Latitude D-420/620 and 820 discussion - Page 14

Lack · July 26th, 2006

The Core Duo (U2500 (1.2 GHz)) is allready available at Polish Dell site - it's an about 70$ upgrade from core solo, not bad

b1gd0rk · August 12th, 2006

Has anyone actually bought and used a 420? I'm thinking of buying one and was wondering if it's fanless? I'm concerned about it being fanless, getting hot and dying after a couple of months. For those of you who have had x1 or other fanless laptop, does being fanless pose a problem after a while?

**Sazar** · August 29th, 2006

Some precisions and latitudes should either currently or very soon be available with merom. Pretty much the whole notebook line should offer it by week's end AFAIK.

**Henyman** · August 29th, 2006

yup i remember reading that they would be phased in this week

**Sazar** · August 30th, 2006

They are already offered on most latitudes and precision notebooks, not the 420 at the moment though, the ULV version is not currently available for shipping.

All notebooks should have the merom option by weeks end/next week though.

**Electronic Punk** · August 30th, 2006

I have a 420 at work now, very small. Not sure if I like the mini dock it comes with, but I can see the point of it.

Its teeny.

**Mainframeguy** · August 30th, 2006

HMMmmm so I was playing with the customizing for my 820 and up pops this!

4.0GB, 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM Memory (2 x 2048MB) [add £1,579.20 or £41/month1]

Well there's an interesting option - given that my loaded laptop was coming in at £1,499.68 looks like I'd better take TWO to get the extra memory - cheaper than the upgrade!

Seriously though - if I spring that much money for the latest laptop will I get enough juice from the 85WHr 9 cell to play a couple of DVD's back to back on the 15.4" WSXGA+ screen? Anyone any idea? That will be four or five hours hoped for life with screen and DVD drive on constantly and GFX getting processed.... Would that need the extra cell option?

**Mainframeguy** · August 30th, 2006

HMMMmm so if I spend just £252 odd more I can get the XPS M1710 - albeit with 2GB less RAM - but I am puzzled as to why i may chose the 820 over this - any answers?

**kcnychief** · August 30th, 2006

I just got my hands on the Latitude D620 as we are testing them for the new laptop line, they are sexy!!!

I love the two-toned color, the touch device in the keyboard is cool too because it's actually ridged instead of felt (hated it).

Get to play with it more later, but man it's a sweet unit!

**Electronic Punk** · August 30th, 2006

Yeah, just imagine one 2/3rds the size and you got the 420

I called Dell yesterday, they willl replace laptops with dead bugs behind the screen, blog update later
(but I am happy with my new lcd already on !!)

**Mainframeguy** · August 30th, 2006

Originally Posted by Mainframeguy

...any answers?

so that's a no?

**Electronic Punk** · August 30th, 2006

Thought the Latitude series was more for business, XPS is just a bit flashy

Lack · August 30th, 2006

Originally Posted by Mainframeguy

HMMmmm so I was playing with the customizing for my 820 and up pops this!

Well there's an interesting option - given that my loaded laptop was coming in at £1,499.68 looks like I'd better take TWO to get the extra memory - cheaper than the upgrade!

Seriously though - if I spring that much money for the latest laptop will I get enough juice from the 85WHr 9 cell to play a couple of DVD's back to back on the 15.4" WSXGA+ screen? Anyone any idea? That will be four or five hours hoped for life with screen and DVD drive on constantly and GFX getting processed.... Would that need the extra cell option?

That should be enough. Although you'd better of by ripping the dvds to HD and spin it rather then the disc. That way you could add a modular slot battery and have some more playback hours.

**Mainframeguy** · August 31st, 2006

thanks for that lack - now I really can't decide whether to go for the loaded 820 or spring a little extra for the XPS M1710 - I know it is flashy, but is it worth the extra spend? Primary anticipated usage may well turn out to be DVD viewing on battery anyway - so cell life and general duarbility are maybe the two key items I am considering - but the tech specs are a little hard to work out with this in mind. Hence any actual experience much appreciated if anyone out there has it....

