Latitude E6400 Owner's Lounge, Part 2

When I had my base replaced for the lost pad, I asked the technician for the screen wobble, and he fixed it by tightening the bottom screws hard.

If you look at the bottom screws (under the silver plastic cover), you could have seen that the screws are not tight when the screen moves.

PLEASE NOTE, have a soft clean cloth on the table where you will work on your laptop to prevent scratches, because it WILL get scratch without one.

 

Hi

I am also having the same issue. I was just wondering if I can tweak anything on the BIOS setting to disable the limitation of processing performance while using the 65W PSU.

By the way, what version of BIOS that fixed the performance limitation. Is it A13?

Thanks

 

I thought that I had read on the Dell config page that the Intel models were shipping with a 65w PSU.

My screen wobble is only when near vertical as well. I'll try those screws just in case.

Oh, and my battery capacity increased over the past 2 days from 80% capacity to 90% after 2 cycles.

Greg

 

Hi

I am a newcomer who wants to buy E6400 recently, here is the list my planning configuration:

* Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, T9600, 2.80GHz Processor
* Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (64-bit)
* 4.0GB, DDR2-800 SDRAM Memory (2 DIMMs)
* Integrated Webcam with Digital Microphone
* NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M Graphics Adapter with Express-Card
* 8X DVD+/-RW Drive w/Roxio and Cyberlink PowerDVD™ Software
* Intel® WiFi Link 5300 802.11a/g/n Draft Mini Card
* 3 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 3 Year NBD Onsite Service
* 13.1"W x 9.37"D x 1.2"H, 4.3 lbs
* 250GB Hard Drive, 7200RPM with Free Fall Sensor for Faster, Safer Storage
* 14.1" UltraSharp™ WXGA+ (1440x900) Display for Vivid Graphics
* Dell Wireless® 370 Bluetooth Module for On-the-Go Convenience
* 9 Cell Battery for Extra Computing Time Between Charges

Totally around $900, and I also have the opportunity to pay $45 more for a Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, P9700, 2.80GHz Processor.

Can any experts here give me any advice?

Thank you very much!

Sincerely.

 

Great choice! I would go with the P series CPU as it consumes less power, and produces less heat, which is very welcomed.

 

Good config, though I do agree with GoodBytes in trying to get a P-series CPU.

Anyone know if the WXGA+ LED screen is any better on the new Latitudes?

Greg

 

Like all laptop, you have different LCD screen used. Some are LG some are Samsung, and you have other ones. So it really depends what day you order your laptop.

 

Glad to see your reply and I do appreciate that.
Here I have a little confusion about which is better? and what is the difference between them? below:

1. Intel X4500 Vs NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M?
2. Pc card Vs Express card?
3. Is it worth paying $45 to upgrade from T9600 to P9700?
4. How about the quality price ratio of this configuration?

Thanks.

 

1. if you are 100% sure you aren't going to do any gaming, you are likely better off with just the intel integrated solution -- it produces less heat and will give you maybe another 30 minutes on battery.

2 pc v. express -- unless you have a pc card that you can't bear to live without, get the express (it is the newer technology)
3. yes, it is worth the extra 45, it is a reasonable jump in price (but if you are concerned, both will be fine.

4. as for the quality : price ratio, it looks great. make sure you look around for coupons, you can sometimes get 30+ percent off.

 

Well said verias +rep... ok I can't doesn't allow me.

If you can't find coupons, you can always call to order your system, and negotiate a price that will give free upgrades (so like when you customize it with Dell, lower the specs to have at the end what you wanted for free), and even cut down on the price.

Additional information:
1- Make sure you have Windows 7 64-bit

2- Next Business Day onsite service is interesting if you can't live without your laptop for 1-2 weeks for repair. The service is very good. It's a contracted firm that comes at your place at the day (starting from the next business day) and time at your place. If you call and negotiate they probably give you this service for free.

3- if negotiation doesn't make the sales rep move, it's ok end the conversation, and try again.