Dell XPS M1530 Review Analysis | All Features Rated & Tested

price

5

price
Only con would be some of the options offerred on the Dell site for purchase
Screen options may boost the price but would be ideal to provide when that is the only weakest link in experiencing this beauty and the beast
At this price
At this price, should come Webcam ready

Great price
good value for money
Great starting price
Overall this is a very nice computer for the price
I couldn't be happier with my XPS purchase and overall experience so far

this machine is a great value for the money
Other than that, this machine is a great value for the money
The speakers could be much better for the money I spent
Blu ray is too expensive
decided it is still well-worth the purchase-still true
price (hey I can try right
LED would have been a nice base feature to include, no Vista 64 bit to outfit it with the full 4 GB of RAM that the system can hold and recognize (32 bit only recognizes 3 GB), price (hey I can try right
Expensive
Expensive, but with dell prefered account it can fit your budget
and finally while i was researching the xps range reading reviews american users i think got some extras with their xps some nice earbuds which i didn't get in ireland mabye its a marketing thing for different territories for the price it wouldnt kill dell to throw in a few freebies
The worst part of my whole purchase is the fact that I didn't receive it until around 33 days to receive it
I chose the 250 GB hard drive at the time of purchase but it's only 220 GB max in the system
and also, I chose the 250 GB hard drive at the time of purchase but it's only 220 GB max in the system, so i don't know what happened
I just wish that they didn't feel so cheap
I think that they are very convenient, I just wish that they didn't feel so cheap
Therefore it is useless to purchase 4 gigs because Vista 32-bit will only recognize 3 gigs FYI
Those aren't huge nits for a reasonably priced laptop
For the price and the hype I was hoping it would run a lot better
Even though I was happy with my price
Even though I was happy with my price, I still think I payed a lot for Dell's high end
Still a bit pricey
price is high if you don't wait for frequent specials
but the price is good
No option to purchase with XP instead of Vista
Never know when it will fail and therefore is not a trustworthy machine for the money
I am unhappy that it wasn't clear when reviewing online prior to purchase that there was NOT an internal modem that came with the package
Should be better for the money though
Would like to have had Microsoft Office loaded in without having to purchase separately given the base price of the XP
Blue Ray player too expensive of an adder
price was a little high
all of my registered programs that i cant afford to update wont run on it
i know its built for vista but i cant afford that yet - i had to afford the machine first
rather cheap plastic designed to look metallic
Case is not metallic, rather cheap plastic designed to look metallic
That feature is a total wasted of money and time
I told him in no uncertain terms that I have been on computers since the 1970s
I told him in no uncertain terms that I have been on computers since the 1970s, and I know all my passwords
They feel cheap to me
I find this extraordinary given its premium price and positioining
Pricey
material that the case of the laptop is flimsy and cheap
Not really worthy for the money
Manufactures are cutting back on such niceties to save money
price keep increasing eversince opening of direct store
price keep increasing eversince opening of direct store, it not so attractive compare to others brands
Compared to the price before 3rd Feb
Compared to the price before 3rd Feb, it's not worth it
almost major parts were changed in the three months from the purchase
Parts not good, almost major parts were changed in the three months from the purchase, not reliable at all
Poor support/service since purchase
taxes makes it very pricy
For a laptop at this price
For a laptop at this price, I would have expected better
Should not have these problems this early after purchase
the M1530 is an expensive piece of junk
Not well made for the money
price changes daily

This is computer well worth the price I payed
which I am pretty picky about...I have seen many laptops with trashy cheap feeling keyboards and that just irritates me *cough Toshiba*
Overall great laptop for the price
Good price for 3gb Notebook
and cheap
Sleek, powerful, and cheap, all great characteristics of a system
price is great and it is fast
Multitasks like a champ, Games like a pro, price is great and it is fast
their customer service was not up to par for the price paid
I previously owned an Alienware and while it was an apt performer, their customer service was not up to par for the price paid
I have searched for an entire year scanning various sites and local stores to purchase a laptop
great system for the overall price point
Good price (discont til 1/31 with $669 off
I am very satisfied for the price
this outperforms it in all aspects for 1/3 the price
I spent nearly $4000 building my desktop and two years later, this outperforms it in all aspects for 1/3 the price
Price vs
It took me about 2 weeks browsing for notebooks with the components that I want and the price I'm willing to pay
saves you a lot of money at maxed specs
Excellent discounts, saves you a lot of money at maxed specs
For a VERY reasonable price
For a VERY reasonable price, I managed a tidy system that perfectly matches my intentions
money waswell spent
and quite pleased with my purchase during the discount period
I got it at an incredible price
Plus,with the special DELL was running at the time, I got it at an incredible price
The price was just right
definitely performs better than stock laptops found at office stores for same price
Computer runs great, definitely performs better than stock laptops found at office stores for same price
Overall I'm very happy with the purchase
I shopped around for 2 months waiting to purchase a new laptop
and think it's a great value for the money
I like the sleek design, and think it's a great value for the money
Nowhere else can you find such a laptop and such a low price
Shopped for over a month and this was by far the most featured packed laptop on the market and for the BEST price
It's too expensive for me
It's too expensive for me, but it's good to know it at least supports it
Finally I would have gotten Blu Ray but for the price
This was a replacement for my 4 year old laptop that served me well and I thought I would spoil myself just a little but what I got for the price spoiled me a lot
and I am totally pleased with this purchase.
I decided to purchase the XPS because it had all of the options that I wanted as standard equipment already installed
I shopped for a new notebook for a week before I decided on Dell for my second laptop purchase
I decided on the M1530 because of the value
DVD drive (no cheap plastic "push until it clicks" here
for the money
for the money, and I researched for weeks
came with 3GB but upgraded to 4GB after purchase
It turns out that it was a great decision for the price
From the time I purchase all my warranties to the time they expire I am covered and that is peace of mind
good price
Excellent laptop for the price
i would recommend this to any gamer looking to go mobile for an affordable price
great computer at a great price
great computer at a great price, runs fast, fingerprint reader is very cool
warranty/service and value I always ended up back at Dell
When it came to features, state of the art technology, warranty/service and value I always ended up back at Dell
was given the opportunity to own one and afford it
The Dell XPS 1530 is the laptop I've drooled over since as long as I can remember, and to say that when I finally at a point in my career, was given the opportunity to own one and afford it, I was more than delighted
reasonable battery life and performance especially given the price
I had positive experience with Dell on my last pc purchase
Ordering a PC online with Dell offers unmatched convenience and variety when compared to a retail store purchase
and I am very pleased with my purchase
I recently received a refurbished XPS 1530, and I am very pleased with my purchase
The built in webcam with microphones eliminates the need to purchase and hook up these items and have cords dangling all over the place
This was my first Dell purchase
This was my first Dell purchase, and I highly recommend it
a great price
Very fast, nicely designed,a great price
This is a great laptop for the money
This is a great laptop for the money, it will keep up with whatever you throw at it
at the price these things are right now
I did add some extras to this laptop, which, at the price these things are right now, I would recommend getting as amny as possible
I probaly brought a system far beyond my needs but I am happy with the purchase
It is most important to spend money on a machine that is reliable and that will always be compatible in the coming years
Fast machine for the price
This laptop is a great value for the money and there is so much in it
Very powerful machine for the price
Great price if you include that accident coverage and support for 3 years
Added a moderate priced docking station and I couldn't be happier with the outcome
Price is really good for the quality of the machine
Couldn't ask for much more for the price
not cheap feeling like other laptops from other brands
i was going to buy a mac but for the same amount of money i got a better PC
great value
for the price it's a very good machine
but cheap and easily fixable
I am pleased with the purchase and do recommend it to others
Good value
Good value, easy set up
I happen to buy it with a 30% off coupon code which really helped out ont he price
The price was the initial draw to this laptop
The price was the initial draw to this laptop, but the functionality and features let me know that I made a good decision on this one
Excellent value for price
Over all I'm very very happy with my purchase
As many extras as you can afford to buy
Overall value is better than expected
Top performance at midrange price
Purchased laptop towards the end of Nov 08 after Toshiba 17" died (motherboard went out within 2 years of purchase
This is my first laptop purchase and so far I love it
It has a little bit of everything for a reasonable price
I have not had time to work with my new purchase but seems the problems is with the operator
I have not had time to work with my new purchase but seems the problems is with the operator, not the product
great price for what was purchased (final price $1
display has fast refresh rate, can handle a decent amount of graphics load, great price for what was purchased (final price $1,200
I'm delighted with this purchase
All in all, I'm delighted with this purchase
reliable and was at a great price
Everything, I completely love this computer its fast, reliable and was at a great price
I love the Mac but way over priced
included in that price AND 4 years of accidental breakage insurance included in the price I paid ($1
included in that price AND 4 years of accidental breakage insurance included in the price I paid ($1,450
Price is good
Price is good, just make sure you use a coupon from bensbargains.net or similar
Lots of features for the money
Great price during the holiday sales (999 base and i upgraded bit
This is my best laptop purchase ever
But read below under cons for reasons I might have to re-think my next purchase
Definitely purchase this laptop without regrets
It was well worth the extra money to invest in such a product you know will last forever
reasonable price
Good specs, reasonable price
fast booting and features for the price
Nice display, fast booting and features for the price
fair at the price during the time
Fast computer, fair at the price during the time
Great price, great specs (I customized mine)
Total price - $1
Total price - $1,103.XX with free 2 business day shipping
I read all the other reviews before making the purchase and turns out they all were right
Cool laptop for the price..gets u going real fast
In closing
I doubt I will purchase any other brand after owning a Dell
In closing, and this being my first Dell experience, I doubt I will purchase any other brand after owning a Dell
Cheap price in comparison
Cheap price in comparison, quite quick
It is very fast and it is not expensive for the price
I selected most of the available upgrades and I am very satisfied with my purchase
My last desktop purchase was a Dell
This has been the best purchase I have made
Compared a lot of laptops over the last several months and the value could not be matched
Perfect for laptop gaming at a reasonable price in the low $1000s
Price, features and reliability
for this price
To get 4GB RAM, an HD screen and a 500Gb harddrive, for this price, in such a cool looking and thin machine is awesome
Well worth the purchase price
good price for the quality
Nice design, quick start-up, good price for the quality
attactive design at a reasonable price
Excellent performance, attactive design at a reasonable price
Overall - Great Purchase and incredible deal from Dell
256MB Nvidia 8600M GT with Truelife LED LCD is one fast machine at a great price
This XPS 1530 Intel Core Duo 2 T8100 2.1 mhz, 4GB DDR2, 500G 5400 RPM, 256MB Nvidia 8600M GT with Truelife LED LCD is one fast machine at a great price
This is my first laptop and have to say it is well worth the money
Very lightweight, LED screen is beautiful, aluminum shell is very attractive, great price, runs cool most of the time
It is the best value note book from dell.With all perfomance and looks wrapped upin a small money
Maximum value for money
Great specs for a good price
great value for money
Very fast, great looks, finger print reader works really well, slim, great battery life, great value for money
value for money
competitively priced
high configurations in an affordable price
stylish,high configurations in an affordable price
Price, RAM, processor
Great performance at a great price
Amazing performance for an excellent price
Great price $ 1
Great price $ 1,300
great selection of high powered components at a not so wallet hurting price
Attractive new design, great selection of high powered components at a not so wallet hurting price
Best price-performance anywhere
Best price-performance anywhere, sexy design
good price for a mid gameing notebook
nice design good price
very expensive
Good hardware package for the price
Good hardware package for the price, mine was a 1.5ghz at $799

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performance

5

Hard Drive Size/Speed: 160GB/5
Cooling fan turns on once in a while at full speed
Fingerprint Sensor isnt very friendly-if you mess up either too slow
too fast
Fingerprint Sensor isnt very friendly-if you mess up either too slow, too fast,or whatever the error may be it lags a few seconds before you can try again

Excellent gaming performance
• Fast wireless speeds
strong performance
Very good 3D performance
powerful components and quick start MediaDirect functionality

nothing that isn't expectdthough with the amazing power and speed tha this laptop puts out
Can't think of any other then the fact that it runs a bit hot, nothing that isn't expectdthough with the amazing power and speed tha this laptop puts out
as I don't see much of a gain for performance in this OS
Slow Vista boot up time
Slow Vista connection time
Let's hope some of the future service packs will increase the performance in boot-time
it was slow (reformat was successful and all the programs still worked)
I had to remove Windows Vista, it was slow (reformat was successful and all the programs still worked)
making it hard for it to get air and it can heat up pretty quick if that intake gets blocked
Fan intake is in the upper left corner on the bottom (right where my leg wants to go when it's on my lap, making it hard for it to get air and it can heat up pretty quick if that intake gets blocked
Loading alittle slow for games because of the speed of the hard drive that I got (5400)
initial startup and shutdown times were fairly slow
Packaged with alot of Bloatware, initial startup and shutdown times were fairly slow
Performance - Start up slump
Performance - Start up slump, shut down is slow
takes time and effort to tweak performance
A little slow loading things
A little slow loading things, but I think that has more to do with Vista
play-back speed options
but seems very slow and constantly needs to be re-booted
A lot of the issues could be with Vista Ulimate, but seems very slow and constantly needs to be re-booted
Heat-It does heat up really quick
Heat-It does heat up really quick, but its a minor problem
The cd eject button is a little slow to respond
Vista runs slow often
The finger print reader can sometime be more of a pain that help for I can usually sign in with password as fast I can with finger print
I got the Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor with 3GB DDR2 and 120GB 7200rpm hard drive
after the processor has finished doing something else it catches up by using the characters stored in the buffer
Then, after the processor has finished doing something else it catches up by using the characters stored in the buffer
Windows Vista has just not been worked out enough so it has quirks that slow things up and cause weird things to happen
it's not as quick as it could be
Even with a decent processor and 4gb of RAM, it's not as quick as it could be
Fingerprint reader is a bit slow at times but I'm persevering with it
NOT AS FAST AS EXPECTED
NOT AS FAST AS EXPECTED, WISHED IT WOULD HAVE HAD PENTIUM 4 INSTEAD OF CENTRINO
the only cons so far is that camera is kinda slow (long lag time)
Buttons for playing and stopping media can be a little slow to respond
Wired Ethernet ONLY 100M instead of gig (wireless is faster over short distances)
My only complaints would be that it does get hot faster than I would like
is extremely slow to eject media
Lastly, the slot loading drive, while aesthetically pleasing, is extremely slow to eject media
I think that the disk IO speed slows down overall performance of M1530
The only con that i have so far is that the fingerprint scanner is very hard to setup because when i swipe my finger it always says "too slow
Performance could have been better compared to what i was expecting out of it(2.2GHz
the only not so bad thing about this computers is that eventhough i got the fastest processor
the movie tends to lag a bit
When i play games and watch a movie at the same time, the movie tends to lag a bit
It would be nice if the 15.4" notebooks could offer a higher performance videocard as it can play all the games others have mentioned
It would be nice if the 15.4" notebooks could offer a higher performance videocard as it can play all the games others have mentioned, but you do end up needing to lower detail settings in most cases to medium
very slow
Also the shipping took just over a month to get to me, so very, very slow
so a laptop cooler under it would provide better performance
but this is a very minor issue since it can perform as well as a midrange desktop
which proves to be the limiting factor in the Win Vista performance rating
Initial start-up and connection to the internet is a bit slow
and the performance was quite aggrivating
I had problems installing currently popular games, and the performance was quite aggrivating
If your playing games or doing other processor/GPU intensive activities
If your playing games or doing other processor/GPU intensive activities, it gets a bit hot and uncomfortable if it's sitting directly on you
My past Dells have been quick and easy for a fast volume change when needed
Learned that the Intel T7500 processor rated for 64 bit operating system but that the motherboard isn't
I was a bit annoyed at the only hard drive speed (5400 rpm
available when purchasing considering there are faster ones available
slow start up
this laptop is fast as it become hot
Vista takes way too much processing power to run in idle (it does not effect the performance
Vista takes way too much processing power to run in idle (it does not effect the performance, it's just an observation by looking at task manager)
The only issue I've had is that my wireless connection is slow
The only issue I've had is that my wireless connection is slow, but I'm pretty sure it's a case where my old router isn't completely compatible with Vista
the only cons I can come up with are my own fault if I had it to do over I would choose a faster processor
I was a little disappointed in the overall performance
NO gigabit ethernet.Only 10/100 (Fast)
Not everyone can get high speed internet
Would like to have had the lower power processor that is now out...but it missed Christmas -- that's a bit disappointing of Dell
causing slow-down
iTunes), causing slow-down
Main reason I gave 4 stars on performance
Main reason I gave 4 stars on performance, reliability, and usability
Took me forever to figure out why my new pc was extremely slow on the internet
Performance is very bad
I would recommend upgraing to a solid state drive because the 5400 rpm hard drive is too slow
and it takes a while to work at full speed
Sometimes it might lag a bit here and there
Sometimes it might lag a bit here and there, but it's relatively small and it's not a huge concern
The CD/DVD drive has been very slow or has failed to rip some musical selections
Speed could be better
A problem I had soon after getting the machine was a noticeable lag time in seeing the text that I had typed a second or so ago
Processor runs hot (80-85C when running games
Processor runs hot (80-85C when running games, 45-60C during basic computing)
Media Direct is the default way of playing the discs but I found out pretty quick that it would only play the older ones
I start playing a game or a movie fullscreen and the system starts running slow after 2 minutes
I played World of Warcraft for about a year on it and it was too much for the processor to handle and overheated constantly
I played World of Warcraft for about a year on it and it was too much for the processor to handle and overheated constantly, shutting off every 30 minutes or so
Performance issues and lots of bloatware
the burn speed of the drive seems to be really poor
Also, the burn speed of the drive seems to be really poor
but they will not burn any faster than 8x
My discs are rated at 52x CD-R's, but they will not burn any faster than 8x
Have experienced some compatibility/ lag issues with the wireless
Have experienced some compatibility/ lag issues with the wireless, however suspect driver/ firewall niggles so no dramas there
because XP loaded on this machine doubles up the performance
Windows XP should be an option, because XP loaded on this machine doubles up the performance
the only thing is choosing d correct hard disk which might have a boost on d load speed of d system
the only thing is choosing d correct hard disk which might have a boost on d load speed of d system, mine is 5K rpm
DVD Rom not impressive (Slow Reading)
Its slow
Not that fast and the broken HD didn't help either
and slow
dell techs are slow (in more than one way)
ram and processor speed could have been more
ram and processor speed could have been more,a little costly
Very slow even that I upgraded it up to 4MB

Decent performance
Performance results
fast
Amazing performance
fast multi tasking capability
size/weight to performance ratio
look stunning nad slim and stylish and also good performance
really fast shipping got mine 2 weeks earlier then the estimated ship date
fingerprint reader, integrated cam and mic, Nvidia Gforce 8600 GT graphics, nice screen size, HTMI port, fast, really fast shipping got mine 2 weeks earlier then the estimated ship date
great performance
Looks great, great performance, fast, sleek, comes in Windows Vista, great price, get a webcam, blueray drive, and fingerprint reader
It's super fast
Amazing Power and Performance for Size and Price (Around $1300 for Me)
Very nice and very fast
powerful processor T7500 is able to churn out anything you throw at it
Powerful graphics 8600M GT 256 mb, powerful processor T7500 is able to churn out anything you throw at it
Runs fast
Runs fast, great design and features
Dell was right when they said "Performance as stunning as it looks" or something like that
Its really fast
Overall great laptop came 10 days early and doesn't over heat when running high performance games
This thing is faster than my recently upgraded PC
this is my first Dell and this can out perform all of them
I have had many other brands of laptops, this is my first Dell and this can out perform all of them
but the speed is amazing
Not only is it great to look at, but the speed is amazing
Over all design, great performance
Great speed
Very fast
Speed is awesome
2.6 dual core so fast
Great performance - upgraded to 4GB
so ok i got mine loaded up it came 2 bout $2200 but that is an insane deal...i was going to get a mac book pro but it wuld have cost me $600 more for a slower processor smaller and slower harddrive and a smaller memory XPS all the way....super fast i havent slowed it down yet great for gaming (maby not as good as its brother XPS 1730
The duo-processor makes the computer lightning fast
The duo-processor makes the computer lightning fast, and it connects to wireless networks almost instantly
excellent wireless performance
Fast, excellent wireless performance, easy to use, compact attractive design
Blazing fast
Its fast
Its fast, sleek, and just about everything else
Fast overall performance
This system is having a great look and high performance too
great design, great performance, keyborad has great feel to it
From performance to design to CUSTOMER SERVICE
very fast everything is working out pretty good
Speed
The processor is very fast and the only problem with heating is the AC power source
Features: Biometric scanner, Bluetooth, Webcam, SPEED
This 1530 is fast
This 1530 is fast, good looking and fits a lot of features in a small form-factor
Graphics performance is awesome for a laptop
Performance is great
quiet and fast
Performance is great, runs great, quiet and fast
I got the 7200 RPM Drive which is quick and pretty quiet
The performance was awsome
Its a really fast laptop
The processor is really fast
The processor is really fast, and the 1440x900 display is extremely crisp
I bought a system with all the lastest upgrades and it is fast
I bought a system with all the lastest upgrades and it is fast, fast, fast
This is a very fast notebook
This is a very fast notebook, sleek yet simple in design
I ordered 1/21/08 and came 1/29/08 fast shipping a week ahead of scheaduled ship date
It's a little hot but tolerable but that's what you get for a fast machine
Fast, reliable, and exceeding my expectations, this laptop is a thing of beauty
it's super fast and has all the features you'll need
The system is great, it's super fast and has all the features you'll need
fast performance
screaming performance
It is fast and does what it advertised
Laptop is FAST runs everything without flaws
Its worth not having the stupid ejecting tray...The performance is smokin
also it arrived fast like way ahead of deadline
Great performance for what I paid for
Shipment was extremely fast
extremely fast
excilet performance
fast even with several programs runnig
nice design, excilet performance, fast even with several programs runnig
Lighting fast
Just go nice and slow and you won't have a problem
The system is VERY fast
Fast, well-built, quiet, really doesn't get as hot as I expected it to
The Dual 2.4 Ghz processor has been working great
Fast shipping
Start up is extremely fast
Shipping was extremely fast...ordered
Shipping was extremely fast...ordered, built, and on my doorstep in less than a week
2 Ghz processor
and rivals my desktop in performance
2 Ghz processor, 3GB of memory, and Nvidia 8600 is more than ample for my needs, and rivals my desktop in performance
It's fast and reliable
it is good looking and fast
My first laptop ever, I am loving it, it is good looking and fast
The 2 Ghz processor runs large biblical research programs very quickly
It's beautiful, fast, and problem free
its fast and reliable
Fast and quiet
This machine is fast
and gives a fast performance
The 1530 is very easy to use, and gives a fast performance
The features are tremendous and the performance is unbelievable
Well heres the dl, received laptop week prior to shipping date(thanks to customer support), like the sleek design and aluminum finish, (makes the computer very easy to clean), fast performance, great media keys , awesome graphics and display 8600m is a must
Fast and a workhorse
It is fast
runs fast and smooth
Excellent performance
Never knew how slow it was until I received my EPS 1530
I can run multiple programs without any loss of speed or it locking up
With a wide range of processor choices
This one came quicker than promised
It is very fast and efficient
Extremely fast and reliable machine
In addition to a significant upgrade in performance
the connection speed I can now achieve on my home network absolutely sizzles
and be able to run at the speed of light online
The shipping was super fast
The shipping was super fast, less than a week from order date to sitting on my desk
Run fast and smooth
It has a fast response and we are very pleased
We're thrilled with the appearance and the processor speed
sleek and fast
The laptop is lightweight, sleek and fast
when they do they turn off quick
Lightning fast
I got the 7200 speed hard-disk
I got the 7200 speed hard-disk, which runs very well
fast and well equipped
Beatiful, fast and well equipped
7200 RPM HDD is quite fast
Love this system, very fast
Major Pros is how fast i got it
Major Pros is how fast i got it, i got it a week early than what dell estimated which is major props to dell , Good work
DHL was very quick for regular non-express shipment
Ordered my XPS online on a Sunday, and I had it by 5pm that following Friday, DHL was very quick for regular non-express shipment
Fast, efficient, smooth, very quiet
No problems with wifi and overall the machine is fast
Start-up is really fast
Start-up is really fast, probably due to the 7200rpm and 120GB
Fast, nice widescreen
Shipping was real fast
All you have to do is go slow and press firmly
fast and really not heavy
I did upgrade some of the more important features such as processor
I was so excited about the speed and new Vista/ MS office features
The perfect mix of performance and design
fast HDD (7200 RPM 200GB
fast and powerful
Very reliable, fast and powerful
much more reliable and faster than my previous HP laptop
I love this laptop, much more reliable and faster than my previous HP laptop
HD speed and processor speed were worth the extra
It is extremely fast and very easy to carry around
and performance
I'm very satisfied with usability, and performance
fast and a great laptop for the money
I upgraded to 4 gb RAM and got a fast processor
starts much faster than my PC
fast with Vista Home and has all the features I needed
Laptop is great, fast with Vista Home and has all the features I needed
Excellent Speed Quality
Good response speed
The overall performance is excellent
Very fast, Vista is not as bad as I'd heard, plays games without any problems
The upgrade 7200 rpm harddrive is fast and also a must
quick
It's quite, quick, and does what I expect it to do
I cannot say anything bad about this model's performance and reliablity
can offer so good quality and performance
Very fast, doesn't chug too much during big renders
I've been editing and making movies and i am very pleased at ease and performance
Quick initial boot and shutdown
On the road you can surf the internet at a nice speed
Blistering performance
Very quick and easy to access programs
Very fast - It can be shutdown and I can start it up &
It's fast
Great performance comes from the dual core processors and the high speed hard drive
very fast with windows vista
Not like some of the clunky slow laptops that are coming from other companies
It is very fast
Extremely fast boot-up
tremendous performance
Extremely fast boot-up, tremendous performance
Overall i think this Laptop is great and the performance is good
love the speed and the new set up
but the Dual Core processor I have is more than adequate for my needs
Sure, mine isn't a gamers laptop for the bargain I got, but the Dual Core processor I have is more than adequate for my needs, and the design is everything and more than my original expectations for a XPS
quick starting (even with Vista)
Fast,quick starting (even with Vista), good picture, nice looking, rich feel
This Laptop is super fast
the item really worked fine and fast
The main purchase reason was for the VT enabled processor so I can run KVM
It's fast, looks good, reasonable battery life and performance especially given the price
Fast, smooth, can play games great, love windows vista dont know whats up with all the bad hype
the performance is very good
Great speed for gaming
Great speed for gaming, nice graphics, and overall it runs really well
Great system and really fast
Fast light laptop with good features
High performance
Plenty fast for everything but super-gamers
Light, fast, good ergonomics
from looks to performance it manages to meet all my needs
This system is awesome, from looks to performance it manages to meet all my needs
Very fast, excellent graphics
The performance has been better than I expected
and the performance has been excellent
The laptop is very responsive and never appears to lag
boots up fast (Core 2 Duo T9300)
Very good laptop, boots up fast (Core 2 Duo T9300), amazing capabilities for gaming - I have mass effect and play it on full settings with no problems at all
Starts up fast
fast and not too heavy
Generally quite fast
Extremely quick load time (even with Vista and all other programs)
Great startup speed
The performance is good and it is reliable
Very fast machine with great ergonomics
Excellent graphics and very fast
Run's quick
I have a great Vista performance rating
Run's quick, I have a great Vista performance rating
Fast machine
It's really Fast
It's really Fast, and good for my games
all my games run faster and work at higher resolutions
Quick start
This laptop has great speed
Incredible performance
faster load times than my quad core desktop
great wireless performance
Great screen and keyboard, runs all your games, faster load times than my quad core desktop, great wireless performance
fees.excellent weight to performance ratio
no lag at all
I play counter strike source, cz, and 1.6, plus day of defeat all on high resolutions and they run very smoothly, no lag at all
Speed is great
Very Fast Startup And Program Load Times
Very fast 2.4Ghz processor with a huge 4gb of RAM and very large 320gb hard drive
Watching movies does deplete it a lot faster
Watching movies does deplete it a lot faster, but that's understandable
The computer is fast and user friendly, and good for school work and travel (especially with the redesigned power cord and theauto/air cord that I added)
fast machine nice design good performance
Reliability and performance
Portability and Performance make this an exceptional laptop for the mobile/home worker and casual gamer
fast, efficient
It is fast and sleek
fast load times
fast internet
Beautiful Screen, fast load times, fast internet
performance is good
Extremely fast processing
Gaming performance in a laptop
good balance of size, weight, and performance
performance
Extremely Fast Performance (2.6 Ghz
Extremely Fast Performance (2.6 Ghz, 4 GB RAM and 250 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive)
It runs super fast on all programs
7200 RPM HDD helps with performance
It is fast and very portable
The fingerprint reader is another invaluable feature that makes security easy and fast
The fingerprint reader is another invaluable feature that makes security easy and fast, I don't know how I lived without it
"feels" like desktop performance
Very fast, "feels" like desktop performance
Boots very fast
Boots very fast, same on shutdown
There are so many praises on this laptop's performance
THE T9300 PROCESSOR
PROBLEMS CAN BE FIXED QUICK AND EFFICINTLLY
Speed is amazing at 2.5ghz
Quick and smooth operation
Ultra fast
All adds up to an impressive Win Vista 5.1 performance rating ~ worthy of the XPS ("performance"
The performance of the laptop is great
but all in all the performance is outstanding for a pretty light and mobile notebook
You obviously wouldn't be able to crank up the settings, but all in all the performance is outstanding for a pretty light and mobile notebook
The system is great I find the fingerprint reader is cool but I am really liking the speed of this unit and I will be buying another one for me since this one is for my wife
Sleek, fast, with LOTS of nice features
fast start up
well designed, fast start up
I decided to go with 2.0 ghz processor
At first I was worried that I should have went with a faster processor but to my surprise this computer runs very very fast
Great performance, easy set up, I just plugged in the internet connection and I was on
only faster
It will do everything that my desk top will do, only faster
This machine has speed
This machine has speed, built in camera, very fast load and disc use, great screen, adequate audio, and wireless internet access out of the box
We couldn't be more pleased with the performance
Overall very happy with speed and handling multi-tasks
Speed - Very Fast with the 2.5GHz processor
Speed - Very Fast with the 2.5GHz processor, 3 GB of memory, 200 GB 7200 RPM hard drive and the 256 Meg video card
Besides the top shelf performance the xps will deliver the slim design and extreme functionality anyone would want
The performance is strong under C&
but don't expect to get the highest settings to perform well
C 3, but don't expect to get the highest settings to perform well
It can open as many programs as i can throw at it quickly with no lag time
It's giving good performance
quick performance
quick performance, even with vista installed
I love the processing speed and how easy it is to move around
It is fast and reliable
this is one of the most powerful machine around with design and performance
Fast boot up
Processor and it's lightning fast
Fast Processor
Fast HardDrive (7200 rpm
Fast and efficient at running multiple programs and websites
runs fast and cooler then my old laptop
good design, runs fast and cooler then my old laptop
The combination of fast HD
It's quick
Really fast and comes with alot of great features
Performance is excellent
Processor
Processor, ram, design, speed, screen, graphics card, weight, remote, speakers, headphones, case
Pretty fast hardware
Pretty fast hardware, not awe inspiring
its fast and reliable and a comfortable fit
Laptop is extremely fast
EVERYTHING: speed
EVERYTHING: speed, reliability, portability, service, no issues
Great performance even with games
It is pink and it is fast
Faster
Faster, love the sounds and colors
Incredibly Fast
Comes back from sleep and goes to sleep fast
It runs super fast and has a great protection on it
The graphics and processor are extremely fast and both makes everyday use much easier
Fast, reliable, has yet to give me ANY trouble
snappy performance
Fast and reliable so far
Fast and reliable so far, but I'm not a big gamer
fast and looks good
It's very lightweight for how powerful the performance is
Loaded, fast, great design and well priced (on sale)
All around good performance which is exactly what I bought it for
scores for my specifications: Processor 5.4
i got a 5.0 performance rating
Fast, right out of the box, i got a 5.0 performance rating
Is a pretty fast machine
The speed is superior and the functionality has increased my productivity
Like th elight weight and faster start-up than my older laptop
This is fast
This is fast, lightweight and one of the best looking laptops available in market
Fast (Windows Vista experience score 5.1)
need for speed
Really powerful laptop, i can run smothly most of recent game on it like assassin creed, crysis, need for speed, Grid
Speed is good
Great labtop that is fast and has enough power where i can even play video games on it
Fast and effortless
its a nice fast system
good performance
its a nice fast system, good performance
very fast, not too heavy, not bulky at all, worth every cent i paid for it--i had some small issues out of the box but support has been fantastic and they resolved those quickly-i haven't had any problems with vista yet
Great picture, Very fast, Vista is awsome, Looks very nice an professional, easy to us
Great design, plenty of features, great performance
Set up was very quick and easy
Great Design, Great Performance
My games load quickly and do not lag at all
I have not had a single problem with performance no crashes nor slow downs
Fast, pretty, and Vista really isn't as bad as people say
Performance geared - built to my specification and it runs better than expected
Performance geared - built to my specification and it runs better than expected, fast, reliable, excellent graphics, I am very happy forpurchasing this system
amazing performace with blazing fast speeds for a laptop
Very nice travelling with it - fantastic keyboard - and quick performance
i customised this one to: core2 dual 2.0 processor
extremly fast laptop with huge amount of memories
extremly fast laptop with huge amount of memories, it never slow me down because multitasking, which i do alot of stuff on my laptop all the time
performance has been better than the reviews I read
For the games that I have played, performance has been better than the reviews I read
Fast Hard drive
Lightweight, Fast processor, Fast Hard drive, 8 gb of ram, Vista Ultimate x64, Easily upgradeable, Top performance at midrange price
is fast
Love it based on the form factors and speed
boots fast
boots fast, nice webcam with cool effects
Easy to operate, very fast, has all necessary options
Outstanding design and performance if it wouldn't have crashed
Fast, efficient and everything I was looking for
Great performance (T8300 CPU)
Above average gaming performance
Great performance (T8300 CPU), Above average gaming performance, though that will decline over time, over 8 months with no major problems
It runs super fast for me and it stays that way
It's sleek and fast
Very good overall performance
Very good overall performance, fast
love the quick fingerprint logon
great looks, very fast, love the quick fingerprint logon
High performance notebook with many features such as bluetooth
High performance notebook with many features such as bluetooth, media readers, HDMI output and etc
fast, no-nonsense
Sleek design with very good speed
I like the speed
Very attractive case, fast, lots of ports, great screen, plenty of memory and I was able to customize it with other features I wanted including a faster hard-drive (7200 RPM)
Great laptop with great performance
System has many great features and is very fast
to a Dell XPS M1530 with a much faster T9300 Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz processor
to a Dell XPS M1530 with a much faster T9300 Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz processor, 64-bit Windows Vista OS, and a max-resolution 1920x1200 display
pretty good and fast
Very fast, handles many tasks at once
In addition to the great performance
In addition to the great performance, it's a really sexy machine
Desktop performance squeezed into an excellent value laptop
Wow - this thing is fast
so I can't tell you anything about game performance
First off, I should say that I am a business man, not a "gamer", so I can't tell you anything about game performance
Very attactice notebook that will perform most computer tasks with average performance
Fast and easy to setup
I have a duo core on both of my 1530's one has a slightly faster processor than the other
Fast T8100 processor
Bright LED LCD, Fast T8100 processor, Excellent instant buttons, lightweight and thin
The system has been running great except for a couple small problems and the wireless is so fast
fast relieable
its a very quick laptop
its a very quick laptop, anytime i want to pull it out and look at something even if it is closed down it starts up in about 2 minutes
Performance and style
Superbly fast and slick
very reliable and quick
Great laptop with superior performance and useability
Setup of wireless internet was really simple and fast
The performance is great and it very reliable
great power--fast and efficient
Sleek design, great power--fast and efficient
Vista performance is quite good
Design, performance
Excellent speed
It's really fast and absolutely amazing (although I did upgrade just about everything
Ability to adjust power performance is useful
Very fast processing speed
Very good over all performance
This seems to perform just as well
This seems to perform just as well, and it's slimmer
This is my first laptop and I chose the M1530 due to his outstanding design and overall performance
Fast, lots of hard drive space, no issues with VISTA
Very fast, great gaming
Very fast, everything as promised
Performance is blazing
Fast, as advertised
runs all my programs without lag
is even fast when running virus scans and disk defrags
FAST, speedy, runs all my programs without lag, is even fast when running virus scans and disk defrags
seems very fast
its performance is excellent
and quick responsiveness (processing)
It starts really fast
Its really fast and I am very happy with my purchase
My husband is VERY impressed with the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Plenty fast for numerical work
or does it ever slow down
It will not hesitate at any task that I give it to do, or does it ever slow down
quite quick
I have been saving up for a high performance laptop for just over half a year and from the start I only wanted a Dell
Graphics, speed, 64-bit Windows Vista
Speed, reliability, portability, everything is great
It is fast enough and has plenty of hard drive
Light, fast
Super fast (although Anything is faster then a 6 year old desktop)
Fast, Looks
Fast, Well built, Beautiful
SSD is the greatest, fast, no defragging
and a 2.4ghz processor on it and it is fantastic
and performance to match
It has a beautiful appearance, and performance to match
Lightning fast and reliable
Sleek, fast, and versatile
Fast Laptop
This rig is smooth, fast, and has robust graphics
has great performance and is awesome
Being an XPS they are available with many higher end options and provide great performance for reasonable cost
Fast, great features, reliable, stays cool
It's really fast and very easy to navigate
quick start-up
Power and speed of dual core processor
Great speed and design
Fast, Great speed and design
Good performance: I was skeptical of having MS Vista as operating system as I had heard of not-so-good reviews
the system configuration of XPS 1530 has helped me get the best performance possible from the OS
Even as I do realize that it is not the better OS around, the system configuration of XPS 1530 has helped me get the best performance possible from the OS
fast performance, nice design, cool features, very reliable, and user friendly
Performance is incredible
Good speed
A good solid laptop which operates particularly fast with the solid state drive which I got
CPU speed
fast machine with lots of features
Sleek, fast machine with lots of features
My XPS Dell is fast
Its very fast and reliable
ultra fast processing
This thing is fast
and even more fast
This thing is fast, fast, and even more fast
I love the unit and really like the style and performance and HDMI feature
Strong good speed Responsive
SPEED OF STARTUP IS FANTASTIC READY TO GO IN SECONDS NOT MINUTES
SETUP WAS A BREEZE, SPEED OF STARTUP IS FANTASTIC READY TO GO IN SECONDS NOT MINUTES, NO GLICHES AT ALL SO FOR PERFORMS GREAT DOING D J GIGS WITH NO LOCKUPS OR HAVING TO REBOUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A GIG
2.5Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 processor
World of Warcraft has great performance (getting 60 FPS at default settings
Office loads in seconds, World of Warcraft has great performance (getting 60 FPS at default settings
fast startup
super fast internet
fast startup, love the finger print log-in, super fast internet
It is fast and you definetly needs to know what you are doing
I am not that satisfied with the processor performance
I was expecting it to work a lot faster
With a core duo T6600@ 2.20GhZ, I was expecting it to work a lot faster
Well designed and featured laptop with a very solid feel and good performance
Excellent performance from Vista SP1 x64
Excellent wireless performance, even using G
fast fast
performance wise
performance wise, good as well
T8100 processor
Looks great, excellent performance
very quick and quiet
handles high performance graphics programs well
Good hard drive space, very quick and quiet, handles high performance graphics programs well, screen is good.fingerprint reader is very responsive once you have gotten used to it and have mastered the technique
good for gaming.video,fast performance,graphics ia also good......but poor part is sound
zippy Performance
Solid, zippy Performance
givs gud performance
overrall its a very gud , sleek, givs gud performance , doesnt overheat like my friends laptops does, design is gud etc
Good performance of processor and ram
though one might not need it always.System startup speed a bit slow in Vista
HIGH PERFORMANCE, GOOD SERVICING, GOOD LOOKS, GREAT FUNCTIONALITY
Very fast, little waiting time
Performance is awesome on Windows Vista
Good graphics performance
Fast, looks good
fast, large hard drive, nifty features
Fast processor, ample RAM, large HDD
Fast and Powerful, HDMI port, slot loading DVD/RW
fast, reliable, fun
Good performance and many ports
Did I mention this baby is really fast
very fast laptop
Ligntning-fast
Ligntning-fast, great sceen, solid design
Size, speed, looks
VERY fast, even for Vista
Upgraded Processor to 2.4
Upgraded Processor to 2.4, nice and quiet, fast
stylish and portable with good performance too
Processor Speed
GPU Speed
Gaming ability, Processor Speed, GPU Speed, Remote Control, Fingerprint Recognition
Performance (as long as you get good components)
Asthetics, Performance (as long as you get good components), Graphics, Gaming
FAST, maxed out features, everything I wanted
Very fast for what I've heard about Vista but I did get 4GB and a faster processor
Relatively fast
fast gaming
Blazing performance
size/weight to performance ratio
Very Fast , supports window vista very well
sleek design, great graphics, good performance
light - Fast
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screen

