Thanks for reading.
Decided I'm going for a 9300. This'll be my first laptop.
* Firstly I wondered about the graphics cards. When you're using applications and not playing games, will the Go 6800 still use more power than the X200 and/or X300? What sort of a power/heat difference could be expected in these cases? Does it only sap power when playing games? Also, does the graphics card come with an internal fan? I need to keep noise down as much as possible.
[I primarily use a lot of applications (mainly for professional music recording) and wouldn't particularly like a power-hungry graphic card sapping power or generating excess heat when I'm not using any of its features at any one time.]
* On the UK's 9300 customisation page, there are two options for "2 x 512MB DDR2 Ram", one being £164 extra, and the other £399! What's the difference, if it's not a typo?!
* Is "PC4200" DDR2 RAM significantly better than PC3200? The Inspiron 9300 uses PC3200. How does the PC3200 differ, compared with PC4200?
* I'm getting the Intel ProWireless 2915 802.11a/b/g Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card option. I'll obviously need a transmitter so I can receive the internet signals. Is that what the products below are for?:-
Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router UK/Irish
Dell Wireless 4350 Access Point
.... If so, what is the difference between those two, and which is best? How far do they transmit? Is it better to grab another transmitter from a different brand?
* Why can't we get a 9-cell as the first battery, as opposed to having a 6-cell as a primary choice with a 9-cell as a secondary option?
* What will the BlueTooth module (Dell Wireless 350 BlueTooth 2.0) allow me to do? Could I grab this at a later date if desired (as I don't currently have any BlueTooth peripherals yet)?
* Mice - Is the "Kensington Pocket Mouse Pro Wireless - USB Receiver" really nice, and worth the extra £25? Or should I just select the standard Dell mouse and then buy another wireless optical elsewhere?
* What does the 9300 laptop look like without a snap on cover?
* Regards the "Dell Media Experience 3.0 Delux", on reading the details, it sounds just like Microsoft's Windows Media Player 9. What's the difference?
* For support, what is the difference between the bog-standard "Basic Support" and the "1 Year European Collect and Return Service"? The price difference is over £220.
* Lastly(!), the UK customisation page gives you a free printer. I don't want one! I already have an Epson R800!
Thanks, for any points, gratefully recieved.
Kie
PS. Do Dell actually answer emails?! I've sent two over the last two weeks and had no replies.
Decided I'm going for a 9300. This'll be my first laptop.
* Firstly I wondered about the graphics cards. When you're using applications and not playing games, will the Go 6800 still use more power than the X200 and/or X300? What sort of a power/heat difference could be expected in these cases? Does it only sap power when playing games? Also, does the graphics card come with an internal fan? I need to keep noise down as much as possible.
[I primarily use a lot of applications (mainly for professional music recording) and wouldn't particularly like a power-hungry graphic card sapping power or generating excess heat when I'm not using any of its features at any one time.]
* On the UK's 9300 customisation page, there are two options for "2 x 512MB DDR2 Ram", one being £164 extra, and the other £399! What's the difference, if it's not a typo?!
* Is "PC4200" DDR2 RAM significantly better than PC3200? The Inspiron 9300 uses PC3200. How does the PC3200 differ, compared with PC4200?
* I'm getting the Intel ProWireless 2915 802.11a/b/g Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card option. I'll obviously need a transmitter so I can receive the internet signals. Is that what the products below are for?:-
Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router UK/Irish
Dell Wireless 4350 Access Point
.... If so, what is the difference between those two, and which is best? How far do they transmit? Is it better to grab another transmitter from a different brand?
* Why can't we get a 9-cell as the first battery, as opposed to having a 6-cell as a primary choice with a 9-cell as a secondary option?
* What will the BlueTooth module (Dell Wireless 350 BlueTooth 2.0) allow me to do? Could I grab this at a later date if desired (as I don't currently have any BlueTooth peripherals yet)?
* Mice - Is the "Kensington Pocket Mouse Pro Wireless - USB Receiver" really nice, and worth the extra £25? Or should I just select the standard Dell mouse and then buy another wireless optical elsewhere?
* What does the 9300 laptop look like without a snap on cover?
* Regards the "Dell Media Experience 3.0 Delux", on reading the details, it sounds just like Microsoft's Windows Media Player 9. What's the difference?
* For support, what is the difference between the bog-standard "Basic Support" and the "1 Year European Collect and Return Service"? The price difference is over £220.
* Lastly(!), the UK customisation page gives you a free printer. I don't want one! I already have an Epson R800!
Thanks, for any points, gratefully recieved.
Kie
PS. Do Dell actually answer emails?! I've sent two over the last two weeks and had no replies.
