Posts by KCK

My vote goes for D600. Although I used it briefly, it's a very nice machine. The difference between PC2100 and PC2700 is barely noticeable for the average user. As for SXGA+, it can be made more readable by bumping up the standard...

JohnJSal: It's quite common that installing other mouse drivers will interfere with the default touchpad software. Try reinstalling your touchpad (Alps) drivers.

It shouldn't be different.

Or get a fast HDD in an external FireWire/USB2 enclosure.

Yes.

So how was HP Italy? And what is the rig in your signature: your own or your brother's?

If you can't stand WSXGA+ even with 120DPI, return the laptop and reorder with WXGA.

Guys, don't worry about the size/weight too much. I was quite happy with my Inspriron 7000, which still dominates the current XPS/9100 contenders!

Due to newer technology, the Hitachi 60GB 7200rpm drive consumes less power than most other slower drives.

Most probably, trying more than 60Hz won't bring any improvement on your internal LCD, but shouldn't hurt, and it might reduce ghosting on some external LCD monitors, unless it is just a buggy option in the newest drivers.