4.5

Display surface reflects heavily
the surface (behind the monitor
Also, the surface (behind the monitor
but this would be a bonus had Dell made decent speaker for this unit
Don't expect much for the speakers coming from a laptop, but this would be a bonus had Dell made decent speaker for this unit

>• Gorgeous display
>• Gorgeous display, • Integrated Blu-ray drive, • Fast wireless speeds
Clear display and good graphics
Great LED's and nice 15 inch monitor
bright wide screen display

Lack of newest premium screen display
Screen reflects too much light and the display washes out at the slightest off angle veiwing
Only had the laptop for less than three weeks when the monitor screen went out during a business trip
I wish they would have offered a higher res monitor when I bought it
I oredered a normal display(1280something
Screen should have a latch when closed instead of just the friction of the unit's hings to keep the screen down when in the closed position
While this might seem ideal for keeping the unit cooler than normal
but just monitor is and contact dell if there is an issue
The screen and mother board is being be replaced within 30 days
Not crazy about Vista and the unit is a very hot lap top
it wouldn't keep me from recommending this unit to a friend
Since this doesn't affect form, fit or function, it wouldn't keep me from recommending this unit to a friend
the device is quite warm
I have seen several other systems that seem to have a better display
I think the display could use some sort of back light
The panel that connects the back of the screen to the frount of the screen keaping the screen in place doesnt look like it has been cliped on properly as there is a small gap
The panel that connects the back of the screen to the frount of the screen keaping the screen in place doesnt look like it has been cliped on properly as there is a small gap, not the end of the word and in no way does it spoil the enjoyment I get out of my XPS
constantly having to adjust the display angle as a result
change viewing angle vertically 1 inch and it looks completely different, constantly having to adjust the display angle as a result
If I increase text resoulutions some webpages don't display correctly
however a window comes up with a choice of the wrong password
There is one thing that I would recommend when using the fingerprint login feature, and that is to be sure that you are putting in the right password while registering, because if you don't, and you make a mistake, you can register again with the correct, however a window comes up with a choice of the wrong password, and the new password
This pretty much defeats one of the purposes of fingerprint ID
This pretty much defeats one of the purposes of fingerprint ID, as you can't delete or change without calling someone and answering some questions
I wish the monitor locked when closed
there is a terrible collision between the screen the the panel
Every time I close the screen, there is a terrible collision between the screen the the panel
The bezel over the display was pretty flimsy and the bottom component caught on the battery cover
pulling it away from the display
The bezel over the display was pretty flimsy and the bottom component caught on the battery cover, pulling it away from the display
The display was a bit dimmer when used only on battery and that would definitely be a problem to me if used outside
Do not like having to plug in external speakers through port on front of unit...should be a similar port on the rear or sides
the game will suddenly stop running and a window will pop up saying something interrupted the game (this happens on a fairly regular basis
laptop, the game will suddenly stop running and a window will pop up saying something interrupted the game (this happens on a fairly regular basis
your lap or other non-flat surface
The machine will not sit leveled on any flat surface do to the front left corner is (1mm
The VGA port cripples its ability to drive a 30" monitor
The VGA port cripples its ability to drive a 30" monitor, so I had to go for a 26"
You could always buy an adapter if you need to hook up an old monitor
When I received the unit their was part case that was installed improperly
When I received the unit their was part case that was installed improperly, they contract to a company to do onsite repairs, they were great
I still have trouble with the fingerprint reader even after a replacement of the reader unit and Tech phone help
Could have a larger monitor
was more of a flat pink
i was pretty dissapointed to find that flamingo pink, was more of a flat pink, def
Design of the display makes the laptop difficult to open
Whenever I connect it to an external display
I have to go through multiple hoops to get the drivers working or the display being crisp
Whenever I connect it to an external display, I have to go through multiple hoops to get the drivers working or the display being crisp
It's not flat it's raised
monitor is added (this is most of the time when I'm in the office)
display problen in bright and daylight condition
Reflective display on outdoors, minor uneven gaps on hinges and hot key buttons
then unit starts to freeze up and crawl
Display Sucks

The first thing i love about XPS 1530 is the way it looks.Crimson red color is awesome and a head turner.Dell took lot of care to make XPS look better than its previous inspiron series.The touch sensitivebuttons are amazing.i love the space below the key board which is very comfortable to type.The screen looks pretty good and the resolution is just perfect
Wide screen and just a real nice unit
The display is excellent and the design is great
I received my unit today and have not been able to pull myself away from it to prepare for bed
and the 1440x900 display is extremely crisp
nice display w/256MB video card
Stylish, fast performance, nice display w/256MB video card, came with only the software ordered, no bloatware as with other brands, WiFi and wireless networking worked seemlessly with my other two computers, and quite pleased with my purchase during the discount period
and beautiful display
great design, screaming performance, and beautiful display
Beautiful case and display
Beautiful case and display, extremely fast, VISTA is actually really nice
nice display
nice display, good features
Monitor is bright
beautiful crisp display
Sleek, attention getting design, beautiful crisp display, P-O-W-E-R-F-U-L
I got the 8600M GT video card option and the WXGA+ True life screen
I got the 8600M GT video card option and the WXGA+ True life screen, No need for the higher resolution screen as I didn't want the Blue Ray drive
awesome graphics and display 8600m is a must
IF MORE STARS WERE AVAILABLE THIS UNIT WOULD GET THEM ALSO
I cannot say enough about my new computers dazzling display and especially its network connectivity
In addition to a significant upgrade in performance, I cannot say enough about my new computers dazzling display and especially its network connectivity
and the fingerprint reader is a cool device for laptops
HDMI port allows me to display on my 46" Samsung HDTV
especially when compared the same picture from my 22' monitor (with a regular video card
BIG HD Display
display quality (1680 x 1050
The webcam and fingerprint id are nice bonus touches
This laptop also comes with a HDMI output...nice for hooking up to the large flat screen tv's
The display is vibrant and crisp
I especially like the durable display hinge design
Excellent display
The widescreen is like having a dual monitor setup
Good pricing on the unit makes all the features a bargin
great visual screen
The lower resolution screen is acceptable if you use a secondary display
Seamless connection with my 24" dell monitor
Display looks great
The unit performs exactly as expected
The blu-ray player is as good as any stand alone unit and the write feature is a life saver for data
I love the beautiful display
Display is awesome with vivid colors that jump right out like 3D especially when playing games.The built in webcam is great
Great Display
Great Design, Very Fast Startup And Program Load Times, Great Display, Built In Web Cam, Built In Fingerprint Reader, Built In Bluetooth, Lots Of Features Available
I got the best display and it paid off as the graphics were great when playing WOW
The unit was shipped earlier than expected
Lighter and clear display
display is everything I could ask for
display is everything I could ask for, and the built in cam and mike both work well above par
but what makes this unit stand out from the rest is the external difference
Stuffing a high end CPU and display into a laptop is no easy feat
Stuffing a high end CPU and display into a laptop is no easy feat, but Dell has managed to put this technology into a real nice package
This is what matters to most Users or at least what most Users will grade one unit from another
Impressive hardware: 2.5Ghz dual core proc, 4GB dual channel memory, nVidia video card, nice display, HDMI and S-video outputs
beautiful display (1440x900)
Bright, large, beautiful display (1440x900)
very sharp display
very pretty display
the display is nice but i wish on the product red it came with all futures of a regular m1530
The display is incredible
The display is incredible, easily being able to adjust power settings and brightness of screen
I like the enhanced display and the built in video camera
Speed is good, extra USB ports are nice, I like the enhanced display and the built in video camera
Everyone who sees the widescreen HD display comments on how incredibly amazing it looks
This was not a problem as I found the display to be bright and very readable
The display is more than bright enough
My unit has been very reliable
Nice crisp monitor
The display is great
Good quality display
display has fast refresh rate
vibrant display
The high def display is great
display is realistic
Loved the touch and feel of the keyboard, he great screen, display is realistic
good display
Lots of features for the money, good display
great monitor
bright display
Excellent speed, bright display
a firewire and 3 options for external monitor connection
It has just the right amount of connections, 3 USB, a firewire and 3 options for external monitor connection, HDMI, S-video and 15 pin
sharp display
clarity and brightness of the display
great monitor (make sure you get a video card powerful enough to handle it)
Fast, runs cool, looks nice, good support, great monitor (make sure you get a video card powerful enough to handle it)
HD monitor is provacatively clear
Searched all around for a notebook that had LED monitor
Searched all around for a notebook that had LED monitor, solid state drive, integrated cellular broadband, and a decent video card
It is fast and the display is great
the display is awesome (it's an upgrade)
fingerprint id
Lightweight, very fast with 4 mb of ram, completly configured out of the box, good feel to the key board, good display
display
external look,display
noteably solid weight, display, slot drive dvd, and performance
I can listen to music or play games on this device and I'm not wishing I was on my desktop
Optional 1920 x 1200 display
Display is nice
good unit
supports window vista very well
The Hi def display is gorgeous

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sound

0.5

the only thing is the slot load dvd drive is noisy when inserting discs
some unusual sound of the slot loading DVD drive
they are very tinny sounding but when you plug in you headphones the sound is amazing
but the headphone connection produces quality sound
Uh, the speakers stinks compared to my HP laptop, but the headphone connection produces quality sound

And the slot-load optical drive doesn't sound like a dying cat anymore
The included sound reducing earphones work very well
The slot-loading tray is not noisy like I had read from some reviewers on other websites during my research
the disc does slides in with SOME sound
The slot-loading tray is not noisy like I had read from some reviewers on other websites during my research, the disc does slides in with SOME sound

This laptop getting hot very quickly and very noisy
The slot drive is also VERY noisy when you first put in a disk
and found it to be totally useless since there are input and output sound jacks on the computer anyways
t get much sound out of them
An aftermarket sound card is necessary if you like good quality sound
Harddrive and slot-load DVD drive are a bit noisy
but am disappointed with the lack of sound quality
I upgraded to the mid audio package, but am disappointed with the lack of sound quality
Sound squeaks when volume is above 50% of its capacity
Initial problems for broadband and sound default change
We're disappointed in the sound quality--as well as the maximum volume delivered by this system--even though we opted for a better card (that touted "surround sound" quality
I'm sure it will produce better sound through head phones
but this one is noisy
Slot-loading DVD drive is a great feature, but this one is noisy
play sound through Sennheiser headphones and you will be suitably impressed
However, play sound through Sennheiser headphones and you will be suitably impressed
Sound Blaster "Audigy" isn't actually hardware
" dubious ones at that--I can't even tell the difference in sound quality w/ and w/o the options
Speaker system with Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy is fine but the sound isn't as clear unless you are using the headphones
Speaker system with Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy is fine but the sound isn't as clear unless you are using the headphones, very sensitive touchpad, adjusting the volume using the volume control button on the laptop isn't as smooth as it should be
The only thing that bugs me slightly is the sound that you hear when you turn it on
the speakers and sound do let this down a tad
Like so many havesaid, the speakers and sound do let this down a tad, if you are going to listen to music, then use headphones or speakers
The only problem I found was the sound
But with ear phones the sound problem is resolved
The sound has almost no bass which is a problem if you listen to music a lot
the sound on speakers is really simple
They have good sound but i wish they had a built in subwoofer so that my music would sound better
Weak sound
Weak sound, no XP, Vista basic Office did not come with Outlook
The only negative is the sound
FAQ's make it sound like something we have to live with because the CD's are "out of balance." Apparently meaning if they have any printing or design on them
FAQ's make it sound like something we have to live with because the CD's are "out of balance." Apparently meaning if they have any printing or design on them, they will create a racket
The slot drive is noisy when you insert a disk but not noticeable afterwards
I have heard old cars that need new mufflers that sound quieter than this thing
slot load CD-ROM drive is a bit noisy
As mentioned elsewhere, slot load CD-ROM drive is a bit noisy
Sound isn't that great
Sound isn't that great, but it's a laptop, what do you expect
beter sound &
it is a shame that the sound is so low
Everyone one has said it before, it is a shame that the sound is so low
Poor sound with native speakers
Poor sound with native speakers, simply terrible
Hard disk is excessively noisy
Hard disk is excessively noisy, it's clicking away all the time which is distracting and annoying
Another thing i the sound the DVD drive makes when a disc is inserted
The sound plays extremely low on Blu-Ray
CD/DVD drive is bit noisy
The CD drive is pretty noisy - not what I expected from this level of computer
True it does sound a bit tinny but it is a laptop
It's not going to sound like a desk top with all the speakers attached
DVD drive is a bit noisy when watching a movie but only in the quiet parts
When using the Media Direct option without booting into Windows you cannot select sound output via HDMI which is very annoying
sound not that great
Slower than expected, Only 2 months old and already had problems(though they were resolved when I called support), Shuts off if not in use for several hours, screen gets smudges easily, sound not that great, slow start up
Fan is noisy
Blu-ray/DVD/CD drive can be a little noisy sometimes
Gets noisy when playing games
Gets noisy when playing games, the figerprint reader is not working very well for me yet
The speakers are tiny (sound)
Sound through the XPS speakers is terrible (but who expects stereo quality from a laptop
Disc drive noisy but I can live with it
Sound is directed straight up into the air above the laptop rather than forward at the user because of this and I think it is a flaw in the design
The sound quality is also poor
Sound not as good as I was hoping
I got the better audio package but the sound is not good
The DVD drive is very noisy
The speakers are cheap with no way to adjust any of the sound quality
the sound it's ok
It is not that light, the sound it's ok
Sound speakers were not of the quality that I had hopes
Sound speakers were not of the quality that I had hopes, but is alleviated by simply plugging into external speakers
Sound controls - Mouse - No track ball - Windows Vista - Windows Vista
harddrive is a little noisy
Heavy-ish, harddrive is a little noisy, can't get the finerprint reader to work, webcam seems mediocre
It makes the ticking sound also
Sound Speakers
The speakers do not have the best sound but are adequate
Even though the speakers say hi def the really dont sound that great
Terrible design on the sound plug-ins
Slot load dvd is noisy
media and sound control are not sensitive
Sound could be a little better
Sound quality is not upto the mark
I'm using a headset to communicate and the built-in mike amplifies the sound of typing and background noises to the extent that my contacts can't really hear what I'm saying
really noisy DVD drive
Sound buttons are a little difficult to use
Sound--I did not upgrade the sound and was disappointed
I immediately ordered supplemental speakers just for ordinary sound usage
the poor thing is that u can't trust its sound performance
HD is a little noisy and the design/surfaces attract finger print marks which can get annoying
especially with those sound that need to synchronyze with the system and need a low latency timing
slot dvd does not make sound and i love it
Sound not so nice but acceptable (better than previous model)
CD/DVD Drive makes a loading sound
tinny sound
tinny sound, too large for frequent travel
Speakers/Sound
and the upgraded speakers sound like tin
Its slow, type is small, and the upgraded speakers sound like tin
Speakers are quiet and have a tinny sound
Sound
noisy harddrive
noisy harddrive, heating problem
The speakers are pitifull (sound
and somthing that bothers me a lot is that "chipmunk" sound that comes from the hard drive
The sound quality of speakers has room to improve
I feel the sound hears too sharp and unreal

hard drive is NOT noisy for my system
Oh, hard drive is NOT noisy for my system
Not sure why I have read that the hard drive is noisy but my 160 GB 7200 RPM drive is pretty quiet
is the mixer for the sound
Another great feature, which no one ever mentions, is the mixer for the sound
So for every program you have running with music or sound
So for every program you have running with music or sound, there is a separate volume adjuster for it
DVD is noisy only when loading
Good sound
It's not noisy to me
even though it did cause a default change regarding sound
Docking station is a must, even though it did cause a default change regarding sound
My son loves every thing about it except the sound--see cons
Sound quality is good
I'm very happy with everything but the sound is very poor
adjustable/comfy sound quieting headphones
The Integrated Audigy Sound is nice as well
graphics and sound are exactly what I'd hoped for
GREAT SOUND
GREAT SOUND, SPEED, AND NOT REALLY ANYTHING I DONT LIKE ABOUT IT
The sound system is pretty decent
The sound is good thru the speakers and is much lighter than my Inspiron
The sound system is great
The sound adjustment available adds exceptional clearity to all entertainment sounds
sound is good
Lots of people have mentioned the speaker sound is very low...that's not completly true
Only with windows media player the sound is less..use VLC or Dell's media direct and sound is terrific
graphics ia also good......but poor part is sound
low sound
high config,high performance,low sound,seduces by dezine
and resulting in lesser damages to the optical drive.Noise Isolation Ear Buds give an audio experience one can never forget.Bluetooth Headsets give GREAT sound effects.Technical Support and On-Site warranty with CompleteCover is great
The sound quality with the headphones provided is rocking(Though the in-built speakers suck)
Great graphics, sound, portability

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battery

2

Dell's Latitude XT2 Tablet Promises Longer Battery Life
CPU: 2.2-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500, RAM/Expandable: 2GB/4GB, Hard Drive Size/Speed: 160GB/5,400 rpm, , , , , , , , Dell Launches Adamo Site with A Love Twist, Hands-On With the Dell Latitude XT2, Dell's Latitude XT2 Tablet Promises Longer Battery Life, Brighter Screen
Short battery life
Misplacement of USB ports, Battery, Pricing
Battery life is 3 hours of word processing and surfing

Battery runtime alright
and battery upgrade option
Stylish design and use of high-quality materials , Case stability , Well equipped with ports , A lot of accessories , Blu-Ray drive available , User-friendly keyboard , Very good 3D performance , Low noise emissions in the idle mode , Low surface temperatures , Battery runtime alright, and battery upgrade option, Stylish design and use of high-quality materials, Case stability, Well equipped with ports, A lot of accessories, Blu-Ray drive available, User-friendly keyboard, Very good 3D performance, Low noise emissions in the idle mode, Low surface temperatures, Battery runtime alright, and battery upgrade option
Battery life for such a large notebook
Blu-ray player/writer, Performance results, High Definition screen, Battery life for such a large notebook

The 9 cell battery REALLY adds weight and detracts from the streamlined look that was intended
9 cell battery adds considerable bulk to system
Even thicker with a 9cell battery (~2in)
battery life short
Low Battery Life
Battery seems to die quickly
Battery life isn't quite reliable
I charge the battery
but don't get more than 2 to 3 hours use
I charge the battery, but don't get more than 2 to 3 hours use
and it discourages buying Vista ultimate and a good Office pack
Both are a little pricy, and it discourages buying Vista ultimate and a good Office pack
Battery life definitely needs major improvements without sacrifice of performance
I've had this for about 2.5 weeks and I'm already having problems that require 2 hours on the phone with technical support (they were GREAT
I've had this for about 2.5 weeks and I'm already having problems that require 2 hours on the phone with technical support (they were GREAT, by the way
The only one that I have found so far is the battery life
Only 3 hours without being plugged in but seems like a lot less than that
I would recommend upgradig your battery if you plan to use the computer for long periods of time
Also, I would recommend upgradig your battery if you plan to use the computer for long periods of time
Not sure that I am fond of the battery is how it attaches to the machine...kind of sticks out like you have a big long usb plug on the back versus other batteries which pop in and out of the bottom of the machine
With the display at full power the battery life goes very quickly
when it is set on energy saving mode it is impossible to see with any kind of light
With the display at full power the battery life goes very quickly, when it is set on energy saving mode it is impossible to see with any kind of light
Design (with battery)
Within 2 hours of receiving this laptop it crashed
Within 30 hours it crashed 5 times
Battery charge does not last long enough
Battery Life seems a little weak on the stock battery
Battery goes down too fast
Hopefully service pack 1 will address some of the short comings of Vista
battery doesn't seem to last
the battery for starters
Now for the down side, the battery for starters
About 2.5 hours on a good charge
cost of adding batteries is crazy (too expensive
About 2.5 hours on a good charge, cost of adding batteries is crazy (too expensive
The battery life doesnt last as long as I thought it would
9 Cell battery design has an extension plastic that makes the battery move if you move the laptop on the desk
Wish it was a little lighter and the battery would last longer
We purchased an extra battery
the actual second battery cannot be used at the same time as the primary battery
pictured a module the size of a dvd drive, the actual second battery cannot be used at the same time as the primary battery
to carry around the second battery
Battery life could be longer
It's three hours and screen is not as bright when using the battery
Extra capacity battery is entirely too bulky
6-Cell battery life is poor
9 cell battery is heavy when you travel a lot
9 cell battery is heavy when you travel a lot,and make a different shape laptop's bottom because its size
Battery life isn't as long as I expected
Battery life isn't as long as I expected, but it has not been a problem for me
6 cell battery doesn't last real long
I did find that the machine ran much longer on a battery charge with those items reduced
if I'm on it for too long (hours
Also, if I'm on it for too long (hours
Battery life is the major concern
Battery life is the major concern, my previous laptop was working no less than 5 hours without reducing the brightness of the screen and that for the same screen size
or spend hours finding them all to turn off
I don't like vista, is has so many popups for anything and everything that you have to either get used to, or spend hours finding them all to turn off
Please redesign the oversized battery
The xps is overall a great design and i am glad to see that the price hasn't suddenly dropped since i bought mine the only real issue i have with the machine is the battery life absolutely no where near the stated three and a half hours that are advertised i get about 30-40 minutes using my wireless internet and not much more if i turn it off if and use low level apps solitaire etc i have tried this iam using my xps right now it was on a full charge and it has dropped from three and a half to two hours after fifteen minutes of use if i had known that i would have bought the nine hour battery
Battery life is a bit low
would recommend the upgraded battery
Battery life is a bit low, would recommend the upgraded battery
Alittle on the heavy side was surprised and battery life is only about two and a half hours so buy the bigger battery
I would have ordered the longer life battery because the one that comes with it only lasts 4 hours if you use it consecutively
If I were to order this computer again, I would have ordered the longer life battery because the one that comes with it only lasts 4 hours if you use it consecutively
battery life is only 2 hours not enough to take on the go
The battery power needs to be longer
The battery life is short on this laptop
Yet it has only 2-3 hours of battery life
after about 2 or so hours
only 20 minutes of battery life is left
after about 2 or so hours, only 20 minutes of battery life is left, so I charge it while I use the laptop
the battery will be ruined
I'm worried that if I do that too often, the battery will be ruined
Battery life could be better
but that is just the way it goes with batteries trying to power a high performance PC
Battery life could be better, but that is just the way it goes with batteries trying to power a high performance PC
My only complaint is that the battery runs out too quickly
I do have the 9-cell battery
I do have the 9-cell battery, but it goes down quickly
The 9-cell battery negates all weight savings the M1530 has over comparable systems
The 9-cell battery negates all weight savings the M1530 has over comparable systems, and it also elevates the rear of the system about an inch off the table
the battery itself makes it difficult to store the system in a notebook bag
Short battery life (but I think it's Vista hogging power)
My battery only last 4 hrs
My battery only last 4 hrs, in the Dell recommended mode
There really aren't any major cons with this computer it does tend to get warm after hours of serious gaming
The only real problem I've had so far is the battery doesn't seem to be charging correct and I'm just getting very short time on it
I'm glad I got the 9-cell battery as it lifts the back of the notebook up to allow the bottom of the notebook to breathe
Short Battery Life (6 cell)
battery life only lasts a few hours but most of the time im connected to the mains
Nothing wrong with the laptop at all, love everything, battery life only lasts a few hours but most of the time im connected to the mains
Battery power does not really last 3 hours - closer to 2
get the bigger battery and try to get Windows XP instead of Vista
I was surprised at how quickly the battery (6 cell lithium
I had it running for maybe 15 minutes and the battery was at 86%
Mediocre Battery Performance
Poor Touchpad (small, erratic), Poor Fingerprint Scanner, Mediocre Speakers, Silver Keyboard (prefer black), Power Connector should exit rear or right side (not left), No Digital Optical Audio Output, Mediocre Battery Performance, Cannot utilize full 4GB RAM in 32-bit Vista
It's a bit heavy but that's due to the great battery life
Ddint realize battery life was so short
Opt for the best battery
Battery doesn't last long
The battery life could be better
I would have bought the bigger battery when I ordered it if I know that it only lasts two hours
Shuts off if not in use for several hours
Battery life is horrible
Iam not gonna complain about the battery life
Iam not gonna complain about the battery life, I got the 6 cell, I am connected to an outlet most of the time
The battery runs out really fast and the screen is pretty dark unless it's plugged in
I had to remove the battery momentarily
In order to get it to go back to a regular power up and boot to Windows, I had to remove the battery momentarily, and then the power button functioned normally
with a six cell battery
maximum 4 hours autonomy
with a six cell battery, maximum 4 hours autonomy
My battery runs dead super fast
It is fairly bulky and heavy with the 9-cell battery and doesn't easily fit into a back pack
Battery life is not great and is roughly 3-4 hours for me
after some hours of gaming the laptop is becoming rly hot on all that surface even alumium (where u type
I didnt received my assessory like the bag and the screen cleaner, this laptop is fast as it become hot,after some hours of gaming the laptop is becoming rly hot on all that surface even alumium (where u type
the Battery life is short with the standard battery that comes with the unit
Also, the Battery life is short with the standard battery that comes with the unit, should of upgraded this piece
battery life is very low
The regular 6 cell battery just isn't enough
Shouldn't even offer that battery
The 6-cell battery is not that long-lived
but the larger battery makes it larger
The 6-cell battery is not that long-lived, but the larger battery makes it larger, heavier, and a bit unwieldy
I don't like the battery design with the thin end of the battery
battery doesn't seem to last as long as it's supposed to
I'm wishing for longer battery life
Better battery fits awkwardly in the back raising the back slightly
Better battery fits awkwardly in the back raising the back slightly, but keeps laptop cooler actually
Battery life is too short
I get about 2 hours and 15 min on a full charge
Runs very hot when used on "lap" and battery life is limited even using Dell recommended settings (larger battery
I have been on live help 3 times in 24 hours
Battery life is poor
My battery quickly lost 20% of capacity
My battery quickly lost 20% of capacity, within 2 months
9 cell battery sticks up at the back
9 cell battery sticks up at the back, but helps to ventilate the PC
1-The 9 cell battery sticks out
1.5 hours on the phone being sent from one place to the other got frustrated and hung up
Another 1.3 hours on the phone being passed around and put on hold for ever finally talked to the correct person who had the part mailed within a couple of days and schedualed the repair
Extra capacity battery stick out down
Extra capacity battery stick out down, so no sleeve can be used for transport
Runs very warm, short battery life
For some reason he has not been able to figure out yet (after over 8 hours of working on it
hard to pack and travel
The power cord has never excited me, hard to pack and travel
I love the extended 9 cell battery but was not aware that its design created an overhang at the back of the notebook
This battery overhand catches the storage compartment edges in a 15.4 form notebook carrier
I dont like the position of the battery
One of the rubber legs is built into the battery so I cant take it out when my laptop is plugged in for large amounts of time
One of the rubber legs is built into the battery so I cant take it out when my laptop is plugged in for large amounts of time, if I take it out then my laptop wobbles a bit
The 9-cell battery
while nice for battery life
The 9-cell battery, while nice for battery life, also makes the laptap too bulky and too heavy
I don't plan on traveling with it unless I pick up an extra 6-cell battery
Battery
Weight, Battery
My only complaint is that the battery doesn't seem to last too long
BATTERY LIFE :
Needs more usb ports and better battery for full performance
Battery life is dissapointing
Two hours and 15 minutes of use is about all you will get
Two hours and 15 minutes of use is about all you will get, if on PowerSaver
6-cell battery does not last long
6-cell battery does not last long, i heard the 9-cell is bigger but i would sacrifice for longer life, get the upgrade
I would say the battery life seems to be short
extended battery replaced
The battery life with extended battery is pretty shabby - i cant even watch a full movie on the battery and am getting a replacement
i go on a couple of hours a day or night and the battery goes dead
and it is fullay charged and i paid for the better battery and it doesn't seem to be a better one
The battery in my laptop stopped charging just around 1 year's time frame
Need to shell out about 200 bucks for a new battery
Comes with a 6 cell battery
Not as much battery life as i had anticipated and sometimes the mousepad lags
Not as much battery life as i had anticipated and sometimes the mousepad lags, but a right click seems to fix that every time
the battery doesn't last too very long
You need to buy a litheum extended battery
Low battery life in a 6-cell battery
Battery life needs to be enhanced
Also it would be best if the battery life would be bit higher
Battery life not great
Battery does not last all that long compared to my Thinkpad
battery doesn't last for the 3 hours they say it does on power saver but lasts for about 2 and a 1/4 hours
low battery backup of less than 4 hours
Touchpad lags sometimes, low battery backup of less than 4 hours, Video card upgrade to 8700 or even 512 MB is not possible
Battery power runs low quick
terrible battery life
terrible battery life, useless customer care, motherboard collapses in a few months
battery doesnt last very long
average battery life
Heavy, average battery life
over heating,Battery
Gets warm, Vista slows it up, repair not done right, uses battery quickly
Short battery life with standard battery
so so battery life
Runs hot, so so battery life
Battery power needs some serious work
weight and bulk of 9 cell battery
power adapter location, weight and bulk of 9 cell battery
Battery refused to charge
Battery life is TERRIBLE
I called, told them and they said it was 'typical' of an old battery of 8 months
The 6 cell battery it comes with lasts 1.5 to 2 hours using micorosoft office
heavy, battery life

