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    Dell 600M vs. Toshiba M2, RAM installation

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Miranda, Oct 3, 2004.

  1. Miranda

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    I'm looking for a powerful, light computer (<6 lbs). I am going to be playing simpler games, programming, running some work programs, watching(out to TV and on the computer)/burning DVDs, listening to mp3s, using a PVR to record TV, using bluetooth, and carrying it in a backpack.

    I am debating between the Dell 600M and Toshiba M2 and would like to know people's opinions on build quality/durability and customer service. Right now, the 600M is cheaper, but I've heard some grumblings about Dell and am worried. I am not really looking at the HP/Compaq contingent, as they are heavier and bigger.

    I am going to get a 2.0 gHz processor, 80 GB HDD, 64 MB video card, etc.

    I need to get at least 1024 RAM to run the applications I need at work (they say 2 GB is better), but that is pricy. I have heard that getting a little bit of RAM on a laptop and replacing it with RAM bought elsewhere is a nice way to save money. How hard is it to do this, do you replace one or both DIMMS, and does doing this invalidate the warranty?

    Thank you!
    ~a new forum member
     
    Miranda, Oct 3, 2004
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