I would like to add here one more thing that it has a very nice utility, that is it can play all your audio CD without having to boot your operating system through dell media player. It has got 8 additional buttons at the front, which can control all your audio media. Vikas Kapoor, MSN ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype ID: dl_vikas Mobile: (+91) 9891098137. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geetha Shamanna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [AI] info required on Intel Core Solo processors
> Hi Vikas, > > A few questions: > 1. What is the actual processor speed? > 2. Did you buy this laptop from Dell in India? > 3. Does it have a DVD writer? > 4. What does the laptop weigh? > And finally but most importantly: > 5. What did it cost you? > > Thanks, > Geetha > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Vikas Kapoor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 5:01 PM > Subject: Re: [AI] info required on Intel Core Solo processors > > >> Hi Kiran and others, >> About three weeks back I had my new laptop (Inspiron 640M) with dual core >> processor, which means physically there are two processors inside, with >> 512 >> RAM and 60 GB SATA Hard drive. >> Besides that, it has got four USB ports, two at the back and two on the >> right side. The ex-fan is on your left while working on it. >> Now before I really come to its performance, I would like to clear that >> out >> of 60 GB that the Dell claims, we have the access to only 50 gb and about >> 9 >> GB is hidden, with 1.2 GB for dell restore, and about 7 GB for the >> graphics >> display card. >> The key board layout is completely normal with minor changes and >> modifications. >> the battery back up is approximately a little less than four hours, but >> it >> would really depend as to what sort of applications you are using + the >> screen contrast while working on battery, which would determine the >> actual >> performance of your battery back up. >> Until now, I'm completely satisfied with its performance and with the >> dell >> technical support that they provide over the telephone directly from >> Bangalore. >> The only problem so far which I'm facing is that if my internet >> connection >> is set up manually with username and password, and if it is connected >> with >> my LAN card, the computer would hang very badly if the ADSL modem is >> switched off abruptly, or you unplug the network cable. The dell team is >> reported to be working diligently to determine the exact cause as to why >> is >> this happening. I have two solutions to this problem for the time being, >> 1. >> I connect my ADSL modem directly, where the information related to the >> username and the password is stored in the router itself, and second, I >> choose to connect my internet through the USB cable instead of LAN card. >> The >> dell has assured me that in case of no solution, they'll replace my >> motherboard. >> One of the basic reasons for going in for a Dell notebook is that they >> provide the onsite warranty which very few companies offer. The second >> thing >> is that whatever operation is required, it'll be done at your desk only, >> which eventually means that your product will never see you off even >> temporarily. However, this is their claim and it has not yet been tested. >> I think it should be enough for now, if anybody interest to know anything >> specific, you can write on the list or privately to my ID. >> Regards, >> Vikas Kapoor, >> MSN ID: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Yahoo ID: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Skype ID: dl_vikas >> Mobile: (+91) 9891098137. >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Kaja, Kiran" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 2:51 PM >> Subject: Re: [AI] info required on Intel Core Solo processors >> >> >>> Write a review for us on that laptop so that future buyers may be >>> interested. Vikas, may you should also describe your new laptop. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Kiran. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pranay >>> Gadodia >>> Sent: Tuesday, 04 July 2006 2:42 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [AI] info required on Intel Core Solo processors >>> >>> thanks Avneesh, Kiran, Rajat and others for responding on my question. >>> I have finalised the same laptop and would buy it soon. >>> >>> thanks and regards, >>> >>> Pranay., >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Avneesh Singh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 1:35 PM >>> Subject: Re: [AI] info required on Intel Core Solo processors >>> >>> >>> hello dear, >>> Intel solo processors is a single unit derived from two units of intel >>> >>> dual core processor. >>> It inherits from M processors series only but has much better power >>> management. >>> A dual processor consumes same power as a penteum m processor of half >>> performance. This implies that solo will consume half of it. >>> Other technical advantages are not observable while doing normal work >>> on >>> laptop. it includes. >>> increased bus frequency about 20% and also increased graphics and >>> multimedia support. >>> And a disadvantage of reduced cache retreval speed. >>> >>> While normal working it may look same as penteum m untill analysed in >>> depth. But the power management is observable >>> and better power management means less heat dissipation which is also an >>> >>> advantage >>> While buying any laptop it is now important to verify its support for >>> windows vista. 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