6 cell battery gave about 2 hours intensive use and 3 hours normal browsing
I got the 9 cell battery so it makes it heavier but it is lighter than most 15" laptops that I've used
9 cell battery last over 3 hours when i was downloading music and surfing the net
Good battery life(I have and would recomend the extended battery
about 2-3 hours on performace settings up to 6 with low bright but that without that brightness its too dimm and not pretty at all
I got the 9-cell battery &
Great Battery life even with the 6 cell battery
Blazing fast, Great Picture, Great Battery life even with the 6 cell battery
Ordered early morning hours of 1/1/2008
I've had the system running for nearly six hours including sometime playing COD4
Great battery life (6 cell)
Runs about 2.5 hr with standard battery with all features on
I got mine in red with the 9-cell battery
I got mine in red with the 9-cell battery, and this is the perfect angle to type from
and then low and behold a few hours later I bought one
I LOVE the HDMI port and as soon as I found out it had that I started pricing one out to see what it would cost me to get one, and then low and behold a few hours later I bought one
Battery life is ok
Battery life is ok, I bought the extra 9 cell and haven't used it
The battery lasts about 2 hours
compact-yet has great screen visibility...comes with two batteries for extra long life off a power plug
Sleek features, compact-yet has great screen visibility...comes with two batteries for extra long life off a power plug
At the time I charged one battery the life span was almost a week without having to recharge while the performance of the machine continued to peak and run efficient
Design (without battery)
Battery life is much better than expected
standard battery has lasted over 3hrs and have not required the use of extended battery yet
Battery life is much better than expected, standard battery has lasted over 3hrs and have not required the use of extended battery yet
good battery life
Fast, excellent design, nice screen, good battery life
I would recommend getting the largest screen possible (takes a few hours to get used to the font size
I would recommend getting the largest screen possible (takes a few hours to get used to the font size, but now I hate using my desktop
Battery life from the larger battery pack is about 3 hours with the cpu set for max performance
I recommend the larger battery for extended use
a very decent battery life
The 9 cell battery makes handling of the laptop exceptional
The 9 cell battery makes handling of the laptop exceptional, almost like having a built-in handle
Got the bigger 9 cell battery
Got the bigger 9 cell battery, love it
The battery life is awesome
I was considering upgrading to the 9 cell but glad I didn't because the 6 gives around 3 1/2 or so hours with the energy saving setting
The battery life is awesome, I was considering upgrading to the 9 cell but glad I didn't because the 6 gives around 3 1/2 or so hours with the energy saving setting
The battery life is excellent
The battery life is excellent, especially with the 9cell
(4 hours
One day I was working on it for 10 hours before I realized I didn't have the battery hooked up
One day I was working on it for 10 hours before I realized I didn't have the battery hooked up, and it was still going strong
The battery life is phenomenal
Battery life is decent
Battery life is decent, what you'd expect for a 15.4 inch laptop
whoever made these comments must have been typing for hours on end to complain about heat
I've also noticed some comments about the heat it puts off, but really, whoever made these comments must have been typing for hours on end to complain about heat
Good battery life with 9 cell battery
the battery life is decent i got the 6 and 9 cell recommended for 80 bucks is worth it
i get like 5 hours on the 9 cell battery on the dell recommended settings
i imaging higher resolution, the nvidia 8600m recommended dont go any lower, integrated web cam and microphone work very good the cam looks sharp no light but u dont need it, the fingerprint reader is a great addition u avoid passwords and people trying to use ur laptop, sometime u have to swipe ur finger more then ones but its ok, the media controls very nice need improvement, the HDMI its a good thing to have love it on my hdtv, the battery life is decent i got the 6 and 9 cell recommended for 80 bucks is worth it, i get like 5 hours on the 9 cell battery on the dell recommended settings, overall i love my laptop i dont know y some people have complains
Longer battery life
I was using it for 6 hours before having to recharge
Longer battery life, I was using it for 6 hours before having to recharge
and has provided many hours of fun for my family and I
It is very fast, the graphics are great, and has provided many hours of fun for my family and I
Very lightweight (with 6-cell battery)
Even with standard battery it last a long time
The optional 9-cell battery is a nice addition
with my average usage being right around 4 hours on battery only
The optional 9-cell battery is a nice addition, with my average usage being right around 4 hours on battery only
good battery life(over 2 hours)
but its actually saving battery life and and be somewhat fixed by going into your bios and using quiet mode
All features to include battery life have performed as presented
The 9 cell battery also does well
I can usually get several hours out of it
I can usually get several hours out of it, depending on what I'm doing
Excellent battery life (with options!)
easy to carry and has very good battery life
what i liek about this computer is that it is very light and versatile, easy to carry and has very good battery life
the 9-cell battery is great
Extremely fast processing, work great with FSX, great graphics, the 9-cell battery is great
great battery life (i have the 9-cell battery upgrade)
Very stylish, quiet, great battery life (i have the 9-cell battery upgrade)
and has great battery life
Excellent battery life
Excellent battery life, love the figerprint scanner
extra-capacity battery option
bluetooth and wireless N, extra-capacity battery option
this thing almost got to 5 hours of battery life
This is the best laptop I've ever owned, I bought it to take to Iraq with me, I bought it with the new 45nm penryn and tell you guys what, this thing almost got to 5 hours of battery life, I was amazed
Good battery life (purchased the extended life battery
Good battery life (6-cell
I purhcased mine with the larger battery as I like to sit in my living room and work at night
Bigger battery option is a definite plus
the best machine for the money and looking forward to many enjoyable hours
By far and away, the best machine for the money and looking forward to many enjoyable hours
The battery life is good
I upgraded to the 9 cell battery and
it is really worth it because I can go about 4-5 hours without it plugged in before the batterygoes dead
I upgraded to the 9 cell battery and, although it makes it a tad heavier, it is really worth it because I can go about 4-5 hours without it plugged in before the batterygoes dead
I fly a lot so this long lasting battery is going to be a huge "pro"
9cell battery
and the 9cells battery will keep me going without charging it for extra 2-3hours
and you can also change the battery settings if you dont have a charger on you for a while
Upgraded to the 9-cell battery and it gives me about 4+ hours of work time
good battery life (with updated battery)
Nice speaker design, good battery life (with updated battery), nice touch functionality, and a solid keyboard
Definatley worth getting the uprated battery
just over 4 hours on a full charge
Definatley worth getting the uprated battery, just over 4 hours on a full charge
Went with the 4gb of ram and the bigger battery
long-lasting battery life
I got the 9 cell battery for more mobile use looks like I'll get around 4 hours use
I really like the way the computer is elevated in the back where the battery is located
I really like the way the computer is elevated in the back where the battery is located, it makes it ergonomically effective
battery life is good for all day use
Lightweight, very fast with SSD and 4G Ram, battery life is good for all day use
The screen and battery life have been what I expected
play games...this is the best...But the battery is not that much powerful
This is the greatest laptop i have ever seen...with so many new features and for those who want to edit movies,play games...this is the best...But the battery is not that much powerful
So better buy a dual-double lasting battery...Then see who can defeat this product....i loved it
long battery life
The disk drive never wants to work and in just over a year the battery is already shot and I cannot use this computer unless it is plugged in
And a new battery costs almost $200.00
I like the fact that the battery pack raises the back - it makes viewing the screen easy as well as data input
I am pleased with the setup of the laptop itself, I like the fact that the battery pack raises the back - it makes viewing the screen easy as well as data input
and built in mic too!the battery life is great also
BlueRay DVD works great and battery life is about 3 hours
When on battery it's rather dim
When on battery it's rather dim, but I can make it brighter (<
Battery life
The 9 cell battery lasts nearly 4 hours per charge
energy efficient
Great speed and love how the battery allows the laptop to tilt and sit higher
Visio 2007 and VMWare Workstation 6 within a couple of hours (including transferring 50GB of data
I installed all of the Vista updates, Office 2007, Visio 2007 and VMWare Workstation 6 within a couple of hours (including transferring 50GB of data
Battery life is exellent if purchased with a 9 cell approximately 5.5 to 6 hours on balanced battery settings and the blueray dvd slot drive is exellent
Dell Media Direct feature is good, Battery life is exellent if purchased with a 9 cell approximately 5.5 to 6 hours on balanced battery settings and the blueray dvd slot drive is exellent
Assassin's Creed and the like).External modem pretty decent addition.Raise given by 9-cell battery a good thing as air-flow increased
great battery life
Great Battery
Insane battery life with 12-cell battery option
Battery life is amazing
Battery life is amazing, get the 9-cell and you won't turn back

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usability

5

some weird usability choices
Heats up after a while of usage
Not that easy to navigate
so people with larger USB drive will have to use the one on the other side of the laptop
I can't use the internet until I get one

good usability
Comfortable to use
Very easy to maintain, the stainless hand rest is amazing
Smooth and neat buttons - long term usage will keep them working
A great laptop for any use i personally use it for gaming and it works great if you have the 2.4 GHz processor with 2 GB of ram and a 8600 GT graphics card

therefore, I can't use the internet until I get one
Not sure why because you cannot use anything without the computer
I even put the sensitivity to the highest setting and it still is not the most responsive but I am getting use to it
however it is very easy to set up and use
I did get it to work, and it does work, but takes about 10-20 swipes before it recognizes my print, however it is very easy to set up and use
If you use the internal speakers at all.....DON'T BUY THIS UNIT
Gets Slightly Warm When You Use The Slot Load Drive
but I use a USB mouse most of the time
makes it difficult to use external speakers while using a dock
Would have liked to have seen the audio jacks on the side of the laptop instead of on the front of the unit, makes it difficult to use external speakers while using a dock
Heavy and heats up after 45 minutes of use
I usually use a separate wireless mouse
It could use a few USB ports on the back
which can be a real pain to use sometimes
Laptop cooler was purchased to keep unit cool during period of long use
Some design features were not immediatley intuitive and thus I had to stumble into how to best use them
Some initial set-up was harder to do than I had assumed and thus I had to set aside some real time to get everything in order before I could just use the system without setting certain preferences each session
Gets very hot after about 1hr usage
Expresscard location at front right of system leaves connections to interfere with use of a mouse for right handed users (AverTV HD Expresscard has a connector for antenni
Expresscard location at front right of system leaves connections to interfere with use of a mouse for right handed users (AverTV HD Expresscard has a connector for antenni, which is a wire that sticks out about 2 inches and runs to the location where you need to set up the external HD antenna
services since both are caching systems and use the system without intervention
Combinine both monitor flogs and you have a recipe for irritation every time you use this thing
I let my wife use my new M1530 and now I have to buy her one
I let my wife use my new M1530 and now I have to buy her one, thanks Dell :
of your lap when in use
Gets hot easy but if you have it ventilated well
Gets hot easy but if you have it ventilated well, it's ok
The cd slot load takes some getting use to
but I use a wireless mouse anyways
Fingerprint reader is difficult to use
I wish it were possible to deactivate the Media Direct button as I don't use it
then use headphones or speakers
Fingerprint scanner is a pain to use
Fingerprint scanner is a pain to use, you have to get it exactly right for sucessful read, I had to quit using it for the time it took just to log in
I'm really having to get use to this operating system
I am not use to a computer making decisions for me
Basically, I am not use to a computer making decisions for me
I am certain that after a while I like many others will get use to this new operating system
But, I am certain that after a while I like many others will get use to this new operating system
but the issue seems to have resolved itself after normal use
Learning to use Vista
After I got through the first 4 scans for set up it has been easy and never been an issue again
I fully charge and use it
I use the laptop when its fully charged
so I charge it while I use the laptop
Webcam could definitely use more megapixels since pictures sometimes turn out grainy
no screws for the vga conector on the side if you use a second monitor noway to secure the connector
My Latitude D620 has a plastic palmrest and it is significantly cooler even with heavy use
i can't the media controls to work with Winamp
it is possible I just got to get a better hang of how to use it
finger print reader can be hit and miss, it is possible I just got to get a better hang of how to use it, needs some kind of indicator when a disc is in the slot load disc drive
My computer does not have a jack so when I travel I can't use it on a dial-up line
Can get slightly warm after not much use so not entirelly practical for sitting on one's lap though probably not entirely sensible to do that anyway
I use it on a desk or other hard flat surfeace
my in car stereo and my kid's laptops
All of them worked on my wife's pc and laptop, my pc, my dvd player, my in car stereo and my kid's laptops
My kid's $300 laptop read more than this $2300 joke
took almost a month to get it and then after just 3 weeks of very casual use the motherboard and heat sink failed and it started getting as hot as the sun and shutting down
Finally gave up after many attempts to solve the problem - we just do not use that drive now
I have a few addons that use the regular size
Seems to heat up a bit after like a while of use
Seems to heat up a bit after like a while of use, so a laptop cooler under it would provide better performance
the negative thing about it is that u can't use the smaller type of CD disk
The slot-load DVD drive, all u have to do is insert the disk in and it will suck it in for u, but for me, the negative thing about it is that u can't use the smaller type of CD disk, like the type that come with the wireless controller for u to play game, the disk that u have to use to install the software
we sometime want to spend our money on the really good but cost-efficient laptop so that we can use it for a long time in the long run
I think that they are very convenient
is cool but definitely use multiple fingers
is cool but definitely use multiple fingers, it is a little sensitive
but even doing simple things like web surfing
It is used in the house most of the time so it is never exposed to high temps,but even doing simple things like web surfing,the device is quite warm
Should be at least 6 to be effective for a development machine
Should be at least 6 to be effective for a development machine, thus be preparted to by a hub
I always prefer to use an extrenal mouse
After extended use
After extended use, the palm-pad gets a little hot but that might be from too much typing and use so not really a negative on Dell's part
Dead pixel whiten second week of use
One con is that you need to use both hands to open it
gets dirty real easy (fingerprints show up a lot)
not enough room around the VGA port some VGA cables will not plug in had to buy an adapter to use my projector
EASY reinstall
Could use a couple more USB ports
Could use a couple more USB ports, takes 2 hands to open, due to its weight
could use more USB ports
And don't kid yourself if you think you aren't doing it right
And don't kid yourself if you think you aren't doing it right, I have done it a million times (and did the tutorial they provided), it just doesn't register very well
I use this everyday to work on audio and it means I have to either unplug when working or but a ground loop converter or a new adapter
but I use a mouse
and you must use 2 hands to open the laptop
The speakers could use some work
The speakers could use some work, but they are mostly fine
fingerprint reader is a little hard to use
It is hard to use
Sometimes the fingerprint reader is very picky but can use backup options if I get too frustrated
but I don't even use the one on this one because it can't read my prints half the time
I have another laptop that has a different reader on it that I've never had a problem with, but I don't even use the one on this one because it can't read my prints half the time
Vista is a pain until you figure it out I do wish we had the option to use XP but I have gotten used to vista and its not all that bad
Could use a mouse
The brushed aluminum wears with usage but is minimal and with a long duration of usage it does get pretty warm
Could use some better documentation
In particular Microsoft's Easy transfer was not so easy
XP was much easier to use
they're a bit difficult to use
not sure I like the soft key media controls --for raising and lowering the volume, for instance, they're a bit difficult to use
64 bit limits application and many must beused in 32 bit mode whcih slows performance
some of the features included I could do without (i have no use for a substantial number of programs
The XPS only came with Vista but I've replaced it with XP Pro so I can use it for my work
thus the 4 for Usability
Media Controls
hard to get use to vista
and usability
Very frustrating not to be able to use this machine
The built-in webcam no longer functions within three days of usage
In Summary the new type of DVD players where you just insert the DVD is not practical for travel
One issue I do have is that the hard disk already has 4 partitions so you cannot use the built in features of Vista to resize drive C: and make another partition (drive
It seems countless people have had this problem and there is no easy solution provided by Dell
more for desk usage
So, certainly not something I'll put on my laps for long - Maybe, more for desk usage
I play a lot of DVDs and I figured I would use the Dell Media Player and it would freeze up right in the middle of the song every time
Fingerprinter Reader a little tricky to use at first
Heats up under prolonged usage
as in my case i frequently use these ports
when running other application
Its not that easy as XP)
partitioning required to be done (In case u plan to use vista, Its not that easy as XP)
Gets a bit hot after prolonged use
can't take real street use
Windows VISTA takes some getting use to
but was still easy to use
I have to use it up on a stand and then use a wireless keyboard or my neck gets sore

even the owners manual is tucked neatly inside a portfolio styled case with DVD/CD holders and pouches built in
It comes neatly packed in it's own small case, even the owners manual is tucked neatly inside a portfolio styled case with DVD/CD holders and pouches built in
Easy to use interface with easy to understand guides
Easy to set everything up
and real easy to use
Speed is awesome, nice sleek look, and real easy to use
Easy to clean screen when you get finger prints smeared on it (use computer wipes or clean cotton
not sure if I will get to use it
nice, not sure if I will get to use it, but I already bought HDMI cables for it in case I want to watch movies off my hard drive connecting to the HDTV
The Dell Media Direct buttons creates easy access to my movies
Windows Vista has a lot of extra features that make it easy to edit photos and movies
Lastly, Windows Vista has a lot of extra features that make it easy to edit photos and movies
The functionality of Vista is incredible and easy to use
easy to use
since then it's been a joy to use
I got my computer on New Years Eve, since then it's been a joy to use
My media package allows me to tune into TV stations making it convenient when I'm away from my home system
i use this for work and love the quickness and speed of the computer
Comes with a nice CD organizer for all your programs and manual
Easy setup
Fast and easy to use
and it is also very easy to set up
Will only use a desktop when necessary
It is so easy to use in every way
It is so easy to use in every way, the key board is exceptional very responsive
fingerprint reader is easy to use
and the webcam is clear and easy to use
Touchpad buttons are awsome, fingerprint reader is easy to use, and the webcam is clear and easy to use
and the fan comes on for 15 seconds or so during heavy use
The harddisk clicks loudly once on startup, and the fan comes on for 15 seconds or so during heavy use
it is very convenient
It was so easy to set up
I use it everyday for personal use
I use it everyday for personal use, work, playing, etc, etc, etc
Has played any game i have put on it and any programs that i use (If it's not a DELL it's a door Stop)
Easy to use, stylish
set up was super easy
I use mine for audio production has plenty of juice...I have had several Dell products and this is by far my favorite
It was so easy to set up with wireless router and wireless printer &
slot load optical drive is very convenient
Full of convenient features
As hard as I use a laptop
As hard as I use a laptop, the xps is a great fit
once i got it set up to my wireless network its just great to be able to use it in any room i want
integrating with home wireless network simple
The 1530 is very easy to use
I use it for gaming and music
I use it for gaming and music, and it has everything I need for both
and easy to use
Pretty, reliable, and easy to use
It is fast, reliable, easy to use, and has everything I could hope for on it
This laptop is plain and simple easy to describe as awesome its design is amazing
This laptop is plain and simple easy to describe as awesome its design is amazing, I love how the programs are organized, and it has wonderful graphics for those gamers this is fo you
It's perfect to use a HDTV as an external monitor
It's perfect to use a HDTV as an external monitor, something I've wanted to do for a very long time
Th computer is a dream to use
easy to start up and get going
It was easy to start up
Very easy to use
Very easy to use, the screen is amazingly clear and very easy to clean
Sleek and easy to handle.
This laptop has been easy to set up and use
I use it most of the time for online things e-mail so on
easy controls for dvd's
overall a very good laptop for everyday use
Good screen, vista is a cool program, easy controls for dvd's, overall a very good laptop for everyday use, a very decent battery life, and the fingerprint reader is a cool device for laptops
I use both for extra protection
The included case is great, even though you still need a computer bag, I use both for extra protection
finance application process
Dell's online build, finance application process, and check-out were all very user friendly and well thought out
I have really enjoyed using the XPS 1530: It arrived ahead of schedule and was well packaged and ready to use
Really easy to use and get started and powerful enough to stand up to bigger tasks
wireless networking has been great and really easy to manage even though I have never used it previously in public places
Dell installed my wireless at home and has delivered a product that is wonderful to use
I use it more than I use my desktop at home
I like how easy it is to use the wireless connection and use it all over different locations
It is fast and easy to use
Fingerprint reader and application is very handy (pardon the pun
easy to handle
It is quite simple
Easy to use, looks good
programs easy to use
easy to manuver around in
Fast, great screen, programs easy to use, easy to manuver around in
I use it for online gaming
I use it for online gaming, spreadsheets, web browsing, etc
My wife and I use the computer for numerous things
Dell customer care is easy to deal with
Ease of use
I'm very satisfied with usability
Easy to use, starts much faster than my PC, reliable, excellan source of helpful information on different features
The wireless connection is awesome because she can go anywhere in the house to use it without tripping over any wires and it "always" connects
so easy to use
Love the fingerprint reader, so easy to use, make login a breeze
but I have yet to make any practical use of it
The webcam is good fun, but I have yet to make any practical use of it
and the fingerprint scanner is easy to use and convenient
The screen is crystal clear, the buttons on the keyboard are a pleasure to press, and the fingerprint scanner is easy to use and convenient
Easy start up and tech support has been good sofar
Sleek design, easy to use, good price
The monitor is very clear and easy to see
use this machine for Photoshop
the fingerprint reader is a great addition u avoid passwords and people trying to use ur laptop
the media controls very nice need improvement
i like the finger print scanner it is very easy to use and i like the media buttons and i absoutly love the web cam its awsome
Fun to use equals ease of use
Easy setup, user friendly and it looks really cool
Every time I use it I am glad I spent the extra money for a quality product
Lightweight, easy to use, absolutely gorgeous
which makes it easy to carry around in a sleeve
easy to set up
Runs great, easy to set up
play controls
Nice features out of the box with the volume, play controls, webcam and finger print reader
Easy to use and set up
It can't be this easy
easy form and function
Successfully able to use with external monitor 2408WFP over HDMI cable (Cable purchased seperately)
Dell Online allows one to make easy and informed choices
easy to use and powerful
Good looking screen,easy to use and powerful
Plenty of ports but could use an e-sata
Vista is a breeze to use especially setting up the network with 4 other Dells
all funcional and easy to use
Nice gadgets, all funcional and easy to use
It's fast and easy to use
All the programs are neatly organized and easy to find
I mostly use mine for word processing and gaming
I mostly use mine for word processing and gaming, and the performance has been excellent
Great speed, easy to use, large screen
Easy to download pictures
Just took it out of the box for my daughter mostly to use and it truly is the easiest computer I have ever set up
She is thrilled with its features and usability
I found it very comfortable to use
and is easy to use
I like the mouse pad also, it is very responsive, scrolls well, and is easy to use
Quick start, resolution is wonderful (1440x900), easy to use
Connecting to the my network was simple
It was super easy to set up my wireless network
and how thoughtful to provide a softside case along with one for the manual
Fast, easy to use, nice design
easy on the eyes monitor
I found its' ease of use and reliability to be consistent throughout the past two months of use
Very Nice, easy to use
though not too educated on how to use it
Windows Vista kool, though not too educated on how to use it
Desktop is easy to use
Almost any program you would want is pre-installed and has easy access
and is perfect for my home business and personal use
It is fast and sleek, and is perfect for my home business and personal use
smooth operation and usability
A great overall laptop with so many feature built in, smooth operation and usability
I didn't expect all the accessories (the printed manual with case
Easy to use, good design
I use it all the time
Dell Media Derect is very cool, I use it all the time
I use it mainly for gaming
and just feels good to use
This thing is very nice to look at, and just feels good to use
It makes my life easy with click and click
It's still running quietly after almost 4 months in use
Manual built in to program is very helpful.Glad I waited and bought Dell
Had no troubles linking to wireless antenna and finding things I needed, Manual built in to program is very helpful.Glad I waited and bought Dell
Looks, weight, performance, feel, ease of use
I use XP at work and at home so it taking some getting use to but overall it works great
option to use fingerprint lock
nice clear picture using camera, option to use fingerprint lock, playback buttons are cool, very easy to use, fast and powerful
I use a wireless internet connection with no problems
I like the capacitive media controls
Performance, graphics, ease of use
A simple must
Comes with the OS CD's and an acutal printed manual...amazing
Very easy to use and set up.
Can easily use in classrooms
Can easily use in classrooms, airplnes and very light for travel
I did not think I would have much use for the Webcam but I have found that it comes in handy to take pictures and email them to family
without the use of a regular camer
I did not think I would have much use for the Webcam but I have found that it comes in handy to take pictures and email them to family, without the use of a regular camer
The system runs very quiet and I keep it cool with the use of an external fan
Beautiful to look at and easy to use my new XPS 1530 in beautiful blue is here
easy set up
I use it for gaming and the media center
very fast load and disc use
I feel we made a wise decision in choosing this particular model for what he will use it for
I bought this for my wife but I use it often
I bought this for my wife but I use it often, myself, when I'm away from the desktop
paper manual
Metal casing and design make this just as great to look at as it is great to use
simple and useful yet attractive too
I use it for games and MS office
Easy to use, excellent battery life, good features, fast and great screen resolution
practical layout
I use it for webdesign and now I never have a hiccup when running Dreamweaver
Bioreader is cool, very powerful machine, I use it for webdesign and now I never have a hiccup when running Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Email and a Browser all at once
Keyboard is easy to use (great for first users)
Keyboard is easy to use (great for first users), mouse pad sensitive, but learning curve is low
easy to use (even though I am learning Vista
Very pleasing to look at and use
I find it very easy to work with
and very informative as to use
I find it very easy to work with, and very informative as to use, SO FAR SO GOOD
I use it for music light gaming and web surfing
Great laptop,I use it for music light gaming and web surfing
easy internet access
very easy to type on
I found it easy to use
I found it easy to use, and I coupled it with a wireless printer that I am also happy with
easy to us
All ports readily accessible and easy to find and use
Able to take and use anywhere
I mainly use my computer for gaming
Easy to use system with plenty of features and toys
If you use the dell earphone (you'll get when you buy this one)
This machine I use a lot for high powered photo editing and it takes such intensive programs such as Photoshop and Nikon Capture with ease (will run both at the same time
It comes with all the basic software you possibly need, is fast, easy to use, its got a nice design, screen and a confortable keyboard
confortable to use
Exceptional design, confortable to use, lightweight
Love it based on the form factors and speed, ease of use
Easy to operate
Setup was easy and quick.Vista(Home Premium 64 bit)runs with no problems and is a great operating system.Simple to setup network connections
This laptop was so easy to set up and start
I also use my computers as a studio for my music and my bands
easy for customising and usability
Normal size key board that's easy to use and a bright clear screen
Much better now and can use all the features VU has
Easy to use, all the features that I need and more
Finger print reader realativelty easy to use
I can use the HDMI out to play a movie on my TV
I can use the HDMI out to play a movie on my TV, while using Photoshop or Dreamweaver, and surfing the net
Technical support is helpful and easy to use
I keep it in my living room where I can use it all the time or I can take it with me where ever I go
I've had no trouble loading my printer or any other application
just make sure you use a coupon from bensbargains.net or similar
after a little practice I am able to use my finger to log-in on my favourite sites
Nifty fingerprint reader, after a little practice I am able to use my finger to log-in on my favourite sites
Very easy to use and a big keyboard
AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS MADE FASTER AND EASIER.MY 1530 CAME PRACTICALLY READY TO USE
I CANT BELIEVE THE DIFFERENCE A NEW COMPUTER MAKES, FROM JUST SURFING, TO GAME PLAYING,AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS MADE FASTER AND EASIER.MY 1530 CAME PRACTICALLY READY TO USE,I WAS UP AND RUNNING IN MINUTES,I LOVE IT
Lightweight, easy to use, great accessories, fast
and was easy to set up
It arrived on time, performed as advertised, and was easy to set up
I don't use it anyway
There have been a lot of complaints on the speakers but I think they're fine (but I only use them to watch videos or listen to music
but it does take time and practice to get used to
The fingerprint reader is great, but it does take time and practice to get used to
The M1530 is a great laptop for out-of-office or away from home business/development use
It was very easy to navigate out of the box
easy to use, seems very fast
The keys are easy to see
Setup was very easy
It does keep up with her and she now doesn't use her desktop unless she has friends over
This time I ventured out and figured I would try a Dell premium laptop and I was pleasantly surprised upon it arrival and use
Everyone here at work loves it and wishes they had it to make their desktops simple
The fingerprint scanner is helpful but it takes a bit of practice to get it right
Easy to use, fast, long battery life
Simple and easy to use
It is easy to use
Simple
Simple, effective innovation--why haven't laptop makers done this years ago
This laptop is easy to carry around with you
Best dell yet.lots of speed ease of use
Every feature provides complete easy to follow instructions without the need to look through a manual
I am new with the vista but got around pretty easy on it
Very easy st up
Very easy st up, basic plug and play
and its very easy for me to figure it all out
I use it for making home videos
Easy to use and customize
Easy to use &
setup was super easy
It is very easy to use
work - applcation development
Connecting with Friends, Gaming, Music & Movies, Presentation, work - applcation development
I also use development tools like VS2008
I also use development tools like VS2008, Photoshop etc
I am thinking of getting an XPS 1330 to use when I'm travelling
I have come to love the XPS, I am thinking of getting an XPS 1330 to use when I'm travelling
The specification is more than enough for normal usage
easiness to use

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I love it and I love the keyboard
would prefer darker aluminum on keyboard tray
however it actually puts the keyboard at a perfect angle when sitting on a desk
The 9 cell battery REALLY adds weight and detracts from the streamlined look that was intended, however it actually puts the keyboard at a perfect angle when sitting on a desk
boo for that dell I wanted 200 bucks for a printer and keyboard and mouse

