DELL Studio XPS™ 13 & 16 Notebooks, Finally, 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD4670!
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 Mar 8 2009, 07:29 AM
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QUOTE(cktey @ Mar 7 2009, 10:32 AM) Thanks dude... 1 typo WXGA -> WUXGA hehe~ Hey cktey, Which Microsoft Office package did you opt for? Is it Microsoft Works 9.0? This post has been edited by Onyx_black: Mar 8 2009, 07:30 AM |
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Mar 8 2009, 01:45 PM
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Hey clemong_888, since you're here; what's your Microsoft Office package? I noticed there's no Microsoft Works 9.0 for Japan spec.
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Mar 9 2009, 08:21 AM
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QUOTE(hadeanmars @ Mar 9 2009, 04:24 AM) hi guys, this is my first post in LYN and glad to meet u all here. How much will a notebook cooler dissipate the heat is not the only factor; surrounding temperature plays a huge role in how hot the notebook will run.ofcourse im attracted by this dell studio xps 16 im buying it soon for my college use, and it starts at may so i should wait for the price to get lower  the thing is, does coolerpad really can solve the heat produced by this lappie at least by 25%? another dumb question here, about the TV tuner, which channels can i watch? astro? LOL Not really sure what channels, I guess you won't be able to watch Astro, just standard channels like TV1,2,3 etc. Added on March 9, 2009, 2:43 pmAdded a link to NotebookCheck.net for their review on the Studio XPS 1640. This post has been edited by Onyx_black: Mar 9 2009, 02:43 PM |
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Mar 12 2009, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(teNtiOn @ Mar 10 2009, 09:40 PM) there's new bios and Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi MB available to download for sxps 16.. anyone tried them? Didn't try the Creative one, because the IDT driver deserves to be on its own, in my opinion IDT+Creative Sound Blaster just doesn't sound right to me.On the BIOS, don't use this version for now; many Studio XPS 16 users (globally) agreed that Dell wouldn't upload a BIOS firmware which has a revision number that's lower than the current version. For instance the current BIOS version is A05, the one on Dell's website is revision A02, that's weird isn't it? Just stay away from this 'new' BIOS for now. When I try to flash my BIOS using this file a few days ago, it wouldn't run on Windows environment. |
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Mar 15 2009, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(aLthaLus @ Mar 15 2009, 11:55 AM) hey guys, Mine arrived on the exact date indicated on their website.just placed my order for a studioxps 13  wondering whether the online estimated delivery date can be rely on. any feedback guys? |
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Mar 15 2009, 06:12 PM
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QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Mar 15 2009, 04:55 PM) Okay, I placed an order for the Studio XPS 16 and it is now at the acknowledgement stage. It takes 24 hours for the bank to approve the transaction; as for the battery, those are Latitude batteries; not sure if there's any spare ones available for purchase (for the Studio XPS 16).It is taking forever to be confirmed by the bank (Maybe because it's a Sunday) Anyway, in the event I would want to buy an additional battery in the future, which battery should I get? http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...RY&s=dhs&~ck=mn It seems that all the batteries are labelled "Latitude"  |
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Mar 16 2009, 08:17 AM
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QUOTE(Enigmare @ Mar 15 2009, 10:43 PM) Wanna ask SXPS 16 users 2 things: The sound quality is reasonable I would say, not quite Harmon Kardon/Altec Lansing's standard though.-How's the sound quality from the speakers with the subwoofer?? -Does the leather patch at the back get scratched easily?? Thanks in advance.  No for me, that is if you don't transport the notebook in a regular basis; if you do, you might get a scratch or two, still depends how you carry your notebook (e.g. in a bag pack, by hand etc). Added on March 16, 2009, 8:31 am QUOTE(gzavincent @ Mar 16 2009, 12:13 AM) Ya...This unit is HOT.. Heat is not a concern to me as the weather here is cold, and the fact that I'm using a notebook cooler reduces the core CPU temperature down to around 45 degrees Celcius and hard disk temperature down to 36 degrees Celcius. Bear in mind that I'm running my notebook at "Balanced" mode all the time.There're a few bad things about this unit so far.. -easily get scratch -HOT -2 USB slot oni Added on March 16, 2009, 12:19 am Infinite twin fan good?? Or other cheaper 1 about same performance with infinite? As I've mentioned in my previous post, I'm using Cooler Master Notepal W2; I have the Cooler Master Infinite but the cleaning process is very tedious, so I opt for the W2 instead. This post has been edited by Onyx_black: Mar 16 2009, 08:31 AM |
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Mar 16 2009, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(gzavincent @ Mar 16 2009, 12:49 AM) Hey if i wan personally upgrade the RAM to 4GB cost me how much?? Give me a summary of your specs just like the ones I posted up at the first post, so I can put you to the owner's list. |
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Mar 20 2009, 09:03 AM
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I realize the reason why the touchpad area is so warm when I pry open the base cover of my Studio XPS 16.
