the cd this are not included if your invoice or order form did not stated Dell Webcam Central Software and Dell fast access Facial Recognition Software CD Media.
the factory installed is free trial which is not chargeable.

is not the promotion problem.

Is something problem.

Total i get such spect
2.53Ghz
4gb ram
250HD
wifi link 5300
3 year complete cover
TV tunner
in 5.1k

I go Dell Japan see ald
the thing sell is very expensive
such as the audio software at M'sia is RM 26 ++ but at Japan is RM 100 ++ when convert to RM
But they warranty Damn cheap !!

ure talking abt sxps 16? 2 days ago they were selling it for around rm4800,p8600,500gb,4gb ram,blu ray drive. now over already.

hi guys..i juz bought da Studio XPS 16 yesterday ...get it for RM3800 (including 2% credit card charge)..

the spec is quite da basic one..

~ Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHZ
~ 2GB DDR3 ram (1GBx2)
~ 250GB hardisk
~ DVD+-RW
~ ATI HD 3670 512MB
~ WLED LCD (max 1366x768)
~ n others (tell me if i miss anything important )

did not hv any problem xcept i find it quite hard 2 fit in da laptop into the Timbuk2 'designed exclusively for studio xps' sleeve especially when try 2 zipped it (need 2 force a bit)..do u guys can fit it easily?

n juz wan 2 ask did the 2gb ddr3 ram is enough?my main task is microsoft office n some engineering software (autocad, solid work n etc) n right now gaming is not really a priority..

btw is da price is ok for my spec?don hv enough time 2 survey (as a result i juz found out that it only has 2 ram slots )..its quite 'love at 1st sight' case...lol

thanks n cheers

This post has been edited by CR9: Mar 1 2009, 02:37 AM

eh that's quite cheap.
now don't tell me you also ordered from japan

Omg... I think Dell miss up the Disc of Fast Facial Recognition Software for me !!

Inside my quotation listed !!!!!!!

Swt... RM3800 with with Blue ray disc ... T.T
can straight upgrade to full HD ~.~ and with 4gb ram.
then get another 3 year compete cover.
Then try ask fro 500 cash discount.

@.@ cheap ..... T.T

nope..its from malaysia..bought it at digital mall..1st shop quote me RM4300 (cannot bargain ) then 2nd shop giv me RM4000 then bargained abit get ~RM3700 so RM3800 including credit card charge..anyone has the same specs as mine?what is the usual price for this laptop with my specs?

btw mine come with vista 32 bit n only 1 year complete-cover warranty..no blu-ray, no rgb led, no tv tuner, no 500gb hdd n only 2gb ddr3 ram..its the basic one, i thinks the price is quite ok with its specs..sori i'm kinda noob in this laptop price coz juz saw it yesterday n straight away bought it ..will giv abit review about it later..

thanks n cheers

p.s both shops give me same specs..n anyone can answer my earlier questions

today i saw Studio XPS 16 in person in lowyat.

overall very good looking laptop but i have some issues with its design.

pros:
the WXGA WLED screen is nice, clear and bright but 1366 x 768 too low resolution for 16 inch screen
the sound from speakers is loud and good
lighter and thinner than other 16 inch class laptops

cons:
the keyboard is too flat and i need more time to get to use to it
major design flaw; the LCD lid is blocking the rear exhaust vent
i don’t know why Dell engineer/designer did not notice about this
i saw pics of Studio XPS 13 that it also has the same problem

OMG...
I better go to refund my SXPS 16 rather than replace a new one.

I want replace and repurchase.

For now the price is 4.8k for the spect blow after discount

2.4GHZ
4gb ram
320HD
Full HD
wifilink 5300
TV tunner with 3 year complete cover !!

my unti 5.1k only with
2.53GHZ
4gb ram
250GHz
partial HD
wifilink 5300
TV tunner
3 year complete cover.

Now Dell gving 500 voucher & 4gb ram upgrade and 320 HD
min spect ald in Full HD and TV tunner !!

for XPS 16, there is 16 " 1080p Full HD WUXGA (1920x1080) available
no air vent on bottom base for left/right side of system, only rear side; design issue.
so user can't open the lcd lid more than 90 degree specially for XPS 13 which is small and compact plus hyrid NVIDIA.

