in looking at the M1330 - there is a 128GB SSD option for the disk upgrade from the 320GB normal hard drive. The upgrade is about $350... BUT - the drive is listed around $700 - http://search.dell.com/results.aspx?s=dhs&c=us&l=en&cs=19&k=ssd&cat=all&x=0&y=0&p=2 SO - how can they offer it as a...

I have an old optiplex gx110 and recently installed win98se on it. I cannot get the integrated sound to work. I think it is a adi soundmax but not sure. I have downloaded several drivers from different locations including the dell website and I cannot get it to work. In the device manager it shows...

I'm now having trouble writing files to a CD-R with Xp Pro OS. When selecting files and then clicking `Copy to CD or Device´ in the context menu (right-mouse click) the Windows Media Player pops up and nothing happens. If I right-mouse on `Send To: DVD/CD-RW drive´ it will reply with a message...

I think my hard drive is dead but thought I'd check here to see if anyone can suggest something I've missed. Dell 8300 Running XP SP3 with all updates. Combination of wind and ice caused several power outages last night. Unfortunately my delay in replacing the system battery appeared to...

On my Dim 8300 running XP SP2, the volume control on the multimedia keyboard has been exhibiting two strange symptoms lately. 1. If the volume level is zero, then no matter how much I twirl the volume knob, it never increases the volume more than halfway. Thinking it might be a hardware...

Hi, I have Dell Dimension 4550 desktop that I bought a few years back. I have a CD Rom in it (not even a CD Burner). I want to put in a DVD Burner. Would a generic DVD Burner like this one work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136149 Or do I need some additional...

I've got a 4 year old Dell 8300 running XP Service Pack 3 with all current updates. When computer restarted this morning after brief power interruption I first received a command screen indicating "battery low hit F1 to continue" or similar. After hitting F1 boot continued normally but time...

I have a 670 Wkstn that just came off a lease, and I just installed a legal Xp OS on the box. Everything things to work from drivers off the Dell Support site, but I cannot play MPG2 videos or DVDs. What is needed to view these files? Also is it necessary to install some special CD burn software?...

Sorry for this long message: I'm beginning to look into a replacement for my Dim 8300. I not up to date on on changes in the proecssors definitions. I currently have a Pentium 4 Processor at 3.0GHz with HT Technology (don't know how this compares to the new processors), 2GB memory, 19in -...

I have had my M60 for 4 years now and just reinstalled SKYPE. I had SKYPE installed up to 6 months ago but since then it has had a new HDD fitted so I had to do a reinstall about 1 month ago. In the previous installation I always used it with a mic headset. Now with the new installation for...

Maybe this will save someone some grief maybe not. I decided to reinstall my E1405 OS this morning so naturally I saved my drivers but also downloaded a new set of drivers just in case from dell's web site (logged in with my service tag #). Not sure what happened but to make a long story short,...

Can anyone shed any light as to why Vista x64 isn't supported on these? Has anyone installed it? What, if any, problems did you encounter? Thanks in advance

Our son has had his Dell C610 for years, and now is wanting something more.... as he heads to college - For some reason, without ever seeing one, he is wanting the Dell 1330 XPS laptop. Thoughts, comments, suggestions ? -- ----------------------------------

XP Home seems to come up with a plain blue background from hibernate, recovering your correct desktop after you restart. A bug hardly worth mentioning except the one XP Home system I have that has Ubuntu dual boot comes up from hibernate with the correct desktop background. Apparently it's...

I have an inspiron E1505 running window XP service pack 2. I can't connect to my home network or the internet with the wireless connection or the network cable. Both network adaptors indicate that they are working properly. I have another laptop that works connected to the same cable and...

I want to buy a new battery (or two) for my Dell Inspiron 8500 laptop. (Yes, it's a few years old, but it's still working fine and meeting all my needs.) I could go through Dell, but that's a bit on the expensive side. I could go the eBay route, but I'm worried about the possibility...

The current Dell agent asked if a replacement for my T5250 sold-as T8300 laptop would be acceptable instead of a refund. Great, I said; the last time we went through this the agent said it couldn't be replaced, only returned. But it has to be XP Home like this one, and a T8300 or better.

just waiting for Dell or HP to roll out a machine with the core i7. I know - the Studio xps has them, but i'm waiting for an XPS. at the end of the day, i think i'd prefer an HP d5100t with a core i7 920 - more expandable form factor.

Hi. Any ideas on why my friend is getting errors when he boots his old Dell Dimension 2350 computer up? It seems like his CMOS sees the Maxtor HDD. Did his HDD go bust? I told him to take photographs with his digital camera and send me the pictures:...

I hear Dell is going to charge customers if they want to speak to an American for help. Give me a break! This is just unbelievable to me. I will never EVER buy a Dell computer.