User-friendly keyboard
Another advantage is the keyboard is soft and you don't need to punch the keys as hard
This is the first laptop keyboard that I've felt comfortable using
the keyboard is beautiful and the screen is perfect
nice keyboard layout

the keyboard layout is somewhat weird
Also, the keyboard layout is somewhat weird
Hard drive runs a little hot and so it should not have been placed below where your left hand rests when typing
Hard drive runs a little hot and so it should not have been placed below where your left hand rests when typing, a design flaw if you ask me
Keyboard layout is different from previous model laptops that I've bought from Dell before
Keyboard layout is different from previous model laptops that I've bought from Dell before, assuming they want to keep everything inline and squared as possible
The fingerprint sensor is touchy and I usually end up typing in my password
but I prefer a Dell keyboard for a desktop rather than a laptop keyboard
Not a con, but I prefer a Dell keyboard for a desktop rather than a laptop keyboard
key in the keyboard sometimes does not work
The covers and keypad seem a little weak and maybe can't take very much abuse
Keyboard takes a little getting used to
or that the buttons don't deflect as much as a normal keyboard
Might be my fat fingers, or that the buttons don't deflect as much as a normal keyboard, but I find myself sliding off the home keys often
keyboard difficult to see in dim lit rooms.Speakers are absolute horrible
Dell used a 2 prong AC adapter instead of 3 which causes a tingling feeling on the keypad
Keyboard keys don't work often
and disabled both the Superfetch and Readyboost (USB key caching
Sounds a little like a carriage return on a typewriter
Sounds a little like a carriage return on a typewriter, but it's minimal
This laptop exhibits a most disconcerting fraction of a second delay between striking a key and seeing that character(s
this lag is much more of a problem when I "hold down" a key (e.g
as the repetitive activity continues AFTER I've released the key
My sense is that my keyboard is not a high priority for the processor and that my "unused keystokes" are stored into a buffer
Typing surface a little odd at first
The keyboard keys are slightly crooked
The keyboard keys are slightly crooked, but not too bad
the brushed chrome finish around the keyboard can get dirty pretty quick from the oils on your hands
Also, the brushed chrome finish around the keyboard can get dirty pretty quick from the oils on your hands, but it's easily cleaned
seems like it could pop off and the keyboard is a bit off
The piece of plastic that frames the top of my screen doesn't fit correctly, seems like it could pop off and the keyboard is a bit off
Keyboard buttons are slick
Others have said finger marks also show easy on the silver coloured keyboard surround
Others have said finger marks also show easy on the silver coloured keyboard surround, I have not had any trouble with this - apply some "Armorall" to a cloth and wipe the surface, that seems to keep it free of marks
I have had the computer for about 5 months and have had the motherboard replaced once and the keyboard replace twice all under the factory warranty due to hardware faliure
The keyboard is probably one of the worst I have ever seen
I would prefer to have had it or for it to be located above the keyboard like I've seen on a couple of other non-Dell systems
sometimes when typing you have to hit the keys twice
You'll see you'll need to go back because sometimes you think you hit the key right but still it doesn't show up
There is a noticeable bulge in the center of the keyboard apparently due to cable mismanagement during assembly
don't like the media button at the top of the keyboard
I gave the laptop a 4 on design because I, like some other, don't like the media button at the top of the keyboard
Also the keyboard came a little warped but has seemed to straighten out with the first few uses
I have the Dell bluetooth keyboard and mouse so this problem doesn't bother me a whole lot
but since I have the bluetooth keyboard and mouse I rarely use it
Some minor loose pieces around one top corner of the keyboard
I do love the ease however of typing login info once
I do love the ease however of typing login info once, and from then on just swiping your finger over the finger print reader
The keyboard and the case next to mouse are a light color
Also the keyboard occasionally doesn't recgonize keys if not enough pressure is applied
My biggest complaint is that the speakers are located above the keyboard and face up rather than forward
2 keys have fallen off my keyboard
Body structure not the best, 2 keys have fallen off my keyboard, froze on me once, battery doesn't seem to last as long as it's supposed to
I find it difficult to clean my keyboard n the current design with keys loosely packed it gets dust inside
I also find spots on the keyboard which has lost pixels
Lid is hard to open and would be nice to have a mouse/post on the keyboard
I also have had to get keys replaced on the keyboard and on the touchpad I had to replace the left enter key
not sure I like the soft key media controls --for raising and lowering the volume
A minor annoyance is that the position of the caps lock is lower than I'm used to (its where the shift key usually is)
A minor annoyance is that the position of the caps lock is lower than I'm used to (its where the shift key usually is), so I'm constantly hitting it accidently
The blue tooth keyboard quit working day two and the mouse quit working day three
The corners of the keys on the keyboard seem to get caught for a second one and awhile on my fingers
it can get caught on the underside of the adjacent key
Maybe they press down too far to as my finger comes back up, it can get caught on the underside of the adjacent key
Wish it had a backlit keyboard
reflective keyboard
difficult to change out keyboard
The case is not great, difficult to change out keyboard
My old precision laptop had a much better case for working on replacements of keyboard and such
The keyboard could be back lit
Keyboard is like not perfectly flat
The keyboard is ok for typing
The keyboard is ok for typing, I suppose some may like it, but I have laid my hands on nicer keyboards that are easier to navigate without looking at the keys
French Canadian Keyboard is missing one key to be fully compliant
flatscreen monitor and wireless mouse and keyboard at home
Activity light is below keyboard and hard to see
It should be above the keyboard and in plain sight
even the metal that surrounds the keyboard gets hot sometimes
The keyboard layout is slightly different from other models of notebook - delete
The keyboard layout is slightly different from other models of notebook - delete, home, pg up/down keys placed strangely - just takes some getting used to
I had to call the tech support to get the keyboard &
Within the first month, I had to call the tech support to get the keyboard &
The keyboard keys were getting stuck (jammed
constantly and even they keyboard is being replaced
Backlit keyboard unavailable
Backlit keyboard unavailable, only 3 USB ports
there is a slight bulge in the middle of the keyboard
but it in no way impairs keyboard performance
Like others have stated previously, there is a slight bulge in the middle of the keyboard, but it in no way impairs keyboard performance
The keyboard is uneven and I do not like the feel
The keyboard is uneven and I do not like the feel, the top function keys are bulging up toward the center which bothers me the most
No backlit keyboard option
No backlit keyboard option, machine is little heavy but is not a real problem
Bump in the middle of the keyboard
no backlit keyboard(sooo dissappointing)
Keyboard on my laptop is bulging
not a huge fan of the keyboard layout
not a huge fan of the keyboard layout, HD is a little noisy and the design/surfaces attract finger print marks which can get annoying
typing speed isnt upto mark
Average keyboard
bad keyboard
Mushy keyboard
Mushy keyboard, some crapware
My keyboard was terrible
My keyboard was terrible, a BIOS upgrade fixed it
When I am typing I have the feeling that I am dyslexic
Poor Keyboard Construction

The keyboard is solid like my HP laptop
The keyboard is solid like my HP laptop, which I am pretty picky about...I have seen many laptops with trashy cheap feeling keyboards and that just irritates me *cough Toshiba*
Keyboard feels solid
Keyboard feels solid, buttons are smooth, especially the mulimedia buttons
Working from the outside in...The keyboard is excellent
it actually feels like you are typing on a desktop keyboard
Working from the outside in...The keyboard is excellent, it actually feels like you are typing on a desktop keyboard
The fingerprint scanner is very handy when you are lazy and do not feel like typing a password
The fingerprint scanner is very handy when you are lazy and do not feel like typing a password, and it is also very easy to set up
I love the keyboard
I love the keyboard, soft and quiet
The keyboard and palm rests are very sturdy
The keyboard and palm rests are very sturdy, this laptop is built to last
Thin and angled design for easy typing
the keyboard seems slightly bigger than what I had on my inspiron
My dad spilled ketchup on the keyboard
My dad spilled ketchup on the keyboard, didn't hurt it a bit
Very easy to key documents to spreadsheets
It's lightweight for a 15" and everything is put together very well (notably the media buttons above the keyboard rather than in front where they get bumped easily)
Keyboard
Keyboard quality and solid feel
Keyboard configuration comfortable
I like the keyboard feel and responsiveness.
It makes typing a joy for me.
Nice keyboard
keyboard spacing
Love the design, keyboard spacing
stainless stell with the silver keyboard and most importantly you can customize it yourself
My first laptop and didn't dissapoint at all, what i like the most is that the speakers is up next to the screen, some other model speakers at the bottom of the laptop, stainless stell with the silver keyboard and most importantly you can customize it yourself, to all first timer i really recommend XPS
the buttons on the keyboard are a pleasure to press
This keyboard has the best feel and response of any notebook i have used
Keyboard is pleasant to type on
Effortless keyboard
Comfortable keyboard
Comfortable keyboard, nice screen
looks great brushed aluminium top and keyboard
Keyboard wide enough for mens bigger fingers
slot loading dvd, nice keyboard
Great screen and comfortable keyboard
keyboard is like a desktop
The built in biometrics has been dream come true for those of us who hate typing in a password
I have to say the 9 cell battery does put my head as ease on wether the fan are expelling the hot air correctly and gives the keyboard a good slant to work on
Great screen and keyboard
comfy keyboard &
Lightweight, yet solid construction, comfy keyboard &
wonderful keyboard size
The control buttons for volume and movie/music playback above the keyboard are wonderful and very convenient
(This happened on my previous laptop and the key broke off
(This happened on my previous laptop and the key broke off, so it seems to be an improved design
The larger keys make typing easier
Keyboard is pretty nice to type on
nice feel to the keyboard
Nice screen (LG 1680x1050), nice feel to the keyboard
The keyboard is perfect
Large Screen and Keyboard layout are great
I like the brushed aluminum bezel around the keyboard and sides of the screen
The keypad is so user friendly that I hardly have to use my wireless keyboard or mouse any more
The Keyboard is perfect and screen plays wonderfully
The Keyboard is perfect and screen plays wonderfully, while the bluetooth, fingerprint reader, and wireless internet work wonderfully
Keyboard is very nice
Keyboard is very nice, not cheap feeling like other laptops from other brands
Well laid out keyboard
Well laid out keyboard, comfortable and keys have nice tactile feel
I also love that the controls for the cd/dvd rom are right above the keyboard and the is not a trey that you pop out accidentally
Good features, nice keyboard, fast and looks good
but you like having (like the touchscreen buttons above the keyboard
It has great features, especially the subtle ones that you don't really think about, but you like having (like the touchscreen buttons above the keyboard
The keyboard is great
The keyboard is great, very easy to type on
They keyboard has a nice feel to it
They keyboard has a nice feel to it, albeit takes a little while to get used to the layout
Added some thickness to the laptop but I believe this to be a plus as it tilts the keyboard a bit more for easier typing
The keyboard has a great feel to it
The keyboard has a great feel to it, and is a joy to type on
screen and a confortable keyboard
keyboard size and color of the 1530 is much better than smaller laptop and is still easy to travel with
Nice crisp monitor, keyboard size and color of the 1530 is much better than smaller laptop and is still easy to travel with
Very nice Keyboard
I really like the feel of the keyboard
and comfortable keyboard
Right size, dependable, and comfortable keyboard
and a solid keyboard
Screen - Keyboard - Speed - color
ease of attaching bluetooth devices such as keyboard and mouse
I like the speed, vibrant display, ease of attaching bluetooth devices such as keyboard and mouse
The feel of the keyboard is also good
The bigger battery extends downward providing a nice slope to the keyboard
I like the keyboard layout and functionality
word document typing
Web surfing, e-mailing, word document typing
Keyboard is strong with no flex
great keyboard
Amazing screen (LED), excellent design and build quality, great keyboard, great specs, all Windows XP drivers available, just about everything about this laptop is great
Slim, great monitor, nice features, great keyboard
I really like the keyboard on this
nice solid keyboard
Weight, Keyboard, Screen, speed
The keyboard is very good size and doesn't feel cramped
sleek keyboard wonderful graphics
Great design, sleek keyboard wonderful graphics
feel of the keyboard
I like the look, weight, feel of the keyboard, clarity and brightness of the display
even without a backlit or lighted keyboard
nice layout of keyboard
Amazing Keyboard
Fast, Powerful, Beautiful, Full of Useful Features, Amazing Keyboard, Not Much to Complain About
I like the way the machine looks and the keyboard is easier to use than I thought it would be
I like the way the machine looks and the keyboard is easier to use than I thought it would be, it's my first laptop
the battery sits under the back edge to create a tilted angle on the keyboard
kind of like a real keyboard-this also provides about an inch of clearance underneath the laptop which is great for keeping air flowing and keeping it cool
Large wide screen, nice design, light for the features, great performance, reliable, lighter than the older laptops, the battery sits under the back edge to create a tilted angle on the keyboard, kind of like a real keyboard-this also provides about an inch of clearance underneath the laptop which is great for keeping air flowing and keeping it cool
Keyboard is durable
Combined with the blue toothe mouse and keyboard
The keyboard is well laid out
design and smooth operation of keyboard
Good design and keyboard " feel
fantastic keyboard (however much you nit-pick it)
good keyboard
keyboard has positive feel
keyboard has positive feel, handles media tasks well, excellent speed
Roomy keyboard
The whole keypad area is a very attractive shiny silver color that keeps clean and free of fingerprints

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connectivity

1

Few USB ports
No modem
No subwoofer, Few USB ports, No modem
only 3 usb ports
3 USB ports only

latest connectivity options
Sufficient i/o and connectivity
headset jack
bluetooth and wi-fi a/g/n 3 USB ports are more than sufficient
Sufficient i/o and connectivity, when you already having built in webcam, mic, dvd/blue ray burner, hdmi, s-video, vga, firewire -i1394, finger scanner, media card reader, headset jack, bluetooth and wi-fi a/g/n 3 USB ports are more than sufficient

Wish they had more than three USB ports
Precision laptops have up to 6 USB ports
Precision laptops have up to 6 USB ports, come on
the 1 and only con is that it could use 1 more usb jack...o and also that dell should have let me no that the notebook comes with a case and headphones...so dont waste your money buying those as extras
Have had some issues of connectivity with the Bluetooth mouse and struggle a bit with Vista
USB ports are built too close to the power supply connector, so people with larger USB drive will have to use the one on the other side of the laptop
The only reason I gave this a "4" rating is because the system doesn't come with an internal modem
I HIGHLY consider getting a USB mouse
Including a bluetooth mouse
Would have liked to have seen the audio jacks on the side of the laptop instead of on the front of the unit
plus its proximity to USB slot stack hampers wide plugs
Network connectivity is another issue
Network connectivity is another issue, long time to hook up to wireless
I upgraded to the mid audio package
I am not thrilled with the little button on the side that turns the wi-fi on and off
USB ports are few
USB ports are few, but purchased an adapter that allowed for more to be accessed and problem solved
and one of the USB ports is almost too small to get a flashdrive into
Gyroscopic remote requires USB port for use (receiver is USB based
Maybe I am doing something wrong but I can not seem to get audio out from my HDMI connection
One of the USB ports seems to be smaller than the rest
One of the USB ports seems to be slightly smaller than the others
I wish the speaker jack were side mounted
3 USB ports are decent
3 USB ports are decent, but I'm used to having a minimum of 4
My only downfall is that I now wish I had paid for better speakers or audio
Limited USB connections
no bluetooth (think these should be installed as default
could probably do with another usb
Short on USB ports
There are only 3 USB ports
There are only 3 USB ports, which is sufficient for me
It would have been nice if they could have put the USB ports in the rear rather then the sides as it is hard to put in cluttered areas sometimes with all these wires sticking out from the sides
No phone modem so if you want to fax
No phone modem so if you want to fax, you will need an external
Wireless USB is great but I have come to find out that most devices cannot be unpaired from their transmitter and cost of wireless hub is considerable
Needs another USB port
Only one USB port
The Bluetooth Feature Sometimes Looses Track Of My Bluetooth Mouse And I Have To Manually Reconnect Or Reboot Vista
The Bluetooth Feature Sometimes Looses Track Of My Bluetooth Mouse And I Have To Manually Reconnect Or Reboot Vista, This Might Be A Vista Issue As There Are Several Issues With Vista
Another thing I would have preferred is more USB ports
Only 3 USB ports (one on top of another is a tight fit!)
I wish there were more USB ports..the Inspirons have 4
like other reviewers, I wish there were more USB ports..the Inspirons have 4, so why only 3 for the XPS
Audio quality could be improved
Placement of USB ports can cause issues with some USB devices due to the close prox
Same amount of USB ports on either side of laptop would be nice
No Digital Optical Audio Output
USB etc are in the wrong place
Upgrading to Windows Vista SP-1 required updating the audio driver first
USB on one side is smaller than it suppose to be so you have to force it
Would like a headphone/speaker jack also on rear for external speakers
I like the Bluetooth integration
Otherwise, I like the Bluetooth integration
Only 3 USB
Only 3 USB, and they are very close to each other (the ones on the left
makes it hard to sit on my lap and there could be one more USB port
none really--i did buy a usb to get more usb ports but thats a minor thing
Should have gotten bluetooth.(My con not computers)
one USB slot is too small
one USB slot is too small, cord needs more force than I would like
It needs more USB ports
Only 2 USB port
Needs that 4th USB port
needs built in modem
Needs that 4th USB port, needs built in modem
Bluetooth needs to be included
2)The USB slots are too close on the left side
making it difficult to connect two USB's simultaniously
2)The USB slots are too close on the left side, making it difficult to connect two USB's simultaniously
the USB on the right side is too close to the optical drive
the disc will rub against the USB hardware
Also, the USB on the right side is too close to the optical drive, Actually, it sits underneath, so if you try to load or eject a disc, the disc will rub against the USB hardware
but the final straw was when the bluetooth device crashed
More problems were encountered in the next few days, but the final straw was when the bluetooth device crashed
Occasionally bluetooth mouse will not connect
which is the same as my usb lifecam webcam but the quality is so so so much worse compared to my lifecam webcam
It's 2.0MP, which is the same as my usb lifecam webcam but the quality is so so so much worse compared to my lifecam webcam
The audio could be a better quality
3 USB ports are somewhat limiting
only 3 USB ports, very hot
Audio is worst
Audio is worst, they advirtizing this one as DOLBY STERIO
Cannot get network connectivity above 100mbps
The bluetooth tx/rcvr in the laptop failed after one week
No cons except for the one failure, The bluetooth tx/rcvr in the laptop failed after one week
Using a USB mouse until I get the bluetooth repaired
maybe more space between USB ports &
need a stronger wifi antenna and maybe one more usb port
hdmi does not convert properly to audio
Really the only disappointment was with the Bluetooth mouse that I purchased with the laptop
So much so that I have invested in a USB mouse in order to compensate
The audio and microphone jacks are in the front and should have been put on either side preferably
Only three usb ports
USB items
USB items, are sticking out the side
bluetooth is hard to get to work
Minor quirks so far with audio and occasional web browser crashes
I wish there was an audio port in the back or side of the laptop
Bluetooth mouse has to be re-installed at least once a week
not many USB ports
Speakers aren't that great, not many USB ports, CD/DVD drive hardware was bad when purchased
Slot Load CD Drive can sometimes catch on side USB port
Not enough USB ports
I don't like having the audio out jack at the front
I don't like having the audio out jack at the front, makes cables get in the way
The only thing i dont like about it is only three USB ports and someimes the Fingerprint reader dont work
Having the DVD drive above the USB port can sometimes result in you scratching DVD's if you're not careful
Only has 3 USB ports
A shame it doesn't have more than 2 USB ports
Too few USB ports
Not available with AMD processors, only 3 USB ports, 4 would be nice
There's also an annoying issue where the audio pops and crackles during playback
3 usb ports instead of 4 (very minor issue)

Love the built-in web cam and built in bluetooth
3 USB ports
The bluetooth feature is also a great add-on and allows for a wireless bluetooth mouse
Bluetooth
etc (as long as they have wi-fi
I used to spend 100% of my time working at home (Programming, Picture and Video editing), now I can go to coffee shops, bookstores, etc (as long as they have wi-fi
Love the HDMI port and the optional Bluetooth
WiFi and wireless networking worked seemlessly with my other two computers
and a multitude of networking options (bluetooth
wifi
Many great features, such as fingerprint reader, built in webcam, slot load dvd drive, hdmi port, and a multitude of networking options (bluetooth, wifi, and mobile broadband
especially the wireless USB
I got it fairly maxed out with some extras which are fantastic, especially the wireless USB
Connecting to other WIFI hotspots is very easy
With Bluetooth
With Bluetooth, and 802.11b/g/n you have the wireless standards for many years o come
Amount of plug and play like USB is awesome
There is no comparison between the old network PMCIA connectivity of my Latitude and what I have now
The bluetooth component allows me to access my mobile phone and since I'm not fond of touchpads
I purchased a bluetooth notebook mouse which enhances usability
The bluetooth component allows me to access my mobile phone and since I'm not fond of touchpads, I purchased a bluetooth notebook mouse which enhances usability
love the built in wi-fi &
Out of the box, easy to handle, great design, love the built in wi-fi &
Bluetooth (Dell integrated 2.0 EDS
Low-jack service included for 1 year
I also have the bluetooth mouse
Features: bluetooth
wifi "N"
HDMI jack
USB on both sides
multiple USB is handy
multiple USB is handy, various methods of connecting media is helpful for presentations
While the system has a limited number of USB ports
Built In Bluetooth
push button Wi-fi
The battery design did keep it somewhat cooler and the external wi-fi on/off was a plus
wifi connection really good
I love the WiFi search button
bluetooth and wireless N
My Bluetooth devices connected
my wifi printer connected
My Bluetooth devices connected, my wifi printer connected, and all programs that I have installed (including games
adequate audio
while the bluetooth
And get the Wireless USB Hub
Love the Bluetooth feature
Love the Bluetooth feature, however, see comments below
3 usb ports and a Hdmi port is nice to have
extra USB ports are nice
Built in webcam and bluetooth are very nice features
specially with Dell bluetooth travel mouse (no more dongles!)
Built in webcam and bluetooth are very nice features, specially with Dell bluetooth travel mouse (no more dongles!)
healthy amount of usb ports
Bluetooth is great
The built-in WiFi is excellent
The built-in WiFi is excellent, and the built-in Bluetooth works perfectly with my wireless mouse and keyboard
on/off switch for WiFi
3 USB
You can't beat the connectivity options given that you can get WiFi Draft-N (or just G if you want)
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
You can't beat the connectivity options given that you can get WiFi Draft-N (or just G if you want), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, wired Ethernet and my favorite, the Mobile Broadband mini-PCIe card
easy wi fi button
Lightweight, nice size, i like the chrome look and feel, easy wi fi button
Wireless USB
wireless N and bluetooth

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energy efficiency

1.5

power
Having all the ports (network, power, VGA!!, etc
The power plug sits right next to two USB ports
USB ports are built too close to the power supply connector
The power cord is also very short

Guess you use low brightness when you have it plugged up to a monitor but then that means your near a power source so plug it in
My desktop at work which is a fairly new dell can't stand up to the power of this one
I plugged it in and pressed the power button and it immediately picked up internet and printers
It was so easy to set up, I plugged it in and pressed the power button and it immediately picked up internet and printers
As an avid desktop supporter even I must acknoledge the exceptional power and creative design that was engineered into this notebook

design i gave 4 stars because i wished the power port was on the right side instead of on the left but that is just my preference
Workmanship was ok except for uneven gaps on the barrel hindge and gaps on the media direct and power button
Power plug on the side (and the wrong side at that)
Power plug on the side (and the wrong side at that), easily knocked out (especially since it's not a snug fit), plus its proximity to USB slot stack hampers wide plugs
Mains power supply cord is too short
only 1m long and why is the connector moulded so it trails back over the power supply unit
Mains power supply cord is too short, only 1m long and why is the connector moulded so it trails back over the power supply unit
Power connector into laptop is large
Power connector into laptop is large, loose, flimsy and liable to be damaged by bending
The power cord connection is weak an unplugs easily
Power Supply on the side is a big negative
Power cord pulls out very easily
Power cord is a little short
Power cord is a little short, another couple feet would be nice
Two little criticisms - the external power supply plug into the side of the XPS is not a very tight fit &
Sometimes the power cord slips out of the computer
but I think that this is to protect both pieces from damage like I had with the old models (the power cord snapped off inside it
Sometimes the power cord slips out of the computer, but I think that this is to protect both pieces from damage like I had with the old models (the power cord snapped off inside it
I also would have liked to seen the power port (as well as at least 1 USB port
of these ports to the CD drive and power cord
Position of power supply plug would be better positioned in back instead of side
electrical outlet should be on back
electrical outlet should be on back, volume meter should show up when watching movies, gets hot when on lap even when not covering vents
for the amount of power
It could easily handle a higher power connection
but no place to put the power supply
Power Connector should exit rear or right side (not left)
Its has everything a laptop should have but in the wrong place-- power cable
short power cord is only 5 feet long
It does not always go into sleep mode when the lid is closed or when the power button is pressed while it is plugged in
even after I checked the power settings
It does not always go into sleep mode when the lid is closed or when the power button is pressed while it is plugged in, even after I checked the power settings
The power cord doesn't stay in very well
The power cord doesn't stay in very well, and can be very easily pulled out (hasn't been an issue for me yet, but it could be for some
where the main power button would not respond
I have also experienced difficulty powering it up on 2 occasions, where the main power button would not respond, but the media button would
In order to get it to go back to a regular power up and boot to Windows
and then the power button functioned normally
The only cons I have are I don't like the power cord on the side
The only cons I have are I don't like the power cord on the side, makes it hard to sit on my lap and there could be one more USB port, 3 just isn't enough for me
from the speakers when the power adapter is plugged in
The 90 degree power cord is cumbersom when plugged in and the cord lengths are not optomized for storage
I love the fact that all of the power
I love the fact that all of the power, volume, and hdd lights are blue but they are really hard to see unless you are in a dim lit room
The power cord doesn't fit with AC adapter well
I thought my power cord was not good
I thought my power cord was not good, so I request the replacement for that, but I have same problem for new one
they are decent but i would love something with a little more wattage
don't get me wrong, they are decent but i would love something with a little more wattage
Power management issues when suspending or hibernating
Be ready for an on-going problem with the power cord falling out of the port all the time
Three-prong power
Three-prong power, while usually not a burden, is nevertheless inconvenient at times
the box on the power cord can heat up really hot
Also, the box on the power cord can heat up really hot
power cable has a weird loopback
the cable lays across the power block and doesn't extend normally
Someone forgot to include the power cord
The power adapter plugs into the side which can be akward when it is on your lap and also elimates work space on the side when on a desk
The power cord has never excited me
A flat 9 cell would be a nice addition to optional power supply list
a bigger power indicator
Not enough usb power to run accessories
Not enough usb power to run accessories, even through a powered hub
power &
Thus, while using it as at the desk, everything pluged into it, power &
I had trouble at first with the different power settings and how to turn the computer off and have it actually turn off
The power cord is undetected by the laptop at times and is a bit of hassle as it plugs into the left side of the laptop
and considering if you where to choose the Xps M1730 you would suffer the Power Supply that is almost bigger than an ASUS Epee
Dim screen in power-saving mode
The power connector on the system was not really throught through, it does not click into the computer, if you move the computer just slightly, the power cord will come out
power adapter location
Every laptop maker needs to look at Apple's Magsafe power cord to prevent tripping or laptop damage
Electrical issues without 3 prong plug (minor issue

IT Specialist w/ a consulting firm and will be recommending this unit to each of our customers in need of a power notebook
The power plug is oversized and very firm
Only reason I mention that is a side job at my work is reattaching power plugs that get mangled on another brands laptop
and the Power Supply is on the side and it was a pain
and the Power Supply is on the side and it was a pain, so for this reason I am not buying the XPS
good power for games without spending too much
clear screen quality...alot of power in a little package
Lightweight, crisp, clear screen quality...alot of power in a little package
She got everything she wanted in this power packed laptop
It has incredible power in a small lightweight package
Lots of power and flexibilty\versatility for all kinds of uses
This computer also does very well with power saving
This computer also does very well with power saving, and it has no problem resuming from hibernation or standby, which I've had problems with before on other computers
and good for school work and travel (especially with the redesigned power cord and theauto/air cord that I added)
This is a very user friendly computer packed with alot of power
power management
Looks downright beautiful with the power to match
(it gives me an error message that it is drawing too much power and to remove it
will not, (it gives me an error message that it is drawing too much power and to remove it
Lots of power
Lots of power, fairly lightweight, sleek design, practical layout
I just got sent a faulty power adapter
Windows Vista starts perfectly, I just got sent a faulty power adapter, but cheap and easily fixable
easily being able to adjust power settings and brightness of screen
Sexy sleek styling and sufficient computational power (Duo Core with 256MB of VRAM
Definitely the best power to weight ratio on the market at the time of this review (January 2008)
The features are excellent and the power is amazing
it's ready to go with the push of the power button
Graphics power of this level remains VERY rare in the laptop marketplace
power and accessories kit
excellent design, power and accessories kit
The style and power combo
if you want preformance + gaming power there you go
the configrations and spesication of this hardware are good , better to say excellent , if you want preformance + gaming power there you go
Pretty good power configurations
design,easiness to use,power

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resolution

5

I was a little upset to see higher resolution monitors available right after I bought mine but the default monitor is still very clear and bright
It also took some time to get used to the resolution of their first run of 1530's
just changed some icons to a smaller resolution
It also took some time to get used to the resolution of their first run of 1530's, however, with a bit of tooling around in properties, just changed some icons to a smaller resolution
Would suggest the 1440 x 900 resolution which is now available

The screen is also awesome even though you can't configure the resolution
The screen is also awesome even though you can't configure the resolution, at least for now
The Best just choose the $1399 Best package fully loaded and choose the higher Resolution Screen and a value pack of surge protector
The Best just choose the $1399 Best package fully loaded and choose the higher Resolution Screen and a value pack of surge protector, you will save 699 for this and a free DELIVERY or choose the next business day Delivery that only cost $16, well overall just BUY the XPS M1530 and also choose the hard drive Free Fall Sensor that protects your data
The resolution is awesome

They could have made a better resolution for the monitor
They could have made a better resolution for the monitor, and the weight.....the lap top weights little more than others
resolution only slightly better than a CRT monitor
resolution is just a bit too low for my taste
On the 1280x800 screen, colors seem just a little washed out, resolution is just a bit too low for my taste
but the low resolution is noticeable
its acceptable, but the low resolution is noticeable
Screen resolution not as sharp as expected - rather grainy
There was only one screen resolution and type option which increased two weeks after I purchased it
High resolution is great but I can't see the text that well and I'm 20/20
Screen resolution is less than desired
Screen resolution is less than desired, need improvement
For the 256 Video Resolution 1400x
Screen resolution was not upto the mark as I thought
Should get better resolution in the same price
screen resolution
Speakers, screen resolution
Screen Resolution Options for Members
Lack of drivers for Vista64 and XP-64, Speakers/Sound, Screen Resolution Options for Members

Sharp wide screen with high resolution @ 1680 x 1050
I played Warcraft III in high resolution without any problems
I can not run Crysis on the highest resolution or high - however I can run in it on medium which still looks pretty good
including rebating significant credit when the newer resolution monitors came out for the 1530
With the 1530, customer service has gone out of their way to accomodate my every whim, including rebating significant credit when the newer resolution monitors came out for the 1530, 2 days after delivery
nice resolution and easy configurations
I got the max resolution that I could and it is a really great addition
Awesome resolution if you opt for the higher end screen option
i have to turn the resolution down occasionally to read my screen
with great resolution
Monitor is bright, with great resolution
high resolution
Screen is amazing, bright, high resolution, just great
No need for the higher resolution screen as I didn't want the Blue Ray drive
I got the upgraded video card and the machine easily handles WoW at full resolution
love the screen resolution (1680x1050)
I like the design, love the screen resolution (1680x1050), it's powerful and nice machine
Games like Doom 3 in high resolution and details just fly
i imaging higher resolution
Nice screen and resolution
The computer runs quite quick and can hold a high FPS at a good resolution which is the main pro
Loved the 1440x900 resolution and the widescreen
resolution is wonderful (1440x900)
I opted for the 1680 by 1050 resolution and it is amazing
When I bought it, I opted for the 1680 by 1050 resolution and it is amazing
The high resolution screen is definatly a must if you plan on taking advantage of everything this computer has to offer
screen is easy on the eyes with great resolution
Nice finish, screen is easy on the eyes with great resolution, keyboard and touchpad are very responsive, performance is good
fast and great screen resolution
you can play games at a decent resolution
It's quick, you can play games at a decent resolution, what more can I say, if you are looking to replace your desktop with a laptop then I would almost certainly go for this
This laptop can play crysis @ 1280x900 resolution at medium settings
High Resolution Screen 1680x1050 makes everything look amazing
I got the higher resolution display and like it
Great picture resolution
and a max-resolution 1920x1200 display
The high-resolution 15.4-inch screen is a bit tough on my 64-year-old eyes
The high-resolution 15.4-inch screen is a bit tough on my 64-year-old eyes, but is wonderful for real-time trading and other apps that demand very high-performance graphics
High def screen resolution can't be beat for price range
Good screen resolution
Good screen resolution, customised to have loads of RAM and Blu-ray
Great screen resolution
1.Good resolution inbuilt Camera
Company of Heroes etc at full resolution without any appreciable lag in the4 framerates
I play games like NFS Prostreet, Oblivion, Company of Heroes etc at full resolution without any appreciable lag in the4 framerates
I love the wide screen and the high resolution

