Dell 13z thread
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I will investigate the HDD swap in a moment and post back but for the other Q it took 10 days for me to get mine. They allocate a random courier though it seems so you may get it later or even sooner than that timeframe.
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I tried to open the back case up to get to the HDD but it's more tricky than the NC10 and I don't want to snap anything while it's still under warranty just yet heh!
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I tried to open the back case up to get to the HDD but it's more tricky than the NC10 and I don't want to snap anything while it's still under warranty just yet heh!
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Cheers mrk! Must.. resist.. urge.. to.. order 
Would probably go the same route as you config-wise. Not sure on the battery though... not sure if I'd mind the extra inch or so at the back for the extra 5 or so hours battery.
Not sure if I should hold off to see if any other similar netbooks are coming out. Decisions!
Would probably go the same route as you config-wise. Not sure on the battery though... not sure if I'd mind the extra inch or so at the back for the extra 5 or so hours battery.
Not sure if I should hold off to see if any other similar netbooks are coming out. Decisions!
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Get an Asus UL30Vt-x1. It's pretty much the same as the 13z, but better graphics and longer battery life.
Shame I didn't see the UL30Vt-x1 before getting the 13z ! looks great especially for 10 hours battery life according to one user review with the cpu overclocked to 1.73GHz.
It costs a bit more at present though if the discount given by Dell continues but without the discount I'd look at the Asus above especially if you're a notebook gamer, less so if you use it for HD/General use though as in that area they'd be neck neck!
It costs a bit more at present though if the discount given by Dell continues but without the discount I'd look at the Asus above especially if you're a notebook gamer, less so if you use it for HD/General use though as in that area they'd be neck neck!
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Dependant on how flush I'm feeling, I may treat myself over the couple of weeks, going to the states and can pick it up for $800...
I'm only tempted by the asus as it's a lot sleaker looking than the 13z, worldwide warranty, and I'd like to play some games on it as I often have to do weekend support in the office, which I generally have nothing to do so the odd bit of gaming would go down a treat.
I'm only tempted by the asus as it's a lot sleaker looking than the 13z, worldwide warranty, and I'd like to play some games on it as I often have to do weekend support in the office, which I generally have nothing to do so the odd bit of gaming would go down a treat.
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Damn you
Shame I can't find it in the UK, so the keyboard will have a few changes
Only @ and " will be in the wrong place I believe
Well if you do get it post pics/thoughts/trackpad performance etc and actual battery results 
One of my requirements was battery life, 4hrs will do me for the moment with the hope of a 6 or slim 8 cell release from Dell but if that never happens I'll have to move on next year but I'm just concerned with the trackpads on other notebooks/netbooks as I really do like the Synaptics one in the 13z as it's so smooth and accurate and none I've used before on a notebook this size has been as good.
One of my requirements was battery life, 4hrs will do me for the moment with the hope of a 6 or slim 8 cell release from Dell but if that never happens I'll have to move on next year but I'm just concerned with the trackpads on other notebooks/netbooks as I really do like the Synaptics one in the 13z as it's so smooth and accurate and none I've used before on a notebook this size has been as good.
Thinking about it, you can change the keyboard layout settings in Windows anyway, and I know where all the keys are anyway!
Arrrgh!!
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Well if you do get it post pics/thoughts/trackpad performance etc and actual battery results
One of my requirements was battery life, 4hrs will do me for the moment with the hope of a 6 or slim 8 cell release from Dell but if that never happens I'll have to move on next year but I'm just concerned with the trackpads on other notebooks/netbooks as I really do like the Synaptics one in the 13z as it's so smooth and accurate and none I've used before on a notebook this size has been as good.
Dude, I'd have to sit there for 10hrs - I'd be bored ****less! I'll probably do a gaming test, that'll be a good test of the battery life, see how long it can last whilst playing HL2 or something.
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My 13z has arrived, the mrs doesn't suspect a thing. Only trouble is I havn't had a chance to play with, er.... I mean configure it yet 
My order status is showing as shipped today (05/12/09) on the Dell order status page, ordered it on Tuesday (01/12/09).
I understand it'll take a few days for the tracking link to become active, do I just wait on the automated phone call now to arrange delivery?
on the Dell order status page, ordered it on Tuesday (01/12/09).I understand it'll take a few days for the tracking link to become active, do I just wait on the automated phone call now to arrange delivery?
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You can ring them to rearrange though, I did.
Had quick look at mine. The colour is good, and this is a pretty thin machine. The Keira Knightly of Laptops
Had quick look at mine. The colour is good, and this is a pretty thin machine. The Keira Knightly of Laptops