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    Buying new Dell, comparison questions

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by archmisha, Aug 2, 2010.

  1. archmisha

    archmisha Newbie

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    I'm looking at Studio 14

    What are the differences between the following components? I am having trouble to figure it out.

    Video card:
    512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 540v
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 1GB
    85$ difference

    Wireless card:
    Dell 1501 Wireless-N
    Intel© Centrino© Advanced-N 6200
    30$ difference



    Thanks
     
    archmisha, Aug 2, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Hi, welcome to Notebook Review!

    If you want to play games, get the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450.

    If you want faster, longer range wireless, get the Intel© Centrino© Advanced-N 6200.

    Personally I'd get both.
     
    Nick, Aug 2, 2010
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    archmisha Newbie

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    Both wireless are N, so why is one faster than the other? (range i can understand)
     
    archmisha, Aug 2, 2010
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    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Newer technology I guess. I know that the Dell 1501 was made in like 2007 and the 6200 is current.
     
    Nick, Aug 2, 2010
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