I just ordered the Dell M1330 yesterday.

I have a few questions I wanted help with/your thoughts on...
--processor
--SSD
--webcam


Here goes...

I want to make sure I got the BEST processor possible...
There are several options and some that "appear" lesser cost more??
I am confused.
I would appreciate any replies so that I can call them up today and change processors if I made a mistake...
Thanks-in-advance!

Ok, here is the lowdown...

I got the T7500 which has 2.2GHz/800mhzFSB, 4M L2 cache

The other options are:
1) Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB, 2MB Cache)
2) Intel® Core™ 2 DuoT7100 (2MB cache/1.8GHz/800Mhz FSB)
3) Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7250(2MB cache/2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB)


Here is how I configured it...


Alpine WHITE with gloss, 4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm,128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 64 GB SSD, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit*, Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card,8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive, Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR), fingerprint reader, Dell Wireless 400,Ultra Wide Band (wireless USB and slim & light LCD


I wanted the better camera AND the better display...but they do not offer it that way...It's either...
"Standard" display with 2.0mp
or
Upgraded LED backlit with 0.3mp

I know, wierd.

Anyways, I got the upgraded display and then bought a Logitech Quick Cam Pro for Notebooks. Anyone think the M1330 won't be able to "perform" well with video conferencing using an external webcam like that instead of the built-in one?
I really think I would have regretted not getting the "swankier" display so hopefully the way I'm doing it will work out.

On the SSD choice...
It's 1/2 of the reason I chose this laptop.
If you haven't checked it out www.samsungssd.com
I am curious to know what others think about my choice of 64GB SSD as opposed to another drive.
Anyone think I'll have "storage issues"?
I was thinking I could just use external if need be.


General comments before I go...

--I'm hoping it has enough "umph" to allow me to multi-task, conduct web conferencing and be on my IP phone (which I'll load on soon).

--I got the wireless USB since it only has 2 ports and, well, c'mon, wireless USB = cooool!

--I'm stoked on the white.

--I will post when I get it...after a few weeks...and let you all know how it treats me after loading on all of my programs, the webcam and soft phone.



Ok, that's all for my morning ramble.

Whatever anyone has to say...thanks-in-advance for taking your time-out to do that. I mean that. This is the second forum I have ever posted at and I don't take "for granted" conceptually what we're doing here. People helping people is, well, that's what it's all about.

Have a good one...or as many good ones as you so choose...
-Completur

outlets got some nice deals

Thanks for the reply, State.Ops

I did not think of searching the outlets. Oops!

I don't doubt I spent too much on it.

Well, I guess it just goes to show patience truly IS a virtue!

Have a nice day State.Ops

Your post was so long, I didn't bother reading it.

All I can say is, once you get it, reformat and install WinXP. You'll be much better off.

Sorry so long. I got carried away.
Why intall XP?
You don't like Vista or there is something specific about the configuration that you feel is problematic?

Thank you

I don't like Vista for a variety of reasons. It offers no improvement over WinXP, besides some visual enhancements (Aero). It uses a lot more resources than WinXP, such as CPU and RAM. A lot of programs that I use for work are not compatible with Vista.

But most importantly, games run a lot slower in Vista. Sometimes, they run at the same speed under WinXP and Vista... but usually, they run a lot slower in Vista.

All of those negatives, with virtually no benefit? It's a no brainer to go back to WinXP.

just wondering is the 8400 nvidia card offered with 1330 good enough to view blue ray or hd dvd (i was thinking of using my xbox hd dvd add-on)?

Yes.

Do not be in too much of a hurry to dump Vista. It does have some nice features and Vista behaves for me. Give it some time and download all the updates.

But whats the point to run Blue Ray or HD DVD on the 1330? The screen is not going to allow the 1080p resolution...

Because you can still view at 1080i resolution, or use the laptop to output to true 1080p via HDMI cable.

Wow, I didn't even realize the 1330 had the capability to output HDMI! Thank you for the heads up

why don't you just hook the xbox directly to the tv then?

You can use the XBOX HD-DVD drive stand-alone with the laptop, no XBOX required. Correct?

ooooo really? nice. i'll google it.