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Dell lap tops question
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Brain Hacked
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Posted : Apr 23, 2008 05:38
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Toshiba has no xp drivers for their recent models so toshiba its not a chance...mi chances are vaio,hp or dell, but after what i've read from dell im not so sure.
What i like about the inspiron 1720 is that for 1300 usd id get a 17" inch screen,core2duo 2.2,160 hard drive 7200rpm and i can downgrade it to xp, so for that price i cannot get something better here in mexico but saving money and having issues with power suply,noisy internal fan and firewire issues is not so convincing. So again im lost (if i had money enough for macbookpro i wouldnt) |
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Get-a-fix
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Posted : Apr 23, 2008 11:30
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Brain Hacked, if it makes you feel better i never had any firewire issues with any of the Dell laptops i had.
I've used the following firewire interfaces with them: M-Audio Firewire audiophile, Presonus Firebox & RME Fireface 400. All of them worked well.
I would suggest getting a 1520 instead, slightly cheaper & easier to lug around to gigs & stuff.
I haven't used the new inspiron series but the older one's never had any noisy fans. In fact i'm typing on a Inspiron 630m right now & i usually leave it on all day & it's always quiet.
P.S. I've sold three of my friends my old Dell laptops & they're all working fine now even after two years. The 630m i'm using right now has been working flawlessly for 3 years. Hope this helps you. http://www.soundcloud.com/getafixmusic |
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AcidForAll
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Posted : Apr 23, 2008 17:44
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they rule 
at least i always got super experiences, nice laptops, always working bugfree, no problems at all yet..
*koncking on wood*
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artilect2050
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Posted : Apr 23, 2008 18:27
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I have a 1730 and I am very happy with it.
Very quiet, stable, I run vista with 3 gb ram,and for production i can recommened it.
But before buying check if there is no cpu-whine( that's a very strange high pitched noice, comes from the motherboard(google for it)
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Brain Hacked
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Posted : Apr 23, 2008 20:49
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Thanks get-a-fix..il give dell a chance.Just a last question, in case the firewire port doesnt work well can it be replaced??? |
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Get-a-fix
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Posted : Apr 24, 2008 11:05
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I'm not sure about that. What interface do you have or are planning to get? The best bet would be to ask the manufacturers if it supports whatever chipset the new inspiron series have.
http://www.soundcloud.com/getafixmusic |
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Brain Hacked
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Posted : Apr 24, 2008 16:56
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I own m-audio 410, id liek to contact m-audio tech support, but i did it once 2 years ago and the guy who answered me was a total dumbass!!! |
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Dharma Lab
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Posted : Apr 24, 2008 20:43
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The firewire port cannot really be replaced, but it can be supplimented by getting a pcmcia or pc express 54 firewire card (depending on what type of pc card slot you've got...I actually recommend getting a laptop with the older pcmcia).
Given your options, not question I would buy the dell over an hp or viao.
Keep The Faith,
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Brain Hacked
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Posted : Apr 24, 2008 21:49
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Thanks for ur replies ill go for dell!!!! as soon as i get i will write some review |
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Posted : Apr 25, 2008 13:34
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hola,,
got a new dell xps m1530 ,,found all xp drivers
beeen working nicely,,tho iv just been playing games on it
boom
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