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appearance

5

The colors are washed out and the whites look all gray
Though it may look fancier and have more features
Though it may look fancier and have more features, the updates provided by Microsoft seem to destabalize the operating system
I must admit that I haven't gotten with tech support yet to look into it
I must admit that I haven't gotten with tech support yet to look into it, been busy

sleek
Not only is it great to look at
nice sleek look
Sleek, runs like the wind
Outstanding appearance

The silver finish that they used on the face below the keyboard is low quality and wears away pretty quickly to reveal ugly black dots
The compter arrived set up to look for updates automatically
Since this doesn't affect form
No option other than gloss
No option other than gloss, if you are in a bright environment beware
The Volume buttons look nice but sometimes you press it and have to wonder if you need to press it harder or just press it longer
Until DELL addresses this Manufacturer defect
Until DELL addresses this Manufacturer defect, it will be a problem
Upgrading to large battery makes machine look rather ugly
Face started pealing up 3 weeks after receiving
it would look better if they were place on the back
dont like the cables coming out of the sides, it would look better if they were place on the back
Noisyish fan when a second (extended format
Ugly Customer Support

The appearance of this laptop is amazing
The appearance of this laptop is amazing, I got the red and it is really nice
this laptop is a thing of beauty
Sleek features
Sleek, just like everyone has said--it's true
Greate feature and look
I never though a laptop could look as good as this one
I never though a laptop could look as good as this one, I love the barrel hinges design and black is so sleek
The look is sleek
The overall appearance is great
and I can talk to family members face-to-face using the on-board 2.0 MP screen camera..look
and I can talk to family members face-to-face using the on-board 2.0 MP screen camera..look,for thisbaby-boomer Dell hit it right..old fashioned construction,unbelievable support..and do you think I'm enjoying my 1530
and all I have gotten is comments about what a beauty it is
I bought the midnight blue, and all I have gotten is comments about what a beauty it is
I love the look of the laptop
Its sleek and shiny
Sleek design, fast memory, easy form and function
The metallic look
nice brushed aluminum look
Very sleek machine
Is very sleek and lighter compared to other laptops
Look and feel is great
Great array of programs - speedy and sleek
aluminium makes the laptop look stunning
This thing is very nice to look at
I really like the aero glass look of Vista
Good look
makes this laptop a beauty
I especially like the look of the hinge
I especially like the look of the hinge, and the ease of carrying it
Good look and feel
It packs everything you need into a very sleek console
Makes all other screens look very dull
Items has a nice sleek look
Look cool for me
Great look and features
DVD format etc
Plays blue-ray,Divx,DVD format etc
One One Pros I have found is "Look is excellenet
Small form
I like the look
It has a beautiful appearance
It's been designed with sleek in mind
I like the sleek look and design
I like the sleek look and design, the display is awesome (it's an upgrade), the weight factor is pretty good
i like the chrome look and feel
Appearance
Sleek and modern look
Sleek and modern look, fantastic keyboard (however much you nit-pick it), clever touch media controls tuned to Windows Media Player and brushed-metal-look body
It was love at first sight for me that made me go for this sleek
may look sleek on the outside
may look sleek on the outside, but is rotten inside
Great look
Movies look great and this a very quiet machine
Very sleek look
Very sleek look, very fast laptop, finger print reader is awesome, LED screen, touch sensitive keys at top are cool
external look
I would prefer a Dell ten times more than an ugly Apple
Look
Look, Built in Cam
An all-round performer that seamlessly combines work and play in one sleek package
a very appealing look and functionality and excellent support from dell
speakers n its look

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remote control

5

the media control keys although cool
the media control keys although cool, are a little sluggish
The only hardware problem I've encountered is the difficulty of using the volume control buttons
The screen can be a little glarey and the volume control buttons are not as sensitive as I would like
adjusting the volume using the volume control button on the laptop isn't as smooth as it should be

Mini-remote control stored in the ExpressCard slot
Excellent gaming performance, Touch-sensitive buttons, Slim and light for a midsize machine, Good feature set which includes a fingerprint sensor, Mini-remote control stored in the ExpressCard slot
includes media remote control and HDMI output
mini remote control which is useful for conducting presentations
remote control

Poor quality control during assembly
i also had to fiddle with the remote control battery to get it to work
The media control buttons are a pain to use and I find myself having to press the same button multiple times in order for it to work properly
The media control buttons are a pain to use and I find myself having to press the same button multiple times in order for it to work properly, even though the blue backlight comes on
Very disappointed in the lack of quality control
Usually it's when I first open my laptop after having the screen down...the cursor is very jumpy and I generally can't control it for close to a minute
The media control buttons are mostly useless
Apart from the eject disk and volume control buttons they can not be used outside of the dell media direct program
The same goes for the remote control
sound quality from built-in speakers is tinny and small --machine came with an adorable remote control which there's no point in using unless I get some external speakers or invest in a bluetooth headset
The absolute largest con is the user account control
The absolute largest con is the user account control, and that it can't be turned off without turning off internet protection
can't control computer volume while playing a PC game (can only control volume thru PC game sound options
The Remote Controller that cam with this XPS is not fitting in the ExxpressCard Slot
The Remote controller it have a really short range
Xpress card remote does not sit flush to the system case google side bar and desktop are not the greatest thing to find on a new computer the windows side bar is much easier to use
Does not work well with the X-FI card and remote receiver
but dell has no control over the operating system
Windows Vista junk, but dell has no control over the operating system
Apart from the eject disk and volume control buttons they can't be used outside the dell media direct program

Comes with carrying case, cd binder, remote control, and nice headphones
including a remote control that tucks nicely into the card reader slot
It came with a wealth of accessories, including a remote control that tucks nicely into the card reader slot
PAGE DOWN" Comes with 2 remote for the media player and one PCMIA slot to tuck it in
Very sleek design, everything blends in nicely, which explains the layout of "INSERT, HOME, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN" Comes with 2 remote for the media player and one PCMIA slot to tuck it in
Store the other remote in a safe place in case you lose one of them
It has volume control for any program you have up and would like to adjust
remote
It comes with a leather XPS binder for manuals and installation disks, an XPS screen towel, an XPS case (just for storage it has no handle, it isnt for carrying), remote, and a pair of really nice creative earbuds
The remote fits nicely in the express card slot and works from 7 m away
remote travel expresscard and media direct without booting your computer were excellent features
Finger print reader, webcam, HDMI support, remote travel expresscard and media direct without booting your computer were excellent features
wipes and two travel remote
It came in stylish packaging and contains a lot of extras such as noise cancellation earbuds, wipes and two travel remote
express card remote comes in handy
Ease of access to volume and dvd is really great the remote control is what takes this feature to a whole new level
The remote control is handy for displaying projects
the remote
Love the touch screen controls, the remote, the system is solid and relatively light
media control buttons
Love the remote for the audio/video
and can remote from at least 30 ft away
Love the remote for the audio/video, can plug into my stereo system and/or tv, and can remote from at least 30 ft away
Features: bluetooth, wifi "N", videocam 2.0 mp, slot DVD drive, hdmi, firewire, fingerprint reader, remote control, multi-card reader, dual headphone jacks
built in remote control
very fast with windows vista, bright glossy screen, built in remote control, built in dual headphone jacks, HDMI jack, built in WIFI finder, the fingerprint scanner makes remembering passwords a thing of the past
nice media remote
Runs all my games, has a webcam and a fingerprint scanner, nice media remote, very sleek and light
nice touch sensative volume and playback controls and comes with remote control
Great design, good battery life(over 2 hours), nice touch sensative volume and playback controls and comes with remote control
I like the ExpressCard remote and the touch buttons right under the display
, fingerprint reader, Lojack, Bluetooth, media card reader,Super quiet, easy on the eyes monitor, Fabulous sound card, remote control, adjustable/comfy sound quieting headphones, push button Wi-fi, portfolio to keep all programs installed together (owning 4 computers - this helps me alot
especially the remote that pops out of the laptop's side
The Integrated Audigy Sound is nice as well, especially the remote that pops out of the laptop's side
remote great for presentations etc
And the remote makes it easy to pause a movie from across the room
TECH SUPPORT IS AWSOME AND VERY POLITE AND HELPFUL ESPICALLY WITH THE REMOTE ACCESS
and media remote w/ "on-board" storage
Has many included options such as web cam, 8-in-1 card reader, media buttons, and media remote w/ "on-board" storage
Great Performance, Small Size / Weight (Slim), Camera, HDMI, Slot-load Optical Drive, Quiet, Runs Cool, Touch Controls, Remote Control, Dual Headphone Jacks, Large HD
remote etc
Came with more accessories than I expected such as a remote control
Came with more accessories than I expected such as a remote control, high-end Creative headphones, simulated leather accessory binder for manuals, software and supplies along wtih a Dell portfolio style custom case
Built in remote control very useful when the laptop is plugged into the plasma screen
Love the fingerprint reader and remote for the multimedia
There are 3 usb ports along with HDMI cable which is mainly what i use and also the remote that comes with it is really handy
volume control is good
Everything is good bascally like cd/dvd burning with nero, volume control is good, screen is nice, webcam is good, touchscreen buttons are pretty neat, mouse is good
Remote control included
the media remote is a nice touch
The slot load DVD is a huge benefit, the media remote is a nice touch, and the overall build quality is incredible
built-in remote
and remote control
added bonuses like finger print scanner, 2mp webcam, and remote control
The supplied remote control is a nice touch
Laptop come with wireless N, remote control, built-in camera and finger-print sensor
Removable remote

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sensor

3.5

Finger print sensor is not working well
Speakers are not the best out there and the nine cell batt sticks out quite a bit
9 cell battery is a little bulky for me I would probably go with the 6 cell if I were to do it over
I am getting a 9 cell so it raises it off my lap and desk top
Laptop gets a little hot if you sit it on your lap, I am getting a 9 cell so it raises it off my lap and desk top

Good feature set which includes a fingerprint sensor
pleasing to the eye
Integrated bluetooth is nice to connect to internet via cell phone (smartphone)
well overall just BUY the XPS M1530 and also choose the hard drive Free Fall Sensor that protects your data
I bought the extra 9 cell and haven't used it

Brushed metal palmrest
I got the 6 cell
batery performance could be better (6 cell)
should have purchased 9 cell
batery performance could be better (6 cell), should have purchased 9 cell
I know this would effect the pc but it is one of those things that always catches my eye and I say Ugh
After receiving the delivery I found that one side of the hinges were a bit scratched up, I know this would effect the pc but it is one of those things that always catches my eye and I say Ugh
I over heard a tech's cell phone as it was on speaker phone
I over heard a tech's cell phone as it was on speaker phone, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL
Quibbles: Not a fan of the brushed metal
if i am working for along time grease and sweat from my hands collects on the metal
The metal palmrests will speckle and gray over time
The metal palmrests will speckle and gray over time, this is not covered by the warranty
9 cell would be a good option
Comes with a 6 cell battery, 9 cell would be a good option
Overheat always occur and cause the metal cover to give electric shock to user
finger print sensor

No probelms with battery life (I bought the 9 cell and an extra 6 cell
No probelms with battery life (I bought the 9 cell and an extra 6 cell, haven't needed the 9 yet
Eye catching design
hard drive with free fall sensor technology
The battery life is excellent even with the 6 cell although I did purchase the extra 9 cell as well to help with the long frequent flights I take some times
cards in conjunction with the many cell phone companies in the US
Its has all the extras that a laptop should have-- finger sensor
Its has all the extras that a laptop should have-- finger sensor, HDMI
It's appealing to the eye and performs well in most of the games I play
very sleek eye catching design
very sleek eye catching design, makes most other lap top owners jealous
Metal housing
I travel a lot so I purchased the 160 GB HD with fall sensor
160GB 7200RPM of disk space (freefall sensor)
The metal body and fingerprint reader are wonderful
The M1530 is an eye catching system that appears to be well engineered structurally and design wise

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menu

0.5

Dell should look for ways to drop the weight
The only down side of this computer is the speakers
The only down side of this computer is the speakers, they are very tinny sounding but when you plug in you headphones the sound is amazing
Now for the down side
If you turn the sensitivity down a little it happens less

but still sick...i bought it to run AutoCAD..a huge program that sometimes slows down even desktops ...hasnt slowed me down yet...it look great
but still sick...i bought it to run AutoCAD..a huge program that sometimes slows down even desktops ...hasnt slowed me down yet...it look great , runs seamlessly .....it came with an XPS case and 2 sets of $60 Creative Zen headphones
I just recevied my XPS1530 and this is the hottest laptop out--hands down
I can take my computer throughout the house and to the local coffee shop and not bogged down with the home office computer
I have wireless DSL at my house, I can take my computer throughout the house and to the local coffee shop and not bogged down with the home office computer

the DVD or BlueRay disk drive is a bit of a let down as they won't take 8cm 1.4 cam disks because of the slot loading drive
Gets very hot after about 1hr usage, the DVD or BlueRay disk drive is a bit of a let down as they won't take 8cm 1.4 cam disks because of the slot loading drive
The finger print reader is a big let down
The finger print reader is a big let down, you need to breath on your finger before it picks up your print
slowing the computer down
I got the fingerprint reader which is handy and secure but runs in the background, the web cam runs in the background and all sorts of other things, slowing the computer down
so that has slowed me down a bit....other than that GREAT MACHINE
I think it's a bit misleading in DELL's menu verbiage
I had a small problem with my machine not shutting down due to a conflict with PCcillin 14
I had a small problem with my machine not shutting down due to a conflict with PCcillin 14, anti virus, removed it and have had no issues since
down and on sides because during my "fighting with monsters" my wife doesn't see action very well and complains that colors look very strange like after atomic attac
Need to hold down bottom when opening
Yep you guessed it it went down
Also the computer would most of the time restart itself when i shut it down
it slams down kind of hard
If I just let it go, it slams down kind of hard
but it goes down quickly
Vista Home is the one which is pulling it down
May be, Vista Home is the one which is pulling it down
The lack of a SPDIF output as standard is a bit of a let down
have to learn vista - really isn't a con just had to put something down
The computer was also set up to automatically shut down after a certain amount of idle time (software updates were considered idle time
None at all except that I got to restore this computer twice and i don't know why it got slow down sometimes
runs down
After several minutes of cool down all is well
It has to be held down to get sound down
Sometimes my programs shuts down
where you just placed your finger down and let it scan you
It would be better if they had a fingerprint reader, where you just placed your finger down and let it scan you, not you having to move your finger in one specific way until it finally reads it
it is a step down from Windows XP
Vista slows things down and you have to be very careful what you install
Of course, Vista slows things down and you have to be very careful what you install
Also not having various help menu's available off line for review is frustrating
Maybe they press down too far to as my finger comes back up
seems like it slows down a computer compared to XP Pro like on my desktop compared to the Dell XPS 1530 Laptop
Not a fan of Windows Vista, seems like it slows down a computer compared to XP Pro like on my desktop compared to the Dell XPS 1530 Laptop
could be a place where the case fails down the road
However, the case by the hard drive slot on the front left corner is very weak, could be a place where the case fails down the road
Lojack for laptop installation menu keeps popping up even after it's installed
since i got this computer out of the box it takes a while to load windows and it takes a while to shut it down
pg up/down keys placed strangely - just takes some getting used to
I have to hold it down when I open it or it will bring the whole laptop off the desk
The design flaw of the BUMP between the F7 and F9 keys running down through the T-Y-U &
design a bit down

I can run multiple programs without it ever slowing down
I could not put the notebook down the first night
making the final decision to drop almost $4000.00 on another computer was a little difficult
Yet, making the final decision to drop almost $4000.00 on another computer was a little difficult
The menu didn't let me specify the correct CPU but i have the T9300 (2.5ghz CPU/6mb cache
I finally broke down and bought a new one
While daily checking the status on Dell Outlet for my dream machine, I finally broke down and bought a new one
anytime i want to pull it out and look at something even if it is closed down it starts up in about 2 minutes
This laptop broke down the first time I used it when I was doing the data transferring from my external hard drive
but I can turn it down
Actually it's rather bright, but I can turn it down
HDD with drop sensor
I have always wanted a solid state drive and the prices have come down enough to warrant purchasing one

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control panel

4.5

Chasis stability is not as strong as I expected: The upper part of the panel does not sit firmly and one leg underneath the laptop is 1mm above the desk on which it sits
If I were to go back to the drawing board
as it's nothing more than a simple control panel offering a few - I think four
I think it's a bit misleading in DELL's menu verbiage, actually, as it's nothing more than a simple control panel offering a few - I think four, including EQ -- software "enhancements," dubious ones at that--I can't even tell the difference in sound quality w/ and w/o the options
Burned up mother board in 4 months

the key board is exceptional very responsive
key board location is perfect
Love the design, features are great, key board location is perfect
key board and head phones
I also have the bluetooth mouse, key board and head phones, no wires

The key board can be a bit spongy
Key Board
mother board over heats and fan goes on off by it self

love the metal around the key board
I purchased it mainly because I am currently on the Board of our Homeowner's Assoc
I purchased it mainly because I am currently on the Board of our Homeowner's Assoc, and need it to take notes etc, at meetings
and key board were very simple
My mouse, printer, and key board were very simple
The keyboard and the media panel look really good and are very well designed
I love the silver key board
great key board
Fast, great key board
The key board is really troubling
they could provide a better key board
For a high end machine like this, they could provide a better key board
Love the brushed aluminium and the volume adjustment panel
good feel to the key board

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black level

1

Fingerprints very visible on black cover
The lid does show fingerprins pretty bad (at least in tuxedo black
The Tuxedo black case is very prone to finger print marks
High pitch buzzing
The only thing that I would possibly say is a con is the black finish is very susceptable to fingerprints and smudges

The black and metal finish looks sharp
Piano Black finish make this babe up with its class
I love the barrel hinges design and black is so sleek
black
Ok I like the design of the m1530, it comes in four colors (red, blue, white, black

The Belkin Jet/Cabernet 15.4" Messenger Case too small to fit laptop and peripherals
Piano Black finish will cost you constant wiping your finger prints
Wish they have SLI options, Piano Black finish will cost you constant wiping your finger prints, no lit up LED lights on XPS logos or side trim to enhance it's exterior quality
Also the black finish
Also the black finish, though nice can carry fingerprints for a while, and one of the USB ports is almost too small to get a flashdrive into
if i was being really picky the wireless switch is a bit rattley i dont know if thats the way its supposed to be or it was put on incorrectly and the finish mine is black looks great but really picks up fingerprints and smudges
which has a sad contrast.The black colour is not really black.Its kinds grey.U have to view the screen at one particular angle and only then is it worth looking at
Finger prints hard to remove from the black finish external cover
Silver Keyboard (prefer black)
A bit disappointed when it was first received as the black piece of the bezel in front of the webcam was loose
Black finish
Black finish, I should have gotten a blue one, this one takes to much fingerprints
Not sure about the glossy black screen
The black plastic on the screen is a bit flimsy
The black plastic on the screen is a bit flimsy, and you must use 2 hands to open the laptop
and the tuxedo black model does show fingerprints (but it does come with a cleaning cloth)
The mouse is a little bit jumpy at times, and the tuxedo black model does show fingerprints (but it does come with a cleaning cloth)
the screen and black plastic part is nice looking but its a pain to get finger prints off of them
Limited colour - only Black &
black finish is very very prone to fingerprint smudges and hard to keep clean
The Tuxedo Black Finish is fingerprint prone
Only 3 colors to choose...black, blue, & pink
Only 3 colors to choose...black

The size is about perfect and the look of the Notebook is pretty nice with the jet black and aluminium construction
especially the brushed steel and midnight blue casing (the blue is almost black
Nice design, especially the brushed steel and midnight blue casing (the blue is almost black, lovely
Looks sylish with black and silver
I custom ordered my XPS 1530 with the following options: Midnight black finish (don't know why this is an additional option)
I custom ordered my XPS 1530 with the following options: Midnight black finish (don't know why this is an additional option), 2.5Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 processor, 4GB of RAM, 256 SSD drive, BluRay/DVD combo, 256MB Nvidia GeForce 8600M, wireless N and bluetooth
Well...after a lot of research work and experience i already have in computer hardware as well as in software field finally i decided to go with Dell XPS 1530(Black)..Black b'coz of inhereted decency.The accessorise provided and the great looks of XPS 1530 is really admirable
Most of the things are pros.Matte-finished Jet Black gives a professional and sophisticated look.Internal Silver colour enhances it.The media and the optical drive buttons are too neat
Most of the things are pros.Matte-finished Jet Black gives a professional and sophisticated look.Internal Silver colour enhances it.The media and the optical drive buttons are too neat,and responsive too,with the light turning off after the keypress.Keyboard is well-spaced out,with the keys pretty responsive.Touchpad is neat too.Fingerprint Reader is a useful addition,though one might not need it always.System startup speed a bit slow in Vista,but works pretty good in XP and Linux(tested Fedora,Ubuntu and PCLinuxOS).Linux and XP work like a charm.Wireless search button a handy addition.Choice of processors is pretty good,and a system with a 2.6GHz proc,coupled with 4GB RAM and a 250GB HDD can double as a mobile workstation also,not to mention the excellent quality of graphics rendered by the nVidia 8600M GT for games(tested NFS ProStreet,The Witcher,Assassin's Creed and the like).External modem pretty decent addition.Raise given by 9-cell battery a good thing as air-flow increased,thereby keeping system cooled better when rendering HD graphics,etc.Camera(being a 2MP one,takes nice pics).Internal Mic array is nice,with good clarity and response.Screen(1680x1050

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shutter

0.5

Had some trouble loading office 2007 but once I shut it down and started over it was fine
shut down is slow
Hangs up on start or shut down 2 times out of 10
weird shut down like vista stinks
The lack of a button to shut off the mouse pad

quick to boot and shut down
Runs Vista superbly, quick to boot and shut down
and i love that i can set it up to shut off the touch mouse when i plug in my wireless mouse

There seems to be a strong spring that slams it shut
I shut off all the automatic updating and auto shutdowns and sorted everything out manually
After the 3rd reformat, I shut off all the automatic updating and auto shutdowns and sorted everything out manually
lid does not latch shut
Vista(although it is getting better), web cam does not work well in low light(picture gets very choppy), lid does not latch shut, had to clean the finger print reader before it would work, not enough room around the VGA port some VGA cables will not plug in had to buy an adapter to use my projector
the anti virus causes explorer and the internet to shut down all the time
Can't figure out how to keep it on while shut since I use a docking station
Can't figure out how to keep it on while shut since I use a docking station, flatscreen monitor and wireless mouse and keyboard at home
It has shut off on me several times
It has shut off on me several times, The battrey doe not last, I am not happy with that at all
blue screens and unexpected shut downs
Upon purchasing this system, I experienced periodic hard disk failures, blue screens and unexpected shut downs

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image quality

3

finger print scan unresponsive
Poor quality speakers
only problem I have is not being able to do the fingerprint scan
only problem I have is not being able to do the fingerprint scan, but other than that I haven't had any problems
Speakers on laptops are never high enough quality

Picture and features described don't do justice
quality won't be improved
quality won't be improved, but it's just a nice "gadget" feature to have
Great Picture
I have suprisingly run some of the newer graphic games such as Crysis and Call of Duty 4 on high settings and no noticeable lag

Speakers on laptops are never high enough quality, so that's not a negative specific to the 1530
Also the speaker quality turned out to be bad
Although the photo (when ordering this item
no lit up LED lights on XPS logos or side trim to enhance it's exterior quality
(fingerprint scan
Sound quality through built in speakers of poor quality
expect to see a dramatic loss in picture quality
So if you have a decent deskop LCD, expect to see a dramatic loss in picture quality
Quality of speakers is below average
some of the graphic qulaity even with the upgrade is not as clear as it could be
Also, some of the graphic qulaity even with the upgrade is not as clear as it could be
The biometric fingerprint reader is very picky about how you scan your finger
Very poor quality speakers
Poor speaker quality
and although excellent image
Speakers are of poor quality compared with my old Inspiron 6000
Very poor quality
It seems like you have to scan your finger just right in order to get it to read correctly
The Fingerprint scan is very hard for me to utilize
Finger reader does not scan well
I also upgraded the DVD drive to a Blu-Ray drive and evethough the picture quality is good the audio lacks everything you expect it to have
Others have written about the speaker quality of this laptop
Speaker quality could be improved
The fingerprint reader is too deep in the computer for it to scan enough of my finger to be effective
Internal Speakers are very poor quality and cannot be used in public for PowerPoint Presentation or music
VERY GLOSSY and has a lot of reflection and fade side to side
Same headset worked good 100 feet with 3 years old dell laptop with out loosing any quality
I was only dissapointed I couldn't load my Microsoft Picture It Publishing but thats not dells fault
but worth it for Dell quality
sometimes behaves erratically.Sound quality from speakers not good
speaker quality is not too good
UNtrustworthy quality
No Quality Assurance before shipment
extremely poor quality and service
especially in first month of ownership: poor quality
t have happened, especially in first month of ownership: poor quality, poor service
shouldn't have happened, especially in first month of ownership: poor quality, poor service

Quality materials
Fingerprint scan is a tremendous time saver and a cool feature
I bought this computer for photo editing and document layout/graphic design and it runs all that software very fast
I love the style it looks great it is an awsome system like the large graphic gard
After a wedding I am able to convert the RAW photo files to jpeg
After a wedding I am able to convert the RAW photo files to jpeg, resize, add a copyright watermark, and burn the proofs to a cd in about 45 minutes
I can provide the client with a set of non-photo-shopped proofs on the spot
The fingerprint scan is the best I have ever used
Performance is absolutely stunning and runs all my games like COD4 with minimal graphic sacrifice
Quality of the graphics experience is awesome
If you need to run graphic intense programs this is your machines.I dont know what people are talking about but I barely hear the HD or the DVD (not the Blue Ray it was to expensive
Made with high quality materials so is solid and great for traveling.Everything built in what you need so no extras necessary
good picture
It's just an all around high quality laptop
easy access to music and photo gallery stuff
and most of all the Dell reputation for quality
Overall quality is exceptional
There are few laptops out there to choose from that have the quality you will get with the XPS M1530
There are few laptops out there to choose from that have the quality you will get with the XPS M1530, but what makes this unit stand out from the rest is the external difference
I got a GREAT quality computer that wasn't an arm and a leg to pay for
and on high to max graphic settings
I also have had no problems running multiple photo editing programs at the same time and editing them as I go
That being said I was able to play BF2142 at pretty good quality as well as Ghost Recon Advanced War fighter
It is definitely a small price to pay for the clarity and image quality that this screen produces
When adjusted the picture is great
Overall good quality
Easy to set up, received quickly, Overall good quality, service
Plays graphic intensive games
Plays graphic intensive games, Cute, light, great value
Excellent quality and workmanship
I will always go with Dells because of their amazing customer service and the high quality of their products
quality
speakers are high quality
high quality screen, nice layout of keyboard, speakers are high quality, love the finger print scanner (even though it can be frustrating at sometimes)
The fingerprint scan is great for bypassing many login passwords
High quality components
The picture is very clear and bright
not to mention the excellent quality of graphics rendered by the nVidia 8600M GT for games(tested NFS ProStreet

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maps

0.5

I feel like it doesn't give me enough info on a problem that occurs
For years I had an Inspiron 8600 that I used as a laptop on the road and a desktop in my office via a docking station -- I thought that the XPS would be an upgrade
For years I had an Inspiron 8600 that I used as a laptop on the road and a desktop in my office via a docking station -- I thought that the XPS would be an upgrade, but unfortunately it was not
it couldn't because the mini-disk install info couldn't be install in the Blu-Ray slot
Even after a Dell rep found a port replicator that would work, it couldn't because the mini-disk install info couldn't be install in the Blu-Ray slot

It is good for the road
watching TV in HD when I am on the road or hunting (very cool)

He then proceeded to wipe out all the info it took days to enter
He then proceeded to wipe out all the info it took days to enter, telling me I had no choice
ability to get a hold of tech team support with info e-mailed to me

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video

4

I wish we could have a bigger video card in here then this would be perfect
Wish it was futureproof with its video card for future DX10 games and applications
hdmi out only changes video you must make hdmi the default to hear sound from external source
like you can with s video cable.this is a big headace especialy when you want to play blue ray disks on your tv.no patches or fixes yet from dell
also with hdmi you can not view on laptop and external source at the same time, like you can with s video cable.this is a big headace especialy when you want to play blue ray disks on your tv.no patches or fixes yet from dell

doesn't get hot unlike some people have commented on (I think those are just people who are overclocking their CPU or Video card)
s-video
256 video card
The configuration I chose (160gb 7200rpm, 2.2ghz, 2gb ram, 256 video card
256mb video

This is very important if you want high speed data transfer to external hard drives for large video files
This is very important if you want high speed data transfer to external hard drives for large video files, backup, etc
THEY REALLY CHEAP.THE OTHER COMPLAINT NO 512MB VIDEO CARD AS OPTION.WHY
MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT ARE THE SPEAKER,THEY REALLY CHEAP.THE OTHER COMPLAINT NO 512MB VIDEO CARD AS OPTION.WHY
I believe it is the video card that might take up the resources
the best video card that they offer that u can choose is the Geforce 8600 GT
and not to buy a new one 1 or 2 years later when it gets outdated and stuff.('cause this video card can't handle the game "World in Conflict" as well as I thought it would
And I purchased this laptop in mid April of 08, and on the customization screen, the best video card that they offer that u can choose is the Geforce 8600 GT, which is very good, but if they could offer better one, it would be much better, because some people like me, we sometime want to spend our money on the really good but cost-efficient laptop so that we can use it for a long time in the long run, and not to buy a new one 1 or 2 years later when it gets outdated and stuff.('cause this video card can't handle the game "World in Conflict" as well as I thought it would, moderate lagging
Video card is a little underpowered
Honestly I never use this program and am more likely to be watching a video on you tube or in windows media player where these buttons don't work
video card could use some upgrading (256mb 6800GT was highest available)
video card could use some upgrading (256mb 6800GT was highest available), way too much included software
the video recorder or the "stereo" microphones
some of the features included I could do without (i have no use for a substantial number of programs, the fingerprint reader, the video recorder or the "stereo" microphones
its nigh on impossible to upgrade gaming components such as the processor or the video card
Once you buy your laptop, its nigh on impossible to upgrade gaming components such as the processor or the video card
The video card could be a little more powerful
but if you don't use a lot of video
but if you don't use a lot of video, it's perfect
The video out port is plain VGA
The video out port is plain VGA, while the card behind it is capable of supporting a dual-link DVI port
and many users complain they compromise the video quality
Sure, you can attach a port replicator, but they offer limited functionality, and many users complain they compromise the video quality
Having just an 256MB video card brings down the gaming experience
Having just an 256MB video card brings down the gaming experience, if you are looking for a portable gaming machine then go for the 17" XPS instead
The S-video outlet doesn't work
Video card upgrade to 8700 or even 512 MB is not possible
however when doing live recording with external gadgets
its not so obvious if juz for playing games or normal stuff, however when doing live recording with external gadgets, this will cause some minor delay, especially with those sound that need to synchronyze with the system and need a low latency timing
No high end video card not a real value
Support, price, video card, Vista

light, 4gb, 256mb video, upto 1.5GB shared with video memory, nice keyboard layout, lojack FTW, 2.6 dual core so fast, about 2-3 hours on performace settings up to 6 with low bright but that without that brightness its too dimm and not pretty at all, Guess you use low brightness when you have it plugged up to a monitor but then that means your near a power source so plug it in
The video graphics card can handle it
great gaming laptop to be as thin as this computer is.256 mb video card is great for all kinds of games
Picture and Video editing)
Video is more than up to the challenge for playing just about any game except for the most processor hunger
The graphics are stunning and the video card 256MB NVIDIA GeForce@8600CT seems to handle the volume with ease
and 2 great video cards
I regularly stream and watch HD video content from multiple sources (inlcuing an HP X470 Windows Home Server
and this laptop is definatly powerful enough to do a pretty decent job at video work
I skydive and travel sometimes to places to jump, and this laptop is definatly powerful enough to do a pretty decent job at video work
HD video in Media Center looks terrific
256MB DDR3 video is great (discrete makes a huge difference)
Shipped 3 weeks earlier than projected, 256MB DDR3 video is great (discrete makes a huge difference), build quality
voice/video software comes w/ fun features
serve all my music/video's to my living room
(downloading torrents, playing WoW, burning CD/DVD's, serve all my music/video's to my living room,)
oustanding video quality when configured with nVidia GeForce8 graphics and up-level resolutions
I enjoy the S-Video out...previous laptops I have had did not have this
As well, I enjoy the S-Video out...previous laptops I have had did not have this
When equipped with the Nvidia 8600GT video card it can handle just about any PC games available today
When equipped with the Nvidia 8600GT video card it can handle just about any PC games available today, and on high to max graphic settings
nVidia video card
HDMI and S-video outputs
200 GB 7200 RPM hard drive and the 256 Meg video card
Good Video
Good Video, nice finger print scanner location, nice touch based media buttons
Excellent Video
and it runs video editing programs very well
it runs very smoothly while playing online games like halo, and it runs video editing programs very well
The web cam and video takes great pictures
S-video and 15 pin
Video Card
have video calls
I can listen to music, chat, surf the web, have video calls, and more all at the same time
and a decent video card
Got the 256M video card version with a couple upgrades
Video Editing
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Gaming, Music & Movies, School, programming
Video Editing, Gaming, Music & Movies
Video Editing, Music & Movies
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Travel, Music & Movies, School
recording tapes
Connecting with Friends, Gaming, Music & Movies, School, Presentation, marking coursework, recording tapes
Connecting with Friends, Video Editing, Gaming, Music & Movies, Finances
NVidia 256Mb video card is an alright one for gaming
Sound and video quality are very good
Great Features Good video and Graphics
Great Keyboard, Great Features Good video and Graphics
Dell, NVidia video card
love that you can get a nice Nvidia video card in there

