Posts by dr150

I also hear my left fan have a whirring sound as if a blade is barely scraping against something. Is this normal or should I get the fan replaced? Is it a b!tch to open up the laptop for such a DIY?.....

Get one at Chiefvalue.com or Newegg for $50 shipped. You can even pricematch it with Ebags so you get that free return shipping if you don't like it...

Samsonite by a mile. The Contour has had issues with the strap stitching. It will ultimately come undone. It's only a matter of time. I speak from experience. At least it has a lifetime warranty to to care of such...

Quote: Originally Posted by Charles Blakema Samsonite all the way 49.95 and worth every penny I second the Samsonite over the shoddy strap Contour--by far (I'm intimately familiar with both) You have to pay...

It's much more quiet than my old 15" lappy i used to own.....

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr. K6 I shut mine down overnight, put it on standby if I'm going a few hours, or just put the monitor down and off if I'm only going to be gone for a bit. ^^

Does VSync do anything to damage or wear & tear the LCD on the the 9300/XPS2?.......

A mini keg tap.

Quote: Originally Posted by dallas I'm addicted to ... That's the opinion of my lovely wife. And knowing I've ordered my first XPS-2 last week it can only get better. "l Same with my wife. ...

Think of the battery situation....