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fidel
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
Location: North Shore NZ
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Bulsajo
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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You can't upgrade to a better graphics card on that model.
Look for one that has a mobile ATI 9600 or better. |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Why buy Dell?   |
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fidel
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
Location: North Shore NZ
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| Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Why buy Dell? |
Why buy Sony or Toshiba or Samsung or Apple or TG or Panasonic or.....
Is there something you're not telling me or is it some sort of crytic message like 'the owls hoot under the blood red moon'.? Reasons, cheap for what you get. If you have any other suggestions I'm open to them. However because I have just purchased a house, beggers can't be chosers. Value for money wise, Dells seem sound enough. |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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It was just a question. Relax.
You can build for less without the scalping that Dell tends to give. Sure, the systems are cheap, but you are basically buying into a no-upgrade deal.....usually. |
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fidel
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
Location: North Shore NZ
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| Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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No upgrade is a bummer, however for the medium term it's all I need. Any deals you know out there in Korea for a similiar price.
Thanks |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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You could build.
What is the model and/or specs of the machine? I could quickly price one out for you....if you are in Korea. What do you want to do with the machine? I mean...games, internet, Word.... |
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Hollywoodaction
Joined: 02 Jul 2004
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| Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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You could build.
What is the model and/or specs of the machine? I could quickly price one out for you....if you are in Korea. What do you want to do with the machine? I mean...games, internet, Word.... |
Do you know any sites that sell parts for building a notebook? |
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fidel
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
Location: North Shore NZ
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Okay here are the specs of the Dell I was thinking of purchasing
Processor
Intel�� Pentium�� M Processor 725(1.60GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz FSB)
Operating System
Microsoft�� Windows�� XP Home Edition
Display
15" XGA (1,024 x 768)
Cache
1MB L2 Cache
Memory
256MB 333MHz DDR SDRAM
Hard Drive
40GB1 (5400RPM) Ultra ATA66/100 HDD
Video Card
Intel�� Extreme2
Sound Card
Integrated Soundcard
Optical Device
DVD/CDRW
Network Card
Integrated 10/100 Fast Network Card
Modem
Integrated 56K V.92 Modem
Controller Card
Intel�� PRO Wireless 2100 WLAN (802.11b) miniPCI Card
Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day On-Site2 Service)
Service
1 Year Complete Cover Service |
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Derrek
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 2:53 am Post subject: |
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Bugs me that Dell even bothers to ship a product with only 256k of Ram in it.
In my opinion, you need a minimum of 512k. |
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FUBAR
Joined: 21 Oct 2003
Location: The Y.C.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 2:58 am Post subject: |
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I have a Dell Lattitude D600 and everything is running smoothly so far.
However, I did have a problem with the Resolution on the screen. I am too tired right now to explain the problem, so you should get onto Dells Homepage and search their forums. They talk about it in detail there. \
Oh yeah... Upgrade your HD to 80GB, it will be worth it in the long run. |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 3:40 am Post subject: |
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Do you know any sites that sell parts for building a notebook? |
Hee hee...I'm stupid. 
However....yes, I do.  |
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Hollywoodaction
Joined: 02 Jul 2004
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| Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:51 am Post subject: |
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| Demophobe wrote: |
| Hollywoodaction wrote: |
Do you know any sites that sell parts for building a notebook? |
Hee hee...I'm stupid.
However....yes, I do. |
Well, mind sharing it with us? |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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Dude, I was half joking. I didn't realize the OP was about a notebook. I just saw "Dell" and reacted, as their desktop systems are no real deal compared to building.
However, buying laptop parts is no big deal at all...hard drives, optical drives, CPUs, graphics, cards of all kinds...it all can be bought, displays as well. Probably one could even get a case if one were so inclined.
What one would do with all the parts is another question, but they all can be bought.
Here, for example. |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Derrek wrote: |
Bugs me that Dell even bothers to ship a product with only 256k of Ram in it.
In my opinion, you need a minimum of 512k. |
Ok Derrek....I gave you a day to fix this before I quoted it. You didn't, so I guess it's fair game. Great little blunder though...reminds me of Bill Gates' famous quote!  |
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