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LCD

5

Brighter Screen
No high res screen option
Curtain effect on the screen
I do think the screen is very nice
I do think the screen is very nice, but I am waiting for driver updates so that higher resolutions can be achieved

Excellent screen
Excellent screen, good usability, eSATA port, HDMI port, latest connectivity options, interesting design options
Good screen
beautiful screen
High Definition screen

Glossy screen has a lot of reflection
Although the screen is nice
Although the screen is nice, it's not as good as I had hoped with the newer technology
LCD screen is only 1280x800
Speakers are a bit lame, LCD screen is only 1280x800, would prefer darker aluminum on keyboard tray, and the jury is still out on Windows Vista
1200x800 screen resolution is decent for 15.4" screen
You must have the screen brightness option turned up to avoid some minor refelection
well I wanted better screen options but wasn't avail till after the that promo was gone :'
The screen is too glossy in direct sunlight
I would have preferred a 14" screen
The high-res screen looks fantastic but the screen's gloss finish can reflect a bit
The high-res screen looks fantastic but the screen's gloss finish can reflect a bit, which can be distracting
My only problem with it is the screen
The bezel at the top of the screen that covers the web cam does not have a good
The bezel at the top of the screen that covers the web cam does not have a good, positive "snap" when it settles into place
Would also have liked to seen additional refresh rates for the screen
internet explorer crashes all the time and the screen is so glossy you could put your makeup using it
i cannot get fingerprint scanner to work, internet explorer crashes all the time and the screen is so glossy you could put your makeup using it
it might change your screen
If your finger happens to hover over it too close while you're doing something, it might change your screen
screen too glossy reflects back light
The reflective nature of the screen makes it a bit hard to see at times
I need to connect to the Internet from my car when on the road and I probably should have selected a model with a smaller screen
The cursor will just appear randomly around the screen
On the 1280x800 screen
I got a samsung 1680x1050 screen and its absolutely abysmal
First, I got a samsung 1680x1050 screen and its absolutely abysmal
the screen has big problems rendering shades of green
On top of that, the screen has big problems rendering shades of green
So if you have a decent deskop LCD
appear on the screen
my previous laptop was working no less than 5 hours without reducing the brightness of the screen and that for the same screen size
The piece of plastic that frames the top of my screen doesn't fit correctly
Screen clarity and definition left me disappointed
Maybe the surface of the LCD is a bit too shiny
Screen surface is shiny and reflective
Finger prints would show easy on the screen surface
which sends the cursor to all sorts of places on the screen
Have had problems with screen locking up while in sleep mode
it will randomly jump around the screen
It will randomly stop working, it will randomly stay clicked, it will randomly not click, it will randomly be very insensitive, it will randomly jump around the screen
meaning putting down the screen
When I close the laptop, meaning putting down the screen, I have to be careful because its not magnetic
and on the customization screen
The only real Con I have with this unit is that the blue LED backlights used to illuminate the active laptop features don't really light up the icon's completely
and the satin finished screen lid are difficult to keep clean
Brushed metal palmrest, and the satin finished screen lid are difficult to keep clean
the screen also seems vulnerable to marks
Have had one other time that the screen got tons of lines vertically down it and I had to reboot
Have had one other time that the screen got tons of lines vertically down it and I had to reboot, system started back up normally and has been ok since then
As I mentioned earlier the really hi-res screen can be a challenge with text
There is no latch to hold the screen down
The hinges provide additional resistance to opening the screen
The hinges provide additional resistance to opening the screen, but I'm used to a latch of some type
even with the adjusted screen brightness seeing the objects on the screen
I have a problem at times, even with the adjusted screen brightness seeing the objects on the screen
Top of screen almost feels weak when you open it (if you grab it in the right spot
After that initial minute or so however it seems to work fine until I put the screen down again
Screen is a major step down in quality from my 4 year old XPS laptop
When the screen was opened it would pop out
The shiny screen can be a bit of a problem sometimes due to reflection but I was aware of this before purchase so not an issue
screen gets smudges easily
would like to have a bigger screen for movies but thats more of a prefence then a con
The only problem is the barrel hinge forcing me to hold down the laptop to raise the screen but that isn't that big of a deal
I didnt received my assessory like the bag and the screen cleaner
I really do not like the way how the screen is meshed
Every time I close the screen
The screen doesn't actually lock in place when closed
It wasn't clear on the ordering screen that Bluetooth was an optional extra (and I'm not the only person who found out the hard way
Screen shows all fingerprints
Screen shows all fingerprints, but you cannot see them unless the computer or screen is turned off
Sometimes gets a blue screen
Reflective screen hopeless with lighting in a low-ceilinged office
It's bulky and the screen doesn't lock when you close it
The glossy screen is just that
The glossy screen is just that, VERY GLOSSY and has a lot of reflection and fade side to side
Screen height is 10inches
Screen height is 10inches, when we play movie it plays in 7 inches with the name true theater
LED LCD screen, Dell technician that prepares my system, no option to buy a 7200rpm HDD, Slot load dvd is noisy
Screen is a bit dull in bright light
Screen i got was of poor quality (grainy and blurry)
Horrible Horrible Screen
I encounter problems with the screen within 6 months after I purchase this product
I went with the cheaper screen
Screen reflect any light
Screen does not latch when u close it
Screen does not latch when u close it, after time it might just swing open
screen for gaming
Blue Screen from day 1
had to get the LCD Kit replaced as it wasnt closing properly.The NIC port where the ethernet cable goes in is LOOSE so cant surt the internet properly
had to get the LCD Kit replaced as it wasnt closing properly.The NIC port where the ethernet cable goes in is LOOSE so cant surt the internet properly, USBs doesnt work properly, Microphone doesnt work prroperly
LCD collects fingerprints easily
Too few USB ports, speakers could be louder, LCD collects fingerprints easily
Terrible 1680x1050 screen
Terrible 1680x1050 screen, useless, but polite, tech support
Poor LCD Monitor
I wish the screen on the laptop was extendable
Screen is a dust magnet
Bad screen
I get a blue screen with a hardware problems first day I turn it on
Horrible screen (major issue

and nice with the upgraded screen
Got a webcam for instant messenging , and nice with the upgraded screen
nice screen size
screen is nice
Minimal screen reflection
i dont see why so many people are complaining about the screen res
its fine and the screen size is great
The screen is clear and very sharp
The screen is clear and very sharp, I love the finger print reader you will never need a password again
I feel bad for the people who bought one before the 1680 x 1050 screen was made available
Screen quality great - upgraded to the HD screen
Great performance - upgraded to 4GB, Screen quality great - upgraded to the HD screen
Typical glossy screen that reflects lights in the background
but the screen still looks beautiful
Typical glossy screen that reflects lights in the background, but the screen still looks beautiful
The hinges of the screen are firm
The hinges of the screen are firm, but I guess they will take time before I can really say they are good hinges or not
but I don't really notice it being active
not solid state quiet, but I don't really notice it being active
The screen is bright and provides a great picture
and once you get used to it from reading the on screen tips in the demo the fingerprint reader isn't that bad
Screen provides rich
Screen provides rich, vibrant colors
I got the top of the line LCD screen
I got the top of the line LCD screen, and highly recommend the extra $100
And talk about speed and the HD screen is awesome
Screen size is best for a laptop
Screen size is best for a laptop, since i want to be able to walk around with it
an XPS screen towel
The display is crystal clear
The display is crystal clear, the graphics processing is impressive, and you can't go wrong with a dual core
Crystal clear display
The screen is great
Good size screen
I didnt' opt for the high def screen
I didnt' opt for the high def screen, but the standard one does everything I need it to
I upgraded to the high-res screen and it looks great
This has great clarity and screen detail
nice screen
super high res screen is almost too much
I think its a great deal for 2 grand with 3 gigs high res screen blue ray wireless n
Screen is amazing
has exceptional clarity with the screen
and the screen quality makes it enjoyable to watch movies
Vista is not a problem because the specifications are so good, and the screen quality makes it enjoyable to watch movies
Screen clear and bright
Screen looks great
very clear screen picture
screen clarity
Excellent performance, screen clarity, size and weight
I upgraded to the 1440X900 screen and it's amazing
Great clear screen for a laptop
the screen is amazingly clear and very easy to clean
very portable even with a larger screen
Also, very portable even with a larger screen
Bright screen.
My last laptop was an Inspiron 9100 with the 15.4 in screen and boy was I surprised just how much thinner and lighter this one was when I received it
Screen is bright and crisp
The 1680x1050 screen is absolutely amazing as well
The 1680x1050 screen is absolutely amazing as well, every detail is brought out onehundredfold
Nice Screen very clear
screen
screen, while glossy and reflective is beautiful when you do get in the right place for ligthing
nice screen and responsiveness
what i like the most is that the speakers is up next to the screen
My laptop was supposed to be on back order because of the upgraded screen
great screen
Stylish, great screen, fast, worked great right out of the box
Screen has excellent picture &
Love the big, beautiful screen
Wonderful bright HD screen and built-in web cam
Incredible 15.4 screen/clarity
The screen [i got 1680x1050
The screen is crystal clear
and despite some people's comments about the reflections on the glossy screen
The graphics for gaming are amazing, with little or no lag time and crystal clear animation
the screen is awsome i got the (1440 x 900
Bright and clear screen
my XPS 1530 makes watching DVD's a pleasure because the screen and Audio are phenomenal
Has the beautiful screen
Has the beautiful screen, great features
bright glossy screen
I am a very active great-grandmother and this is my first laptop
The screen is top notch
large screen and great features but doesn't weigh a lot
Good design, large screen and great features but doesn't weigh a lot
Good looking screen
Screen is brite and clear
LED screen is sharp and cool
LED screen is sharp and cool, can't wait until it's a standard on HDTVs
WUXGA screen
WUXGA screen, nice brushed aluminum look
1920 by 1200 screen is beautiful and sharp
The slot load DVD is a major plus and the screen clarity is amazing
LED LCD screen
large screen
a screen cloth
Crystal clear display, love the fingerprint reader it is SO handy, the graphics are to die for, comes with a very nice case, a screen cloth, and a book to keep all the back up disks in
excellant screen
good hinge system on screen
Small footprint, excellant screen, good hinge system on screen, HDNI out, USB on both sides, 2MP camera built in
The keys feel very solid and the screen is very beautiful
The LED screen is almost a selling point in itself- the colors are perfect and the brightness cannot be matched
Great Screen, fast
Screen is great
Good processor - great screen
Good processor - great screen, acceptable weight
and a perfect size for a laptop if you want a larger screen
The HD screen upgrade has been worth it
the screen wiping cloth
Nice screen (1680 X 1050
Pretty big screen that make playing game and watching media a blast
Nice screen (LG 1680x1050)
The upgraded screen is very clear and worth the extra money
and the 1920X1600 HD screen
The 1920X1600 screen is spectacular
love the big screen and the options available
Great design, love the big screen and the options available
The speed of the machine and the clarity of the screen are great
hd screen
512mb ram and a old lcd screen and XP ..Dell has by far the best customer service I have ever witnessed
Plus the new dell come with Intel core 2 duo, 2gb ram, nvidia graphics card, 160gb hard drive, hd screen,vista ultimate....compared to my pentium 4, 40gb hard drive, 512mb ram and a old lcd screen and XP ..Dell has by far the best customer service I have ever witnessed, and I say this not only because I got a brand new laptop, but everytime I call them, they are just very helpful and understanding and they do everything to fix our problem
Size of Screen
I haven't used the web cam much since I keep my Laptop closed most of the time because it's hooked up to a LCD Monitor
The screen is good quality
The screen is good quality, bright, large
I love the wide screen
Very nice design, great screen, and lightweight
screen is perfect
Fast, looks great, screen is perfect
Screen is very clear
I quite like the screen as well
I have the LED screen and 7200 RPM hard drive - looks great and it's fast
got the led backlit screen-very nice
I love the screen
good screen, nice weight
large screen is easy to see.it is great to have the portability
Screen is very nice and I did not upgrade that
The laptop was easy to set up and the LED Screen is gorgeous
High Res Screen looks awesome
Screen, speed, features vista home premium all are very good
screen is clear
he great screen
beautiful LCD display for watching movies
Nice sized screen with very good graphics
Screen is bright
LED Screen is bright
Nice screen, good clarity on text and pictures
Bright LED LCD
The screen is just the right size
The screen is just the right size, bright and clear
Amazing screen (LED)
The screen is beautiful
The screen is beautiful, it runs fairly quiet, and it runs Ubuntu flawlessly
LED Backlit screen is awesome
Wide screen is nice
crystal clear screen display
Very fast processing speed, crystal clear screen display
fast start up, great screen
Very bright, large screen
A beautiful looking well built machine with smooth lines and a high performance screen
Wireless, lightweight, stylish, screen, and quick responsiveness (processing)
I did upgrade the screen and a few other options including the accidental damage and theft protection since she is a teenager
Screen is a standout (glossy screen
high quality screen
Very bright led screen
very clear and bright screen
Large wide screen
The screen is large
The screen is large, clear and crisp
The LED LCD saves weight and makes for a slimmer design
At first I thought the glossy screen would be a bad choice
At first I thought the glossy screen would be a bad choice, but after using it for a while I like it
an HD screen and a 500Gb harddrive
With the addition of the creative sound blaster to process the audio the glossy LCD display the 4gb of ram and the intel centrino processor this is one of the best dells that I have owned or even used
The HD screen is crystal
Screen--I upgraded and am very happy I did
LED LCD display is bright and very readable
Nice bright display (LED LCD 15.4"
LED Screen
The LED LCD screen is beautiful
The screen is crystal clear with good resolution
screen looks nice
LED Screen is very nice
LED screen is beautiful
Great monitor and easy to plug into LCD TV
Hard to tell since as soon as I got it out of the box and started it up it went straight to blue screen
1680 x 1050 screen is awesome
Great screen 1680*1050 with TruLife
screen is good.fingerprint reader is very responsive once you have gotten used to it and have mastered the technique
great screen (get the upgrade)
good performance, great screen (get the upgrade), more features then you can poke a stick at
excellent screen on 1440x900
Excellent performance, great screen, portable, lots of features, stay connected anywhere
Didn't get past the screen issue
bright HD screen
Brushed Aluminum design, very fast, bright HD screen, HDMI, Slot loading DVD, Built in Web Cam suite rivals Macs
Attractive, nice very bright LED Screen
bright screen
great screen and fast
Bright gorgeous LCD
Bright gorgeous LCD, gorgeous design, packed with features and options
gorgeous screen (1900x1200)
Relatively fast, gorgeous screen (1900x1200), heavy
High-def screen
High-def screen, HDMI output, fast gaming, nice looks, great scrollpad, nice spring to keys
screen is excellent
Great size, great screen, speedy processors, nice design
The wide, HD LCD screen is backlit by LED so it cuts down of battery drainage
screen,speakers n its look

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tuner

4

An internal TV tuner would be a great idea though
Also the external TV tuner too bulky

Digital/Analogue TV tuner
Strong build, nice design, powerful components and quick start MediaDirect functionality, Digital/Analogue TV tuner, HDMI
Beautyful (I have Product Red), Fast (Vista Ultimate/2.5 Ghz, 4 GB RAM), Spacious hard drive (320 GB), Future proof Blu-ray writer (All features I have configured, a lovely option with DELL), TV tuner, HD sound blaster audigy, etc

focus

5

So instead I'll focus more on the technical aspects that make my XPS M1530 so awesome

memory

4.5

RAM/Expandable: 2GB/4GB
I couldnt start my computer (no reason aparently
I chat with an excellent representative who helped me to restart my computer
It pop up the box "starting repair" but from there I couldnt do anything.After l spoke with technical support 2 times, I chat with an excellent representative who helped me to restart my computer
I am still wondering why my computer couldnt start propertly

Very fast with the 2008 model 3.0ghz proccessors with 4gb ram
Its good computer the design and performance are ok
Never have any problems whilst using this computer
I bought this computer as a replacement for my old die hard Dell 8100 Inspiron
2gb ram

However, I am still wondering why my computer couldnt start propertly
The bottom part of the screen was not glued or fix in place so when I open the laptop it hock up on the back edge of the computer
The bottom part of the screen was not glued or fix in place so when I open the laptop it hock up on the back edge of the computer, also the part with the blue multimedia buttons is reused
It's the only bad thing about the computer
It's the only bad thing about the computer, but it is pretty bad
I have a expensive computer that won't allow me on the internet because those files are "corrupted"
Basically, I have a expensive computer that won't allow me on the internet because those files are "corrupted"
Somehow I missed the page that stated this computer does not have an internal modem
I am having issues with the phone cord going into the plug on the computer but this is probably operator error instead of a flaw with the laptop
Dell or DLS could not even tell me where the computer was
I had alot of problems with the shipping and ended up getting it in time for Christmas, but it just showed up, Dell or DLS could not even tell me where the computer was
before the actual computer comes
They send everything separtely, before the actual computer comes
although would rather have a new computer
Turn around time was good for repair, although would rather have a new computer
Laptop is a little heavy and computer case it came with is useless
it was already running about 1 gig of RAM out of my 3 gig total
added, it was already running about 1 gig of RAM out of my 3 gig total
Either way I love this computer
It could have been something I was doing or something that the computer did
But this are small things and not a reason to buy this computer
this computer might not be for you
Also, if you want to downgrade to XP, this computer might not be for you
As with any computer
As with any computer, time tells the tale as far as reliability goes
I previously had an Inspiron for approx 5 years and never had any major issues with the computer
I previously had an Inspiron for approx 5 years and never had any major issues with the computer, other than after that timeframe it was noticeably slower than my newer systems
but it is a computer
The speaker are not so great, but it is a computer
the computer crashed every time making me force quit it over and over again
To my dismay, however, once I began using it, the computer crashed every time making me force quit it over and over again
Computer comes with a lot of extra seemingly useless programs insatlled
I wish I was not so impatient as to not do a clean install on the computer right away
Computer comes with a lot of extra seemingly useless programs insatlled, I wish I was not so impatient as to not do a clean install on the computer right away
I didn't realize that 3gb of RAM wasn't dual channel so for all of those who want truly great performance add the extra gb of ram and your system will fly thru things
My old 800mhz hp with only 512mb memory would run this into the ground
I do not like the location of the wireless switch: I accidently turned it off just picking up the computer
and memory
My own fault...I should have done higher upgrades on the hard drive, wireless card, and memory
I didn't realize when I bought it that it would replace my desktop as my primary computer
The only problem I had with the computer is with the wireless adapter
It's the memory speed
I bought an inexpensive computer "stand" which raises it off the table top or my lap and allows the air to circulate.
The only real gripe I have is not with the computer itself
The only real gripe I have is not with the computer itself, it is with shipping with DHL
Not fully comfortable with Windows Vista yet: It is a memory spendthrift
Not fully comfortable with Windows Vista yet: It is a memory spendthrift, and I have to manage downloads carefully to avoid a wholesale attack on available disk space
I would have opted for more memory
If I were to go back to the drawing board, and budget was not a concern, I would have opted for more memory
You need at least 4GB of Ram
You need at least 4GB of Ram, to run MS Vista well, as it runs bad from time to time with just 2GB
I thought this would cook but unfortunately with more features comes more processes running and less available memory and things like that
Also you can't open the computer with one hand when it is closed because the weight is equally distributed on the screen and bottom
I used it for a couple weeks and the computer crashed so many times I thought the computer itself was bad
I used it for a couple weeks and the computer crashed so many times I thought the computer itself was bad, but turned out it was just IE screwing everything up
Power consumption under Vista is quite high (I reduced the virtual memory allocation to minimum
Power consumption under Vista is quite high (I reduced the virtual memory allocation to minimum, and disabled both the Superfetch and Readyboost (USB key caching
just ordered memory upgrade to 4gb
a touch slow, just ordered memory upgrade to 4gb
so not really a function of the computer as more the operating system
Windows Vista has just not been worked out enough so it has quirks that slow things up and cause weird things to happen, so not really a function of the computer as more the operating system, but defintiley a con
Even with a decent processor and 4gb of RAM
The computer is heavy
if u get vista u should go with 3gb memory or higher vista uses alot of memory
They just don't do the computer justice
no Vista 64 bit to outfit it with the full 4 GB of RAM that the system can hold and recognize (32 bit only recognizes 3 GB)
The computer often times lock up
Is a 4GB RAM and can't sleep
If I were to order this computer again
The computer runs quite hot
with the hot fan exhast right at the rear of the computer
The computer runs quite hot, with the hot fan exhast right at the rear of the computer, so you can forget about putting it on your lap or even ontop of a tray on your lap
I love the computer and am even using it in place of my desktop most of the time
I love the computer and am even using it in place of my desktop most of the time, which I didn't expect to do
Not sure if this is standard for this computer
Not sure if this is standard for this computer, but it does get annoying
I like this computer very much
4GB RAM
Performance could have been better compared to what i was expecting out of it(2.2GHz, 4GB RAM, 4MB L2
Vista definitely needs atleast 2GB RAM to perform decently or else the system just crumbles
The Inspiron 1525 had a 90 GB larger hard disk and an extra gigabyte of RAM and still cost less even when I actually paid the 150 to upgrade to vista ultimate
but I have noticed that it seems to be when the computer might not be getting enough air and possibly overheated
I've also had a few "blue screens of death" come up, but I have noticed that it seems to be when the computer might not be getting enough air and possibly overheated, forcing shutdown to protect the system
AC adapter is not fitted securely to the computer and can come loose
Limitations from 32-bit Windows - can't use more than 4 GB RAM
most memory
my computer still feels a little slow
the only not so bad thing about this computers is that eventhough i got the fastest processor, most memory, and everything, my computer still feels a little slow
and I had to reformat the hard drive 3 times in the first two days I had the computer
loading vista is still slow even when having 4gb ram
does not eject CD's when computer is hot (only soft eject available)
doesn't appear to support 800Mhz memory ~ 667Mhz is as good as it gets
In spite of having an 800Mhz FSB, doesn't appear to support 800Mhz memory ~ 667Mhz is as good as it gets, which proves to be the limiting factor in the Win Vista performance rating
I want to work on my projects not my computer
memory and disk space that is in the system
Very disapointing, for the amount of power, memory and disk space that is in the system
A silly thing...they give you a cool bag to put the computer in
making the bag just more weigt as you will need another computer bag to carry the equipment
A silly thing...they give you a cool bag to put the computer in, but no place to put the power supply, making the bag just more weigt as you will need another computer bag to carry the equipment
The built-in memory car reader seems like a nice feature
Cannot utilize full 4GB RAM in 32-bit Vista
it runs just as fast as you could expect a computer to run now-a-days
When I acquired the XP drivers for all the hardware and wiped Vista off the hard drive, it runs just as fast as you could expect a computer to run now-a-days
One of the memory modules failed after 6 weeks
I'm not a huge fan of the glossy screen and I got the Laptop with 4 GB RAM with Vista
It would have been nice to know ahead of time that Vista maxes out at 3.5 GB RAM
instead of when I got it home and realizes it was not utilizing all of the RAM
It would have been nice to know ahead of time that Vista maxes out at 3.5 GB RAM, instead of when I got it home and realizes it was not utilizing all of the RAM
When you play music and eject a cd at the same time the song stutters until the cd is ejected all the way and it also happens going into the computer
The screen is the major failure of this computer
Computer would reboot out of nowhere and then say it couldn't start without doing a system restore
My previous computer was a Dell Inspiron 9300 and I never had these problems
The physical computer had plenty of design flaws and I had 2 on-site service calls to replace both the Motherboard and the palmrest assembly
When i buy another computer there is no that I am going to buy another Vista
It is in the front of the computer
It is in the front of the computer, so it can be very uncomfortable when I'm gaming with my head phones on and I have the laptop resting against me
The ENTIRE computer picks up fingerprints and smudges easily
have to restart the computer
the dvd drive will stop working after several CD swaps, have to restart the computer
This same computer went on sale for $400 less two weeks later
No cons with the computer itself
not enough memory
not enough memory, expensive
This computer can not be docked to connect to a monitor
but you cannot see them unless the computer or screen is turned off
plus isnt dual or 3-4g memory
my current machine is only a few years old but has massive anxiety i think, plus isnt dual or 3-4g memory
the computer is great
other than these things, though, the computer is great, and I love it
but I can care less since I don't listen to music on the computer - only on the iPod
The speakers could be much better, but I can care less since I don't listen to music on the computer - only on the iPod
Less than a week after receiving the computer it had problems
Most of them stemming from the Blu-Ray drive on the computer
Maybe in time.Would have liked the option of NTSF or FAT32 on drive.(Gaming computer)
I really don't have anything bad to say about the computer
Computer comes loaded with crapware
I don't expect this computer to stand up for very long
I don't expect this computer to stand up for very long, especially since I commute with it
I had to download the programs to play Blu-Ray discs on the computer
The computer also takes ages to boot-up
Vista will not run well without 3GB ram
Microsoft Office needs to be added to this computer
Computer crashes regularly (4-5x/ day
the plastic on the computer skin sticks up in a number of places and does not quite fit
Does not accept ddr3 ram
Computer is becoming outdated
The computer tends to freeze and chashes a lot
I have had this computer almost 2 months now and haven't found anything that I would complain about
mobo can only handle up to 4 gigs of ram
and make the graphics card not share the system memory
material that the case of the laptop is flimsy and cheap, the laptop has major cooling issues, mobo can only handle up to 4 gigs of ram, even though i update the drivers the data in the hardware manager still says the old date, if i am working for along time grease and sweat from my hands collects on the metal, like i said before the back where the exhaust vent is get so hut i feel like i might burn myself, even the metal that surrounds the keyboard gets hot sometimes, the little indentations near the speakers collect dust and dirt and look bad after a while, the screen and black plastic part is nice looking but its a pain to get finger prints off of them, need a stronger wifi antenna and maybe one more usb port, and make the graphics card not share the system memory
i had problems with the high RAM usage due to the finger print scanner that goes from 4k kilobytes to like 233k+ and i really had problems then when trying to play a game
i would reccomend getting higher than 4 Gig RAM if you purchase this model
Got the runaround when I tried to return it in the 21 days to upgrade the computer
you have to sometimes disable laptop computer speakers for the speaker to play on tv
Aluminum case prone to giving me static shocks...and surely static's bad for a computer
I didn't know there were two internet explorers on this computer but figured it out
The ram why would they offer 800mhz ram when the motherboard can only support 667mhz in my opinion this was very misleading and shouldn't be offered
and neither match my computer
not what i was expecting, i bought the flamingo pink backpack, and accesory bundle, also in flamingo pink, and neither match my computer, two totally different pinks
Not sure if it's Vista or the computer
Not sure if it's Vista or the computer, but stability is still a significant problem
I do not recommend this computer at all for gaming
Now I'm in the market for a new computer
DELL should provide more graphics card memory as XPS is mainly for high-end multimedia purposes
I've maxed out the ram at 4 gigs and it's still slow as a turtle
Slot-load tray rattles computer
Slot-load tray rattles computer, dell techs are slow (in more than one way), feels heavy, fingerprint reader is picky
Finger print reader a bit touchy but I found all other aspects of the computer to be exceptional

