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post #21 of 49
9/10/06 at 3:10pm
I'd like it to, Marcus.


I think I'm going to have to part out my T43, as I can't find the password, and an M1210 seems to be the perfect replacement.....other than its lack of a trackpoint
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post #22 of 49
9/10/06 at 5:14pm
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What is the difference between the wireless card (stock) and Dell Draft N card? Is it worth the upgrade?

PS

What is a good sleeve type of bag that has a handle or strap? Not a messenger, just something to slip the laptop into
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post #23 of 49
9/10/06 at 8:21pm
I'm planning on getting this bag: http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/ca...?categoryId=21

It's lined with corderoy...how cool is that?

Right now, the industry standard for WiFi is 802.11g (used to be 802.11a, then b, then g). Then, a lot of routers started pushing "MIMO" (routers using more than one antannea, and other techy goodness).

The current "future" wifi is the 802.11n, which looks to be the new industry standard.

It transmits further and a lot faster.... but if you are just using your wireless access to do stuff online (As opposed to working with other computers on a network), you're fne with the normal wireless card that comes with the 1210. The "n" technology looks sweet, but it really comes down to how fast your internet connection it, because being able to connect to your router at 200-500Mbit/s is overkill if your internet is only feeding you 10-100Mbit/s.

So, to make a long explaination short (too late), the draft N will give you a bit more range than the normal card...but if you are using your laptop at school or at home with your own router, you don't really need the extra range
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post #24 of 49
9/10/06 at 9:20pm
Honestly I wouldn't be too concerned with getting the N card. The radio station I work at has an N router (Very Large Sound file transfers), that is why I got it. Otherwise, I never would have. Unless you have LARGE files to transfer, and have an extra $100 laying around for the Router itself, don't bother- On the other note, I have searched and wanted to get the same thing as you, just a sleeve for the 1210. Best Buy has http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1142291009418 that I saw today and its just like a small rubber type case. The only problem is that its for a 15.4" computer-

I would like to find one like this for the 1210-
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post #25 of 49
9/11/06 at 1:30am
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I am ready for tomorrow, so I can see what exactly I can get out of Dell, I will definantly post as soon as I have a concrete deal. If I find anything out on how to squeeze for a little bit more I will share! I hate people listing prices and an awsome laptop but never saying how they did it..
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post #26 of 49
9/11/06 at 11:53am
I would shoot for one 9-cell battery and one 6-cell. That's what I did and it's great! I use the 6-cell around the house or in buildings when I can plug it in after a while and the 9-cell when I'm travelling.
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post #27 of 49
9/11/06 at 4:51pm
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Been on the phone dealing for about 43 minutes now..I hope I can get what I need... if not, on to the next rep! 58 minutes at hang up. And thats a wrap

I changed from two 6 cells to a 9 and 6 cell
I also got a backpack
Bluetooth upgrade ($20)

All of this for $2113. +50 dollar rebate
so $2063 in all after I get that rebate through!

Not as low as my goal ($2,000) but I got everything I wanted. I was tired of waiting for a miracle (30% off coupon) and have officially bitten the bullet.

I feel like I did good
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post #28 of 49
9/11/06 at 5:07pm
Good for you-I am trying to get them to expedite mine. I leave for two weeks in a week. I think I may be out of luck on this one.
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post #29 of 49
9/12/06 at 12:04am
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I checked online and it says it is in Production, but on the phone it says it is in the Building phase. Which one is right/should I believe?
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post #30 of 49
9/12/06 at 11:57am
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Holy crap! I ordered yesterday at 3, and my laptop is in the boxing stage as of 9:45 this morning? How long does the boxing stage usually last?
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post #31 of 49
9/12/06 at 7:37pm
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Originally Posted by BowevelJoe
Holy crap! I ordered yesterday at 3, and my laptop is in the boxing stage as of 9:45 this morning? How long does the boxing stage usually last?
WTF! I ordered mine on Saturday and mine is still in Build! Good for you! Did you call or look on the website? I think that boxing is about 3 days cause it includes the trip to the United States in it also-
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post #32 of 49
9/12/06 at 7:42pm
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Oh, well shit a brick 3 days huh....

I might have ordered one with the same config that got cancelled or something?
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post #33 of 49
9/13/06 at 3:37pm
Yay! My lappy just went into the Testing phase!

According to dell, "The Testing phase is when systems are received into testing for Dell designed diagnostic testing and generally prostituted with our 3rd party programs. Now that you're computer is alive, we're going to abuse it by filling it with all manners of crap software before boxing it up and sending it to you"
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post #34 of 49
9/13/06 at 5:48pm
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Haha, I am really hoping mine gets out of this "boxing phase" and into "shipping" phase...the boxing phase seems to be my "hangup" phase...
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post #35 of 49
9/14/06 at 1:15am
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I just called a minute ago and it said it was in the Build Stage, and then I checked again to make sure I heard right and it transferred me straight to a customer representative, but its too late to call. I checked online and it said Your Order Information Is Not Avaliable at this time.

I hope it is resolved and is good news whenever I wake up tomorrow morning
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post #36 of 49
9/14/06 at 8:15am
Mine went into boxing yesterday also. Now the hangup waiting begins...
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post #37 of 49
9/14/06 at 12:45pm
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yeah.. mine is back in the boxing stage...
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post #38 of 49
9/14/06 at 7:36pm
Mine's been in the boxing stage for a couple days now. I wonder if "boxing stage" actually means "getting the box to the US phase"
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post #39 of 49
9/14/06 at 8:48pm
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Mine was apparently sent to UPS today..but my tracking number does not work..I really hope I get it tomorrow!
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post #40 of 49
9/14/06 at 9:08pm

I have this sleeve/bag and it's pretty sweet and comfortable. Mine came with an iPod pouchthat goes on the belt and that's were I place the adapter. I also got this one only in red


And lastly this one.


2 of them are booq and the red one is by crumpler.
They are all pretty good and effiencent. Not to mention that the booq's fit like a glove. They seem fitted.
You can try getting them at their website or on eBay.
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