Media:Personal Computers Operating System:Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium CPU Manufacturer:Intel CPU Speed:2 CPU Type:Intel Core 2 Duo Processors:2 System Memory:2 Hard Drive Size:160 Shipping Weight (lbs):4 Dimensions (in):12.5 x 9.4 x 0.9
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Colors available in Tuxedo Black, Midnight Blue, Alpine White, Flamingo Pink.
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Expensive computer, cheap results...December 9, 2009 Ornela It's been a little over a year since I've bought this laptop and since then I've had to replace the DC jack, the AC adapter, and the keyboard. The center control do not work anymore so I have to access controls manually (e.g. volume, eject CD, etc.) The battery is now worthless. It only last for 20 minutes at the most, and the replacement battery is very expensive. Fingerprint reader doesn't work anymore and I can't uninstall or re-install its software. Many software such as Adobe is incompatible with the 64-bit Vista. It overheats to the point where it burns my hands so I had to buy a laptop cooling pad. I get the "blue screen of death" very often and the problem started shortly after I bought it; I've tried several anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware, etc., but the problem persist to this day. The frame on the upper part of the LCD and the center controls cover are scratched due to lack of contact protection between the screen and the laptop itself. The wireless card and the touchpad continuously stop working. If I could afford to I would have moved on to another laptop long ago.
Good PC. Sucks to replaceNovember 6, 2009 B. Keeler 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this for my job as a reporter and I thought so highly of this laptop that I told all of my friends to go out and buy this thing. I was wrong. The motherboard crashed on me after 8 months of owning the thing. I got the new motherboard but Dell wants to charge me 119.00 to replace the motherboard with MY new one. You'd think that the computer would last a heck of a lot longer than 8 months but i guess not. I will continue to use this laptop and save up for a new one. But if this problem happens again, you can kiss this laptop down the drain. Dell didn't think this laptop out very well.
DO NOT BUY DELL.October 21, 2009 C. B. Drews(Somerville, NJ United States) ....Unless you want to buy a product from a company that gives you a MAJOR run-around for service and does NOT stand behind their products and does NOT notify you of, nor admit, defects in their systems.
Slim, Sexy, and Powerful... A True ClassicOctober 2, 2009 D. Truong(New Mexico) When it comes to computers, Dell has had a pretty good reputation for "build quality" in their products. But, they also have a reputation for notoriously bad "customer service". One thing that I never expected from Dell was a laptop that was not only built well, but also a real "head-turner" . But that's exactly the case when it comes to the Dell M1330 laptop. This sleek and sexy 4 pound high-end (XPS line) laptop packs a formidable punch and offers a cool array of features & options. These features include an 13.3" LED backlit screen (LED backlight optional), slot loading optical drive, brushed aluminum casing, biometric finger print reader (optional), Media player with travel remote (optional), integrated camera, HDMI out, Solid state hard drive 'SSHD' (optional), and a good selection of laptop colors to choose from. To finish it off, it features powerful CPU choices ( from 1.66Ghz to 2.5Ghz "Core 2 Duo" Intel Processors) and an optional 128mb NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Card. But along with the good, there are a few things that keep this laptop from being perfect. One thing that I really wished this laptop had was more than just 2 USB ports. Not only that, but the ports are on opposite sides of the computer. Also, there isn't even an option for buying an integrated Blu-ray drive... which doesn't make any sense when you see that there's a beautiful 13.3 wide-screen and HDMI port on this thing.
Still, there's a lot to love about the Dell M1330. It's ultra portable/super thin wedge shape design, full-sized keyboard, and built-in memory card slot, integrated web-cam & mic, and 2 headphone jacks, also adds to it's intrinsic value and charm. Few laptops can match both it's 'power per size' ratio. And although it's been available now for a couple years, it can still hold it's own among some of the newer laptops on the market. And when it's all said and done, I think that it makes this Dell a true "classic"... especially now that Dell has discontinued this model. It can still be acquired "new or used" on sites like Ebay, through Dell's online Outlet store, and other online sources. It's also still available at some retail stores.
