Dell :: How Does This Look? My SXPS 1340 (nearly Finalized Order) :D
Aug 1, 2009
My nearly *finalized order* for my SXPS 1340
What do you think?XPS 1340, Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz/1066Mhz FSB/3M L2 Cache)Microsoft Windows Vista with SP1 Home Premium Edition 64-bit Edition EnglishMerlot
Red High Gloss Finish with Leather XPS 13404GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz 2 Dimm13.3 Inch Wide Screen WXGA WLED Backlit LCD with 1.3 MP CameraNVIDIA® GeForce® 9500M500GB 7200RPM
Free Fall SensorSeagate Hard Drive2 Year CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection2 Year On-Site Warranty..6 Cell Batt/Adapter5GB DATASAFE ONLINE 1.1 FOR
SDO/DIMIntegrated High Definition Audio 2.2Cyberlink PowerDVD DX 8.2 for DVD8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive$100 Dell Promo Gift Card w/ DPA - Arrives in 6-8Total: $1,282.16
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Feb 4, 2009
I thought it was time to get an *Order Status* thread started on the Studio XPS 1340, since so many are ordering it!
So, this thread is for all the SXPS 1340 owner's to post when they ordered, status updates only, and when received etc.....Basically this is a thread is for Order Status (and all included w/in the thread title)
Please use this format, it's nice and easy for all to read:
Ordered On: 2/4/09
Model info: Obsidian Black / XPS 1340/ etc.
Estimated Ship Date: 2/10/09
Estimated Arrival Date: 2/12/09
Order Status: In Production 'Building Stage' 2/5-2/709 (12pm EST)
Order Status: In Production 'Boxing Stage' 2/7/09 (12pm EST)-2/10/09 (11am EST)
Order Status: Shipped 2/10/09 (8 am EST)
New EAD: N/A
My Location: Fiji Islands
Start here:
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Sep 12, 2009
So dell replaced my m1330 with a SXPS 1340, but they did not have any LED ones available, so they sent a CCFL.
They agreed to swap it with the WLED screen. My question is, is the casing different for the CCFL and WLED like it is on the m1330? I know the LED casing is thinner on the m1330.
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Dec 23, 2009
In the process of trying different nVidia GPU drivers I inadvertently uninstalled a bunch of other nVidia drivers from my SXPS 1340 . Managed to reinstall most of them, but I keep on getting an error looking for drivers for the SM Bus controller. Now all the advice on t'internet is that this is part of the chipset drivers, which I have reinstalled a number of times- all the other devices are fine now, but the SM Bus controller is still flagged up in the device manager.
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Oct 25, 2009
I have been waiting around for the release of all these new notebooks but I find that this is more within my price range while having solid specs.
I would plan on this build:P8800 (2.66ghz)4gb ddr3500gb hdd (maybe 128 ssd)210m gs
For you owners out there:
Are still any problems with heat or anything after the bios update?What battery life should I expect with the 6 cell? or the 9 cell?Is the P9600 worth the extra $150?Does the leather accent wear easily?
Am I better off with just standard glossy?Any other concerns? or reasons I should or should not get this?
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Apr 20, 2009
well i know it has sli but i was wondering if it switches between integrated and dedicated gpus.
cuz in the review they guy said he got 4 hours with integrated graphics.
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Sep 27, 2009
I've had my laptop since June and have not been impressed with the graphics performance of the Hybrid SLI setup.
I installed nHancer for the first time and started tinkering around with stuff and noticed that some of the games I was disappointed in weren't utilizing both GPUs by enabling the SLI Load Balancing Graph (Vsync has to be disabled for this to work).
Upon further tinkering I noticed that for both GPUs to be used, the game profiles had to be modified with "Hybrid SLI mode" set to "1". Thought I'd share this information so everyone can try and get the most out of their computer.
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Jun 28, 2009
Does anyone's screen dim itself every now and then? I don't know if it's a defect in the screen or maybe a bug in Quickset or something else, but occasionally my screen just dims a few levels.
