Latitude D-420/620 and 820 discussion - Page 12

**madmatt** · June 16th, 2006

When will that be available?

**Sazar** · June 16th, 2006

June 20 th.

Read the posts you crazy drunk new-yorker

**madmatt** · June 16th, 2006

I read it wrong. My fault. I'll go get drunk again.

**kcnychief** · June 21st, 2006

D420 is officially releasd

http://news.com.com/2061-10801_3-608...5996&subj=news

**madmatt** · June 21st, 2006

The one I've been waiting for. I may have to spend some money.

**Sazar** · June 21st, 2006

Go me !!!

**kcnychief** · June 21st, 2006

Go Michael Dell!!

Michael Dell promised it more than a month ago, and now Dell has finally delivered the new Latitude D420.

**madmatt** · June 21st, 2006

Uhm. Are you kidding me?

Remove Microsoft Outlook Express [$2]
Remove Microsoft Games [$2]
Remove Microsoft Legacy Communications [$2]
Remove Dell Wallpaper

Uhm. Ha. It gets better.

Enable Wake-on-LAN [$10]
Enable Auto-On [$10]
Disable Wireless Access [$10]
Permanently disable Modem [$10]
Disable USB Ports [$10]

**kcnychief** · June 21st, 2006

n00b

That's pretty lame, I wonder why they have resorted to that?

**Electronic Punk** · June 21st, 2006

Yeah, thats pretty amusing, with the out of the box install you can flip that stuff off with a couple of clicks.

**Henyman** · June 21st, 2006

hah cant belive they charge for that!

GEN3RIC · June 22nd, 2006

I would prey on idiots if I could.

zagat2 · June 22nd, 2006

I was about to purchase an X1 but I think it makes sense to get the 420 now.
Three questions:

1) Okay, I'm a computer dummy. What is the diff. between solo and dual core? Will price be affected when dual core is released?

2) The X1 that I played with got super hot from having no vent/fan. Does the 420 solve this?

3) Any idea how long the battery lasts w/4 cell?

Thanks!

**madmatt** · June 22nd, 2006

1. Core Solo = One CPU core, Core Duo = Two CPU cores (better for multitasking)

2. That would be a question for Saz

3. 4 cell, I would estimate 3-4 hours.

zagat2 · June 22nd, 2006

If I don't have any extreme or special needs for the 420, is it still worth waiting for the dual core? Not sure I really understand the difference or if it's something that would really affect me...

**kcnychief** · June 22nd, 2006

The D420 is rumored to have a 7 hour battery life from what I have read

**Sazar** · June 22nd, 2006

Originally Posted by zagat2

I was about to purchase an X1 but I think it makes sense to get the 420 now.
Three questions:

1) Okay, I'm a computer dummy. What is the diff. between solo and dual core? Will price be affected when dual core is released?

Yes, core duo will cost more for obvious reasons. The hope is that by that time, perhaps costs for the system will be a little less.

2) The X1 that I played with got super hot from having no vent/fan. Does the 420 solve this?

The X1 shouldn't get that hot. It uses an ultra low voltage proc from Intel and should theoretically not be reaching those kindsa temps. I played round with the 420 and it seemed to be fine wrt temps, but then again I never had an issue with the X1.

There will likely be a good sale for the X1 so that could well play to your advantage.

3) Any idea how long the battery lasts w/4 cell?

Thanks!

2.5-3hrs for 4 cell.

~4.5 hrs or so for the 6 cell.

Upto 7/7.5 hrs for the 9 cell.

Again, depends on usage and all that jazz.

**Sazar** · June 22nd, 2006

Originally Posted by kcnychief

The D420 is rumored to have a 7 hour battery life from what I have read

From what you've heard on the previous page?

**kcnychief** · June 22nd, 2006

Was a review I read yesterday actually, I haven't kept up with most of this thread, which is apparent

zagat2 · June 22nd, 2006

Would the 420 dual core make a difference in battery life? When do you think the dual core will be available? Does the 420 have a fan?

Do you think the 420 is a real improvement if I was thinking about the X1? I want the best ultraportable but I don't need it for anything extraordinary i.e. graphics, gaming etc.

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madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 294	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion When will that be available?

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,880 Reputation: 4110 Power: 309	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion June 20 th. Read the posts you crazy drunk new-yorker Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

June 16th, 2006	Top \| #223
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 294	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion I read it wrong. My fault. I'll go get drunk again.

