New Dell Inspiron 700m Released (pics, specs)

The new Dell Inspiron 700m is now available for ordering at Dell.com. The Inspiron 700m is designed as a mobile solution for students and business professionals that desire the latest mobile technology in a thin, lightweight design. The small, all new mobile design is easy to carry whether going from class to class, moving from meeting to meeting or traveling on the road.

Dell Inspiron 700m

Inspiron 700m Overview

The sleek new form includes a 12.1-inch wide-screen LCD and Intel® Pentium® M processor options for system functionality. A variety of Internet connection options provide the freedom to connect from virtually anywhere. There's an integrated modem for dial-up access, integrated Ethernet for network access and WiFi® wireless support using built-in antennas. A built-in mini PCI card supports Centrino Mobile Technology for 802.11 b/g wireless connectivity.

Inspiron 700m front-view

The 700m seems to be a blend between the Inspiron 300m, that is no longer selling through Dell.com Home store, and the current Inspiron 600m offering. The Inspiron 600m is a slightly larger size since it has a 14.1" screen and the Inspiron 700m has a 12.1" screen. The 700m indeed seems a lot like the new Sony VAIO S Series notebook released just last month from Sony. The Inspiron 700m size and weight offers a very mobile style of laptop but not so small that the keyboard is hard to use or that you have to use an ultra-low voltage processor that runs at a slower 1.1GHz.

Configuration options include for the Inspiron 700m include:

• 1.6 or 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium M processors


• Microsoft® Windows® XP Home or Microsoft Windows XP Pro operating system


• 12.1" Wide Screen XGA Crystal Clear Display for ultra-vivid colors


• Up to 2 GB of 333 MHz DDR shared1 system memory


• Modular CD/DVD Combo drive or DVD+RW2 drive


• 30 GB, 60 GB or 80 GB hard drive


• Intel Extreme Graphics with up to 64 MB of shared memory


• Starting at 4.1 pounds3 with 4-cell battery and DVD drive and 1.5" thin

Dell Inspiron 700m Complete Specs

• Processor: Intel® PentiumTM M processors 745 (1.80GHz, 2MB Cache, 400MHz FSB),725 (1.60GHz, 2MB Cache, 400MHz FSB),Intel® 855GME chipset


• Operating Systems:Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional


• Memory: 256 MB shared2 DDR SDRAM standard, upgradable to 2 GB maximum,SDRAM Configuration: 2 SoDIMM slots (one user-accessible)


• Power: Primary Battery: 4 cell (32Whr) Smart Lithium Ion battery, Extended Battery: 8 cell (65Whr) Smart Lithium Ion battery,AC Adapter: Input voltage: 90 to 240 VAC,Input current (maximum): 1.5 A, frequency 47-63Hz,Output current: 4.5 A max. at 4 second pulse, 3.3 A continuous,Output power: 65 W


• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.1-inch (28mm) x 2.3-inch (59mm) x 5.25-inch (134mm)


• Weight: 4.1lbs (1.86kg)


• IO Ports: 1394: Integrated IEEE 1394,2-USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors,Audio jacks: Line-out (external speakers/headphone) and external microphone,Video: 15-pin monitor connector,10/100 Ethernet LAN: RJ-45 connector,S-Video/TV Out: 7-pin mini-DIN connector,Memory: Secure Digital memory slot,Modem: RJ-11 connector


• Slots: Connectors: Supports (1) Type I or Type II card,3.3 and 5 V cards supported


• Screen: 12.1-inch Wide Screen crystal clear TFT XGA active-matrix display (1280 x 800 resolution)


• Graphics Card:Intel® Extreme Graphics up to 64 MB shared memory


• Hard Drive: 30, 40, 60 or 80 GB Ultra ATA hard drive


• Optical Drive: 24x/10x/24x CD-RW and 8x DVD, or 8x DVD+RW/+R with dual layer capability


• Speakers: Integrated stereo sound


• Network Interface: 10/100 Ethernet


• Wireless Networking Options: Intel ProWireless 2100 (802.11b), Intel ProWireless 2200 (802.11 b/g), Dell 1350 (802.11 b/g), Dell 1450 (802.11 a/b/g)

Inspiron 700m Pictures:

 

How's the video card and the reflective screen people keep telling me about? Does it bother you at all?

 

I am very interested in purchasing this computer, can anyone with any experience with the machine give me a short review of pros and cons uve had with the machine...Thanks!

 

Check the reviews section and the dell forum please.

Brian

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