Quickset shows it still maxed out and lowering it a notch and raising it back up using the keyboard shortcuts makes it go back to normal.
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Mar 8, 2009
If the information below is true, then why does Dell offer 6&8 G memory upgrades in the configurations? (Main points highlighted in color)
Memory
Connectors two internallyaccessible
SO-DIMM
sockets
Capacities 512 MB, 1 GB, and
2 GB
Memory type 1066 MHz DDR3
SO-DIMM
Memory
configuration
possible
1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB,
3 GB, and 4 GB
Just wondering, as I have been "window shopping" today. So far, it looks like Dell's upgrades are actually cheaper than DIY kits. I guess you could subtract whatever you could sell your stock memory for.
To anyone who has actually opened theirs: Does it really only have two slots? 3x2 Gb kits are around 100-150 USD, depending on where you look. Would be too convenient to have empty slots to stick extra 2 G modules into...
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Jun 25, 2009
I am really curious if any other 1340/1640 users have run into a similar situation.
The problem:
when typing on the lappy, sometimes the text jumps to wherever the I beak of the cursor is. At first i thought i was accidentally touching the touchpad with the base of my thumb, but now i'm sure thats not the case
I've already tried uninstalling dells drivers, using the drivers from synaptics website, changing the sensitivity of the touch pad, using the touchpad with no drivers at all (windows drivers only)...
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Jan 16, 2010
http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/mc8700.aspx
HSPA+ MC8700 PCI Express Mini Card
Works fine in my sxps 1340's wwan slot btw.. drivers are just latest version of sierra watcher software.
recent speedtest using Telus HSPA+ , this was in my office in downtown edmonton earlier this evening;
ping: 28ms download: 12.83Mb/s upload: 2.76Mb/s
excellent speeds for internet on-the-go
I chose this card because it is capable of full HSPA+ speeds (Peak downlink speeds up to 21 Mbps and peak uplink speeds up to 5.76 Mbps) .. Dell's current WWAN cards are just not fast enough, lol
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Aug 26, 2009
Replacing Dell's default thermal paste in the Dell Studio XPS 1340 can lower your cpu, gpu and ambient temperatures by as much as 15C/60F.
When I first received my SXPS 1340 from Dell, my temperatures were:
THRM-57C, CPU-52C, GPU-62C.
For me, these temperatures were O.K., but I knew I could lower them by replacing the thermal paste.
My temperatures after replacing the thermal paste were:
THRM-48C, CPU-34C, GPU-50C. Note that after a month or two of having the MX-2 inside your computer, the cooler it will become as it settles
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Dec 8, 2009
I have an SXPS 1340 running Windows 7 Ultimate. I have tried to connect a Western Digital My Book Home external HD through the esata port but i can't get the computer to recognise it. Has anyone else successfully connected this model HD to the 1340 through esata? To those of you who have successfully connected a different external HD through the esata port what brand and model of external HD are you using?
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Apr 24, 2010
I was very excited to order a dell vostro 1520 online, and i got a great deal on it. i ordered the laptop on the 14th of this month, and according to the email they sent me, it was supposed to be delivered by the 30th... which is pretty late but since i was getting a pretty good deal IMO, i thought "whatever, as long as its here before may 4th".
however, earlier today i got a call from dell telling me that they wont be able to build the laptop since they dont make them anymore.... ??? couldnt they have told me this EARLIER like say, LAST WEEK?
the dell vostro 1520 is STILL listed on their website (dell.com and click on small business) along with many other laptops. i dont know what to do at this point. obviously i will have to order another laptop, and it will come VERY late according to my schedules and time constraints... but which dell laptop can i order and which shouldnt i even bother with since they dont build it anymore and apparently are too lazy to update the website?