Pros:
-Beautiful glossy 13.3" wide screen (also available with LED backlight)
-Great super portable, sleek, light, and sexy design.
-Powerful (up to 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo and 128mb NVIDIA GeForce Video Card option)
-Nice array of colors available including "Blue, Pink, White, Black, and Red"
-Slot Loading Optical drive
-Wide array of hard drive options including SSHD, easy to DIY hard drive upgrade as well.
Cons:
-Only 2 USB drives
-No Blu-ray Option
-Standard 6-cell battery doesn't last too long (about 2 hrs) Don't even bother with 3-cell batt.
-9 Cell battery available but it's very expensive and adds much bulk to laptop.(sticks out too)
Conclusion:
This is a sexy and powerful high-end ultra-portable laptop. I've heard that it was rated the most powerful laptop per it's size (when it was first released) ...But this may not be true anymore. The XPS line of Dell laptop has a higher build quality than most regular consumer laptops on the market. And because the prices for this model has drastically dropped (now that it's been discontinued), it's even more of a bargain. Mine has been very dependable and I'd highly recommend it to others.
Not as "high-end" as it might first appearSeptember 22, 2009 Kyle Hood(New Haven, CT) Dell, which has made its name of providing customizable moderate-to-good quality and performance at low prices, has recently experienced some trouble because a decline in the quality of the products and components that they have been using, as well as design flaws and shipment delays. The XPS M1330 laptop exemplifies many of these problems. I would guess that most good reviews of this laptop are from people who have not owned the laptop very long -- and so they still have yet to discover its problems. I have one of these laptops, and have really been disappointed.
The bottom line is this: The XPS M1330 does have some nice features, and an attractive design. However, when you buy this product, you have to buy a warranty that is longer than the one-year "base" warranty. This puts the total price of the machine -- which seemed so cheap relative to its competitiors -- on par with most of the other laptops in its class. Because of the high cost of an extended warranty and the annoyances associated with obtaining warranty repairs, I would recommend looking elsewhere for a high-end, light laptop.
First the good. The laptop is very light, I think 3.9 lbs. It's hard to get a laptop that light with a 13.3" screen. The screen size is good, too -- small and light but not so small that it's annoying. I can't deal with 12" screens. The color and look of the screen are good, as well, as well as the general feel of the computer. The touch pad design is excellent, and the Keyboard is very nice. The screen opens and closes in a fluid motion, the webcam works fine, and the speakers are adequate (which is always what you get with a laptop).
The bad. There are several problems. First, Dell does not support windows XP (or at least they did not when I got the machine), and so it's a pain to downgrade. Vista had too many problems for me, and was very slow. Secondly, although the screen slides up and down nicely, the connection between the screen and the laptop is weak. I have never dropped or otherwise damaged my computer, but the screen won't turn on unless I press down on the connection between the computer and the screen. This gets the screen on about 30% of the time, so I have to repeatedly try to get it to work by turning the computer off and on. Also, the screen moves up and down too easily, now, and is difficult to keep in one position. This problem occurred about a month after my warranty expired. The laptop keys are in contact with the screen, creating the impression of the keyboard on it. Finally, although I haven't experienced the problem myself, I have read that the Dell XPS M1330 Notebook with nVidia GeForce 8400M GS GPU has an inadequate Thermal Cooling Assembly, and there has been much teeth-gnashing on the internet about this problem. (People have experienced multiple "meltdowns".) From what I have gathered, Dell has been reticent to address the issue except in individual cases, and I find this unacceptable. To make sure that if your laptop has any of these problems you can have them fixed, you have to buy a warranty that lasts for at least three years.
Recap: Attractive computer with quality problems and design flaws that keep it from being a good deal.
Notes: I did not experience a shipment delay with this product. However, I do know several people who experienced long, frustrating delays with the Studio line.
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