Posts by DewDrop

I've had my 8600 with WXGA for maybe 6 weeks now and I love it. Originally ordered a 9100 WSXGA but resolution too high for me.

Had new 8600 for about two weeks. Angels sang when opening lid for the first time; loving it even more as time goes by. Sent back 9100 and 5150 before getting the 8600. GOODIES * Lightening-fast boot * WXGA is absolutely...

Excellent pics; thanks for posting. Your sig mentions a keyboard fix; can you share what the problem and fix was? My 8600 is arriving this afternoon.

3 weeks ago Dell charged $1200 for 1GB RAM on a 9100. Today I got 1GB RAM on an 8600 for $300, only $20 more than what Crucial charged me for a gig for a 9100. DELL 8600 ORDERED TODAY - $1860 P-M 1.5 GHz 15.4" UltraSharp...

Excellent review; thanks so much for posting. My shiny new 5150 will be arriving today. Have nose pressed to window waiting on UPS truck...

Sterlin254 may be onto something here. There have been reports in this forum that the 5100 series need regular blow-out of exhaust vents, and even the fan itself if possible. Dust accumulation around the vents may be contributing to...

Curious if, during FPS drops, any processes are pushing CPU to 100%.

Rowan, could you share some thoughts on the differences between your favorite keyboard (regardless of brand) and the Dell 5150 keyboard? (Thanks to FatAttack for the kind support during my grieving )

XPS is so gorgeous; was really expecting to not like the 9100 with the blue keyboard trim. Lifting the 9100 lid for the first time took my breath away. Keyboard platform was understated (even with the blue trim) and beautiful. ...

Absolutely breathtaking. Definite drool-inducer; hope I don't short out the keyboard on my Thinkpad whilst oogling the gorgeous pics. Got a 9100 on the way, but that blue plastic around keyboard makes me sad; much prefer the two-tone...