Posts by ktme9300

Agreed.. not really going to notice a difference. I installed the turbo memory module since it was cheap to try it out. There wasn't reall a difference that I noticed. The ready boost from what I gather will only help applications start...

I would just recommend that either way you go, get at least a 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo on your build. The AW you showed only had the 1.66 GHz. My preference would be the redesigned Dell 1530, especially since the added better screen...

It's been around a year since the intro of Vista. I've been using my 1520 as a test system since last August. So far Vista has been proven stable to me and actually it's grown on me. I've got Vista installed on my XPS 410 now. Even...

MS doesn't just wait and release a patch. They tend to release fixes along the way. I wish they would release an annual patch of fixes. It would make it easier to complete the OS installation on new machines or completing a clean...

AVG Pro with Firewall on both my systems. I am now using Vista Home Premium 32 on both since my confidence is better with Vista now. I've tried several out there, but prefer an integrated AV and Firewall solution for less resources....

Spend the extra.... at least get the 2.0 GHz C2D

It would depend on which games you'd like to play. I would recommend no less that the Core 2 Duo 7250 (2.0) CPU for gaming. Since my XPS 410 has an 8800 GTS, it's hard to be satisfied with the graphics on my 8600 GT equipped 1520....

Those are some expensive bags! I just got a Timbuk2 Commute bag for Christmas. It's a medium and a little snug for my 1520, but it's loosened up already. The bag is the best that I have owned so far and I love it. PRior to the Timbuk2 I...

There are articles on the web with benchmarks and reviews of Ready Boost. From what I have reseached, Ready Boost helps load your frequently used apps a little quicker. The Turbo Memory was supposedly suppose to help with boot and apps....

Well.... Here's my recommendation on the 1520. It's a great laptop and I love it for what I use it for. I have two rigs that are in my sig. My XPS 410 is what I game with. I primarily play FPS shooters. I use my 1520 for computing...