The reason why the RAM is expensive: DDR3
If you haven't noticed, not many notebooks in the market install DDR3 in their system even though they're using a chipset (i.e. Intel PM45) that can support it. A case in point will be the MSI GX620, the RAM in this notebook is DDR2 SDRAM, but since it has an Intel PM45 chipset, it can support DDR3; MSI decided not to install DDR3 to cut cost.
I'm having a hard time choosing between MSI GX620 and Dell Studio XPS 16; one's for gaming, the other for multimedia stuff.

After some searching, I found out that 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9500M-GE with Hybrid SLI® Technology = NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS + NVIDIA GeForce 9400M G
Thanks to n20nine for the link.

Glossy LCD didn't prove to be a major setback for me; that's because I use my notebook at indoors most of the time, but sometimes while traveling in a car the screen reflects a lot of light from the sky and render the text on the screen difficult to read. You need notebook screens with very high brightness capabilities to combat the reflection from the sunlight, even then the battery might not last for productive work.

Yes, Studio XPS weights around 2.9 kilograms with base configuration; my Inspiron 6400 weights 3.3 kilograms with 9-cell battery and I carry that notebook to my highschool plus the AC adaptor, at times I find the weight of my old notebook bothers me a lot.

Currently there's no Dell Stores in the Klang Valley have the demo unit, a check with a guy working at a Dell Store in LowYat confirms this, they'll have the demo unit by February.

There's no 9-cell option currently available for the Studio XPS 16.

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Added on January 19, 2009, 12:40 pmAdded review links (LaptopMag.com & CNET.com) for the Studio XPS 16 notebook on the first post.

This post has been edited by Onyx_black: Jan 19 2009, 12:40 PM

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Thank you.

This post has been edited by Onyx_black: Jan 19 2009, 10:37 PM

DDR3 technology is still new to notebooks, the price quoted by Dell is quite reasonable to me; additional 2GB (from default option of 2GB, 2GB [Default option] + 2GB [Additional] = 4GB total RAM) cost an additional RM252, a shop at LowYat sells the same 2GB 1066MHz DDR3 RAM at RM250 (might be a different RAM manufacturer).

Yeah, it happened at Dell Australia's website too when I try to configure a Dell Studio XPS 16; funny thing is, the default (and the one and only) option for the OS is 64-bit Vista Ultimate and it automatically conflicts (even before I can manage to customize it) with the Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software, apparently it only supports up to 32-bit OS environment.
That was a few days ago, today I went back to Dell Australia and the option under Audio Solutions is "none".

Sounds like most of us want to upgrade from our aging Inspiron to Studio XPS line. My 2 year old Inspiron 6400's hard disk is getting slower with each passing month.

That not fair! But we can't stop them from taking away the promotion from Dell Studio XPS. On a side note, who ordered one before this Tuesday/Wednesday? Last I checked on Tuesday or Wednesday (can't remember which day) the promotion is still applicable to the Studio XPS.

I think they suddenly realized they're giving away too much discount to a new notebook; new products don't get a lot of discount, that's their logic I think. RM500 rebate + RM100 rebate saves you up to RM600 worth of cash, that's one heck of a great deal, but now it's gone.

A picture paints a thousand words, go on take 1 at least; wouldn't take you that long.

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT is tailored towards the gaming crowd, according to NotebookCheck.net, it's more powerful than the ATI M86XT.
HP HDX 16t is still a multimedia machine; for gaming purposes I suggest you look into gaming notebooks like Toshiba, Asus or MSI's line.

Can't agree more, the longer you wait, the more the Studio XPS will fall behind in terms of specs; when the demand for Studio XPS decreases, so does the price. So ask yourself how long you can wait?

This post has been edited by Onyx_black: Jan 28 2009, 07:40 PM

Yes, just arrived this afternoon; how do I like it? The RGB LED screen is freaking awesome!! The 'pinch' technique on the mousepad works too, but not quite like MacBook's standards.
Yes I got the rebate, I pretended that I haven't purchase one after the rebate dissapears.

I did.

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movies and torrenting wont be a problem for whole day, the temp will stay around idle temp but under touchpad will remain warm. not sure for blueray though

Thanks for the reply, will the touch pad be come cooler if i use it with a laptop cooler?

Another side questions, how does the GPU perform in latest games now?

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You can refer to the review links posted on the first page.

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Congrats on your purchase, I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I do!
Credit card, takes 24 hours to confirm; mine arrived in 1 week, yours could be less because I ordered it before CNY and notebook came after CNY.

I use a Targus bag to carry the Studio XPS; bought it at Low Yat plaza.

It's the Voyager Backpack, model number is TSB106AP. This is the 15.4" version, it has a detachable padded laptop pouch which I find handy for transportation and peace of mind.
Too bad the bags are all sold off when I got there on the 28th of January, so I have no choice but to take the display unit; cost me around RM290 @ All IT Hypermarket.
Don't worry whether it fits or not, I tested it on the spot with my new notebook and it fits snugly. You can opt for the 17" version too; it's a little too bulky for my taste.

Check it out: http://www.targus.com/my/product_details.asp?sku=TSB106AP

This post has been edited by Onyx_black: Feb 7 2009, 10:48 AM

Try left side what?
There's no TV tuner port, DisplayPort yes.