I want to buy the Dell XPS M1530

vip0r · 08-05-2008, 08:36 PM

Hey dm X dimension. Im new here, nice forum I have to say. well done.

Anyways back to the point.

I'm planning to buy a laptop for my self a Dell XPS m1530. I never had a laptop before, however I use a desktop pc running all games such as COD4, CSS etc. Im planning to give my pc to my little brother, I thought of getting a laptop, as im an A level student. I prefer working in different places. So I looked hard for a laptop which can be a desktop replacement, and I found the DELL XPS m1530.

I want to buy the m1530 with these specs:
dual 2 core 2.4 ghz 3mb cache
3-4gb ram
160 gb hdd
8600 Gt graphics card
screen resolution of the max 1900 x 1200 (as i do alot of photo shop editing)

Whats the cheapest do u guys think i can get that for?
I need as much help as possible, as I am a student and really tight on the budget. which is about 750 - 800 quidish.

spannerzone · 08-05-2008, 09:12 PM

All the 1530's on offer seem to have a resolution of 1280x800 and I can't see any options to change this.

A quick look via dmx (click on the M1530 link, N05X5305 at £629 and then add a 2.4Ghz CPU and add the 3Gb ram option, go to checkout and add the Dmx 10% discount code (TJT8?WHNCW09DJ) and you get a decent price of £656 instead of the normal £819.

Seems pretty good to me.

Order before 14th May to get free shipping (£60), along with £90 discount and then the 10% discount voucher listed above.

spannerzone · 08-05-2008, 09:18 PM

Another option maybe:

Vostro™ 1700 NB(N0517014)
The Dell Online Store: Build Your System

It has a 17" screen (this is a BIG laptop) with the resolution you wanted - select this option, same 2.4Ghz cpu, 3GB ram, 8600 graphics etc.

Price is £692 including vat and delivery.

Although aimed at small business, anyone can buy these.

details:

BASE Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium - English
LCD 17.0" UltraSharp™ Wide Screen WUXGA (1920x1200) TFT Display with TrueLife™
INTEGRATED WEBCAM Matte Jet Black with 2.0 mega pixel camera
MEMORY 3072MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM (1x1024 + 1x2048 MB)
HARD DRIVE 320 GB (5400rpm) SATA Dual Hard Drive (2x 160GB)
GRAPHICS CARD 256MB nVidia® GeForce® 8600M GT
OPTICAL DRIVE Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive including Software
PRIMARY BATTERY Primary 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (56 WHr)

vip0r · 08-05-2008, 11:02 PM

I can get product red xps m1530, which gives the option for the screen resolution of 1920 x 1200.

I am only intrested in the xps m1530. Does anyone knw if the prices of the laptop is going to drop during 2 months??

spannerzone · 09-05-2008, 10:50 PM

my mistake, when I looked again at the m1530 there are 3 screen options now... when I looked yesterday all options were the same (must be a temporary glitch on Dell's site)

zetski · 10-05-2008, 09:47 AM

if you goto the business section > xps, there is an option that allows you to change screen res.

vip0r · 12-05-2008, 11:06 PM

btw if I was to upgrade RAM on the laptop my self would it effect the warrenty?

Paul · 13-05-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vip0r

btw if I was to upgrade RAM on the laptop my self would it effect the warrenty?

No this will not have any effect on your warranty. Dell actually provide clear instructions on upgrading the memory in the user manual.

gnique · 13-05-2008, 04:51 PM

hi all,

i was thinking about buying a simular spec!
is now the best time to buy? because with all the discounts it seems pretty good! but i'd hate to wait a day and miss a good deal, or for the price 2 drop after the promo!

i think im gonna get the N05X5305 at £629 and then add a 2.4Ghz CPU and upgrade the HD to the 320 for £20, upgrade the screen to 1440 x 900 £20, then upgrade the memory at a later date from an external retailer, then sell the old memory on ebay!!

08-05-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
vip0r Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I want to buy the Dell XPS M1530 Hey dm X dimension. Im new here, nice forum I have to say. well done. Anyways back to the point. I'm planning to buy a laptop for my self a Dell XPS m1530. I never had a laptop before, however I use a desktop pc running all games such as COD4, CSS etc. Im planning to give my pc to my little brother, I thought of getting a laptop, as im an A level student. I prefer working in different places. So I looked hard for a laptop which can be a desktop replacement, and I found the DELL XPS m1530. I want to buy the m1530 with these specs: dual 2 core 2.4 ghz 3mb cache 3-4gb ram 160 gb hdd 8600 Gt graphics card screen resolution of the max 1900 x 1200 (as i do alot of photo shop editing) Whats the cheapest do u guys think i can get that for? I need as much help as possible, as I am a student and really tight on the budget. which is about 750 - 800 quidish.

08-05-2008, 09:18 PM	#3
spannerzone Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Another option maybe: Vostro™ 1700 NB(N0517014) The Dell Online Store: Build Your System It has a 17" screen (this is a BIG laptop) with the resolution you wanted - select this option, same 2.4Ghz cpu, 3GB ram, 8600 graphics etc. Price is £692 including vat and delivery. Although aimed at small business, anyone can buy these. details: BASE Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB) OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium - English LCD 17.0" UltraSharp™ Wide Screen WUXGA (1920x1200) TFT Display with TrueLife™ INTEGRATED WEBCAM Matte Jet Black with 2.0 mega pixel camera MEMORY 3072MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM (1x1024 + 1x2048 MB) HARD DRIVE 320 GB (5400rpm) SATA Dual Hard Drive (2x 160GB) GRAPHICS CARD 256MB nVidia® GeForce® 8600M GT OPTICAL DRIVE Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive including Software PRIMARY BATTERY Primary 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (56 WHr) Last edited by spannerzone; 08-05-2008 at 09:22 PM.

08-05-2008, 11:02 PM	#4
vip0r Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can get product red. I can get product red xps m1530, which gives the option for the screen resolution of 1920 x 1200. I am only intrested in the xps m1530. Does anyone knw if the prices of the laptop is going to drop during 2 months??

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08-05-2008, 09:12 PM	#2
spannerzone Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	All the 1530's on offer seem to have a resolution of 1280x800 and I can't see any options to change this. A quick look via dmx (click on the M1530 link, N05X5305 at £629 and then add a 2.4Ghz CPU and add the 3Gb ram option, go to checkout and add the Dmx 10% discount code (TJT8?WHNCW09DJ) and you get a decent price of £656 instead of the normal £819. Seems pretty good to me. Order before 14th May to get free shipping (£60), along with £90 discount and then the 10% discount voucher listed above.

09-05-2008, 10:50 PM	#5
spannerzone Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	my mistake, when I looked again at the m1530 there are 3 screen options now... when I looked yesterday all options were the same (must be a temporary glitch on Dell's site)

10-05-2008, 09:47 AM	#6
zetski Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	if you goto the business section > xps, there is an option that allows you to change screen res.

12-05-2008, 11:06 PM	#7
vip0r Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	btw if I was to upgrade RAM on the laptop my self would it effect the warrenty?

13-05-2008, 04:51 PM	#9
gnique Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi all, i was thinking about buying a simular spec! is now the best time to buy? because with all the discounts it seems pretty good! but i'd hate to wait a day and miss a good deal, or for the price 2 drop after the promo! i think im gonna get the N05X5305 at £629 and then add a 2.4Ghz CPU and upgrade the HD to the 320 for £20, upgrade the screen to 1440 x 900 £20, then upgrade the memory at a later date from an external retailer, then sell the old memory on ebay!!