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Found a Dell M6500 at a pawn shop

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Min, Nov 22, 2012.

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  1. Min

    Min Notebook Geek

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    Specs were:

    Intel Core i7 M640
    Nvidia Quadro FX 2800M
    250 GB HD (Hitachi HTS725025a9a362) 7200 rpm
    4 GB DDR3 RAM
    WUXGA display 1920 x 1200 (LGD0241 panel)
    Back-lit keyboard
    No webcam
    Windows 7 64-bit Professional
    Dell Gold Warranty until 6/2014

    There are no blemishes on the outside as far as I can see.

    Boots up and runs fine, no issues.

    All for $600 plus tax. Did I get a good deal?

    The Bios is now A06. Should I upgrade to A07? Generally speaking, should I upgrade all the recommended drivers and firmware on Dell's support site?

    Thank you
     
    Min, Nov 22, 2012
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    It's not cheap enough such that I'd buy it just because it's cheap, but if you have been looking for something comparable, it is a pretty good deal. I wouldn't worry about updating the BIOS unless you are having some problem, and think a BIOS update could solve it. It rarely hurts to update it, though.
     
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    Now, convert that into Covet!
     
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    How would I do that?

    and

    Why would I do that?

    What is a Covet?
     
    Min, Nov 22, 2012
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    Min: Do you like color orange?
     
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    Not on a laptop.

    But why make it a Covet?
     
    Min, Nov 23, 2012
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    ^ For the color of course. And edge to edge glass screen.

    If you do get a chance to see it with your eyes, you will definitely crave one.
     
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    I dislike the color orange on a laptop.

    I dislike glossy screens.

    I'm pretty happy with the M6500 as it is.
     
    Min, Nov 23, 2012
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    Fair enough. It was designed for youngsters who are into that stuff anyways. Haha
     
    Dellienware, Nov 23, 2012
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