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    D420 - Did anyone order?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Fred from NYC, Jul 6, 2006.

  1. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    The Dell Latitude D420 was released more than two weeks ago. Has anyone received a D420? If you ordered, what is the estimated ship date? I am eagerly waiting for first impressions.
     
    Fred from NYC, Jul 6, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    From what I understand, the first orders have just started shipping this week. We have one en route and should have thoughts next week.
     
    Brian, Jul 6, 2006
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    Dell Malaysia has them available immeadiatly, or so the sales woman said yesterday, now i just have to decide if this is the one or not.
     
    dmozk, Jul 6, 2006
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    dmozk, Jul 6, 2006
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  5. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you for the link, dmozk, I enjoyed the video a lot. I agree with you on the 9 cell battery, it destroys the sleek look of the D420. If necessary, I would probably carry a second 6 cell battery instead.

    Near the beginning of the video the Dell guy compares the D420 to an older "ultraportable" machine. Can anyone identify that other notebook?
     
    Fred from NYC, Jul 7, 2006
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    jzephyr Notebook Geek

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    I initially ordered this with the 30% off EPP coupon, but cancelled to get an M1210. I thought it was a better deal plus, the D420 wasn't gonna ship till July 31. I thought that was aweful. Anyway, I hope it gets good reviews. I wouldn't mind having a super light notebook for notetaking and just general great portability.

    Edit: Ugh.. that video just made me want it more. It's giving me thoughts of selling the M1210 =(!
     
    jzephyr, Jul 7, 2006
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  7. ZaZ

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    I think the older notebook looks like the D410 which he said was his so I'm thinking its not a HP. Notice he never turns it on for the long boot time from the 4200RPM drive.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 7, 2006
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    Ii ordered one over the weekend should be here in 2 weeks. I will give a review and pics as soon as I get it
     
    gridtalker, Jul 7, 2006
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    Thats Dell D400. I have one now.
     
    Sam1, Jul 7, 2006
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  10. Fred from NYC

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    Yes, that is odd, but Dell has a similar video for the M1210 and the presenter also never turns it on ( http://www.youtube.com/v/XpnhzHcj29o).
     
    Fred from NYC, Jul 7, 2006
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  11. dmozk

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    So no one has managed to recieve thiers yet?
     
    dmozk, Jul 10, 2006
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