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post #41 of 56
3/4/05 at 1:58pm
From the info we know of Dell's TrueLife screen, it is Glossy
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post #42 of 56
3/4/05 at 2:43pm
Considering getting one these, any laptop that rivals a desktop in graphical performance has gotta be good.

One question: is the lid actually made of metal or is that just the finish??
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post #43 of 56
3/4/05 at 2:57pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by J-Alex
From the info we know of Dell's TrueLife screen, it is Glossy
That's a very fine question. I had an IM session with a sales support guy where he said it did. However, as noted on Dell the description only sites it as not a non-glare display: Also from the PC Mag Review:
So I'm thinking we should not be expecting a glossy screen like those that are in fact glossy, like the Sony, Toshiba, Sager and HP glossy screens.

These pictures from ExtremeTech's reviews don't look particulary glossy to me, they are rather semi-gloss or low lustre but decidedly not matte or flat (anti-glare).

I don't think anyone is going to be particularly impressed by the Dell screen. But there probably won't be raging complaints as with the screens used in the short lived 9200 series (and BTW, have you seen how many of those are in the Outlet? And the prices, not too low if you ask me, about the same price as the 9300.)



Now take a look at these consumer pictures of a 9860/EX7 with a glossy screen. There's a huge difference:




I know some of you are saying, "hey, the glare is bad, reflection", but I have been using this type of screen for nearly a year now, and let me tell you everything is better, movies, games and general computing. Everything is clearer and brighter. You do have to position yourself away from bright lights coming from behind, but seriously, if you have that with a non-glare screen, it's not really any more viewable either. Anyway, as I am a member of the iXPS2 order waiting club, I hope the Dell screen is not too sucky.
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post #44 of 56
3/7/05 at 9:15pm
I too am hoping Dell has finally gotten their act together as far as the screen goes.I was (and still am for Desk Tops) a long time Dell fan.My last Inspiron was the 8500.I have since purchased Sony Vaios 260G,360ZG,A190,A290,HP 8080 (yuck),and my current Qosmio.As you can tell I am a major fan of the glossy type screens.I have been waiting for what seems like forever for Dell to release something comparable and am praying the XPS 2 is it.I have heard somewhere where many of the test models sent out to the tech sites had the non glossy displays.I also know from taking pictures of my own laptops when selling on ebay that unless you get just the right angle and lighting you can not get a true picture showing the screens brilliance.Anway here is hoping that Dell is at least as good as Sony's Xbrite.
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post #45 of 56
3/7/05 at 9:23pm
Wow... never heard of the aviator laptop. It looks amazing!
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post #46 of 56
3/8/05 at 12:53am
Are those the same crappy mouse buttons as the 700m? Ugh. I guess an external mouse is taken for granted.
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post #47 of 56
3/14/05 at 12:44am
all built in touchpads are crap, bluetooth mice are the wya to go!
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post #48 of 56
3/14/05 at 1:26am
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Originally Posted by Col.Wild
Wow... never heard of the aviator laptop. It looks amazing!
It's sold by HyperSonic. It's a painted Clevo, same machine as the Sager 9860.
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post #49 of 56
3/14/05 at 9:21am
Hi All i'm french (sorry for my english ) but i want buy a xps2 ! and xps2 is not availble in france at the end of April
:/ did people of the forum receive it? if have a test with photographs it could have would be cool !!

thx and xps2 Power
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post #50 of 56
3/16/05 at 3:08am
I just ordered my Inspiron XPS Gen. 2 laptop. Looking at your guy's configs, mine is pathetic. I am jealous...

Heres mine:
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post #51 of 56
3/22/05 at 1:57am
I think its best not to look at others configurations. You don't want that nice machine to start seeming...not so nice

If all goes well I'll have a machine ordered tomorrow. I've never had a high end PC/notebook before. I've had high end but not REALLY high end
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post #52 of 56
4/8/05 at 2:22pm
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Originally Posted by LeafsBlow29
i hate you people
Look at my sig!

I hate them people even more!
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post #53 of 56
4/8/05 at 7:49pm
Guys, do any of you know who makes the silver/black gamepad that's on the desk next to the XPS in Sonicwind's pictures on page one of this thread? I'm in the market for one and I haven't seen one that looks that sweet anywhere!

If anyone could let me know I'd be really grateful!

Cheers,
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post #54 of 56
4/9/05 at 7:39am
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Originally Posted by <mike/>
Guys, do any of you know who makes the silver/black gamepad that's on the desk next to the XPS in Sonicwind's pictures on page one of this thread? I'm in the market for one and I haven't seen one that looks that sweet anywhere!

If anyone could let me know I'd be really grateful!

Cheers,

That is one of those Airflow game pads, best buy sells them for like 24-29 bucks.
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post #55 of 56
4/10/05 at 5:33pm
Maxrule - thanks for the info man! I've froogled it and found it for £20 (I'm a brit). I now understand why it's called "Air Flo" - it blows air on your hands as you're playing! hahaha *That* is a brilliant idea, or I've drunk too much Scotch, or both!

Cheers!
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post #56 of 56
9/17/05 at 12:42am

help?

where am I able to get a replacement lid ? for my xps gen 2 ?

I have checked ebay and dell site and cannot find anything

thanks mikron
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