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Dell 5150 vs 6400

post #1 of 23
5/26/06 at 9:33am
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Ok - so after 2 years of multiple comp crashes(3 Hds, 3 Motherboards, faulty AC Adapters, 1 non-working optical drive) Dell has decided to send me a replacement for my Inspiron 5150. The replacement is an Inspiron 6400. (I hope i posted this in the right forum).

Can you guys tell me if these specs are comparable to each other?

Inspiron 5150 that I have
- P4 3.06 GHz
- 15" UXGA, Ultra Sharp
- 1 Gb Ram
- 8x DVD + RW
- 60 GB HD
- Nvidia GeForceFx Go 5200

In the mail
Inspiron 6400
- 15.4" WXGA (I'm concerned that this wont be as good as my UXGA)
- 1 Gb Ram (Equivalent)
- Intel `1.83 Duo Core (How does this compare to my 3.06 ?)
- 8x DVD + RW (Equivalent)
- 80 Gb HD (Memory doesnt matter to me)
- Ati 128 MB (Its not Nvidia )

So how do you think these machines compare? Will the replacement be as powerful as my Inspiron 5150? I'd really appreciate any comments thanks - b/c I have been so frustrated with Dell.
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post #2 of 23
5/26/06 at 10:38am
The screens are definately not equivalent...
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post #3 of 23
5/26/06 at 11:13am
I've done a lot of tests with my T2300 (1,66 GHz) to compare it with (old) P4 Desktop-CPUs.

Singlethreaded Software (1 Core): Similar fast as a P4 2,8 GHz

Multithreaded Software (Use of Dual Core, e.g. Nero Recode): As fast as a theoretical P4 4,8 GHz (Single Core).
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post #4 of 23
5/26/06 at 12:11pm
with the exception of the screens.


that 6400 will knock the sox off the 5150.
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post #5 of 23
5/26/06 at 12:23pm
"I had a 95 civic and they replaced it with a brand new v8 mustang"

Get the idea...
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post #6 of 23
5/26/06 at 2:16pm
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Ok kewl - so other than the screen thing its much better?
Is the screen going to be noticeably different - I do work as a graphic artist - will I notice a big change?
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post #7 of 23
5/26/06 at 2:55pm
to be honest they kinda skimped on your screen. WXGA isn't that high a resolution, well, compared to 1600x1200. I went from a UXGA screen in my i8200 to a WSXGA in my D820 and I'm not missing UXGA at all. But I would miss the UXGA if I downgraded to the WXGA screen, in my opinion that is.

I know the video you are getting isn't nVidia, but trust me, it's miles better than the FX5200 in your 5150.
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post #8 of 23
5/26/06 at 5:22pm
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Originally Posted by moltencheese
Ok kewl - so other than the screen thing its much better?
Is the screen going to be noticeably different - I do work as a graphic artist - will I notice a big change?
Resolution is a personal thing, WXGA would be completely unacceptable for me. I know it seems nice of them to be sending you a much newer system but I would be pushing for a higher resolution LCD.

Just so you know, You are going from 1600x1200 down to 1280x800.
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post #9 of 23
5/26/06 at 7:58pm
If your dud notebook had UXGA, insist on WUXGA on your replacement.
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post #10 of 23
5/26/06 at 11:41pm
They dont have the WUXGA on the E1505. I would make them give you a WSXGA at least. A regular WXGA will in no way compare to your old one! I wouldnt even open the new one when it comes and get them to send you one with the better screen.
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post #11 of 23
5/27/06 at 3:27am
thats nice of dell replacing your computer,,,new computer vs a 2 year old one-wow...if you are getting true-life,,think you will like that better...i had a inspiron 8600,,,which i thought was very nice...when i got the inspiron 6400,i was wondering if it would be as good as the 8600....well,,,it is,,lot of things i like better with the 6400
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post #12 of 23
5/27/06 at 1:57pm
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Ok - thx for your advice all. I've called Dell back and had to leave a message - so I hope to hear from them by Monday.

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Originally Posted by ronss
thats nice of dell replacing your computer,,,new computer vs a 2 year old one-wow...
Yes it is nice, but it isnt nice that I lost all my files and settings 2x, before I became smart enough to back it ALL up. And also, the amount of times I've sent it into depot and not had it working add up to over a month and a half. And now - I've been computerless since the beginning of March - since the 5150 was returned to me from the Depot still not working. But, I must admit I'm suprised they're replacing it for me since my warranty ends come October 06.

I'll keep you updated
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post #13 of 23
6/24/06 at 7:59am
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Just a quick update - if anyone cares.
I got my laptop now - the 6400 and they have upgraded my monitor to a WUXGA - glad to have gotten rid of that glary SXGA. Anyways, I'm happy that I am back in businesss with a laptop - but I'm still not convinced that this 1.6 duo-core is quicker than my 3.06 5150; the new one seems laggier. As well I'm not keen on widescreen monitors - but this does alright.
Anyhow, thx for all the advice.
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post #14 of 23
6/24/06 at 12:27pm
64000 with ultra????

the duo is faster than the 3.0, what else it got inside?
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post #15 of 23
6/24/06 at 2:04pm
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Like I said b4, the 5150 I purchased 2.5 yrs ago

Inspiron 5150
- P4 3.06 GHz
- 15" UXGA, Ultra Sharp
- 1 Gb Ram
- 8x DVD + RW
- 60 GB HD
- Nvidia GeForceFx Go 5200

Replace By

Inspiron 6400
- 15.4" WUXGA
- 1 Gb Ram
- Intel `1.83 Duo Core
- 8x DVD + RW
- 80 Gb HD
- Ati 128 MB (Its not Nvidia )

--- Its not supped up, like my other was when I purchased it, but its a decent replacement.
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post #16 of 23
6/24/06 at 3:10pm
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Originally Posted by chevyrulz099
64000 with ultra????

the duo is faster than the 3.0, what else it got inside?

I'm also curious... they have a wuxga screen for the 6400? O.o
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post #17 of 23
6/24/06 at 9:38pm
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Originally Posted by E1505
I'm also curious... they have a wuxga screen for the 6400? O.o
Isn't the WUXGA screen the 1680x1050 glossy screen that comes with the E1505? And the E1505(Home) = 6400(Small business)
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post #18 of 23
6/24/06 at 9:40pm
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Originally Posted by Syndrome
Isn't the WUXGA screen the 1680x1050 glossy screen that comes with the E1505? And the E1505(Home) = 6400(Small business)

No, the 1680x1050 is the SXGA+ screen
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post #19 of 23
6/24/06 at 9:56pm
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Ya, the Dell dude got me a new monitor and had it installed - took out the other. I guess its meant for Latitudes mainly.
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post #20 of 23
6/26/06 at 1:37pm
First of all I had almost the exact same done for me, except that I went to a 6000 then to a 6400. And yes it is A LOT better then the 5150.

and you said that your warranty is done in october 2006, if i were you, i would add 1 year extended to it because if something goes boom on it, your screwed.

So give Dell a call and see if you cannot get a good discount for all the trouble you have gone through, like FREE extended warranty, and btw I got a free extra year warranty.
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