Dell rant *final update* Finally

[darkswordsman17]

Originally posted by: Quasmo

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: Quasmo
Wow, that sucks, I was told that only the e6500's had that resolution. I spent about $200 more than I should have.

EDIT: Should I return my laptop? I'll be downgrading the processor and ram, but I'll get 64-bit windows, blu-ray, better graphics card, and a larger hard drive for $200 less.

I would go from a latitude e6500 to a studio 15. I bought it last week so I need to make a decision quick.

Tough choice, as I think that Latitude is probably a higher quality laptop. Is it your primary computer? What about battery? How important is the graphics and Blu-Ray? How much of a downgrade on the CPU? The RAM and HDD are pretty easily and cheaply remedied, and I think you can get a 64bit install disc for maybe $10 or so (possibly free or just cost of shipping even), of course you might wait if you qualified for the free Win7 upgrade.

I would go from a T9800 to a T9600, 4GB of ram (1 stick), to 4GB of ram (2 sticks), 32bit to 64bit, dvd burner to bluray burner, no finger print scanner, nvs160, to ATI 4570. 250GB to 500GB (both 7200rpm). Both 9 cell batteries.

I use my computer for motion graphics. I do photoshop work, and after effects work. I've worked with video files with resolutions of 5120x768, and 4080x768. I need power.

The CPU difference would be mostly negligible (just 130Mhz difference, same cache, FSB, TDP). In fact, if photoshop makes use of 64 bit well you'd likely make up the difference in speed there. I'm not a photoshop user myself, but I was thinking they had been getting improvements via utilizing the GPU, in which case you'd definitely want the better GPU. The memory will really only be an issue if you feel you need to upgrade it, but it would add some cost/hassle but probably not too much (and I don't know that you'd need to).

I'm not familiar with either one on battery life, and I don't know how relevant that is to you.

I had a Studio 15 early this year and it was pretty solid, although I'd guess the Latitude is even better, but I think the specs would definitely help you, and the Studio 15 is far from bad, so I'd probably recommend it.

 

[PieIsAwesome]

Originally posted by: Quasmo

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: Quasmo
Wow, that sucks, I was told that only the e6500's had that resolution. I spent about $200 more than I should have.

EDIT: Should I return my laptop? I'll be downgrading the processor and ram, but I'll get 64-bit windows, blu-ray, better graphics card, and a larger hard drive for $200 less.

I would go from a latitude e6500 to a studio 15. I bought it last week so I need to make a decision quick.

Tough choice, as I think that Latitude is probably a higher quality laptop. Is it your primary computer? What about battery? How important is the graphics and Blu-Ray? How much of a downgrade on the CPU? The RAM and HDD are pretty easily and cheaply remedied, and I think you can get a 64bit install disc for maybe $10 or so (possibly free or just cost of shipping even), of course you might wait if you qualified for the free Win7 upgrade.

I would go from a T9800 to a T9600, 4GB of ram (1 stick), to 4GB of ram (2 sticks), 32bit to 64bit, dvd burner to bluray burner, no finger print scanner, nvs160, to ATI 4570. 250GB to 500GB (both 7200rpm). Both 9 cell batteries.

I use my computer for motion graphics. I do photoshop work, and after effects work. I've worked with video files with resolutions of 5120x768, and 4080x768. I need power.

I would say do it.

I am a cheap bastard so $200 less for minor CPU downgrade is fine to me. Then I would pawn off the Blu-Ray burner for $$$ unless the prices for those have really dropped. I would also go for the best GPU I could get. But that's me.

 

[Quasmo]

I sent in my Latitude E6500 this morning. Gonna get the studio 15.

 

[wiredspider]

Originally posted by: preslove

Originally posted by: SKORPI0
Checking this Dell Studio 1555 configuration page.. Link

It shows that the 1080p screen cost an additional $75, for a total of $674, not $599 (original starting price). Check your configuration order sheet that comes with the Dell and see what was installed/ordered.