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Dec 30, 2009
This is interesting... a friend of mine just tried to order the SXPS with the i7-820 processor and got denied by Dell. Apparently, the 1645 has been fully discontinued, and Dell will no longer be placing the i7-820 processor in any SXPS form factor. They quoted that due to hardware and power issues as the reason behind discontinuing the 1645 (and replacing it with the 1647) and killing i7-820 support. The sales rep said the only offering will be the Studio series for the i7-820.
As a 1645 owner with the i7-820, this is kinda scary that this laptop has been discontinued this quickly as well as the offering of the 820 series chip. We ended up calling a second time, and another sales rep confirmed the same story.
Anyone get similar information from Dell on this? I'm also wondering if this is a "Dell Canada" thing...
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May 4, 2010
Well before I decided to order does this set up look fine?
I did mainly want a notebook for school work, online video, pictures, storage. But my friend got me to play COD on his notebook yesterday and I really liked it! I was considering this laptop might keep me open to play video games in the future? Or even video editing?
COLORS-Ruby Red
PROCESSORS-NEW 2010 Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Quad Core Processor 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
OPERATING SYSTEM-Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
MEMORY4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
HARD DRIVE-500GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
WARRANTY AND SERVICE-1 Year Basic Service Plan
VIDEO CARD-ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470, 1GB
HD DISPLAY-15.6” Full High Definition (1080p) High Brightness LED Display with TrueLife™ and Camera
WIRELESS CARDS- Dell 1501 Wireless-N
KEYBOARD-Back-lit Keyboard
BATTERY OPTIONS-85 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
BLUETOOTH- Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Internal (2.1)
OPTICAL DRIVE-8X CD/DVD Burner + Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning - Enhanced Burn/Authoring
SOUND OPTIONS- High Definition Audio 2.2
ACCIDENT DAMAGE PROTECTION-1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection
Total- $1,069.00
I did set my budget to $850 but if I can get a decent notebook like this for $200 more might as well save up a little bit more.
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Feb 12, 2010
Just got my email saying my order was delayed. It was supposed to be here today now its the 2/23. It seems like almost everyone in this forum is getting their order delayed. Dell must really be short handed or short of supply.
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Sep 7, 2009
I ordered my XPS 16 this afternoon but decided to change some of the specs now. The current order status is "In Production". Could I cancel it by tomorrow morning ? As now is 11.50 pm.
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Jul 4, 2009
If I ordered a Studio XPS 16 yesterday and I want to change some parts on it, I can just call Dell up and request that right?
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Jul 8, 2009
So Dell is taking back my Dell Studio XPS 16 laptop b/c of heat issues and a complete line of stuck pixels on the screen. However, since there is nothing else on the market that I really like,
I am thinking about ordering a new one with the P8700 processor instead of the T9550. How much reduction in heat output could I expect from the P8700 and what type of performance decrease am I looking at? I read the thread below regarding the difference in the two processors but I'm more curious about the real world difference.
Also, should I opt for the 1GB of video RAM or the 512 MB version (and will the 1GB increase heat output)? I opted for the SSD option for heat reduction as well.
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Mar 16, 2010
So I plan to take advantage of Dell deals and order a 15. I've got it configured with the 1GB ATI card.
What I can't decide is between better screen, or better processor. I have to come in under $1,000 shipped, and can't have both.
15.6” High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife (Standard)
15.6” Full High Definition (1080p) High Brightness LED Display with TrueLife [add $75] ......
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Jan 12, 2009
Are the products sold through the Dell Outlet as good as ordering brand new? I am interested in a Studio 15 laptop, but a new one is beyond my budget.
A previously ordered new can be bought in the outlet for as little as about $650 or so. What am I losing by buying from the outlet rather than new?
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Apr 26, 2010
My order status is now 'shipped' and i have been provided with a tracking number. Once on the UPS tracking page, i can't work out what my shipment reference is. Any ideas?
Either:-
-My Customer Number
-Order Number
-Tracking Number
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Feb 2, 2009
I was wondering what is the easiest way to cancel an order with Dell? Is there any way to do this online, through chat or email?
