Latitude E6400 Owner's Lounge, Part 2

1. 4GB RAM is probably enough unless you are running many applications with big memory footprints or running several virtual operating systems. For example, I am currently seeing: Firefox with 30+ tabs open = 424MB; Google Earth = 338MB; Paint Shop Pro = 155MB. Word (20030 is down at 42MB and Excel 38MB. Applications handling images (eg GIS and photo editing) can have the biggest memory footprints. Check in Task Manager how much memory your programs are taking at the moment. Using a 64 bit OS will give you access to the full 4GB of RAM.

2. There's more about the pros and cons of dual channel RAM in this thread and some benchmark results with different RAM configurations in my E6400 review (link in my signature). Two RAM modules of different sizes are better than only one. I would opt for 2 x 2GB now and maybe upgrade one to a 4GB module if the need is proven and the cost affordable.

3. I always run an AV program. Flash drives are probably the most common cause of problems these days but websites can contain nasties.

John

 

Can anyone tell me how wide the top portion of the lcd bezel is? I saw some rubber pads that I was going to buy but wasn't sure the specific size

Just buying things before my E6400 comes on Thursday ^^

 

I know this is waaaay off topic, but I saw this and it reminded me of all this tech talk, it made me giggle, I hope you get a smile:

 

The top part of the bezel is about 20mm / 0.75" wide.

I recommend these bumpers. I put mine on last April and they are still there. You need to stick them on and then cut the tops off with a sharp knife so that the display will latch when closed. They are almost inconspicuous when in place. I put one near each corner and one near the latch.

John

 

LOL that is funny!!!

Thank you for the quick quote
I actually jumped the gun early on the rubber stoppers
Good thing is they're exactly 20mm in diameter so I think I found my rubber protection ^^

But thank you for the link

 

Thanks John, after reading the links you have so kindly provided I have decided to get 2+2 GB and then maybe (if necessary in the future) change to 4+2.

 

I have just read "Complete Care - Accidental Damage" warranty agreement for DELL Poland, and among other things it states as follows (free translation):

- the chassis is not in the scope of the warranty (it is not clear to me if it does'n concern only desktop computers, after all what would you call chassis on so highly integrated unit as a notebook?)

- minor (cosmetic) damages, including bumps and scratches which won't affect normal use of the product won't be covered

- this warranty expires after three acknowledged claims

Is it consistent with your agreements/experience?

 

i've NEVER heard that last provision... And it definitely does not square with my experience.

 

In your environment I'd almost say a good AV is a requirement. As others have written, the best antivirus is between the keyboard and the chair, but we all get stupid sometimes. Of course, every user will have an opinion, but I've used Eset NOD32 for years. It's lightweight, it's usually scored in the top five, and it's relatively inexpensive. On the other hand, I personally don't use a software firewall, instead relying on the hardware for that.

 

veritas, I think I was not clear in my last post. it concerns only "complete care accidental damage" and not NBD warranty.

The last provision means that under the scope of this I can apply only for three repairs of self-inflicted damage.

Actually it doesn't sound too bad, I am only curious if it is the same on your side.