Pal, your price with the specs stated above seems to be cheaper compared to the almost same web customized specs. I have sent RFQ to Dell HQ in Penang 2 days ago and this is what they quoted for me (already told them this might be my 3rd Dell):

Dell Studio XPS 16:

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40 GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 32 bit SP1 Edition (English)
16" 1080p Full HD WUXGA (1920x1080) Anti-Glare RGBLED Display with 2.0MP webcam
4GB (2 X 2GB) Dual Channel 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM
320GB SATA 7200RPM Performance Hard Drive
Slot Load 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with double layer write capability
512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670
Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card (MY)
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software
Dell™ Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (MY)
6-Cell (56WHr) Li-Ion Primary Battery
Designed for Dell™ Studio XPS 16" Sleeve
Integrated TV Tuner and Antenna
Dell™ ExpressCard ™ Travel Remote Control
3-year XPS Premier Service with 3-year CompleteCover & 24x7 support

Total RM5,600

Think this price can be further marked down right? Would it be cheaper if i get it through retail computer shops in Klang Valley? Appreciate some enlightenment guys TY.

ya i know ....
But i do open more than 90 degree around 100 degree but normally on 90 degree.
I saw this problem once this unit come to me.

open 90degree will block 30% of the air blow.
that why it very hot, especially i play heavy game with full graphic.

I think one of you should post the photo of this issue in here.
so why decide should buy or not.

This unit must use with coolerpad.

any one know what is the advantage of complete cover.
Every half year can change any part inside ?

Well, I guess Dell engineers have their own reasons as to why they resort to such measures for ventilation. At first I was a little skeptical too but when I think about it there's only one reason I can think off:

Sometimes we tend to obstruct the exhaust ventilation, e.g. the notebook is too close to the wall, books are behind the notebook, space constraint, notebook on the bed etc. So in order to maintain airflow to disperse the heat (because this notebook is so capable of producing huge tons of it), Dell engineers design it in such a way that the screen is in the way of the ventilation outlet when the screen is propped open. Although it sounds contradictory or absurd, the hot air from the system still manage to escape. It's just the LCD panel is reflecting/redirecting the hot air to the top. In essence no matter how constraint your workspace is or no matter where you placed your notebook, there's nothing in the way of the exhaust vent, except the LCD screen, even then it helps redirecting the hot air to the surroundings. However, placing the notebook on the bed is still potentially dangerous.

This is just my wild guess, I'm no engineering here.

ur SXPS 16 spect very nice.
how much do you purchase OnyX-Black
do you upgrade to 3 year complete cover ?

Thanks, comes with a premium though.
RM 6k+
No, I didn't upgrade it yet as my warranty is still on; I bought the Dell Care Premium (3 Years).

i though the 500 voucher only valid for xps 1530?

Since the amount of users/owners are growing, I might add an owner's list at the first post if need be.
What do you guys think?

You should ... put the owner list...
My spect is the lowest here T.T

Sorry i saw wrong from the website .. no RM500 voucher..
But you still can get it, if the sales agent welling to gv you...

My spect
2.53GHZ
4gb Ram
512mb ATI HD 3670
Wifi Link 5300
integrated Subwoofer
partial HD T.T
TV tunner
3 year complete cover
normal DV driver
no travel remote contro (now going to ask them gv me )
<5.1k
ckTey ur price ok ald
if purchase at dell website need arround 5.5 to 5.6k.

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Added on March 2, 2009, 10:25 pmWhat the Hell Dell doing ??
...
Now the Studio XPS 16 price drop until RM 3,999
from RM 4799 to RM4499 then drop to RM4299 and then RM3,999

OMG i just replace my new unit ...
MR Erick .... you should ask for refund then go HP better ...
If Dell still send me a unit with scratches I will ask for refund and go HP or ASUS.
ASUS software Design good.

This post has been edited by Dackson: Mar 2 2009, 10:25 PM

hi Dackson..i think the one with RM3999 is with the lowest/basic specs such 720p lcd, no tv tuner, 250gb hdd, 2GB ddr3 ram n etc..while the RM4799 is with 1080p RGB led (which cost bout ~RM600 ) with better ram n hdd...

i notice that dell laptops price is quite hard to go down..had that experience when survey/watching dell xps 1530 price lol (thought the price is lowered but the specs also went lowered)..they mayb upgrade their processor abit but they still maintain their min price..if u try to put Onyx_black spec into dell website i think it still exceed RM6k ..try put ur specs into the dell website mayb the difference is very slight or no difference at all..

anyway sad to hear your story..if u already fed up with dell i suggest u avoid HP..at least at dell if got prob their customer service is way much more better than HP..try look into hp pavilion thread as they also got quite a few issues..

btw Onyx_black how much do u pay for dell premium care?thinking of extending the warranty after feel the laptop heat (its quite hot)..anyway mayb diz weekend get the Cooler Master Notepal Infinite..anyone here using it for their Studio XPS 16?how is it?

thanks

This post has been edited by CR9: Mar 3 2009, 07:43 PM

Hello... I used the Cooler Master Notepal Infinite with Studio XPS 16 before... It is not too bad.. Help cool down my laptop slightly... Now i am using Zalman NC-2000 and my laptop is cool at the palm rest... U might wanna consider that since the warmest part is the palm rest when gaming or using it hardcore...