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    #92
    VINNIEB
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭VINNIEB


    Hi, I am thinking of getting two Vostros for friends, however i was wondering, does the Vostro have the same compatability problem with the Three Broadband modem as i`ve had with some of the Insprions.

    Vinnie


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    #93
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,059 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    VINNIEB wrote: »
    Hi, I am thinking of getting two Vostros for friends, however i was wondering, does the Vostro have the same compatability problem with the Three Broadband modem as i`ve had with some of the Insprions.

    Vinnie

    What is the compatibility problem? Is it the usb modem or the card that slots into the laptop?


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    #94
    VINNIEB
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭VINNIEB


    It`s a problem with the USB Modem, i think it conflicts with the CD/DVD drive and wont load the all the drivers from the modem.

    There is a fix here which i have used on the inspirion:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055104789&referrerid=59211

    Scroll to post #20, this works.

    Vinnie


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    #95
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,059 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Well I didn't read all of that thread but it looks like the problem is with Vista. So yes it will have the compatibility issues and that will fix it.


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    #96
    christophicus
    Registered Users Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭christophicus


    Is there any point in getting the "Truelife" feature for the screen?? What does it do, and what is it supposed to do?


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    #97
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    How many RAM slots are there?

    I'd be looking to buy extra RAM afterwards.


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    #98
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,059 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    christophicus wrote: »
    Is there any point in getting the "Truelife" feature for the screen?? What does it do, and what is it supposed to do?

    It a glossy coating on the screen that makes games and films look really good. It's also meant to make any normal tasks a bit of a pain and causes a lot of glare on the screen if you have a light source behind you. I have never used it so I don't know from personal experience but this is what I've heard.


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    #99
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,059 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    kaimera wrote: »
    How many RAM slots are there?

    I'd be looking to buy extra RAM afterwards.

    Only two slots both of which will be used.


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    #100
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    Only two slots both of which will be used.
    Shop4memory have 4gigs [2x2gb] for €215.
    4Gb G.Skill DDR2 PC2-6400 PQ CL5 Series 800MHz Dual Channel kit

    High-capacity CL5 4Gb DDR2 kit from G.Skill. Two matched 2Gb PC2-6400 modules, rated CL5 (5-5-5-15) at 800MHz. PQ Series, 240 pins, non-ECC

    That would be fine for the vostro yes/ no?


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    #101
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,059 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    kaimera wrote: »
    That would be fine for the vostro yes/ no?

    I don't think so. Those appear to be DIMMs (this is normal desktop ram), you are looking for are SO-DIMMs (this is laptop ram). Go here for SO-DIMMs. The last two are 4GB kits. The last one is the better of the two.


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    #102
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    I don't think so. Those appear to be DIMMs (this is normal desktop ram), you are looking for are SO-DIMMs (this is laptop ram). Go here for SO-DIMMs. The last two are 4GB kits. The last one is the better of the two.
    Cheers AC.

    Boo to €300; must see what I'm taxed this month now.


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    #103
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,059 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    kaimera wrote: »
    Cheers AC.

    Boo to €300; must see what I'm taxed this month now.

    The other 4GB kit is only €220 but it is clocked slower, 667mhz compared to 800mhz. I don't know what the difference in performance would be but I doubt it would be all that much.


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    #104
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    Whats the story with getting 64bit Vista with a Vostro?

    Is it possible and what would it cost? I only see 32bit.Ultimate listed under OS'

    Do MS let you upgrade for free from 32 -> 64bit versions?


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    #105
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    Well, finally went and ordered the 1500.

    €1045
    c2d 2gig
2 gig ram
160gig hdd
256meg 8600gt
15.4" screen + cam
9 cell battery

    Iirc I used to be able to add the c2d 2.2 4meg cache cpu to it for roughly the same price. Meh. Too many pc games coming out for me not to be able to play them.

    Now to play the waiting game on delivery.


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    #106
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,059 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Delivery should only be about a week give or take.


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    #107
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    Delivery should only be about a week give or take.
    Try 3 days :)

    Arrived just there a second ago! yay for Dell delivery times :)


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    #108
    timmywex
    Registered Users Posts: 2,626 ✭✭✭timmywex


    kaimera wrote: »
    Try 3 days :)

    Arrived just there a second ago! yay for Dell delivery times :)

    second that!!


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    #109
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    Gotta say I'm loving it so far.

    Much nicer looking than my old one and defo better than my work lappy [compaq nc6400].

    Finding vista very quick and responsive so far; not fond of the mountain of processes running by default tho, think I have it down to the low 40s atm but my old pc I had it running 20-odd max iirc on xp.

    Just need my intarwebs now...


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    #110
    Hornd
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭Hornd


    Just got the 1400 yesterday. Ordered on monday night and came on wedensday morning. Great delivery time if you ask me.
    It looks great and no trialware at all (except for macafee but it doesnt bother me).

    Cant wait to get started on it.


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    #111
    Dotfuscator
    Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭Dotfuscator


    love this vostro 1500 so far, ordered friday delivered wednesday. would definitely recommend them (along with every mod here apparently)
    :)


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