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    Dell Inspiron 700m Ordered

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Andrew Baxter, Aug 15, 2004.

  1. Andrew Baxter

    Andrew Baxter -

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    Just hit the Order button on a Dell Inspiron 700m

    Pentium M 725 (1.60GHz)
    512MB DDR SDRAM
    40GB HD / 4200RPM
    MS Windows XP Home
    Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 802.11 b/g

    Price: $1446.70 with $75 mail-in rebate and free printer available

    Arrival date is Aug. 30, I'll post first thoughts within a day or two of this and then a full review within 3 weeks.

     
    Andrew Baxter, Aug 15, 2004
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  2. mathlete2001

    mathlete2001 Notebook Deity

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    I'm looking forward to hearing about it.

    GPU cooling (100°C->75°C)* Inspiron 8600 * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo (337/242 -> 400/300) * 2x256 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * Aquamark 3: 24058 * 3DMark'03: 3404 * 3DMark'01 SE: 13120
     
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  3. Macmac

    Macmac Notebook Geek

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    Dear Abaxter:

    You ordered more ram than I (512 to 256) and a bigger HD (40 to 30). I hope I won't regret doing the same of my order last week! Being a novice, I ordered the longest repair and warranty plan. My rep told me in the long run, I would save money.

    I am also monitoring your review over my experiences, for you may find ways to tweak the machine for optimum performance which I would benefit!

    Until the machines arrive, take care.
    Sincerely,
    macmac
     
    Macmac, Aug 17, 2004
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Mac, you should really invest in another 256 RAM. Go to www.crucial.com to buy. I think you'll find performance to be pretty bad without it.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Aug 17, 2004
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  5. Macmac

    Macmac Notebook Geek

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    Dear Brian,

    Never took apart any of my Pwrbooks! All upgrades were ordered before they shipped to me. This 700m would be my very first PC laptop. My qualifications: Good with troubleshooting analog circuitry; lousy on digital. Also, quite honestly, am a little afraid in pushing or applying pressure onto those little sockets that hold them Rams. How much is enough or too much.

    But yes, you are right (I hate you for it). I plan to use this laptop with much Office applications and will feel a little less confident in tackling them with just 256ram.

    Thank you Brian?!
    No sleep for me (Hawaii time 5am, Aug 18th.)
    Sincerely, Macmac
     
    Macmac, Aug 18, 2004
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  6. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    LOL - it's very easy to install and you won't break anything I'm sure.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Aug 18, 2004
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