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    Any chance of finding a Dell product deployment timeline?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by KevanC, Jun 30, 2006.

  1. KevanC

    KevanC Newbie

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    I'm in the market for a new notebook. I consider myself a power user. I want something that will support Vista and all the other new stuff on the horizon. Plus, I hear hints of wireless USB coming soon. The E1505 went from having no dedicated graphics card to having one.

    I'm debating between the E1505 and the M1210... it seems to be a popular poll question. I don't care for the NVidia 7400 with the M1210. The skimpy 64mb of on board memory doesn't seem to compare to the ATI 1400. The video card of the M1210 and the quick reduction in price of the E1505 have left me leaning on the E1505. It leads me to believe there might be something up Dell's sleeve right around the corner.

    So, is there some way to find out if Dell has a product deployment timeline? Or, is there some way to find out if they will expand the options for current systems? I know this might be asking too much. I've googled and find nothing. I wasn't sure if someone on here had inside info, a good suggestion, or knew where to find such info.

    Thanks.
     
    KevanC, Jun 30, 2006
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  2. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    Unless one of our members accidently finds another PDF file with Dell's map in it. I would stay tuned to stuff in the News and Revices Section.
     
    Metamorphical, Jun 30, 2006
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  3. Unreal

    Unreal Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Doesnt the 7400 have 128mb dedicated?
     
    Unreal, Jun 30, 2006
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  4. KevanC

    KevanC Newbie

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    No... It only has 64. The balance of the 256 is shared.
     
    KevanC, Jun 30, 2006
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  5. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Sorry, we normally don't have any future info about when the systems will be released unless something happens to be found on the web.

    Honestly, i don't think dell will release any new systems or making any major changes, but I could be wrong. Generally they slash their prices based on demand, and the prices change constantly.
     
    Amber, Jun 30, 2006
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  6. KevanC

    KevanC Newbie

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    I didn't think so... It was a stab. This forum has been a goldmine for me, though. I've read a lot of useful stuff. I think I'm leaning more on the e1505. I'm still stuck on the graphics card.
     
    KevanC, Jun 30, 2006
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