I love this computer
I love this computer, everything is performing great
It is such a sexy computer
The computer is fast
The computer is fast, clean features, set-up was a breezs
I play games on my computer and it does not get very hot
I play games on my computer and it does not get very hot, it just keeps on running very smoothly
upto 1.5GB shared with video memory
Best computer from Dell yet - purchased two - one for me and one for my wife
The computer overall is absolutely stunning
I got my computer on New Years Eve
300 dollar computer for about $1700
This thing came loaded, and I ended up getting a 2,300 dollar computer for about $1700
I priced this computer out with every computer company
I priced this computer out with every computer company, and this was the cheapest for the best specs
I have found my computer
Overall I'm VERY impressed with this computer
Very powerful computer
compared to other brand computer
smoothest setup of a new computer of all that I have owned or worked with
This was the fastest, smoothest setup of a new computer of all that I have owned or worked with
Upgraded Ram to 4gb
good looking laptop computer with many great opitions to choose from
Fast, good looking laptop computer with many great opitions to choose from
I have never spent this much on a computer before
Although I have had many computers in the past, I have never spent this much on a computer before, so I guess my expectations were high
I was really skeptical about getting a computer with vista
I was really skeptical about getting a computer with vista, but I was completely shocked when I started running it and it actually performed great
it runs faster than any computer I have ever had
With the specs I have on this comp, it runs faster than any computer I have ever had
Another thing is this computer does not get hot at all
3gb memory runs vista exceptionally well.HDMI port is great for hooking up to HDTV
Computer very lightweight great for travelling
The accessory kit that comes with an XPS computer is very good
an XPS case (just for storage it has no handle
This laptop has a memory card slot for loading digital images
This laptop has a memory card slot for loading digital images, it is very convenient
The whole design of the computer is outstanding
The computer is very fast
it gives me full computer capability anywhere within my house with access to the printer that is connected to the other Dell desktop
With a wireless mouse and wireless network connection, it gives me full computer capability anywhere within my house with access to the printer that is connected to the other Dell desktop
It allows both my wife and I to do computer work in the evening simultaneously
computer has a nice design and is extremely fast
Computer runs great
The computer itself looks very nice
Great computer
Whats there to say...this computer is amazing
3GB of memory
as per my normal computer purchases
(makes the computer very easy to clean)
Computer is sleek
Computer is sleek, nicely configured, runs fast and smooth
memory
With a wide range of processor choices, memory, hard drive options, and 2 great video cards
3GB standard system memory
I'm not real computer savvy but I've been very pleased with it's performance
This is the first time that I have given "5 stars" in all categories of ranking for a Dell computer product
3+GB memory and 8600M GT graphics card is a mulimedia powerhouse
The M1530 with a 2.2MHz Core 2 Duo, 3+GB memory and 8600M GT graphics card is a mulimedia powerhouse
Best computer I have purchased
The computer isnt that heavy even with the 9-cell attatched
but the performance and functionality that my new computer doesn't disappoint and is the reason why I will continue to come back to Dell to fulfill my computer needs
I have only had my M1530 for a month now, but the performance and functionality that my new computer doesn't disappoint and is the reason why I will continue to come back to Dell to fulfill my computer needs
I WANTED A LAPTOP COMPUTER AND AFTER 9-12 MONTHS SEARCHING AND DECIDING ON A COMPUTER TO BUY I SETTLED ON THE M1530
I TAKE ALLOT OF PICTURES AND HAVE ALL OF MY MUSIC ON MY COMPUTER SO I NEEDED ONE THAT COULD DO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME(LISTENING TO MUSIC AND CORRECTING PICS AND PRINTING AT THE SAME TIME
The computer itself performs to all my needs
Everything i read about the computer is wonderful and I want to buy one ASAP
Got the 4gb of ram though I knew it would only see 3.5 or so because you get added performance with symmetrical dual channel and I plan on switching to a 64bit OS within a year or so
I bought the extra memory after the computer because you save a fair amount of money when you do it that way
I am a business professional that uses a desk top computer all day long
This computer is thin
I also love just how fast this computer is
even though you still need a computer bag
have not found that to hamper my ability to get the most out of this computer
I don't have a lot of technical expertise, and thankfully, have not found that to hamper my ability to get the most out of this computer
The memory stick slot is a nice extra
Although I don't do really memory or processor-intensive tasks
Although I don't do really memory or processor-intensive tasks, it has been able to handle anything I've wanted to do easily and quickly
I'm someone with only average computer skills with a Dell desktop
I love the way the XPS is designed.The smooth operation right out of the box was really sweet.The ability to set my other two home computers up on a network with print sharing was really easy.I believe Dell has hit a home run with this computer.The speed and ability to multi task with three gigs of memory is a real boost to my productivity while working
this computer is incredible
Absolutely am addicted to this computer
This computer rocks
The computer is quiet
The computer is quiet, fast and really not heavy
This is one fast computer
and RAM
I did upgrade some of the more important features such as processor, hard drive, and RAM
plenty of memory (250GB)
BIG HD Display, plenty of memory (250GB), windows vista, AMAZING Graphics, great reliability, always ready to do anything I throw at it (games, website publishing, photpshop, etc...)
the computer runs very smoothly
So, the computer runs very smoothly
All the features I've used on the computer work seamlessly
For someone who wants a fast computer for basic things then I think this an excellent choice
You can't find too many laptops with 4gb of RAM available
The M1530 is the fourth computer (2nd laptop
If your thinking of getting or upgrading a warranty for the M1530 or any Dell computer
If your thinking of getting or upgrading a warranty for the M1530 or any Dell computer, "Go For IT"
I am learning alot on this computer
I am learning alot on this computer, like powerpoint &
I have been working with computers for over 20 years and this is the best computer I have ever had
and this computer has worked perfectly since day one
I'm using mine for online college classes, so I can't have any problems or my work will suffer, and this computer has worked perfectly since day one
I had some start-up errors pretty soon after purchasing the computer
I had some start-up errors pretty soon after purchasing the computer, but Dell customer support handled it quickly and professionally
This computer replaced a pretty nice desktop and I have not been disappointed with its speed
This computer replaced a pretty nice desktop and I have not been disappointed with its speed, even with Vista
Memory card slot is very convenient and Express MediaCard shows promise in terms of next generation hardware compatability
its pretty fast but wished i had gone with 3gb memory or higher
Very nice looking Laptop, vista has lots of new features its good after u get used to it, its pretty fast but wished i had gone with 3gb memory or higher, the screen is awsome i got the (1440 x 900
I really like this computer
i have the 2.6 with 4 gigs of ram
this laptop comes with enough ram and peripherals (dvd burder
Finally, this laptop comes with enough ram and peripherals (dvd burder, webcam, fingerprint reader, etc
but upgraded memory and Hard Drive
absolutely everything I've been looking for in a laptop computer
fast memory
The computer has very nice graphics and it is very useful for school assigments
My computer is very fast on the internet and I have a lot of room to download stuff
This computer is fast
computer is light sleek
computer is light sleek, 1920 by 1200 screen is beautiful and sharp ,feels like a great premium product
We purchased this computer because we were having web connectivity issues with our older Dell
We opted to get a new computer over installing an additional DSL line in our home
This is a very nice computer
This is a very nice computer, fast and not too heavy
A very good working computer
I got the standard 160 gig hard drive with 2 GB of RAM because i didn't need more than that
3GB RAM
Incredible performance, (Core 2 Duo T8300, 3GB RAM, 256 MB GeForce 8600M GT
The XPS M1530 is my first laptop purchase and 3rd computer purchased through Dell
I would also recommend 4gigs of ram
what i liek about this computer is that it is very light and versatile
All the programs that come with the computer are also good
All the programs that come with the computer are also good, and i like the fact that you don't need to install any sofware for printers or any other machines
The computer functioned well
the computer carrying case
I didn't expect all the accessories (the printed manual with case, the computer carrying case, the screen wiping cloth, the ear buds, etc
For being a computer tech
For being a computer tech, I have to say this thing rocks
Even with 2GB or RAM it's fast
The 1530 is very fast with the updated hard drive and memory
4 GB RAM and 250 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive)
Everything about this computer is great
the RAM
I love the graphics, the RAM, all the available options
Great computer for everything
and the only computer I will need for the next 6 years at least
With all of the standard features plus the extras notably the blu-ray drive I foresee this laptop being very "future-proof", and the only computer I will need for the next 6 years at least
I would definetly recommend this computer to any friends in the market for a Dell
The best part about my new computer is the fingerprint reader
4G RAM
THE T9300 PROCESSOR, 4G RAM, AND 256 GEFORCE MAKES ONLINE GAMES AMAZING
I ordered this computer for college next year and it is just all around awesome
This computer not only functions perfectly but also the slot loading DVD player is very unique and a major plus
This computer is very fast and reliable
This computer can go with you anywhere
4GB dual channel memory
I configured my system with the 2.4Ghz Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, 8600M GT 256MB graphics, 320GB HDD, 802.11N adapter, bluetooth, and the 1920X1600 HD screen
get the 4GB of RAM
A simple must, get the 4GB of RAM
I have had this computer for just about a month and I love it
3 GB of memory
I decided to go with 2.0 ghz processor, 3 GB of memory, and a 200GB with a single 7200 RPM SATAII hard drive
This is one fast and powerful computer
I would recommend the Dell XPS 1530 to anyone who is looking to buy a new computer or upgrading
I'm no computer expert
I'm no computer expert, but I know I get tired of spending hard earned $ on products that don't hack it
This computer has put up with riding in my big rig day after day
This computer has put up with riding in my big rig day after day, my 2 yr
I took eveyone's advise and took the 3GB memory for the Vista OS and am not at all disappointed
I own a top end desk top computer
Too much of the room in my van was taken up with computer equipment
I will only be carrying a computer bag
In the future, I will only be carrying a computer bag, leaving a lot more room for the Wife to load up her stuff
storage cases
I was skeptical of Windows Vista Home Premium but was really pleased with Vista the moment I turned on the computer
I got it with 3GB memory
the computer would not load the operating system and could not fix it via the utility
When i first took this out of the box, the computer would not load the operating system and could not fix it via the utility
but i kept it cool and set the computer to its factory settings and restored the computer
Naturally, i was angry, but i kept it cool and set the computer to its factory settings and restored the computer
From then on the computer has been perfect
Now that I have mine I have come to realize that this computer can handle anything
The computer runs a little warm
The computer runs a little warm, but no where to the extent other reviews speak of
Quick little computer
Lots of Memory
This thing is faster than my destop at 3 GHz and 2 gig of Ram
My laptop is a 2.4 GHz with 4 Gig of Ram
sufficient RAM (3GB
The combination of fast HD, decent GPU (6800M GT), sufficient RAM (3GB
Can certainly tell the difference between a newer computer and my aging Dell Desktop- Pentium II 450MHz
ram
This is my first experience with a laptop computer
This is my first experience with a laptop computer, as well as windows vista
I have a dell computer at home
I have a dell computer at home, that I purchased 2 years ago, and I dearly love it
I am very happy with my computer
So far I like almost everything about this computer
the computer doesn't get too hot and is extremely quiet
I love the screen, blue ray player, the computer doesn't get too hot and is extremely quiet
RAM 5.0
scores for my specifications: Processor 5.4, RAM 5.0, Graphics 5.9, Gaming graphics 5.5, Primary hard disk 5.9
The computer worked for the most part as advertised
Computer is sleekly designed and has a great screen
With the 2.5ghz processor and 4gig of ram it runs the bloated Vista Ultimate with no problem
but certainly not my first computer
Since this is my first laptop, but certainly not my first computer, I am happy with this notebook
3GB of RAM are awesome when dealing with memory-hungry apps
it ran pretty well on the core duo with 2 Gb of ram
The system is s pretty good performer, loaded with Vista Home Premium, it ran pretty well on the core duo with 2 Gb of ram
I like the games that are on the computer
and to remotely connect to my work computer
I mainly use my computer for gaming, internet, word processing, and to remotely connect to my work computer
This being my third Dell computer but my very first laptop ever I was a bit apprehensive about being able to see text and detail on a smaller and possibly a dimmer screen
light and a virtual powerhoues
Everything I need in a computer
I was able to purchase this computer with significantly upgraded parts
Through a promotional offer, I was able to purchase this computer with significantly upgraded parts
but the computer hardly ever feels like I'm really pushing it
It takes a few minutes to load all the processes on start up, but the computer hardly ever feels like I'm really pushing it
4G memory
i customised this one to: core2 dual 2.0 processor, 4G memory, 160GB 7200RPM of disk space (freefall sensor), NVidia 8600GT graphics, 9cell battery, 2years warrantee
8 gb of ram
The performance for this laptop is through the roof if you customize it with the highest quality parts including 4gb ram and 320 5200rpm hard drive
an my father are all computer geeks to the fullest extent
Me, my brother, an my father are all computer geeks to the fullest extent
Great computer overall and was also able to purchase the Mini 9 for just $99 (great as well)
Good for gamers-to just getting into the computer generation
Very good level of RAM for a laptop at 4 GB
Very good level of RAM for a laptop at 4 GB, screen is clear
plenty of memory and I was able to customize it with other features I wanted including a faster hard-drive (7200 RPM)
Everything is pro about this computer
Love the computer
My brand H is now my wife's computer and seems to work fine for her (mostly shopping on QVC.com)
I completely love this computer its fast
I alo loved being able to buy a computer with a Linux distribution already installed with the drivers already installed
This computer is $1000 less with a better warranty (4 years
I have 4 GB of RAM
Currently, I have 4 GB of RAM, but plan to upgrade to 8 GB by in a few months
I love the features on this computer
I have a 3 G memory and the performance far exceed other computers I have owned
I love the design of the computer
very fast with SSD and 4G Ram
1-Very good computer
I CANT BELIEVE THE DIFFERENCE A NEW COMPUTER MAKES
Great desktop replacement for light computer users and mild gamers
customised to have loads of RAM and Blu-ray
Power (memory)
Power (memory), styling, quality, cost
a 2.5 ghtz chip runs well with the 4 gigs of ram
Love this computer
Love this computer, my nephew recommended it and glad I listen to him
I love my new computer
My previous computer was a XPS m140 and I loved it
I have a Studio and although it is a very good computer
I have a Studio and although it is a very good computer, I wish I had gotten an XPS
With the 4Gig RAM
With the 4Gig RAM , the laptop works very fast with Vista and eats up only 50% of the RAM most of the time
Fast computer
This laptop is a machine and with a 6gb ram
This laptop is a machine and with a 6gb ram, its performance is excellent
The machine runs Ubuntu 8.04 with a virtual machine of Windows XP without any issues
I can leave the virtual machine running full time without any degradation of performance of the rest of the machine
and a way for my husband to access my computer without having to remember my password
It starts really fast, and the finger scanner is a great shortcut to sign in with, and a way for my husband to access my computer without having to remember my password
big enough and strong enough to be an only home computer and light enough to lug
This is my first Dell Laptop/Computer and I usually buy HP Laptops because of their reliability
This is my first Dell Laptop/Computer and I usually buy HP Laptops because of their reliability, but never will I buy a HP or any brand of laptop again
I chose the upgrades such as the 2.5Ghz Chip and 6 gigs of RAM which makes it very fast
It does everything else I ever wanted a computer to do
the computer is pretty easy
the computer is pretty easy, slightly lightweight n over all enjoyable
offers 4gig of memory all my embroidery programs to all run at the same time
good processor and RAM makes it run very quickly
Great specs, good design, very clear and bright screen, good processor and RAM makes it run very quickly
I put 4gb of memory
I put 4gb of memory, 500gb hard drive, and a 2.4ghz processor on it and it is fantastic
I no longer need a Desktop computer
FAST COMPUTER, LIGHTWEIGHT AND SLEEK DESIGN
I am completely satisfied with the computer itself as I designed it
This computer would have rated a 5 in all areas if not for 1 con
The machine is fast and with the 4G RAM it screams
To get 4GB RAM
just a neast computer
Processor with 6 MB RAM cooks
The computer was great for graphics and design
This computer has a large screen
4GB of RAM
this computer is a good computer
I think the XPS 1730 is better due to the 64 bit option but the 1530 is still good not bad for the 32 bit system and make sure you get the 4 GB of ddr Ram
4 GB shared memory
256 MB dedicated graphics memory
T8100 processor, 4 GB shared memory, 256 MB dedicated graphics memory
T8100, 4Gb Ram
I got a Core 2 Duo T8100, 4GB RAM, 320 GB Sata HDD
have 3 GB ram
coupled with 4GB RAM and a 250GB HDD can double as a mobile workstation also
great memory
Fast, user friendly, great memory
ample RAM
This is a great overall computer
good computer but very dishonest employes
two megs of memory and the laptop is very fast
Upgraded the proc to the T7500, 7200 rpm harddrive , two megs of memory and the laptop is very fast
very fast with 4 mb of ram
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD @5400 RPM
Fast (4g ram
Fast (4g ram, core2, 64g SSD
Attractive, Lots of memory
Dell XPS M1530 Laptop Computer
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color

4

The only thing I would even consider would be the color
The only thing I would even consider would be the color, and I chose that
My only complaint is that the color option I really wanted came out a few days after I ordered my system
Notebook's base was off-balance
Notebook's base was off-balance, front left is hovering slightly above surface it sits on

Bright screen with beautiful color
custom color
like the over all looks of the laptop, custom color, etc
The M1530 has a nice slim design and good color options
I like the built-in cam and fingerprint reader as well as case color choice (mine is PINK)

like no other computer I've seen in 15 year that I had to buy color calibration hardware just to be able to use Photoshop
Fingerprint scanner does not work too well if you have dry skin
I would prefer a darker color to hide stains (incurred over time)

love the colour
HaHa everything, no kidding, love the colour, I got the Product Red Version
Color Laser Printer
white
I like the weight and the Color Satin Blue its faster
Primary hard disk 5.9
The color
clear great color
Beautiful looking with colour option
Good graphics performance, Beautiful looking with colour option

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design

5

fewer configuration options than Dell's Inspiron line
aesthetically
a design flaw if you ask me
so plan on using an external mouse
The only slight flaw that I can say is the design of the bottom

interesting design options
sexy design
Thin, sexy design
Great design
Great design, Powerful

The top frame is lose and looks like will come out any time
Design rated only four stars because of the cooling issue
a more sleeker design
The only reason I didn't give this laptop 5 stars is that some of the design wasn't well executed
I think the speakers could have been a better design
and a 1920x1200 looks very small
I only gave the system 4 stars for design
Future notebooks with this design would greatly benefit from some kind of haptic feedback
while aesthetically pleasing
That is my only issue withi design
Design is not as sleek as expected
I gave the laptop a 4 on design because I
The things so well put together I didn't even lower it's design rating because of it
change viewing angle vertically 1 inch and it looks completely different
it's just an observation by looking at task manager)
Some of the problems with the design is that it is very fragile
The other design I don't like is the cooling fan intake is on the bottom
Bad design -- if you leave it on a bed
Bad design -- if you leave it on a bed, blanket, your lap or other non-flat surface, it can't suck in enough air and may overheat if you're running something 3d intense like a game
but a better design is air intake on one corner and out the other
Not a deal breaker, but a better design is air intake on one corner and out the other
I'm wondering if it is the form factor design or hard drive
The fingerprint security is a cute little gadget that doesn't work at all
I also do not like the wedge shaped design
but I have laid my hands on nicer keyboards that are easier to navigate without looking at the keys
It doesn't come in a design that she was interested in
this was also a design flaw with the studio 15 series
Inner part is not all that great compared to the outside design
I have my speakers plugged into the front on my desk and its sticks out and looks stupid
if you are looking for a portable gaming machine then go for the 17" XPS instead
I was looking for a powerful business/gaming machine so this fits the bill nicely
the thing that gave me bad impact is design
Speaker mesh gets dirty and looks bent
Well..Dell can do much with the looks as other contemprory competitive brands have done
It looks ok
It looks ok, but feels pretty bad
Things that could be considered cons are design trade-offs
partitioning required to be done (In case u plan to use vista
Ugly design
Ugly design, slot loaded optical drive
Sort of cheesy looking silver keys
Sort of cheesy looking silver keys,
Not much bad to say--I'm using the basic 32-bit system configuration

Looks great
Stylish design and use of high-quality materials
Good Screen, Stylish looks, Good performance, Gaming, Comfortable Keypad & Touchpad, Fingerprint scanner
nice design
sleek design
only with minor design changes
Practically the same as the M1330, only with minor design changes
Very Stylish and Sharp Design
Very Stylish and Sharp Design, Amazing Power and Performance for Size and Price (Around $1300 for Me), HDMI input makes it much easier to play movies over my HD TV from my laptop, Integrated bluetooth is nice to connect to internet via cell phone (smartphone), has new Intel Wireless N option which is very nice, doesn't get hot unlike some people have commented on (I think those are just people who are overclocking their CPU or Video card)
There are plenty of marked improvements in design and consideation to ergonomics etc
Design - strudy
great design and features
Looks cool
Aesthetically appealing
Aesthetically appealing, feature-rich, fairly lightweight, HDMI port, 3 USB ports, dual headphone jacks, comes with a host of XPS goodies
The configuration I chose (160gb 7200rpm
Beautiful Design
Over all design
So far this machine performs as beautifully as it looks
and the audio software adds an awesome sound to enhance these features.The computer has a great design and looks awesome
The Dell Media Direct buttons creates easy access to my movies, photos, and music without even having to start up windows, and the audio software adds an awesome sound to enhance these features.The computer has a great design and looks awesome
compact attractive design
nice looking
good design
i received my laptop 12 days before shipping date,nice looking,fast,good design,webcam,fingerprint reader they are nice,but
Awesome styling
slick design
Super cool, slick design
Incredible design(looks great)
Great battery life (6 cell), Incredible design(looks great), Very powerful, amazing technical support and warranty
Very sleek design
Stylish looks
good looking and fits a lot of features in a small form-factor
The design and features are sweet
This laptop has a very nice design to it
Design is excellent
Amazing Seek Design -smooth keys
I really liked the design
sleek yet simple in design
Stylish
The design and features of this laptop are very nice
I get comments from people who are blown away by the design
Everytime I pull it out of my bag, I get comments from people who are blown away by the design
Great design, speedy technology-the fastest and most comprehensive harddrive
This laptop has all the features that I was looking for
Nice looking design
Looks like an exotic car
Looks like an exotic car, gets a lot of stares
I was worried a little about the design but now that I have the computer I really am surprised at its looks
The design of this laptop is thin and sleek
I love the metalic trim and it looks awsome
excellent design
vista is pretty slick
Design - it's sleek and very contemporary
Vista is a very slick OS
attention getting design
looks fantastic
looks fantastic, feels fantastic, runs fantastic
The finger print reader is awesome the webcam is just enough to get you by and the design is UNBELIEVEABLE
I like the sleek design
Nice design also of the portable ruby red external 160 GB hard drive
sexy design - especially the tapering from back to front
Sleek, sexy design - especially the tapering from back to front
looks fancy
The stylish design is just another plus
like the over all looks of the laptop
Looks good.
slim design
Sleek, slim design
Aesthetically very pleasing in red (bought it as a gift for a friend
Looking for desktop replacement and not thrilled about previous laptop experience with a clunky Gateway
This is also one of the best looking laptops i could find and its better in person
Design in general is quite nice and well configured
I'd recommend Dell to anyone looking for a quality product
Love the design
Sleek design and lightweight
Very stylish and runs good
I love the new hinge design
it is a nice looking
Over all, it is a nice looking, great working little machine
It also looks great from an asthetic point
love this machine wether using it or just looking at it
best looking
love this machine wether using it or just looking at it , best looking
The design is sleek
The design is sleek, and it's fairly lightweight which is a huge plus
Sleek design, lightweight
I spent another 6 weeks looking at various configurations and models
design/appearance
looks good
It is thin and sleek and has a great looking design
excellent configuration options
loved Windows Vista Ultimate configuration
the size almost looks like at 17 inch model but is smaller and easier to carry
Ease of use, excellent configuration options, came with 3GB but upgraded to 4GB after purchase, 15.4 inch WXGA + TrueLife LCD at 1400 x 900 with camera was a plus, loved Windows Vista Ultimate configuration, no problems encountered with the system, glad I bought this versus XPS 1730, the size almost looks like at 17 inch model but is smaller and easier to carry
Laptop looks amazing
This laptop looks great from the time you take it out of the box
I have the midnight blue version (it is darker than it looks on the website
The design is outstanding
The design is outstanding, I especially like the durable display hinge design
It definitely is a good looking laptop
The clarity and visibilty don't suffer at all from the glossy design
I like the design
great looks
Great design, great looks
Styling is absolutely elegant
and slick
The design is great
Very nice looking Laptop
integrated web cam and microphone work very good the cam looks sharp no light but u dont need it
lightweight design
Sleek, lightweight design
Sleek design
Design
and the design is everything and more than my original expectations for a XPS
and even though I don't plan on traveling with it
Its replaced my original Dell desktop, and even though I don't plan on traveling with it, I have a Inspiron Mini for that, I'm confident were I to need to take it out of my office or home for anything business related, I could comfortably do so
Great desgin and looks sharp
It looks good
It looks good, and was returnable
EXECELLENT DESIGN GREAT FORM AND FUNCTION.GREAT QUALITY OF PART AND EQUIPMENT
simple design
Design is really good.I like the hinge design.Stands out compared to other laptops
Sleek design with exceptional graphics
Very slim design
I always felt the design of a laptop was no big deal
I always felt the design of a laptop was no big deal, but I've found that I enjoy working on this one more than I did on the Inspiron 8600
The design is just great
I liked the design and layout on this laptop
the design
It looks great as well
Great looking and performing laptop
It looks very sleek inside and out
the system is working and everything looks as its a winner
So far so good, the system is working and everything looks as its a winner
so it seems to be an improved design
I love dell's sleek silver design
Crimson Red is definitely the way forward very stylish
It is a very stylish laptop and I've gotten a lot of compliments
Very stylish
attractive design
design &
all features , design &
has a stylish design
It runs super fast on all programs, its light and portable, has a stylish design, has lots of great connections on the sides, and has great battery life
The design is top-notch
I especially like the hinge design that is much more reliable that of other laptops I have owned
The design is top-notch, I especially like the hinge design that is much more reliable that of other laptops I have owned
The laptop looks hot hot hot
I much enjoy looking up different issues I have and being able to easily find the answers without reading thru the whole owners manual
Looks
Excellent Design and loaded with all the features
Hardware is very dependable and the laptop lid design is nice
Hardware is very dependable and the laptop lid design is nice, as there is no longer a struggle to open and close laptop
Sleek and stunning design
Good overall design
The system has a nice design and is attractive and seems to work well over all
I have saved a bunch of 1920X1600 photos from the Internet and I change my back round often just so I can see how each one looks
It looks polished
The laptop itself is good looking and stands out
The laptop itself is good looking and stands out, but it doesn't stand out in an obnoxious way
Very good design
Sleek design with a great picture.
The laptop itself is awesome, great design, reliability and its very quite
Looking at one for my wife now
slick looking
It is fast, slick looking, and compact
I really recommend the XPS to anyone looking for a great laptop
The XPS M1530 had all the specs that I was looking for
The XPS M1530 had all the specs that I was looking for, but I had my doubts when I ordered it
The design is sleak and beautiful
The design is sleak and beautiful, so much that I named her Sally, though my girlfriend doesn't like her demanding attention
Excelent design
Great looking
Great looking, gets attention from everyone
The design is awesome
Classy Looks and seems very rugged
Great looks, very quiet, excellent features
Like the looks and layout
Portable design
Sleek looking machine
The design and feel to this machine is great
it oozes class in the way it looks
The design and feel to this machine is great, it oozes class in the way it looks, I have nothing but praise for this machine
if you are looking to replace your desktop with a laptop then I would almost certainly go for this
Cute
I love the looks
I love the looks, and the weight of my new laptop
Very nice design
Good looking
Probably the greatest design for a notebook
Good over all design
Ok I like the design of the m1530
I love the sleek design of the XPS m1530
looks stunning
very powerful even at base configuration
and GREAT design
Light weight, very powerful even at base configuration, and GREAT design
great design and well priced (on sale)
lightweight and one of the best looking laptops available in market
Looks very nice an professional
I love the design
I love the design, and the way it runs
The wireless being a hard switch with the wireless locator is also a nice feature for you travellers looking for hotspots on a layover
Understated and very elegant design
I like the way it looks
It looks like its image on the web (because most of products shown on the web is usually different from the real one)
it has a sleek design along with a 2mp webcam to complement it
Not to mention it just looks cool too
Beautiful design for a handy laptop
its got a nice design
Exceptional design
Perfect Design
programs run fast.Great looking laptop with plenty of connection options
Setup was easy and quick.Vista(Home Premium 64 bit)runs with no problems and is a great operating system.Simple to setup network connections,programs run fast.Great looking laptop with plenty of connection options
Awesome design and significantly lighter than my last 15" Dell laptop
Looks and runs great
efficient and everything I was looking for
Nice speaker design
Very good looks and design
Awesome design
Design/look
Looks good in the box
It looks nice
It looks nice, but
Was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the laptop as well as it's design and look
Nice design and well thought out
Has all of the hardware features that I was looking for
Overall good design
but plan to upgrade to 8 GB by in a few months
I bought this laptop from the outlet - it was slightly higher specification than what I was originally looking for but I still saved £
Everything seems to be working well.Love the looks
Great features and design
I looked cool in its design and it was sleek too
relatively lightweight design
Slender, relatively lightweight design
very nice aesthetically
styling
Sleek design that rocks
Sleek design that rocks, and performs almost flawlessly
Very powerful, nice looking design, easy to use
Great design that's all
Elegant design
Great looking and easy to set up
From the very start I was impressed by how this laptop looks
When looking for a laptop I was looking for a laptop that can play games decently and was practical for doing school work
the over all design n everything is well thought out
the finger print scanner, the webcam, the over all design n everything is well thought out
I've received a number of comments on how sleek the design of my Dell XPS is
looks nice
Nice looking laptop
The design of this product is very good
Solid, good design
LIGHTWEIGHT AND SLEEK DESIGN
A very clean appealing design
The XPS M1530 to me is the best looking laptop on the market
in such a cool looking and thin machine is awesome
Sleek and lightweight design
Its thinner than my girlfriends Inspiron and out performs it by a landslide.It looks great and the HDMI is useful for watching Blu-ray on my HDTV
great design for the plugin
I like the design of the unit itself...easy to handle and carry around
Design and quality
Fast and I like the design and looks cool
It has a great design with options
Design, Looks, speed
Beautifully simple design
I kept the Vista Home Premium but plan to upgrade to Ultimate via the Microsoft website because I wanted to keep the cost low
Nice design, good look and feel
Glamorous Slim Design
Looks AWESOME
Good looks too
My configuration is
design is gud etc
Good Looks
Good Looks, Design , Light
Its your configuration
Its your configuration, you decide what's best for you
It is a very cool laptop with the stunning slim design
Awesome looks
Its been more than a month since I bought it and still can't stop admiring it's design
good spec, good design
Awesome design and looks
Looks, design, performance
Looks sleek
looks goods
Brushed Aluminum design
Looks good?
Attractive new design
this is by far the best looking one
As far as PC laptops go, this is by far the best looking one
Machine looks beautiful
powerful, nice looking
solid design
classy design
Nice configuration
Looks good, fingerprint reader
cool design
beautiful design overall
cool design, quiet, beautiful design overall, fingerprint reader is awsome
gorgeous design
Loaded with features, looks great
Kit looks smart but I have lost faith after experienecing a problem that has been known about for months
Very nice looking
which looks great
slick looks
Optional 1920 x 1200 display, which looks great, HDMI, slot-loading DVD, slick looks
Good design, Nice size yet portable
Relatively good feel, nice looking
nice design, very expensive
nice looks
It has some very nice looks and I am happy with the components that I ordered so far
Ok its looks good and has a good configuration
Good design and lightweight
The metal surfaces and keyboard make for a comfortable and slick design
very good default configuration
Stylish looks, very good default configuration, Value for money

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flash

2

which makes them unusable for larger flash-drives
The power plug sits right next to two USB ports, which makes them unusable for larger flash-drives
most professional cameras still use Compact Flash cards
Unfortunately, most professional cameras still use Compact Flash cards, so I have to haul my external card reader with me
not all companies support 64-bit systems so even simple tasks like viewing Youtube or using Adobe Flash Player take time to find work-arounds

flash animation &
use this machine for Photoshop, flash animation &
flash card reader
Lots of extras ie: built in web cam, finger print reader, flash card reader, slot load DVD writer, wireless picks up good signal
Windows Vista Home Premium is a breeze to use although there is still no native flash player for the 64 bit OS which is a minor annoyance

I have not been able to install the flash player as of 12/29/08
If I leave my flash drive attached
If I leave my flash drive attached, it won't reboot

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reception

2

It constanly looses wireless signal (annoying when reading/responding to email
Have had issues with the wireless signal bombing out which is probably due more to my router than the XPS but we are investigating this currently
Mebbe can add a back light keyboard and face detection security like in studio xps
Finger Print reader software from UPEK is quite slow at detection and it's not practical

Loss of signal was occurring multiple times a day before
wireless picks up good signal
Wifi signal was in full bar

build quality

5

Some build quality issues
Shoddy construction
Other laptop looks sturdy
Build quality is suspect
Bad selection of materials for construction of this part

Strong build
Build quality
durable
Extremely reliable, durable
Great build quality

Internal Build
Most of the word I typed are wrong.Looks nice, but poor quality internal hardware & construction
but poor quality internal hardware & construction

Outstanding build w/ MULTIPLE functions
Solid quality construction
very strong/sturdy design
Quality materials, very strong/sturdy design
it feels very sturdy and well-made
Dell's online build
Good build quality
The equipment itself appears sturdy
The LCD hinges are pretty bulky and make me think they will remain sturdy for a long time to come
General design and build quality is very good
General design and build quality is very good, am very impressed with it, it feel solid and well built
Overall build and finish quality excellent
for thisbaby-boomer Dell hit it right..old fashioned construction
good build quality and excellent features
Very pleased with the XPS1530, very fast, good build quality and excellent features
and it appears to be very sturdy and durable
Good features such as size and weight, ease of use, and it appears to be very sturdy and durable
yet solid construction
The laptop itself has also been fairly durable thus far...I hit the keys too hard in a moment of frustration and popped one halfway off
The laptop itself has also been fairly durable thus far...I hit the keys too hard in a moment of frustration and popped one halfway off, but it did not take too long to reset it
The design of the hinge is very attractive and I like that it is build very well and seems like it will wear well even with a lot of use
It feels and looks sturdy and well built
the whole laptop feels high quality on the build side
I like the build and screen quality and the action of the keys
The case is strong and feels sturdy
Lightweight but sturdy and rugged at the same time
The Build is solid and the speed is out of sight
Quality construction
Customized set up let me build a machine that could handle my games but wasn't crazy expensive
I've always been jealous of my bro & dad because they always had the money to build their own gaming desktops from scratch
I've always been jealous of my bro & dad because they always had the money to build their own gaming desktops from scratch, and I would get their hand me downs
Computer is attractive and very durable
excellent design and build quality
The overall design seems sturdy
and the overall build quality is incredible
but yet seems durable
solid build
feels sturdy
solid build, feels sturdy, 1680 x 1050 screen is awesome, clear, bright
External RED Build (Buy The RED one!!!)
External RED Build (Buy The RED one!!!), Fingerprint, Webcam, Performance
Can be customised to individual needs, good build quality, competitively priced, excellent customer support
A very sturdy feeling machine overall

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lens

3

System had scratches upon arrival
The Optical drive (DVD/CD
and that necessitate a system recovery CD to be sent to me to try and fix my Internet Explorer
I wouldn't buy any system without that coverage
I'm so glad I have the 4 year service agreement with accidental damage, I wouldn't buy any system without that coverage

The system came with two remotes and two sets of headphones
The system has not stuttered a bit
all great characteristics of a system
I have used several so I know what I like and don't like in a system
I especially like the New Vista system

