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I use a ramdisk for browser + cache so I can offload write cycles from my SSD.

I strongly disagree. I have the EOS-M and find it very versatile. It has replaced my regular 550D as I am able to carry the M with me…

agreed, the game 'simulation' turns into a mess within hours. not worth your TIME, let alone your money.

Thanks for the quick review! On laptops most iGPUs need a bit of coaxing to get the right timings. Are you using HDMI or VGA/D-sub?

at full blast the 3560 can be loud, but as I mentioned it can be controlled by speedfan, so it runs silent (fan off) for me when…

windows 8 is fantastic, I run it in desktop mode. the win8 optimizations are great, lets me cold boot to desktop in about 8 seconds with…

32G ssd is mSata, separate from the HDD (plain sata). the mSata is removable but difficult to extract deep in the chasis. Ram, HDD, and ODD…

the ef/ef-s to ef-m adapter is unfortunately not included... I'm thinking of getting a non-brand adapter from ebay, they are going for ~$50…

with the expresscard slot you can run a desktop GPU on this laptop as an eGPU setup, and output graphics to external monitor (or feedback…

yes, the 90ex was included in my box, same item number.

There is also possible option of back-lit keyboard, but I had to call in to get it changed, no extra charge (but had to wait extra week)…

I bought this during the xmas sale, great deal at the time. upgradable to 16gb ram and has expresscard slot for running eGPU setup. I would…

Thank you for posting, I am so happy with this sick deal (although had to do a bit of footwork to get it)!. I hope the rest of the…

When I called they said there was a few (1 or 2) left in QLD: MacKay, Noosa, Burleigh Heads.

thanks OP, got one at Robina QLD. Several stores in QLD/near Brisbane still have the display model available. Mt Ommaney QLD has one new,…

have you tried re-seating the cpu-heatsink or replacing the thermal compound? what temps are you hitting before the auto shutdown? intel…

16Gb wow. how many VMs are you running concurrently?!?! I would say this vostro model is probably one of the best <$1000 laptops that you…

It's difficult to drive 1080p from VGA. Your fuzzy image is most likely due to poor/too long VGA cables. With a short (~1m) and thick…

I have this vostro 3560 bought back in Dec. I can definitely drive two external 1080p displays via HDMI + VGA out. This is with Win8 and…

are you able to use speedfan? I have no problems with my vostro 3560, either in gaming (BF3, Crysis 3, far cry 3, etc) or in multithreaded…

just wanted to add, the vostro 3560 comes with a separate 32G mSata SSD. Intel RST can be setup so the SSD is cache. I typically get win8…

i dunno? which program are you using to check that? well my screen is fine, no dead pixels no weird colour shifting, backlight cranks right…

I bought this when on sale for $779 back in Dec, very decent desktop replacement. Upgradable to max 16GB ram (not documented on Dell's site…

Received on Dec 28th 11am. You can use the order number as tracking ID, check the three local couriers that dell uses (Toll, Starexpress,…

I emailed Orders Support after I had sent in my order on thursday, asking if possible to switch KB to backlit version. I tried both calling…

I've been running OCZ Agility 3 120gb for half a year, never had firmware problems. make sure you're running latest firmware and re-align…

you mean you're selling steam keys?

This "go big or go home" attitude towards DSLR photography is complete bollocks. The 550D/X4 is the most versatile budget prosumer DSLR out…

Wow this is fantastic for anyone considering a jump into DSLR photography. Just grab a 8-16gb class 6-10 SD card and you're set for…

There's been a recent firmware update meant to address BSODs from OCZ/Sandforce.