a 1280 x 800 display is absolutely unacceptable, espically since Dell has been offering 1680 x 1050 displays on the 1501, 1505, 1520, etc for YEARS.

It's unfortunate that dell has to stumble over  and over again with these type of things. (example, the M1530 that dell did the same thing at product launch with the dumbed down screen.)

Looking good Dell!

Start making these with 11" screens and I'll buy one.

This is all very well and fine realeasing a new model,

But I ask will this one have a Sigmatel StereoMix enabled driver for Windows Vista (I persume Dell is going to put vista on it). . .

 Oh and how about instead of releasing this new model, fixing this stereomix issue on the 'Not very old at all' Vostro line, (amongst others)

It would be nice if Dell could reply to this, either by blog or forum. . .

Nice job!

When can i order it from italy?

What?  No Ubuntu version?  Very disappointing.
 

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2 major questions, when will it ship with XP as an option and when will it ship with a higher screen resolution. Thanks

Is there any idea as to when you'll offer a non-integrated graphics card in the 1525?  A few days ago I was all set to buy a 1520 with a NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M, but I'd like to get some of the new features in the 1525.

Thanks in advance,

--Neal

I think this is the computer I've been waiting for at the price I've been waiting for. :)  Though I think I might wait a few more months to see if graphic card and Blu-ray options show up (or maybe I should just get the XPS1530? ;) ).

BTW, would it be strange for a guy to be carrying around the Blossom one?  It's my favorite design of the four for some reason. 

Looking Good Dell! Keep up the great work!

 Just be certain to add discrete graphics and you're all set! (I'm sure you are going to.)

I like the newer 1525 design, but what happened to the Nvidia 8600M GT offering from the 1520? Why are you now offering an inferior graphics card in the new model? Why are the XP OS's unable to get the blue-tooth capability as the Vista OS?

 Anyways, thank you for finally offering a HDMI port.

I second that:  Now it's time for an Inspiron 1425!

Please, please, please make non-glossy screens an option for all resolutions, not just 1280x800.

I am confused.  I could swear that when this showed up on the site that you also offered it at the 1440 x 900 resolution.  Where did it go?  If I look on Dell Australia (where the 1525 made its premiere for some reason) they still offer a 1440 x 900 resolution.

Plus how does Vista look on integrated graphics?  Makes me nervous to buy one.

Chad Jordan, you're right. I just can't figure out what DEll has at teh back of their mind. The 1440 x 900 is offered on the Aus website bt not in the US.

Dell 1520 came (still comes) with 1680 x 1050 and video card option (btw, checkingthe 1520 website it seem that the onboard Intel is no  longer offered it is only the 128 or 256 NVIDIA).

 The comment that teh new slim design cannot take separate graphics card doe not make sense as it seem to be the same chassis as the XPS 1530 and over there you do get separate graphics.

By the way all that can be different from XPS and Inspiron is the design. It's only the look, else they can be made identical when it comes to everything else. But Dell so far seem to make the INspiron a cheaper looking laptop as compared to the XPS.

 Hey why do we need the XPS to start with, go ahead and make good laptops, great design at a competitive price, instead of stealing those extra hundred buck from your customers. Commeon Dell, you are not that chaeap.

Your competitors are able to make it, why can't you with such a history behind.

 Btw, will we ever have the option of having fingerprint recognition on the inspiron. OR again it is reserved for your rich XPS customers.

I wnat a Dell, but looking at what aHP is doing, I want t give them my money. Great design, not cheap looking on the interior, great glossy finish, fingerprint, and CHEAPER.

Well, a week later but no response from Dell on the many questions that we've posted here.  Realistically, it'll be months before the 1525 is ready for mass consumption.

HP is running some really good deals right now, and there's a new $300 off coupon.  I'm looking to pick up a dv6700t tonight.

--Neal

I have never understood the dell media direct. I have a dell system, but i have never bother using it. Does dell have any idea if user use it at all or not. It also take one primary partition on the HD so i end up taking it out since i cant do a dual boot.

WoW! So Dell people do look at the postings on this blog.

Lionel, thanks, for replying to Mike. Can the other Dell bloggers please update us on what coming ont he 1525. Will we ever see 1680 x 1050 resoluiton and video card option being offered.

Would the inspiron ever come with fingerprint? 

It would help us in our choice of laptops. Thanks.

Lionel Menchaca,

Please respond to our requests on this blog. People keep on posting the same thing over and over again. I don't want this to be another ideastorm disaster.

Thanks,

Brandon 

Well, typing these words by now seem to have no effect as definitive answers from Dell seem pretty rare.

Will a 1440 x 900 resolution option ever again be offered for the Inspiron 1525?  It is currently being offered for the Inspiron 1525 in France, India, Australia, Spain, etc....yet for some reason not here in the US.

