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This is a solid laptop with great performance. I too was disappointed with the very dim display when running on battery until I figured out that Dell has set it that way in the system BIOS to persumably extend the battery charge. If you hit the F2 key while the laptop boots up you can enter the Setup and correct this. I moved it from a default setting of 3 to 6 and the display dims only slightly now on battery.
Be careful not to change other settings while in setup unless you know what you're doing. You could cause major problems.
Be careful not to change other settings while in setup unless you know what you're doing. You could cause major problems.
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I am pretty amazed at the fact that no one seems to really look at the computer's components before evaluating it. They make a huge difference, both in performance and in price. Even Consumer Reports, which rates the m1330 as a best buy, compares this with a Sony VAIO ultralight that has much better components. Not surprisingly the Sony comes out with a higher score. I think if they were evenly matched this model would blow the Sony VAIO away.
The price for the Dell m1330 advertised here is way high. I got a much better version of the m1330 at Best Buy (x1330 - they use the x instead of the m as part of their own inventory system) in early November for $950. It is going for $1099 now but even at that it is still a good deal.
Here is the comparison of Amazon's version and the BB version side - by side
Intel Core Duo T5750 - BB is T8100
2GB RAM - BB is 4GB which is what is needed to run Vista
160 GB HDD - BB is 320 GB HDD, or twice the storage capacity.
WiFi-g 801.11 - Has this
Bluetooth
The price for the Dell m1330 advertised here is way high. I got a much better version of the m1330 at Best Buy (x1330 - they use the x instead of the m as part of their own inventory system) in early November for $950. It is going for $1099 now but even at that it is still a good deal.
Here is the comparison of Amazon's version and the BB version side - by side
Intel Core Duo T5750 - BB is T8100
2GB RAM - BB is 4GB which is what is needed to run Vista
160 GB HDD - BB is 320 GB HDD, or twice the storage capacity.
WiFi-g 801.11 - Has this
Bluetooth
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This is a nice starter computer, but beware, Dell screens are so dim they cannot be read easily in bright light environments. If you want to sit outside and read your e-mail, DO NOT BUY a Dell laptop. I wish I had known this before I bought the Dell XPS 1330, and I would have bought a Sony instead.
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There's a poster in our school's "College and Career Center" that reads: "College is not a prize to be won, but a match to be made." I suppose the same goes for computing. The best laptop is not a super-expensive toy to feature, but--again--a match between the user and the product. In this case, the M1330 fit almost perfectly.
When I began my quest for a laptop, I wasn't in the market for some bank-busting dream system that ran at twenty petaflops a second. What I needed was a reasonably sized, reasonably priced machine that could still beat out my old computer: a Dell Dimension 3000 that had begun to show signs of age. After a day or two of searching, I chose this little computer called the Dell M1330: a fast, adjustable machine that featured everything I needed for a decent price.
I'm happy to report that this machine surpassed all of my expectations.
Where I do I start? The cosmetics side, perhaps. I ordered this Dell with a $150 LED screen; it bumped up the price tag, but for a good
When I began my quest for a laptop, I wasn't in the market for some bank-busting dream system that ran at twenty petaflops a second. What I needed was a reasonably sized, reasonably priced machine that could still beat out my old computer: a Dell Dimension 3000 that had begun to show signs of age. After a day or two of searching, I chose this little computer called the Dell M1330: a fast, adjustable machine that featured everything I needed for a decent price.
I'm happy to report that this machine surpassed all of my expectations.
Where I do I start? The cosmetics side, perhaps. I ordered this Dell with a $150 LED screen; it bumped up the price tag, but for a good
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After reading lots of good reviews for the Dell XPS M1330 (e.g., cnet and pcmag websites among others), I purchased two of them, one for my wife, one for me. The configuration of our laptops is a bit different than the one on this page, and I urge you to custom-configure yours at dell's website rather than buying a pre-configured one (unless you're in too much of a hurry to wait an extra week to get it custom-built to your specs).
We both love the laptops. First, I'll list all the good things, then a few negatives about the laptop, then some negatives about dealing with Dell.