If for some reason it ships, can I refuse shipment?
Order details:
Model: SXPS 16
Order date: 1/26
Status: in 'production' with an est. of 2/12.
Here's the deal:
I saw the Best Buy thread and decided that my order with the RGBLED, Bluetooth and 2.8ghz is simply not worth the extra $1,200 to me.
The fact is I really don't 'need' those features, and after looking at the savings and hearing how good the WLED screen is, I decided I want to cancel.
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Jun 15, 2009
My order is currently in
Phase 3In Production
When I call dell they tell me i cannot cancel the order and i have to wait until they delivery it and then call then and they will process the return and a full refund
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Mar 10, 2010
Just trying to get an overall sense, it's hard to tell whether people are really happy with A07/130w.
Also seems there are some other lingering issues (heat, heat vent
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Dec 15, 2008
I was originally going to cancel my Studio 17 and said I had but decided to give it a shot. Its here now arrived today. I like it alot but I have a few questions. How can my order have been built and shipped so fast I never got any emails that it was in tested or anything. Just from In production to Shipped. Next Day Air Overnight it actually went from Nashville,TN to Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Miami, FL in 24 hours.
#1. How can I tell if I am truly running Vista 64-bit. I went to run and typed WinVer but it didn't say 64-bit. (I did order 64-bit)
#2. I got the RGB LED screen and If I look sideways at the screen edge I can see RED and green lights in there I guess thats how I verify I really got the RGB LED. But the Gamma is off my Reds look a little to pink How do I change that?
#3. I ordered the Intel 5100 Wireless-N WiFi but how can I verify its in there?
I know dumb newbie questions. My first DELL. Still not sure of its a keeper they stuck a Centrino 1 label on it which makes me mad. The new Montevenia is Centrino 2 class. I went with the T9400 2.53ghz 6MB cache
On a Side Note: the 1920x1200 Display was a mistake, I can barely see the text, and my colors are off until I fix it but Vista is such crap and confusing it hides every possible setting, Even Add Remove Programs is named differently.
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Feb 28, 2010
I just called Dell Support to cancel my order for a Dell Studio XPS 16 notebook and they said that it could not be canceled because the system is in the final stages of production. Am I not entitled to cancel before they actually ship out the system? The rep said I have to take delivery and then call to request a refund. They have not charged my credit card yet, so could I call my bank and have them deny any forthcoming charges from Dell?
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Mar 28, 2010
I ordered the system in my sig early morning on 3/24. At the time of the order, it was estimated to ship on 4/2 with an estimated delivery date of 4/9. When I called to check the status the next day (3/25), it stated that the order was processing. When I checked again later that night, it said it was shipped on 4/6. I checked the status again the next morning (3/26), and this time it said it was shipped on 3/28 with an updated estimated delivery date of 3/31. Now today, on the 28th, I got the 'order has shipped' email along with the FedEx tracking number. FedEx's estimated delivery date is 3/30.
Anyone have any idea why or how my order could have shipped so quickly? I never did catch it in the kitting/build/testing/boxing stages...and these stages usually take at least a few days. Could I be receiving a recently returned system that just happened to have the same specs? It seems almost unheard of to receive a new system in less than a week after ordering it...especially when considering that they are built overseas and that I picked standard 7-day shipping. Is there any way I can tell if it is a returned system?
My friends and family somewhat jokingly said maybe it's because of my previous order history. I ordered the SXPS 1645 in late November, but later ended up cancelling the order in December due to the throttling issues it was having at the time. When I cancelled the order, it was already in the build stage for a day or two. Could Dell maybe have noticed my history and "rushed" my order this time?
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Aug 22, 2009
Dell is sending me a replacement laptop and when I check the order details, it was placed on the 19th, it says In Production. When i call to check the status, it says my order is currently being processed. Normally replacement laptops are refurbs they just pull from teh outlet store. The delivery date is also "currently not available"
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