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    6000 with graphics vs 9300

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by miranda2112, Mar 6, 2005.

  1. miranda2112

    miranda2112 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,
    I am just wondering which you think is the better deal:

    Inspiron™ 6000 Notebook - ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

    Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
    - Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730
    - Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Network Connection 802.11b/g
    Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
    NOW WITH 1024MB DDR SDRAM Memory at 533MHz
    80GB1 5400RPM Ultra ATA Hard Drive
    Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive2 with dual layer write capabilities
    15.4" UltraSharp™ Wide Screen XGA TFT Display
    128MB DDR ATI® Mobility™ Radeon™ X300 Graphics
    56K Modem

    FREE UPGRADE FROM 512MB to 1024MB MEMORY...WORTH AU$299!

    PLUS BUY ONLINE AND GET A FREE UPGRADE FROM A 80GB1 TO A 100GB1 HARD DRIVE...WORTH $109!

    $2,698 ($AUD)

    OR

    Inspiron™ 9300 Notebook - WIDESCREEN

    Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
    - Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730
    - Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 Network Connection 802.11b/g
    Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
    NOW WITH 1024MB DDR SDRAM Memory at 533MHz
    60GB1 5400RPM Ultra ATA Hard Drive
    Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive2 with dual layer write capabilities
    17" UltraSharp™ Wide Screen XGA+ TFT Display (1440X900 res)
    128MB DDR ATI® Mobility™ Radeon™ X300 Graphics
    56K Modem

    FREE UPGRADE FROM 512MB to 1024MB MEMORY...WORTH AU$299!

    PLUS BUY ONLINE AND GET A FREE UPGRADE FROM A 60GB1 TO A 80GB1 HARD DRIVE...WORTH $109!

    $3,098 ($AUD)

    It seems to me that the only "better" part of the 9300 is the sceen size! I think the 6000 looks quite good.

    What are your opinions?

    Thanks in advance,
    Miranda