We both got the optional LED display (extra $150). Compared to the standard LCD display, the LED display is brighter, more energy efficient (meaning longer battery life), and makes the computer a couple tenths of an inch thinner and a couple ounces lighter. The LED display is noticeably nicer than the LCD display (which isn't bad, but is certainly not better than the average glossy laptop display). The only
We both love the laptops. First, I'll list all the good things, then a few negatives about the laptop, then some negatives about dealing with Dell.
We both got the optional LED display (extra $150). Compared to the standard LCD display, the LED display is brighter, more energy efficient (meaning longer battery life), and makes the computer a couple tenths of an inch thinner and a couple ounces lighter. The LED display is noticeably nicer than the LCD display (which isn't bad, but is certainly not better than the average glossy laptop display). The only
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I loved my M1210 and used it for 18 months but recently got an M1330 and I like it even better, except for a few things.
I did like the 12-inch size and weight of the former, but the 1330 is brighter and the keyboard is a little larger, making for improved useability.
BTW, the specs are almost equal: 2.2 GHz processor and 2 Gb. RAM; with NVidia video card.
So the speed is pretty much equal also.
I put 4 Gb RAM into both, and the performance difference is negligible. Don't waste your money: 2 Gb is plenty.
The 9-cell battery of the 1330 is bulky and ugly, compared to the 9-cell of the M1210.
by the way, about batteries: that 9-cell from my M1210 is just about shot, even though the laptop was hardly ever run from only this battery. When using the 1210 mobile, I used the 6-cell almost exclusively; only using the 9-cell when the laptop was running on AC power. Why would that wear out a battery?
The 6-cell from the M1210 is still fine, having been used about 5 hours a week for 18 months.
I
I did like the 12-inch size and weight of the former, but the 1330 is brighter and the keyboard is a little larger, making for improved useability.
BTW, the specs are almost equal: 2.2 GHz processor and 2 Gb. RAM; with NVidia video card.
So the speed is pretty much equal also.
I put 4 Gb RAM into both, and the performance difference is negligible. Don't waste your money: 2 Gb is plenty.
The 9-cell battery of the 1330 is bulky and ugly, compared to the 9-cell of the M1210.
by the way, about batteries: that 9-cell from my M1210 is just about shot, even though the laptop was hardly ever run from only this battery. When using the 1210 mobile, I used the 6-cell almost exclusively; only using the 9-cell when the laptop was running on AC power. Why would that wear out a battery?
The 6-cell from the M1210 is still fine, having been used about 5 hours a week for 18 months.
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I've owned many laptops and do computer support for my office, so after going though Sony, HP, and Compaq, I tried my first Dell laptop a couple of years ago - the Lattitude D820 which was a fast, durable, and dependable machine. My only complaint with that computer was its weight - over 6 pounds when you hauled it with the power supply. I was impressed with the fact that in contrast to my other laptops, the battery seemed to last forever and did not lose charging capacity over time. When I went to upgrade, I chose the M1330, sacrificing some screen area (15.4 vs 13.1) and resolution for a more portable package. The design on the 1330 is fantastic! The screen is brilliant and thin with bright LED backlighting. The resolution is perfect for the screen size, the brushed almunium and painted surfaces are crisp and clean. The XPS comes with dedicated and competent Dell support - I had a simple question which was quickly addressed by the support staff at Dell. Other cool features include
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I bought a XPS M1330 with a 4 yr service contract. This was my 5th Dell system. I spent three weeks with XPS support trying to get it fixed. I called at least 1 time every day and as many as 3 times a day. Every call lasted over an hour. I talked to XPS Tech Support and customer support. I have over 5 support numbers and yet every time I called I had to start over. They do not retain any information. They told me they would ship me a new part and I should return the bad one. The part they sent me did not work either. Then they sent me a UPS pickup order for the two original bad parts that did not work and the replacement part. I sent them back and got confirmation that Dell did receive the three shipments.
Yesterday I got a bill from Dell and I was shocked to find out that none of the parts I returned were credited on my bill. AND, they even charged me $98.95 for the warranty returned parts. I called billing and was on the phone with them for over an hour before they agreed
Yesterday I got a bill from Dell and I was shocked to find out that none of the parts I returned were credited on my bill. AND, they even charged me $98.95 for the warranty returned parts. I called billing and was on the phone with them for over an hour before they agreed
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