just got my xps studio 16 on yesterday.
here is my config:

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9550
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 64 bit Edition (English)
4GB (2 X 2GB) Dual Channel 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM
500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
Slot Load 8X DVD + /-RW Drive with double layer write capability
512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670
Integrated CREATIVE Sound Blaster® X-Fi MB Audio Software Solution
6-Cell (56WHr) Li-Ion Primary Battery
Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card (MY)
Dell™ Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (MY)

got it for rm4848 only..coz it's a pre-order from a fella who paid deposit but turn out he never go back after the lappie arrived.

anyone tried to update to the latest A08 bios ? how was it?

i think u should have call Dell regarding ur lappie error. it might be a faulty unit.