It's an outlet laptop. It was 599, stocked (core2 duo, 4 gigs, vista 64, 320 hd, & 1080p), and then I had a 15% coupon to take it down to $509. The problem is, the product description I ordered is now gone, since they're unique on the outlet page. I only have the "order acknowledged" email I got right after purchase to back me up. I don't think it's in their system, since it's not mentioned in the order confirmation page that my "order shipped" email sent me to. Though, it doesn't mention the resolution at all on that page.

Look up the service tag #

 

[eplebnista]

update?

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: eplebnista
update?

I followed up & they've shipped a fedex box. Should get here tomorrow. Then it'll take 7-10 business days to get it back. I'm not going to get screwed, but it's still lame to have to wait all this time.

 

[beat mania]

Originally posted by: slag

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: KK
what 15 inch screen is 768?

The new 16:9 screens.

weird. My one year old dell inspiron 1520? has the 15 inch widescreen that does 1680x1050 and it looks awesome.

oh, i paid $520.00 for it with 4 gb of ram and an nvidia mobile video card also.

Yeah - cost cutting.

10 years from now we're be back to 640x480.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: beat mania

Originally posted by: slag

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: KK
what 15 inch screen is 768?

The new 16:9 screens.

weird. My one year old dell inspiron 1520? has the 15 inch widescreen that does 1680x1050 and it looks awesome.

oh, i paid $520.00 for it with 4 gb of ram and an nvidia mobile video card also.

Yeah - cost cutting.

10 years from now we're be back to 640x480.

yea 1680x is the minimum for 15" displays. you sit so close to the display naturally that its necessary. low res screens are ridiculously crude looking.

 

[CZroe]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo

Originally posted by: beat mania

Originally posted by: slag

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: KK
what 15 inch screen is 768?

The new 16:9 screens.

weird. My one year old dell inspiron 1520? has the 15 inch widescreen that does 1680x1050 and it looks awesome.

oh, i paid $520.00 for it with 4 gb of ram and an nvidia mobile video card also.

Yeah - cost cutting.

10 years from now we're be back to 640x480.

yea 1680x is the minimum for 15" displays. you sit so close to the display naturally that its necessary. low res screens are ridiculously crude looking.

Uhh, no. It's because it's a 16:9 panel. 1680x1050 is a 16x10 panel. Most 16:9 panels were also engineered for HDTV use and, therefore, a 15" one would be fine for 720p/768p@1366x768. Basically, they gave him the 720p panel instead of the 1080p panel.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo

Originally posted by: beat mania

Originally posted by: slag

Originally posted by: darkswordsman17

Originally posted by: KK
what 15 inch screen is 768?

The new 16:9 screens.

weird. My one year old dell inspiron 1520? has the 15 inch widescreen that does 1680x1050 and it looks awesome.

oh, i paid $520.00 for it with 4 gb of ram and an nvidia mobile video card also.

Yeah - cost cutting.

10 years from now we're be back to 640x480.

yea 1680x is the minimum for 15" displays. you sit so close to the display naturally that its necessary. low res screens are ridiculously crude looking.

My laptop has a 15.6" 720P screen and it's just fine for me. Sure, more real estate wouldn't hurt.., but I'm usually using my desktop so it's not a big deal.

 

[preslove]

I just got home and the fedex return box was waiting for me, but it got rained on for probably an hour.It seems that the outer casing is a lot flimsier because of it. I'm thinking of having them send me another one.

I'm pretty irritated that I have to send it out to get the screen replaced instead of just getting another one. I mean, transit to texas from florida means potential damage and I have to wait 2 weeks and change, even though they sent me the wrong thing. This is pretty lame.

 

[JEDI]

nm

 

[boomhower]

Shitty deal. They should send you a replacement and collect the old one.

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: boomhower
Shitty deal. They should send you a replacement and collect the old one.

I've been on the fucking phone for fucking 20 minutes trying to get to someone to argue for this.

