Posts by Ted

This info is available direct from Dell's website. Dimensions (15.4" LCD) Height: 38 mm (1.5 inches) Width: 359 mm (14.1 inches) Depth: 274 mm (10.8 inches) Weight with travel module and 72-WHr battery: 3.13...

Any coupons for Dell UK?

Oh rite, I only mentioned it because the 8000 series is cheaper than the 8600 Dell's here in the UK. Im caught between the 2 myself.

Check out the Acer TravelMate 8006LMi if you are interested in WSXGA, 80 GB Hard Drive, 128 MB Radeon 9700 Mobile. Also comes with Centrino 2 Ghz and everything else including Bluetooth and Card Reader ect...

Seems obvious it meant that, but I couldnt make sense of it. Ok I need to speak with Dell, they need to convince me to buy the 8600 now. For the prive they want to charge here in UK, I expect a fully functional copy of Windows. Not...

Any idea what Dell means by "No Media" next to the operating system on their customize page? "Microsoft® Windows® XP2 Professional (No Media) Dell Recommended"

I'll look into it. Thanks.

Ok, but does anyone know if the serial number is valid for say for instance a non Dell version? I would prefer a legit Windows version without all the crap from Dell. Im paranoid about installing service packs from windows and I wouldnt...

Thats exactly what I wanted to here. I presume it will just be a case of making the CD bootable and streaming it with the latest service pack and then a format before doing anything else.

My question is simple but I havnt been able to find the answer to it by searching the forums. I am about to purchase a customised Dell 8600 from Dell UK and I want to know whether a fully functional copy of Windows XP is shipped so I...