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post #41 of 45
6/14/04 at 12:18pm
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post #42 of 45
6/14/04 at 10:39pm
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Just ordered

I just placed an order and am confident about everything except the processor - there seems to be very mixed opinions on the processor!

Ok - so here's what I ordered ~

I8600
15.4" WSXGA+
1.6 PM Processor ( ???)
256 MB Memory (placed my crucial order today for another 512)
64 MB Video Card
60 GB 7200 RPM HD
8X CD/DVD Burner
Dell Wireless 1450

I know the DVD Burner is not necessary because, as someone mentioned, I really will be doing my burning at home - but still - it just sounded fun and I just don't feel like trying to find the best one of those after all my headaches with this!

Had I not gone to this site I would have never known about the memory thing or the benefit of 7200RPM HD nor would I have known what the WUXGA vs. WSXGA vs WXGA meant - all of those greatly improved my buying decision and I'm so grateful! I may have screwed up on the 1.6 thing, but I read in a post today that you can upgrade, so I can always think about that - for the extra $200 today to go to 1.8 745 - well, I just couldn't do it! I guess there's time to change my mind! BTW - scheduled ship date is 6/22.

Signing off - thanks!
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post #43 of 45
6/14/04 at 10:57pm
Pentium M 1.6GHz will be fine for you right now (taking into account that 1.7GHz was top notch until May 10). I guess upgrading to 2.0GHz will be cost-effective for you in about a year. You should start looking at 755 prices around April, since who knows when Intel will start phasing it out.
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post #44 of 45
6/14/04 at 11:00pm
that processor will be more than enough, you'll be happy with it.
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post #45 of 45
6/15/04 at 5:01am
I agree, its more than adequate, very quick and you will absolutely love the lappy I am sure!
stu
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