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 302	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion D420 is officially releasd http://news.com.com/2061-10801_3-608...5996&subj=news XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

June 21st, 2006	Top \| #225
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 294	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion The one I've been waiting for. I may have to spend some money.

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,880 Reputation: 4110 Power: 309	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion Go me !!! Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 302	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion Go Michael Dell!! Michael Dell promised it more than a month ago, and now Dell has finally delivered the new Latitude D420. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

June 21st, 2006	Top \| #228
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 294	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion Uhm. Are you kidding me? Remove Microsoft Outlook Express [$2] Remove Microsoft Games [$2] Remove Microsoft Legacy Communications [$2] Remove Dell Wallpaper Uhm. Ha. It gets better. Enable Wake-on-LAN [$10] Enable Auto-On [$10] Disable Wireless Access [$10] Permanently disable Modem [$10] Disable USB Ports [$10]

June 21st, 2006	Top \| #229
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 302	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion n00b That's pretty lame, I wonder why they have resorted to that? XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

June 21st, 2006	Top \| #230
Electronic Punk The Last High Joined: December 2001 Location: London Posts: 18,506 Blog Entries: 51 Reputation: 3652 Power: 346	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion Yeah, thats pretty amusing, with the out of the box install you can flip that stuff off with a couple of clicks.

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Henyman Secret Goat Fetish Joined: June 2002 Location: Dorset, England Posts: More Than You Posts: 9,601 Reputation: 3548 Power: 249	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion hah cant belive they charge for that! http://Henyman.com

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GEN3RIC OSNN Senior Addict Joined: April 2005 Location: Woodbury, MN Posts: 634 Reputation: 260 Power: 92	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion I would prey on idiots if I could.

June 22nd, 2006	Top \| #233
zagat2 OSNN Junior Addict Joined: June 2006 Posts: 6 Reputation: 0 Power: 69	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion I was about to purchase an X1 but I think it makes sense to get the 420 now. Three questions: 1) Okay, I'm a computer dummy. What is the diff. between solo and dual core? Will price be affected when dual core is released? 2) The X1 that I played with got super hot from having no vent/fan. Does the 420 solve this? 3) Any idea how long the battery lasts w/4 cell? Thanks!

June 22nd, 2006	Top \| #234
madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 294	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion 1. Core Solo = One CPU core, Core Duo = Two CPU cores (better for multitasking) 2. That would be a question for Saz 3. 4 cell, I would estimate 3-4 hours.

June 22nd, 2006	Top \| #235
zagat2 OSNN Junior Addict Joined: June 2006 Posts: 6 Reputation: 0 Power: 69	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion If I don't have any extreme or special needs for the 420, is it still worth waiting for the dual core? Not sure I really understand the difference or if it's something that would really affect me...

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,880 Reputation: 4110 Power: 309	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion Originally Posted by zagat2 I was about to purchase an X1 but I think it makes sense to get the 420 now. Three questions: 1) Okay, I'm a computer dummy. What is the diff. between solo and dual core? Will price be affected when dual core is released? Yes, core duo will cost more for obvious reasons. The hope is that by that time, perhaps costs for the system will be a little less. 2) The X1 that I played with got super hot from having no vent/fan. Does the 420 solve this? The X1 shouldn't get that hot. It uses an ultra low voltage proc from Intel and should theoretically not be reaching those kindsa temps. I played round with the 420 and it seemed to be fine wrt temps, but then again I never had an issue with the X1. There will likely be a good sale for the X1 so that could well play to your advantage. 3) Any idea how long the battery lasts w/4 cell? Thanks! 2.5-3hrs for 4 cell. ~4.5 hrs or so for the 6 cell. Upto 7/7.5 hrs for the 9 cell. Again, depends on usage and all that jazz. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,880 Reputation: 4110 Power: 309	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion Originally Posted by kcnychief The D420 is rumored to have a 7 hour battery life from what I have read From what you've heard on the previous page? Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 302	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion Was a review I read yesterday actually, I haven't kept up with most of this thread, which is apparent XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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zagat2 OSNN Junior Addict Joined: June 2006 Posts: 6 Reputation: 0 Power: 69	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion Would the 420 dual core make a difference in battery life? When do you think the dual core will be available? Does the 420 have a fan? Do you think the 420 is a real improvement if I was thinking about the X1? I want the best ultraportable but I don't need it for anything extraordinary i.e. graphics, gaming etc.