This approach is somewhat unexpected from Dell. Apparently Dell engineers decide to use the casing of the notebook as a 'heatsink', as you may (or may not) realized, the base of the notebook is made out of metal (aluminum I presume) and the southbridge chipset (which is just under the mousepad area) is in contact with the base metal, hence conducting the heat energy from the southbridge and dissipate it to the surroundings. The northbridge shares the a copper pipe heatsink with the GPU chip; the CPU has another copper pipe heatsink, both copper pipes are attached to the fan. |
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Mar 20 2009, 07:12 PM
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QUOTE(teNtiOn @ Mar 20 2009, 04:47 PM) since you opened it did you notice that there's some cable being folded and put under the touchpad? i suspect it's that cable that block the airflow which makes it so hot on that part. I don't think there are any cables there, see what I mean. |
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Mar 20 2009, 08:36 PM
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QUOTE(teNtiOn @ Mar 20 2009, 07:54 PM) o.. that's not really what i mean.. i mean the one directly under touchpad but above of the wlan card, need to be opened together with the whole keyboard and speaker. Oh, in that case no I'm not sure; didn't have the guts to take apart the studio XPS yet.This post has been edited by Onyx_black: Mar 20 2009, 08:39 PM |
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Mar 21 2009, 10:50 AM
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QUOTE(klchang @ Mar 21 2009, 12:54 AM) first reply@new user, Dude, what's your warranty? Dell Care Premium is 3 years if I'm not mistaken.. Seem like a lucky day to me too --- clemong_888, . my status change from work in progress , jump two stage, to ship from factory. Another bonus, my EDD (estimate delivery date) previously is 30-mar-2009 now is 25-mar-2009, i hope is not a typo error.  By the way, pls put me to the owner list. Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 32 bit Edition (English) Microsoft® Works 9.0 (Does Not Include Microsoft® Office 2003/2007 Software) Dell Care Premium: 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover 16" 1080p WUXGA (1920x1080) RGBLED Full HD Display with 2.0MP webcam 4GB (2 X 2GB) Dual Channel 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive Slot Load 8X DVD + /-RW Drive with double layer write capability Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card Price : 5293 -500 (Additional RM500 Instant Cash Redemption for systems over RM5,000) Total Price: RM4,793.00 Last but not least, if i get the lappy at 25-mar, i think my self cann't believe, since a lot of purchase been delay by dell. Err... did i tot u guys that my order date is 13-mar, Dell Order Acknowledgement date is 16-mar. Added on March 21, 2009, 11:00 am QUOTE(xman188 @ Mar 21 2009, 12:23 AM) hi onyx_black .. i have a little doubt here .. regarding the CM notepal w2, it has 3 fans aligned in the middle of the cooler, whilst the sxps 16 is hot / warm around the palm rest area ... so does the W2 can really do the job well and make the palm rest area cool as well .. thanks To keep the palm rest reasonably cool, you need some external source of wind to blow the palm rest area; I don't think a notebook cooler can cool down the palm rest area. I'm only interested on letting the notebook cooler to bring in more cool air to the base of my notebook and increase the efficiency of dissipating the heat from the heat sink.As long as there's air flow beneath the notebook, it shouldn't be a problem. This post has been edited by Onyx_black: Mar 21 2009, 11:00 AM |
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Mar 21 2009, 11:35 AM
