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Dell 630m any thoughts?

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  • 28-02-2006 2:00am
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    TempestSabre
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    Anyone have a Dell 630m? Any comments about them? In particular the extended battery. Was thinking of one to replace my Desktop Replacement which has no meaningfull battery life and even around the home it makes it pain.


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    Fabritzo
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    That's the lardy silver inspiron isn't it? The internal wireless isn't much use if I remember correctly.


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    TempestSabre
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    Fabritzo wrote:
    That's the lardy silver inspiron isn't it? The internal wireless isn't much use if I remember correctly.

    Could you translate that for me?

    I thought it was smaller than the 6000, with better battery life and 14" 1200x800 screen.


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    Fabritzo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭Fabritzo


    Oh yeh, they look very similar, and I just checked, they have the same Intel® Pro/Wireless 2200 (802.11b/g) network connection. I just had a little trouble with a few of them. They're a bit ulgy in my opinion, nothing special. I prefer the current range of hp laptops myself.


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    Laguna
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    I second the ugliness of Dell laptops.. have you considered an Acer laptop?, I do believe this thread in the same forum as this one is discussing the merits of them, I would be of the opinion that Acer equipment is fantastic and far superior to the Lego company stylings of Dell.


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    jack_christie
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    Dell 6000 and 9000 maybe a bit clunky, but the trackpad is one of the best, with fast vert & horz scroll.

    Intel wireless is the best.

    HP mobo can be flaky.

    Also watch out for the new Centrino 3's.

    Thats my 2c

    JC


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    TempestSabre
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    I've very little experience of Acer, but I'd seen Dells last a long time in the companies I've worked in. But if you've suggestions on particular models that would be helpful.


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    jack_christie
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    If battery life is a priority, then wait a month or so for the Centrino 3/Duo. Its supposed to be 30% better battery life. Also Dell have said that they will build laptops with sim card slots built in. For desktop replacement the Dell 9000 would be good or for something more portable the 6000.

    Even if you wait and don't buy a Centrino 3, it has to push the price of Centrino 2's down at some stage.

    JC


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    TempestSabre
    Registered Users Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭TempestSabre


    jack_christie wrote:
    If battery life is a priority, then wait a month or so for the Centrino 3/Duo. Its supposed to be 30% better battery life. Also Dell have said that they will build laptops with sim card slots built in. For desktop replacement the Dell 9000 would be good or for something more portable the 6000.

    Even if you wait and don't buy a Centrino 3, it has to push the price of Centrino 2's down at some stage.

    JC

    Ok thats good advice cheers. I'm not in a rush. I guess I'll try source some cheap batteries on ebay for my current lappy.


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