dell xps m1330 649.90 @ Staples

[Schmaty]

Staples is clearancing out the Dell m1130. It is under 4 lbs. The screen size is 13.3". This is in store only. YMMV. There were 4 left @ the Ocala store.
Good Luck!

 

[Lanyap]

What are the specs?
Do you have a SKU?

EDIT:
http://www.staples.com/office/...0051_Business_Supplies

Intel® Core? 2 Duo T5450 (1.66GHz) processor
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
Memory Expandable to 4GB
120GB (5400 RPM) Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive
DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
13.3" WXGA TrueLife? Wide Display Glossy (1280x800)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 integrated graphics
Built-in Dell Wireless Bluetooth capability
2.0 Megapixel Integrated Webcam
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Dimensions 1.3 x 12.51 x 9.3
Battery Type Lithium ion 2.5hrs
1 year warranty

Item 725276
Model X1330P81

 

[dud]

Bought one yesterday. The only color they have is black ... but that's OK with me. Some things to consider if you are interested in this unit:

- It comes with a nice XPS sleeve to carry it in or put in your laptop bag/backpack.
- The HD is rated at 120 GB but Dell has created a "Restore" partition that eats up about 15GB of disk space ... but I did get the restore disks.
- The optical drive is a slot-loader.
- The screen is glossy and beautiful.
- It comes with Vista Home Premium (which I plan to delete and install XP Pro.
- You get a FAR HP 5610 AIO printer with purchase (you pay $70 for the printer and get it all back).

 

[fleshconsumed]

Couple of questions:

1. Does this one has led backlit screen?
2. I also assume it has integrated graphics, is it capable of running aero or are you stuck with basic?
3. I also assume it comes with 4 cell battery, is that right?

 

[dehemke]

1. No
2. M1330 integrated is more than enough to run Vista aero, but not much else. It underperforms on even basic 3D games like CivilizationIV.
3. dunno

I've had mine for some time, there are some other 'gotchas' to be aware of. All ports are on the sides, so don't expect to be able to leave in any dongles or usb receivers and still slide it into a case or sleeve.

There are some crackling issues with the audio. I use a toneport to play guitar, and Torq Xponent to DJ - my old P4 3.4Ghz XPS is still used for those functions, since the m1330 audio just isn't very clean.

Otherwise, its a great laptop and a complete steal at this price. Slap in a faster drive and more ram and you'll be good to go.

 

[fleshconsumed]

Don't care about games, at least not on a laptop, but I wished it had led backlit screen.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: dud
- The optical drive is a slot-loader.

That's a bit unusual isn't it?
On a laptop I mean.

 

[dud]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: dud
- The optical drive is a slot-loader.

That's a bit unusual isn't it?
On a laptop I mean.

Larry,

Not really. You will find few if any laptops in this size with anything but a slot-loading DVD drive. I believe it is similar to the one used in the Macbook ... at lease it sounds the same. I have a 12.1" laptop and there's no room for either type of drive. You have to purchase a "media base" to use a drive.

 

[dud]

Originally posted by: fleshconsumed
Couple of questions:

1. Does this one has led backlit screen?
2. I also assume it has integrated graphics, is it capable of running aero or are you stuck with basic?
3. I also assume it comes with 4 cell battery, is that right?

1. Don't know ...
2. I believe it has integrated graphics ...
3. six (6) cell battery.