I keep on getting shifted from customer service to technical service.

Does anybody know a good number to call? I'm really getting tired of talking to indians who don't know shit about computers or dell policy.

 

[Red Irish]

OP, why don't you build your own system when you're due for an update, the people on this forum will clearly offer as much assistance as they can, haven't they all been so helpful so far? :disgust:

Originally posted by: OILFIELDTRASH
Ha ahahahahahahahhahha! You bought a dell!!
Jack Ass

 

[Barfo]

Originally posted by: OILFIELDTRASH
Ha ahahahahahahahhahha! You bought a dell!!












Jack Ass

So what do you suggest, a Mac? :roll:

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: Red Irish
OP, why don't you build your own system when you're due for an update, the people on this forum will clearly offer as much assistance as they can, haven't they all been so helpful so far? :disgust:

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer

Originally posted by: OILFIELDTRASH
Ha ahahahahahahahhahha! You bought a dell!!
Jack Ass

Your post is kind of surreal.

As a whole, it has a passing glance at relevance, but every individual part of your post is off.

OP, why don't you build your own system

,
It's a laptop, not a desktop.

when you're due for an update

What?

the people on this forum will clearly offer as much assistance as they can, haven't they all been so helpful so far?

I just asked my first question of the thread. As the title indicates, I've been ranting.

:disgust:

Just the right taste of over-the-top emotion.

Your post is a monument to inane trollishness. Pure, unfocused antipathy, misdirected by your distance from reality.

Honestly, I don't know whether to tell you to go fuck yourself, or to salute you.

 

[Red Irish]

Originally posted by: preslove


Honestly, I don't know whether to tell you to go fuck yourself, or to salute you.

Just tell me to go fuck myself. However, bear in mind that my irony was at no point directed towards you.

 

[preslove]

Finally, I got it resolved. After two hours of talking to indians, getting transferred, waiting on hold, getting disconnected, I finally got to a dude name john, who's either in australia or arkansas judging by his accent on the speaker phone.

His system didn't show it as 1080p, but I emailed him my acknowledgment email and he was convinced I was in the right. He looked in his system and couldn't find a system with my specs, but once one comes into the system within 10 days, they'll send it to me. If one doesn't come in within 10 days they'll send me a new one. Once I get it, I use the return sticker included in the box and send the laptop I have now back.

Pretty decent, all in all, since I get to play with the current machine until they send me the correct one. Just lame that it took several hours of my life and getting frustrated & upset to finally get movement on it.

Originally posted by: Red Irish

Originally posted by: preslove


Honestly, I don't know whether to tell you to go fuck yourself, or to salute you.

Just tell me to go fuck myself. However, bear in mind that my irony was at no point directed towards you.

No, no, I salute you. Again, it was a monument to inane trollishness. That's a compliment :thumbsup:

 

[Kanalua]

Win!

 

[Dumac]

Originally posted by: Red Irish

Originally posted by: preslove


Honestly, I don't know whether to tell you to go fuck yourself, or to salute you.

Just tell me to go fuck myself. However, bear in mind that my irony was at no point directed towards you.

I don't think he understood what you meant.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: preslove
Finally, I got it resolved. After two hours of talking to indians, getting transferred, waiting on hold, getting disconnected, I finally got to a dude name john, who's either in australia or arkansas judging by his accent on the speaker phone.

His system didn't show it as 1080p, but I emailed him my acknowledgment email and he was convinced I was in the right. He looked in his system and couldn't find a system with my specs, but once one comes into the system within 10 days, they'll send it to me. If one doesn't come in within 10 days they'll send me a new one. Once I get it, I use the return sticker included in the box and send the laptop I have now back.

Pretty decent, all in all, since I get to play with the current machine until they send me the correct one. Just lame that it took several hours of my life and getting frustrated & upset to finally get movement on it.

preslove
Diamond Member
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Joined: 09/10/2003

been here since 2003 and dont know how to update OP?
lame