another way is put something under the back of your laptop to make it higher. this simple foc way can cool your laptop for few degree, and sometimes the fan will remain off without needing it.

that acer from what i have heard here is also ddr3.

the answer is no. you can only play with medium high setting, posted benchmark here before i think.

between these 2 studio xps 16 is better with newer technology unless you getting xps 1730.

nice price there.. get the 3 year complete cover if you plan to use it for a long time, save the trouble of sudden break down and pay for expensive repair.

did anyone have the cd/installer for Dell Webcam Central Software and Dell fast access Facial Recognition Software? reformat the whole thing when i got my laptop, want to try playing with them but cant find it.

i though the 500 voucher only valid for xps 1530?

actually the price didnt really drop that much now comparing when it first launched. there's rm500 rebate that time. dell just keep changing the based spec which make it looks cheaper and more option.

my system same like that with 4gb ram only around rm4200 excluded 3-year Premier Service with 3-year CompleteCover and able to pay via installment. but there's no tv tuner which didnt released yet that time.

dell's rm500 rebate is back.. those who want to order should get it now.. cheapest deal so far..

fan controlling fully working?

there's new bios and Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi MB available to download for sxps 16.. anyone tried them?

This post has been edited by teNtiOn: Mar 11 2009, 10:12 AM

P8700 is 45nm, more energy efficient.

sxps 16 graphic score is 5.6 and desktop score is 5.9, it's not really slower.. i remember studio 1555 3dmark06 is around 4.2k while sxps 16 is more than 4.8k for me.. sxps 16 still win in term of performance but not on price. it's mainly expensive because of the ddr3 ram still very high now plus maybe the name and design (leather?)..

This post has been edited by teNtiOn: Mar 14 2009, 08:02 PM

there isnt much differences between 5.5 and 5.6.. i dun even think that benchmark really make much sense since the highest score is 5.9 or 6 only.. ppl with the world fastest graphic card will also might score the same as yours..

it looks like just a software enhancement, it shouldnt make a big differences between IDT.

80c normal usage? Check from internal software or what? that's freaking high compare to mine..

Solid state drive, new data storage device, try google it.

CREATIVE Sound Blaster® X-Fi MB Audio Software Solution is a software. you can easily know it from the name itself software solution. rm29 only wont let you get any internal audio hardware device from creative for laptop, at least for now.

This post has been edited by teNtiOn: Mar 16 2009, 12:32 AM

there's 1 esata usb combo on the right, you can use it as usb if you really need it. they should really add abit more usb connector..

no need extra cabling.. the slot below your dvd drive, just plug it in like normal usb to the middle will do.

This post has been edited by teNtiOn: Mar 16 2009, 12:54 AM

confirmed working try again plug into the middle part.. using that slot for my mouse since day 1.

I think that depends on which laptop that comes with Harmon Kardon/Altec Lansing. Cheaper compaq still comes with AL but the sound is day and light if you want to compare.

This post has been edited by teNtiOn: Mar 16 2009, 11:17 AM

at the back on top of the power button, left to the battery. yup it will get warm on your lap even normal web surfing, using power saving mode will decrease it by a little.

This post has been edited by teNtiOn: Mar 16 2009, 04:24 PM