If it is a simple matter of there not being enough screens currently then fine, but I don't understand why no one at Dell is able to tell me so.

Everytime I ask Sales about it they try to sell me an XPS 1530 (more machine than I need.....I use my desktop for gaming) or a 1520 (not going to buy a system at the end of it's life).

Since no one at Dell has any clue about better resolutions and I have a need for a laptop with them I will have to take my business elsewhere.

I like the comment at the bottom of this page, "Conversation is encouraged and expected."  So far I've seen very little conversation, only lots of potential Dell customers looking for answers.

 Well it's too late for me at least.  Last night I just bought an HP dv9700t fully loaded for less than $1500.  Maybe I'll try Dell again in another 3 years.
 

--Neal

 Emma,

Your are pretty much stuck with what you ordered from the Dell factory. There really isn't a way to change the GPU without destroying the motherboard. The Graphics card is hardwired into the system. Sorry for the bad news.;( 

Still waiting for higher resolutions. Nothing yet, no answer from Dell.

I guess they are busy finalizing their accounts, it's end of financial year I've been told.

I was close to buying an XPS, it had a great deal laterly, and on Monday as I finally decide to part with $1,600 something, the deal is no longer there. It was pulled off at 6 in the morning. How am I suppose to know that.

Now what do I do? Wait? A new deal on the XPS m1530 is out. Nothing as sweet as the previous one thought. If I have to configure it as the previous deal, it is $200 extra (100 for additional RAM, and 100 to upgrade the GPU).

No I don't have that much money. Dell stop torturing me.

Please start offering Penryn, the higher resolution screen on the 1525.

Or please drop the price of the XPS m1530 to what it was in January.
I shall finally get a laptop!

once again they make a product but leave out a good graphics card

You people are all freaks. It is what it is. Get over it. It's not the end of the world. Dell's got like xxxxxxx gazillion customers world-wide. If you think they're going to cater to your specific whims, I've got some property in Florida I'd like to sell you. Get a life!

I bought one of these. Nice machine, seemed like specs were good enough for Vista...NO WAY.

System hang-ups for up to a minute, as the OS thinks about what to do next.  Networking problems including: low WIFI detect range;  A requirements to disable/re-enable the ethernet adaptor  if you switch networks.  It's a laptop for gosh sake, this is vanillia network stuff.

I don't think it's the machine, because I have installed Ubuntu as dual boot and it screams! No network issues, and no freeze-ups. Awesome for simulations.

In short. Unless you're going to put  ubuntu on it, do not buy this machine until Dell publishes an XP driver set, or offers XP as an option.

Trust me, I'm saving you a lot of headaches!

i bought a inspiron 1525, but i need the Xp system because i use a lot of programs and they arent compatibles with vista.

Dell must give me the xp drivers free.

BR 

 I bought an inspiron 1525, and i need to use XP too. Why dosen't dell make the XP drivers available online. I hate vista. On one day i had to restart the system in safe mode about 10 times. It is extremely slow to respond. Dell has to realize that it will take time for vista to be popular. Please somebody at dell has to realize this.

Pravith 

can i use window xp with that model

I, like others, looked at the xps 1530 but too much machine  - don't need it and can build 1525 to meet my needs.  I did find the 1440 X900 resolution today on the dell site and included it in my wish list.....

Worried about the video card and vista....

I wished Dell had a place where you can go for a test drive instead of relying on other peoples opinions....  Hopefully at WalMart soon.... 

I second Ryan TV's comment (of Jan 3, 2008), the 1280x800 resolution display on the new 15** Inspirons is unacceptable.  I've owned Inspirons 8000 and 1505, both with high resolution screens.  In the future I will shop elsewhere when I upgrade if I can't get the higher resolution in the Inspiron.

I would also suggest that Dell offer Linux or a system with no operating system installed so that customers are not forced to purchase Windows.

S.

i want  driver for dell Inspiron 1525 for window xp

I wana know the price of Dell Inspiron 1525 and i also want to know whether the price of all the Colour of the Inspiron 1525 is same or different.

I bought a dell inspiron 1525, but i need the Xp system because i use a lot of programs and they arent compatibles with vista. Why dosen't dell make the XP drivers available online.

 Kindly provide me a good soultion?
 

How to downgrade Inspiron 1525 to XP

hi,

 I bought a inspiron 1525 laptop with vista preloaded.but it makes my laptop very slow.so i am thinking to install windows xp.will the drivers are available in your site to download?

hi .

nice Dell swear ...

thx all us.

Best regards

When will Dell be releasing this model but in a 14" version?? I am starting school in the Fall and I want to carry a smaller notebook. I love this updated version from the older "chunky" Dell style. Great colors too!! :)

what good is a blue ray player without a true high def screen and vid card to watch them with??!!! Very strange!