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QUOTE(we807 @ Mar 21 2009, 11:12 AM) got my sxps 16 earlier on 19th March instead 24th in the order status Is Microsoft Works 9.0 part of your purchase? here is my spec Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64 bit SP1 (English) Dell Care Plus: 2-year XPS Premier Service with 2-year CompleteCover 16" 1080p WUXGA (1920x1080) RGBLED Full HD Display with 2.0MP webcam 4GB (2 X 2GB) Dual Channel 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM 320GB SATA 7200RPM Performance Hard Drive 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670 Slot Load Fixed Blu-ray BD-ROM / DVD + /-RW Combo Drive Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card (MY) Integrated TV Tuner and Antenna Price : RM5,658.00 (include RM500 instant cash redemption) and its very hot when switch to high performance, gotta get a cooler soon |
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Mar 23 2009, 02:29 PM
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Mar 25 2009, 05:13 AM
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QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Mar 24 2009, 11:56 PM) My SXPS 16 arrived today! If you launch My Computer you'll see your optical drive as BD-ROM Drive (X:) where X is your drive letter.But how do I check whether dell gave me the right optical drive or not? My specs includes the blu-ray ROM The current driver name is "HL - DT - ST DVDRWBD CA10N ATA Device" The hardware name for my Blue-Ray drive is listed as "Optiarc DVDRWBD BC-5600S ATA Device". |
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Mar 26 2009, 06:53 PM
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Guys, new BIOS and IDT drivers are available for grabs.
IDT 92HD73C1 Audio Release date: 3/23/2009 Version: 6.10.0.6162, A14 File Size: 15MB Click here to download Dell XPS 1640 System BIOS Release date: 3/23/2009 Version: A06 (Yes, this is the newer version.) File Size: 3MB Click here to download This post has been edited by Onyx_black: Mar 26 2009, 06:54 PM |
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Mar 27 2009, 06:07 PM
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QUOTE(teNtiOn @ Mar 27 2009, 06:05 PM) izzit just me because weather getting cooler here in oversea or the new bios actually improve the overheating problem? not that it's cool now but at least the touchpad is not as hot comparing last time in normal usage. I noticed the new BIOS will regulate the fan speed more efficiently, instead of blasting it all the time. |
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Apr 3 2009, 05:21 AM
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QUOTE(likito @ Apr 2 2009, 09:30 PM) hey guy , my friend just bought XPS studio 16 few week ago , now having a problem when enable a wireless didn't detect anything ... Go to "Network and Sharing Center", on the left pane, click on "Connect to a network".[attachmentid=882180] Make sure he/she activated the WIFI prior to the solution above. |
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Apr 5 2009, 09:02 AM
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QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Apr 4 2009, 09:52 PM) Hey, I tried inserting a PS3 Blu-ray disc to test, but it ended up being stuck inside the drive instead! It couldn't detect the disc. PS3 Blue-Ray disc? You mean the ones you used in a Play Station 3? Just insert a regular Blue-Ray disc.Somehow I managed to get it to eject after many failed attempts.  Got any idea what's the problem? |
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Apr 7 2009, 11:21 AM
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QUOTE(theBigO @ Apr 7 2009, 10:23 AM) I just got myself a XPS 16 last night. There seems to be some distorted sound coming out from the right speaker. But when i turn off the Soundblaster and IDT software....no distortion. Weird! Anyone have this problem? I uninstalled Creative SoundBlaster Advanced MB, because there's no need for 2 audio management software.Now with IDT alone I do noticed distorted music, but that rarely happens. |
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