep on calling them to replace my screen?  thrid row to the desired volume... |
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