D600 vs. 600m

I need a new laptop to buy for business - will travel some so I want it lightweight. Would love the Sony s150 because it just is so light, looks so cool, and screen is awesome. Also looked a bit into the IBM T42 but just don't seem worth the extra $500. So, it has come down to a Dell, which I am OK with.

Looking for a middle of the line Pentium M 705 (or comparable), 512, 40 gig - not looking to do any games or programming.

So what IS the difference between the Lattitude D600 and the Inspiron 600m???? Would either be fine for me? Any other recommendations. How is the SXGA+ screen and how does it compare to the Sony or Ultrabright?



Thanks! jbgh

 

I know that I remeber reading this same question on here not too long ago, and correc me if I am wrong, but the difference really lies more in the name and warrany than anything else. When I was last shoppiing for a Dell, I got the 600m, these two were configured exactly the same, but the 600m cost about $50 less at the time. That might be the same now, but that is really all that I noticed between the two.

Dell Inspiron 600m + PalmOne Zire71 + Sony-Ericsson T616 = Mobile Computer Consultant and Website Designer

 

i recommend the 600m/d600, but upgrade to the 715 or higher if you can - the core technology is better and provides for quicker, cooler, and less power consuming performance.

the main differences between the insipron and lattitude are the casing and the configuration. the case for the lattitude is more durable and less plasticky, and also looks better, imo. and, because lattitudes are intended for businesses, every lattitude is configured using the same exact parts to make sure they are as compatabile as possible. and like d-roc said, they come with a longer standard warranty, which is the main reason they cost more. while the minimum warranty for an inspiron is 1-year mail-in service, for a lattitude i believe it's 3 years.

 

Hey, rheos. I just the D600 last month, and it's been wonderful. The differences are just like what's been said, in the case and the warranty. I was going to go with the 3 year warranty either way, with the d600 or the 600m, so it was more logical for me to choose the D600. If you dont want the warranty, you might still want to consider the 600m. I like the D600 better because the casing's much more sturdy, and really does make a difference. Also, the touchpad's better and it also has a track stick, which I prefer over the touchpad. I believe it is also a little bit thinner than the 600m, and IMO, it is also better looking. Since you're not into gaming much, the D600 should suffice, as you cannot get the 64 mb video card in the D600, while you can in the 600m. Pricewise, it is worth paying a little extra for the longevity (as they are designed to last) of the D600 and the additional little features. Ok, hope this helped.

 

Thanks for all the help & info - much appreciated. I ordered the D600 with the Pentium M 725 and upped the specs to 512MB and 40gig. I've defintely read in a lot of places to stay away from the 705 (1.4) and get the Dothan 725. I'll stay posted and comment to tell how I like it. Everything is a trade off, I know. After all my research I know, on paper, I got a good computer for a really good deal - saved over $500 vs. the T42 and $350 vs. the Sony - just hope Dell comes through. Hope it works out for me and I don't regret not getting the much cooler looking and lighter Sony!

Thanks! jbgh

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by rheos1111

 

sorry for the late reply, but here are my system specs:

Latitude D600, Pentium M 725 (1.6GHz) 14.1 XGA
- 512MB, 2 Dimms, Double Data Rate for Dell Latitude D600 Notebooks
- 40GB Hard Drive 9.5MM 5400RPM for Dell Latitude,Factory Install
- Internal 56K Modem for Dell Latitude D-Family Notebooks
- 24X CDRW/DVD for Latitude D-Family
- Adobe Acrobat 6 Standard Rtl Package
- Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition

Total cost was $1642 before tax - free ship. I had coupon code and the week I ordered had free upgrade on memory.

BTW - So far I think it's great. It's really quiet. My old WinBook was a horror in terms of noise. The left hand gets warm but it's not distracting. The keyboard is a little springy and I get worried that I may prick off a key, but it hasn't happened yet. I like having both the the track pad and IBM stick like thing.

Hope this helps.


Thanks! jbgh

 

Rheos, I noticed that your system specs says that it included "Adobe Acrobat 6 Standard Rtl Package." That sounds to me like it includes Acrobat -- the full Adobe Acrobat 6.0 program. But when I called Dell, the sales guy says it's just the Adobe Reader, which anyone can download for free from the Adobe website. The full Adobe Acrobat 6.0 program is expensive -- a few hundred dollars -- so it makes a difference. Which did you get?

Thanks,
Jim

 

I got the full disc of the Adobe Standard - it's the program, not just the Reader - Good luck.

Thanks! jbgh

 

Wow, that's really a great deal. It's only $101 for MS Office Basic 2003 (Word, Excel, Outlook), which is a few hundred dollars, and Adobe Acrobat, which itself sells for around $200.

One final question, is it Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or 5.0?

Thanks for the reply,
Jim