I am not crazy about MS Vista and the fact there is no choice for the consumer on which system they would prefer
you really have to jump through hoops to find the right XP drivers for this system (although some enterprising users on the forums might be able to point you in the right direction.)
but the cleaning cloth that is included with the XPS system wipes them right off
the system is wonderful
Besides those two very minor things, the system is wonderful
Not sure about the windows vista system
I still think Vista has a ways to go before it can be relied on for serious business operating system
I still think Vista has a ways to go before it can be relied on for serious business operating system, to many blue screens
Operating system can be sluggish at times
I go to college and it takes a longer time than my last one to log onto the wireless system
Dell should still include it in this system
Although dial-up modems are becoming a thing of the past, Dell should still include it in this system
Stereo system could be better
The operating system can be sluggish
Speaker system is very hard to hear when playing movies
Slot load optical drive is handy
Vista is the main drawback of the system
the updates provided by Microsoft seem to destabalize the operating system
I would prefer it if the XPS laptops were offered with the XP operating system
otherwise with my XPS 1530 I'm very satisfied with the system as is and it performs very well
Speaker system cheapens an otherwise great machine
VISTA--I dislike this operating system
and it also elevates the rear of the system about an inch off the table
While this might seem ideal for keeping the unit cooler than normal, the battery itself makes it difficult to store the system in a notebook bag, and in fact it makes the M1530 too big to fit in the nifty XPS case Dell sends with the system
The system also gets extremely warm on the palmrest
The system also gets extremely warm on the palmrest, especially when using WWAN heavily
The only thing I would redesign about this system is that the speaker and microphone outlet jacks are on the front edge of the system
I gave it a 2 star for features because of the optical drive
The optical drive is lame
forcing shutdown to protect the system
So keep this system well ventilated
but getting ready to contact Dell about the problem
I've been really bussy, but getting ready to contact Dell about the problem, so time this week
My only complaints are about the Vista operating system
My only complaints are about the Vista operating system, just to much security
system started back up normally and has been ok since then
slot-loading CD/DVD doesn't work with small optical discs
I don't want to have to learn how to uninstall things when I buy a new system
Nor does the system have a 1394b Firewire port
I'm adjusting to the latest upgrade of the operating system
As with others, I'm adjusting to the latest upgrade of the operating system
You would expect a better speaker system
Thought it would come with 64 bit operating system
So I can't even upgrade to 64 bit system
No operating system choice
no optical drive activity indicator
Turning the system over showed missing screws in places they obviously should have been
In addition I have had a very hard time getting my wireless printserver to work with Vista and getting my Blackberry to back up to the system has also been a pain
and the upgrades to make it a potentialyy useful portabloe gaming system cost way too much
You buy it, you stick with it, and the upgrades to make it a potentialyy useful portabloe gaming system cost way too much
I got the 64 bit operating system
Dell technician that prepares my system
Here are some more pros to the system
Here are some more pros to the system, I ran out of room on the pros section
System crashes
System crashes, incompatible drivers (SigmaTel), Port for speakers and headphones in front instead of the side(s), or rear
yea you can configure a system that doesn't do what you want it to do
without chop and tear, yea you can configure a system that doesn't do what you want it to do
I was not expecting as many problems with this new system as I have encountered
I have had to restart this system too many times to trouble shoot problems
The support has been excellent - however I am disappointed that I am having to replace parts on a very new high-end system (parts not replaced yet
I would like to system to do a better job of distributing the heat - it's good but my Inspiron 1410 is even better than this
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The only thing I would change on this system would be the speakers
Like I said above on the pro's I cannot wait until Microsoft comes out with the operating system 7
Optical drive crashed and was a pain to get replaced
Slot Optical Drive
while analyzing the latency of d overall system
even though system is placed in a well-ventilated environment.HDMI output not immediately usable for all users
the Slot load optical drive is louder than the Inspiron 1520 and XPS M1730 tray drive
only one issue with the laptop, the Slot load optical drive is louder than the Inspiron 1520 and XPS M1730 tray drive, however this is not at all a problem, it is actually quieter than most laptops regardless and definately quiter than any Desktop fan
slot loaded optical drive
Need to get system repaired cannot send machine in for repairs
Need to get system repaired cannot send machine in for repairs, cannot be with out
Upon purchasing this system

system flies
great clarity, system flies, great system for the overall price point
Over all it's a smart buy for anyone and with the warranty and support they have on this system
I managed a tidy system that perfectly matches my intentions
You really get a lot of bang for your buck with this system
I just ordered this system 6 days ago that is a HUGE plus for dell
WOW, I just ordered this system 6 days ago that is a HUGE plus for dell
The system is great
the packaging of the XPS system is wonderful and well organized
I really was unsure making the jump to the XPS system I had a newer Dell inspirion...But I needed alot of performace so after carefully reviewing information I took the leap
well-valued system with great features
A well-sized, well-valued system with great features
This system could be classified as an animal
In all instances this system has been flawless
I purchased this system for my son
Love this system
The ease of start-up on the system was great
The system is fantastic
System runs quite
I doubt there's a better system out there (in this class
Even factoring in the cons, I doubt there's a better system out there (in this class
no problems encountered with the system
I am very satisfied with the system
Over all, I am very satisfied with the system, and would recommend it to my friends
I have had the system for almost a month
this is a amazing system
can plug into my stereo system and/or tv
Here are the specs I got in the system
This system is awesome
Vista loads things way better than any other operating system before
Excellent system
It was customized to exactly what i wanted in a system--the Dell sales representative remembered all the details I might want in a system without my having to write lists and comparisons and therefore made the ordering process simple and without later regrets
It makes my favorite PC game look great and runs it efficiently--which was my main objective in buying this new system--the other fine features like built-in bluetooth and wireless-n networking are icing on the cake
not the system
I am very satisifed with the new operating system Vista
The dell support system downloaded on the laptop is very useful
This is the 2nd XPS system I have ordered (1st a desktop
I like this system as much
I configured my system with the 2.4Ghz Core 2 Duo
but it meets the system requirements
I haven't tried Crysis, but it meets the system requirements
Slot-load Optical Drive
much better than a tray popping out of the system
I especially love the slot loader, much better than a tray popping out of the system
The system has a good variety of features like: integrated webcam
The slot load optical drive is awesome
This is realy good system
running Vista is a positive because eventually it will be the only Microsoft operating system
slot load optical drive is awesome
Vista is VERY reliable for this system
The system is s pretty good performer
I find everything about this system to be excellent
The system respond robustlly and everything worked as advertised on inital startup
I can say with all honesty you won't be dissappointed by this system
games ran smoothly and the system flies
games ran smoothly and the system flies, except for a few hiccups
I have put this XPS system through its paces and have not found a flaw as of yet
I am very happy forpurchasing this system
For the most part its a really nice system
System is designed so well it almost makes me sick
Great overall system
I bought it because of the Ubuntu operating system option
I bought it because of the Ubuntu operating system option, and I'm very happy
And the system restoration erased all my data saved in my external drive
Excellent for people wanting a spare gaming system while watching a movie or something
Dell makes a good system
My husband is a system administrator and chose this laptop for my 15 year old
The 64 bit Vista operating system is awesome
When the system performs
When the system performs, it's really good and most of the times it's good
Love the flamingo pink I chose to personalize my system for me
But outside of that the system itself is a good one
makes me love the system even more.It is a perfect balence between power and style.Although some may argue that the graphics rendering capabilities of the system may not be upto the mark
HDMI port is great for interfacing with home entertainment system
can tweak its system to dual boot win xp and vista
can tweak its system to dual boot win xp and vista, thus it can support directx 10 game without any latency delay
and a system with a 2.6GHz proc
thereby keeping system cooled better when rendering HD graphics
is superb.Slot-load optical drive a boon
with the lens staying inside
is superb.Slot-load optical drive a boon,with the lens staying inside,and resulting in lesser damages to the optical drive.Noise Isolation Ear Buds give an audio experience one can never forget.Bluetooth Headsets give GREAT sound effects.Technical Support and On-Site warranty with CompleteCover is great,with brilliant response times and quality parts(IT'S WON AWARDS AFTER ALL,NO WONDER
Nice System
operating system (vista
so poorly integrated with hardware that system locked up regularly and had to be restarted manually
system got slower until disk died
each time this occurred, system got slower until disk died

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voice guidance

0.5

But the voice effects and avatar are fun to play around with
and my voice comes across lower and garbled - so they tell me
In addition, the bass setting overpowers the treble, and my voice comes across lower and garbled - so they tell me

interface

5

the speakers are not aimed at the user
the speakers are not aimed at the user, they're aimed straight up
As a long time XP user
As a long time XP user, am considering installing XP over Vista, as I don't see much of a gain for performance in this OS
user error - not very familiar with Vista

The fingerprint reader is a fantastic feature because it makes it so easy to sign into your favorite websites that require a user name and password
recognized my wireless network and was on line
Super fast and very user friendly
This laptop is amazing and very user friendly
I would HIGHLY recommend this machine to one in the market for a new laptop whether you are a beginning user or an advanced gamer

but certainly no show stopper for a mobile user
I wish the speaker jack were side mounted, but certainly no show stopper for a mobile user
Steam line the "STUFF" and Dell extras
Make sure you set up a password for each user and DO NOT RELY ON THE finger printer reader
But when a user starts using it u find its flaws
so you better don't trash the recovery boot option (if you did: boot to command prompt from Vista DVD
Doesn't come with a driver CD, so you better don't trash the recovery boot option (if you did: boot to command prompt from Vista DVD, set path=d:\windows
I didn't know until I attempted to plug in my phone line and then reading the manual
The fingerprint reader isn't user friendly
Now the tch thinks it may be a problem with the Vista interface
the reviews on line
But, the reviews on line, at several sites, are accurate
I agree with many others that the speakers are a poorer quality than I would expect from this top-of-the-line laptop
and wud have been much better if it was available nearer to the user as in the case of compac presario c700
the only cons i find is that the USBports are ound ryt onto the end of the laptop, as in my case i frequently use these ports, and wud have been much better if it was available nearer to the user as in the case of compac presario c700

The design of the entire laptop has been ergo friendly to the user with the natural slant of our wrists
the new aero interface is awesome
Start up is extremely fast, the new aero interface is awesome, gotta love the vista sidebar
and can interface with my digital piano
I also added Cakewalk Sonar Home Studio 6, and can interface with my digital piano
user-friendly
Attractive, feature-rich, user-friendly
The design and user capability are wonderful
Excellent features re: the user's manual is installed on the desktop
I upgraded it to the top of line and it is just amazing that it has no problems to speak of
Having been a Dell user for a number of years I continue to be thrilled and pleased with the performance
Having been a Dell user for a number of years I continue to be thrilled and pleased with the performance, reliability and functionality of their products
but the problem was quickly and courteously corrected while on line and on the phone
The initial broadband default settings were incorrect, but the problem was quickly and courteously corrected while on line and on the phone
and check-out were all very user friendly and well thought out
User friendly
This is a very user frendly system
user friendly and it looks really cool
Bottom line
Bottom line, I am very happy with me Dell / Microsoft combo
it is pretty user friendly
This computer is fast, it is pretty user friendly, so far it is working better ten I expected
or advanced user good buy
For norma, or advanced user good buy
The computer is fast and user friendly
I chose this model because my friend bought the m1330 back in November and using his caused me to fall in love with the XPS line
Near top of the line laptop in a small but powerful package
I play on line MMP and the graphics are just the realest thing I have ever seen
I am a personnal user that loves the XPS M1530 so far
Friendy user
It looks different that Windows XPS but it is very user friendly
The case design is user friendly
even with multiple concurrent user sessions for my family members
Runs Vista very well, even with multiple concurrent user sessions for my family members
Well built fast reliable light vista is user friendly
It added quite a bit to the bottom line
It added quite a bit to the bottom line, but it is worth every penny
XPS line comes with nice manuals and a folder to keep system restore CDs
Windows Vista Areo is impressive even though it is just glitter to a normal eveyday user
Love the scoll line features and ease of buttons
Its very user friendly and smooth
Sleek, Perfect Design, User Friendly
Very user friendly
very user friendly with regards to hardware and self-servicing the machine
Sleek, nice design, fast, seems very solid, nice range of connections, beautiful screen, generally runs quiet and fan rarely kicks on, very user friendly with regards to hardware and self-servicing the machine
runs WoW like a champ and can keep up with web browsers at the same time.It's user friendly
Very user friendly with a multitude of upgrade options make this purchase an outstanding investment
It is very user friendly
good interface and it work well everywhere
Overall, a wonderful piece of technology, good interface and it work well everywhere
It is user friendly
It is user friendly, has great performance and is awesome
and user friendly
Sleek / Fast and very user friendly
I was pleasantly surprised that the XPS line had an SSD option
HDMI interface - looks awesome on my Sony Bravia LCD TV

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zoom

1.5

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Even with the add-on the player will not show menues or allow changes in aspect ratio, zoom, play-back speed options, and will not work with direct play buttons

Solid build, great design, excellent service, rapid delivery, great onboard support software

portability

5

heavy
No Blu-ray drive, heavy
Sitting with it on lap is little uncomfortable as it gets heated up and relative to M1330 heavy and bulky
laptop gets a little hot but to be expected of a thin powerful laptop such as this one
a bit heavy to carry around

Slim and light for a midsize machine
Thin
Slim, fairly lightweight, powerful computer with good looks and an excellent set of features/functions
light
Beautiful, light, diffrenet, unique

and the weight.....the lap top weights little more than others
It tends to bend due to its weight and the slightest amount of pull from the cable
A little too heavy but workable
It's heavy and big compared to my last laptop...but more powerful
Not as lightweight as my daughter's (different manufacturer
Too heavy
The power light and HDD light is not visible while using the machine should be on the top (there is enough space)
This lab top is very heavy and gets warm on the bottom side when it has been on for a prolonged period of time.
A bit heavy
A little heavy for a traveler
There is not enough weight in the bottom half to allow easy
There is not enough weight in the bottom half to allow easy, one handed opening
I would not want added weight
That being said, I would not want added weight
I dropped my heavy fork on it at the dinner table (from about 20 inches
web cam does not work well in low light(picture gets very choppy)
due to its weight
so the difference in size and weight is very noticeable
A tad heavy
only that it is a little heavy for my tastes
It is not that light
Heavy-ish
Why is it so heavy
It doesn't feel all that heavy duty
It doesn't feel all that heavy duty, the keys that is
Not very light
also makes the laptap too bulky and too heavy
machine is little heavy but is not a real problem
Major Cons is the cost factor that might even burn a hole in your pocket
it not heavy but its case is weak
not compatiable with portibility, it not heavy but its case is weak
feels heavy

2 inches wide but overall about 30% increase in size and weight
Compared to XPS M1330, it is just 3 finger, 2 inches wide but overall about 30% increase in size and weight
fairly lightweight
It is appropriately thin for a 15" laptop and comfortable to carry around in the case that came with it
it's still not too heavy
Heavy battle looked pretty good
Its is very light weigth
Slim
light weight
Slim, sleek, light weight, fast, awesome product
Very light weight
but the switch to the XPS1530 is something that is light years from what Sony offers
I was using a Sony VAIO Desktop, but the switch to the XPS1530 is something that is light years from what Sony offers, and the nice thing, the 1530 doesn't come packed-out with bloatware
The weight of the laptop is bearable and slightly lighter than what I anticipated
Very light
thin and attractive (which kinda scary sometimes
Very light, thin and attractive (which kinda scary sometimes, especially in public
very thin
very light (all things considered
Very fast, very thin, very light (all things considered
lightweight
and very slim
The computer is very fast, lightweight, and very slim
and recently decided it was time for a bit of portability
After that, I went with an XPS Gen 4 desktop, and recently decided it was time for a bit of portability, so I settled on the M1530
Definitely a thin and light machine
It's lightweight
carriable weight
It is not heavy at all either
huge hard drive and is thin and very compact
This machine is fast, has exceptional clarity with the screen, huge hard drive and is thin and very compact
light and compact
Fast, light and compact
light weight for a 15 inch notebook
Great design, light weight for a 15 inch notebook, metal wrist guard is also a nice touch
love the light weight design
size and weight
Thin, light weight, easy to start up and get going
The weight is normal
Although the XPS M1530 has a sleek design and is relatively light-weight
Although the XPS M1530 has a sleek design and is relatively light-weight, it feels very sturdy and well-made
very light weight compare with other powerful class notebook
It's light weight and compact
and light weight
This computer is thin, and light weight
The laptop is lightweight
very portable
The overall weight is light and the size is thin
the system is solid and relatively light
and it's fairly lightweight which is a huge plus
relatively light
Thin, relatively light, sleek, solid feeling
This machine has very aerodynamic shape and is really thin and lite
A LITTLE HEAVY BUT OVERALL VERY NICE
Stays pretty cool even under heavy usage
It is light-weight
It is light-weight, fast, and slick
Sleek, light weight, great visual screen
It is easy to carry around and not too heavy
Light weight, which makes it easy to carry around in a sleeve
very sleek and light
heavy light
Excellent performance, heavy light, very portable
Still lightweight and superb compared to other brands I viewed
This laptop it is not that heavy and the fingerprint feature its pretty awesome
It is light weight and it fits right in my backpack for school
The laptop is also very thin and highly portable
Excellent features and light weight
low weight
and all in a compact and light form
Great startup speed, smooth operation, and all in a compact and light form
I like the light weight
I like the light weight, the design, and most of all the Dell reputation for quality
Good features such as size and weight
It's lightweight, and how thoughtful to provide a softside case along with one for the manual, and program CD's
Light weight and easily portable with all the power of my Dell desktop
Brilliant webcam and i love how light and thin this laptop is
acceptable weight
Nice and light for traveling
The slotload drive is great so you don't have to worry about breaking the thin tray that most notebooks have
weight
its light and portable
airplnes and very light for travel
Small Size / Weight (Slim)
and compact
not very heavy
Light weight, Classy Looks and seems very rugged
but my WD160GB portable hard drive (not powered
Slim form factor
Lightweight- Portable
and the weight of my new laptop
D810 and it was great but it was HEAVY
The XPS is light weight
The XPS is light weight, attractive, easy to use (even though I am learning Vista
Relatively light weight so easy for transport
and lightweight
portability
light weight, slim, stylish, and powerful
replaced a 17 inch Toshiba that was way too heavy
nice weight
nice size.light weight
nice size.light weight, large screen is easy to see.it is great to have the portability
Very powerful for as light and small as it is
not too heavy
make this laptop enough for the games of 2008 with a weight that any traveler could fall in love with
Weight is not really heavy although it's 15" (Of course travel-mate would be lighter than this one
it has a sleek attractive case that is very light and portable
It is thin
It is thin, light and a virtual powerhoues
reasonable size and weight
Decent weight for a powerful laptop
Prety light
slim / lightweight
The design is very light and slim and has a beautiful appeal to it
thin and light for a 15-inch display
compact
light weight, less crapware installed at OEM
lightweight and thin
It is light weight and well balanced
Lightweight for transport and built well for longevity
Light weight, nice solid keyboard, on/off switch for WiFi, trayless CD/DVD
Light weight, a 2.5 ghtz chip runs well with the 4 gigs of ram, the 128 gig solid state drive is superb
It's lightweight and a lot slimmer than most notebooks
light and rigid
Small form, light and rigid
Weight is just right
Weight is just right, included features are great
during low light situations because the the light from the screen is reflected well by the silver colored keys
The keys are easy to see, even without a backlit or lighted keyboard, during low light situations because the the light from the screen is reflected well by the silver colored keys
Reliability and portability is important to me since I am a member of the military and I deploy to other countries just about every other year
This laptop is so light and very portable but very durable
This laptop is so light and very portable but very durable, while also maintaining its functionality
Very portable, the perfect marriage of size, weight, and usability
slightly lightweight n over all enjoyable
The fact that it is so compact and portable is the greatest feature
light for the features
slim and light weight
Sleek, slim and light weight, this is the best laptop I have ever used
It's thin
It's light
Slim lite weight and very stylish
I ordered this notebook to be a portable gaming machine
I ordered this notebook to be a portable gaming machine, and it has delivered very well
The sleekness and lite weight
powerful and portable
Lightweight, powerful and portable
the copmuters light weight
i was a newbie to vsta, and its very easy for me to figure it all out, the copmuters light weight, but yet seems durable, so im not afraid of moving it, i love the finger print reader, it saves alot of time, im still finding fun neat things on this thing, sound is good, no issues with overheating, great design for the plugin, my old dell was different, and the conector wore out after a while, i wont have to worry about that with this one, the screens nice, clear great color,all the buttons work good, volume, ect
the weight factor is pretty good
Ergonomic, stylish, ultra fast processing, light weight, energy efficient
and still light-weight
This computer has a large screen, built-in remote, fingerprint id, and still light-weight
Light Weight and Easy to Use
light weighed and much better than my previous XPS
It is professionally designed, light weighed and much better than my previous XPS
Very lightweight
Lightweight for its size
sexy and slim powerhouse.Being an ardent gamer
light and sleek chassis
It was love at first sight for me that made me go for this sleek,sexy and slim powerhouse.Being an ardent gamer,makes me love the system even more.It is a perfect balence between power and style.Although some may argue that the graphics rendering capabilities of the system may not be upto the mark,I say it offers a surreal gaming experience without any hassles.What amazes me the most is, how Dell put together this package into such a small,light and sleek chassis
Nice and thin
not too heavy not too light
Nice and thin, not too heavy not too light
with the light turning off after the keypress.Keyboard is well-spaced out
Capacitative Media Controls are great in sensitivity and light up for a fraction of a second
Lightweight Laptop
Lightweight Laptop, Smaller 15.4 inch variation of the Alienware Styled XPS M1730
Compact, lightweight, thin, looks great, fast, built in web cam
portable
Lightweight, portable
Strong body but relatively light
Strong body but relatively light, has option from entry level to latest,
Portable for a high-end multimedia and gaming lappy
Light-weight
Nice Design, Light-weight, Works exceptionally well
noteably solid weight
sexy, slim, stylish and portable with good performance too
Nice size yet portable
fast, light weight
very light and the best gaming lappy in its class
supports almost anything,very light and the best gaming lappy in its class
Slim
Slim, sleek, light - Fast

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viewfinder

3

also with hdmi you can not view on laptop and external source at the same time
I still cannot view consistent colors across the screen
Sitting completely still in the vertical sweetspot, I still cannot view consistent colors across the screen
Eventualy screen could have a bit bigger view angles up
Eventualy screen could have a bit bigger view angles up, down and on sides because during my "fighting with monsters" my wife doesn't see action very well and complains that colors look very strange like after atomic attac

The finder print reader has been really awesome to have
at least in my view
The clarity and visibilty don't suffer at all from the glossy design, at least in my view
built in WIFI finder
and WiFi finder

care is needed in placement and angle of view
Screen surface is shiny and reflective, and although excellent image, care is needed in placement and angle of view
In my view
In my view, it is a step down from Windows XP
the internet finder is slightly flawed and wont connect at certain times but thankfully it auto fixes itself
the internet finder is slightly flawed and wont connect at certain times but thankfully it auto fixes itself, i had problems with the high RAM usage due to the finger print scanner that goes from 4k kilobytes to like 233k+ and i really had problems then when trying to play a game

Neat features like webcam,fingerprint reader, and WiFi finder
and HD makes everything more enjoyable to view
The display is more than bright enough, and HD makes everything more enjoyable to view
Wifi finder is a wonder

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glare

0.5

The glare on the screen is present but not too bad
I still would not give up the wonderful large and brilliant screen
This is solved by sitting in the passenger seat and I truth, I still would not give up the wonderful large and brilliant screen
The screen has a huge glare
I would sugesst buying the anti-glare cover if toy ever plan to use it in the light

This is a very fast laptop and looks brilliant
This is a very fast laptop and looks brilliant, and i love Windows Vista, and it runs my old games that i've been playing for years
The screen was brilliant
The screen was brilliant, the keys fill rigid and firm, the whole laptop feels high quality on the build side
with brilliant response times and quality parts(IT'S WON AWARDS AFTER ALL

Too much glare on screen
Other than getting a reflection in the screen (didn't go with the non-glare
The I do not like the anti-glare screen
Speakers are average - not brilliant quality but I use bluetooth speakers anyway so thats not too bad
Wish I could of got a anti glare screen

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product quality

3.5

We don't really like the finish
We don't really like the finish, aesthetically
A few fit and finish issues
I wish Dell would offer a matte-finish option for the screen
Easy to mar finish

Setup was a breeze and with in seconds of finishing
Setup was a breeze and with in seconds of finishing, recognized my wireless network and was on line
I bought the red satin finish and love the appearance and feel of the laptop
I bought the red satin finish and love the appearance and feel of the laptop, very balanced
Nice stainless steel finish on the palm rest area

and the stainless finish gets dented rather easily
My only complaints would be that it does get hot faster than I would like, and the stainless finish gets dented rather easily
Finish marks easily
The matte finish makes fingerprints show up a lot
The matte finish makes fingerprints show up a lot, that's about it
fit and finish is not even close to my macbook
The product finish a bit lack of quality
Fit and finish of dell products could be better

like the sleek design and aluminum finish
fingerprint reader and the overall finish
I have slightly rough fingers), fingerprint reader and the overall finish
and the fit and finish is excellent
Good fit and finish
Lightweight, Good fit and finish
The fit and finish of this model is excellent
Nice finish
The inside case is nice with its brushed aluminum finish
Sleek finish &
one is the quality finish of the laptop
Many advantages, one is the quality finish of the laptop
Nice Stainless Steel Finish
Nice Stainless Steel Finish, and XPS Service is great

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size

2

Gets a little too warm particularly on palm rests
having a little trouble getting used to Vista - I have been using XP for years
Very minimial and not a big concern)
This makes it a little harder to type
This makes it a little harder to type, but it's becoming easier to adjust to it

I like the size of the 1530 large but yet still some what compact
Very nice and very fast, I like the size of the 1530 large but yet still some what compact
Which is pretty reasonable for the size and work this beast has to crank out to provide the beatiful result
Perfect size
The size is perfect

A little thicker than I hoped it be
Both are a little pricy
Not as big an issue
Runs a little warm
but not a big deal
Runs a little warm, but not a big deal
A little Dim
I believe this is a brighter panel than the other panels and on a 15.4 size would be a good viewing size
1680 x 1050 a little to small IMO
Finger Print Reader a little bit inconsistant
and its nice and big
but I liked the sensetivity on my 700m a little better
This one has an Alps, and its nice and big, but I liked the sensetivity on my 700m a little better
A little on the heavier side
but it is not that big of an issue
laptop gets a little hot but to be expected of a thin powerful laptop such as this one, but it is not that big of an issue
so far it's a little off (I'm completely used to XP os
This is my first time using the Vista OS, so far it's a little off (I'm completely used to XP os
For some reason it seemed a little jumpy for a couple of minutes last night
No big deal though
are a little sluggish
A little slower than I had expected
A little slower than I had expected, but workable
I'm a little worred about how it will stand the test of time
The touchpad takes a little getting used to (not a big deal
The sound is a little choppy at times and sometimes can freeze when playing a big game
A LITTLE SLOWER THAN EXPECTED ON INITIAL START UP BUT I BELIEVE THAT'S DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE COMPLEX NATURE OF VISTA
(Does get a little warm
(Does get a little warm, but what the heck that simply means it'll keep me warm in the winter too!)
it's not a big deal at all
But like I said, it's not a big deal at all
Not a big issue
TAKES A LITTLE GETTING USED TO WIDNOWS VISTA BUT IT IS A VERRY NICE PROGRAM I DO LIKE IT BETTER THAN XP
It gets a little hot on the bottom.
Speakers could be a little louder
pictured a module the size of a dvd drive
It involves removing a large "module" in the "spine" of the notebook and replacing it with what appears to be an identical battery--a bit much (in size and weight
colors seem just a little washed out
and make a different shape laptop's bottom because its size
And if you shift your head as little as an inch it quickly gets worse
Web cam pictures a little grainy
It sounds bad but it isn't a very big deal
so no big deal
but slightly louder than most traditional drives...not really a big deal for me
Slot load optical drive is handy, but slightly louder than most traditional drives...not really a big deal for me
Some usability aspects of the Vista experience leave a little to be desired
Some usability aspects of the Vista experience leave a little to be desired, but overall, I have found it much easier than people make it out to be
Almost a little too delicate
Runs a little hot at times
Laptop gets a little hot if you sit it on your lap
and in fact it makes the M1530 too big to fit in the nifty XPS case Dell sends with the system
Speakers are a little too soft
Speakers are a little too soft, so what
I have had very little luck getting the fingerprint scanner to work
The laptop runs a little hot
I am the only one who uses this laptop so it's not a really big deal
that won't be a big problem
Fingerprint Reader Sometimes Does Not Pickup Fingerprint And Can Cause A Little Frustration
Sometimes it can get a little too hot on your lap
Sometimes it can get a little too hot on your lap, but its not really a bother for me, just have to make sure you dont cover up the fan on the bottom
A little annoying at times
A little annoying at times, but hey safety is important I suppose
It is a little bulky with the tilt feature built in
and the express size cards seem to be alot more expensive
I have a few addons that use the regular size, and the express size cards seem to be alot more expensive
due to the fact that it is a little bit sluggish on extreme grafical games
I am having a little trouble using the bluetooth headset
I am having a little trouble using the bluetooth headset, but that is more than likely operator error
The only things that I find that trouble me a little and they are common in most laptops is the speakers aren't great and the CD drive is a little noisey
Gets a little warm when putting it through it's paces but that's to be expected
it is a little sensitive
A little too wide
the finger print reader takes a little bit to get used to
As mentioned in previous reviews, the finger print reader takes a little bit to get used to
With a little practice
this becomes a handy little feature
With a little practice, this becomes a handy little feature
a little touchy
I only had the system for just a little over a month and I already had to re-install the OS
With a little research in advance
With a little research in advance, conflicts with SP-1 were avoided and the upgrade to SP-1 went smoothly
I did have a little trouble logging on to my wireless network but I am using the new D-Link N Extreme router
which slows start up a little bit- still only takes about 30 seconds for full boot-up though
Some features cannot be turned off at start-up, which slows start up a little bit- still only takes about 30 seconds for full boot-up though
The finger print reader is a little unreliable
Size: I upgraded from an XPS M1210
Size: I upgraded from an XPS M1210, so the difference in size and weight is very noticeable
The mouse is a little bit jumpy at times
These two things barely even bother me though because the cons outweigh the pros big time
the speakers could be a little better quality
I wish it was a little lighter
Gets a little hot on your lap
The laptop was a little larger than I thought
Still not a big fan of Vista
however if I had to critque..The laptop closes a little to hard
makes me a little nervous
I really don't have anything bad to say about the computer, however if I had to critque..The laptop closes a little to hard, makes me a little nervous
Cooling vent intake on bottom makes it a little warm when blocked by your leg
Little tight on opening the cover
The next guy I spoke with was a little more helpful
Bottom a little warm after awhile
Heats up a little
Heats up a little, but not too much of a problem as all laptops do that
the little indentations near the speakers collect dust and dirt and look bad after a while
Print and icon size as set by the factory are too small
If the print and icons were a little larger
If the print and icons were a little larger, everyone would be able to see them
A little expensive
A little expensive, but worth it for Dell quality
The weight could be a little lighter and wish the battery life was a little longer for watching dvd's on a trip
I am also a little disappointed with the Blu-ray player
A big con: Dell doesn't offer a docking station for this machine
cost little high than other laps
The laptop got a little bit lack of USB ports and the ports are not in good position as it may block the dvd burner after insert the pendrive
too large for frequent travel
Heats up a little - so fan cranks up once in a while
A little pricey at ~$2
A little pricey at ~$2,200 (including tax
a little costly

I can see how the XPS 1710 might be a bit big &
I was choosing between 1730 and the 1530 and went with the 1530 do to the smaller size
The finger print reader is extremly EASY to setup - I was a little hesitant about this because of all the bad reviews
and the size is perfect for travel
but large enough for gaming and productivity
I have no heat issues at all, and the size is perfect for travel, but large enough for gaming and productivity
The earbuds also come with different size buds for different ears
This powerful little notebook was the smartest buy I could have made
9 cell is the way to go..gives the laptop a little angle makes it perfect for typing...and yah the slot cd is a little noisy but really not bad
The Fingerprint reader works great, set up was super easy, wireless connects great, 9 cell is the way to go..gives the laptop a little angle makes it perfect for typing...and yah the slot cd is a little noisy but really not bad
Some may say its to fine for this size
Some may say its to fine for this size, but it really isnt bad at all
The heat that I heard many complaints about is not at all a big deal
The heat that I heard many complaints about is not at all a big deal, its winter in Chicago so I'll take all the heat I can get
don't have to have a big wireless media keyboard to control movies/music from a distance
The "Best" Package was an incredible starting point that required very little tweaking to make this laptop a screamer
verry fast.get the high res makes a big difference.gets a little warm but no big deal.finger print reader works fine.Blue ray is verry cool
verry fast.get the high res makes a big difference.gets a little warm but no big deal.finger print reader works fine.Blue ray is verry cool, need time to get used to vista
It is just the right size
I researched laptops before buying one and decided on the XPS M1530 for it's size
I researched laptops before buying one and decided on the XPS M1530 for it's size, style, and features
He'll be going to college in a little over a year and I didn't want it to be out of date by the time he got there
Nice size
I was a little afraid of the slot loader
I was a little afraid of the slot loader, but, no hitches as of yet
great working little machine
I was a little concerned
I was a little concerned, because I like the inspiron, and wasn't sure if I'd like the XPS
Love the big
doesn't chug too much during big renders
be on working on the internet in a little over 30 seconds
The disigners paid attention to very little details
The disigners paid attention to very little details, making sure pannels fit perfectly, employing brushed alumiunum and pleasent plastics
It is very reliable, wonderful keyboard size, and a perfect size for a laptop if you want a larger screen, but not too cumbersome or too weighty
good balance of size
I am a big fan of Dell mainly because I have a Dell desktop that I have had for almost 7 years and it has run great
The right Size and great systems
Nice -Very nice, The right Size and great systems
The XPS 1530 is a great little laptop
To be honest I was a little hesitant on purchasing the 1530 because of vista
To be honest I was a little hesitant on purchasing the 1530 because of vista, but I have had ABOSULUTLY no problems with vista one bit in fact I prefer it over XP now
The monitor is good size for gaming or watching a movie on the road
Be aware that you need good eyes because text can get a little small at times
Be aware that you need good eyes because text can get a little small at times, but I have gotten used to it
Finally a decent size hard drive and controls placed in a workable space
My XPS 1530 replaced my Inspiron 1501 and there is a big difference between the models
Large HD
large
could be a little better but very convenient
Love the blue lights, webcam is nice, could be a little better but very convenient
This little baby is just what someone in real estate needs as a companion on the road
The 2.0 mp webcam is a big improvement since in most other laptops it only has a 1.3 mp
but I'm not a big gamer
I take it to class and realize how convenient it is when I see others with big bulky laptops (that are also new
albeit takes a little while to get used to the layout
I even got the fingerprint reader to work great even wth my big fat fingers
Fingerprint scanner stores any password protected site (takes a little getting used to)
I have had it for a little over a month now and I've encountered no problems
Right size
Great size &
the perfect marriage of size
Perfect size for travel
I settled for this little beauty instead
Although I had sights on the M1710, I settled for this little beauty instead, and let me express what a great investment it's been for me
the big one
I previously owned a dell inspiron, the big one
so gave it to my husband and i got my little pink xps..so far so good
Text seems a little small for some things
but I haven't increased font size in Windows yet
Text seems a little small for some things, but I haven't increased font size in Windows yet
Big Harddrive
still state of the art for a laptop this size
little waiting time
large hard drive
large HDD
Size
It shipped with very little to no bloatware pre installed
Great size
Great features: Almost every feature available on the market is in this little beauty

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contrast

3

Furthermore color was so out of whack (massive contrast
Furthermore color was so out of whack (massive contrast, deep into the blues
The contrast on the screen is not the best
The contrast on the screen is not the best, the blacks are wasted out and the colors tend to be a bit muddy but since most of my work is web based it is not a problem

Nice high contrast screen
Nice high contrast screen, smooth gaming for some DX10 games, Piano Black finish make this babe up with its class, very light weight compare with other powerful class notebook
great contrast
Lightning fast, excellent features, great contrast

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