Lack · August 31st, 2006

You can consider Precision M90, it's an M1710 (or inspiron 1705) but less flashy and with a quadro card.
If you need hours of battery life, you're better of with a D820 and GMA950 on board. Any other option will draw more power (from the larger screen, better graphics) and result in fewer hours unplugged.

**Mainframeguy** · September 4th, 2006

thanks Lack - rep++ - guess I need to save up for that D820 and watch out for offers on it then (I was hoping for some after the recent battery crisis, but none seemed to pop up!)

**Sazar** · September 4th, 2006

I would probably consider a discrete graphics solution and a larger battery (9-cell) simply because of Vista.

**Mainframeguy** · September 8th, 2006

anyone tried checking in for a flight with one of these?

How did it go?

cat826237 · September 16th, 2006

Originally Posted by Mainframeguy

thanks Lack - rep++ - guess I need to save up for that D820 and watch out for offers on it then (I was hoping for some after the recent battery crisis, but none seemed to pop up!)

Where or from whom do you intend to purchase your new laptop. Are the new ones only available from DELL?

**madmatt** · September 16th, 2006

You can purchase direct from Dell or a Dell Solutions Provider.

July 26th, 2006	Top \| #261
Lack OSNN Junior Addict Joined: March 2006 Posts: 32 Reputation: 10 Power: 73	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion The Core Duo (U2500 (1.2 GHz)) is allready available at Polish Dell site - it's an about 70$ upgrade from core solo, not bad

August 12th, 2006	Top \| #262
b1gd0rk OSNN One Post Wonder Joined: August 2006 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Power: 0	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion Has anyone actually bought and used a 420? I'm thinking of buying one and was wondering if it's fanless? I'm concerned about it being fanless, getting hot and dying after a couple of months. For those of you who have had x1 or other fanless laptop, does being fanless pose a problem after a while?

August 29th, 2006	Top \| #263
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 Some precisions and latitudes should either currently or very soon be available with merom. Pretty much the whole notebook line should offer it by week's end AFAIK. 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?

August 29th, 2006	Top \| #264
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 yup i remember reading that they would be phased in this week http://Henyman.com

August 30th, 2006	Top \| #265
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 They are already offered on most latitudes and precision notebooks, not the 420 at the moment though, the ULV version is not currently available for shipping. All notebooks should have the merom option by weeks end/next week though. 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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August 30th, 2006	Top \| #266
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 I have a 420 at work now, very small. Not sure if I like the mini dock it comes with, but I can see the point of it. Its teeny.

August 30th, 2006	Top \| #267
Mainframeguy Debiant by way of Ubuntu Joined: August 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,763 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 1390 Power: 166	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion HMMmmm so I was playing with the customizing for my 820 and up pops this! 4.0GB, 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM Memory (2 x 2048MB) [add £1,579.20 or £41/month1] Well there's an interesting option - given that my loaded laptop was coming in at £1,499.68 looks like I'd better take TWO to get the extra memory - cheaper than the upgrade! Seriously though - if I spring that much money for the latest laptop will I get enough juice from the 85WHr 9 cell to play a couple of DVD's back to back on the 15.4" WSXGA+ screen? Anyone any idea? That will be four or five hours hoped for life with screen and DVD drive on constantly and GFX getting processed.... Would that need the extra cell option? hosted by Lord

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Mainframeguy Debiant by way of Ubuntu Joined: August 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,763 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 1390 Power: 166	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion HMMMmm so if I spend just £252 odd more I can get the XPS M1710 - albeit with 2GB less RAM - but I am puzzled as to why i may chose the 820 over this - any answers? hosted by Lord

August 30th, 2006	Top \| #269
kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 302	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion I just got my hands on the Latitude D620 as we are testing them for the new laptop line, they are sexy!!! I love the two-toned color, the touch device in the keyboard is cool too because it's actually ridged instead of felt (hated it). Get to play with it more later, but man it's a sweet unit! XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

August 30th, 2006	Top \| #270
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, just imagine one 2/3rds the size and you got the 420 I called Dell yesterday, they willl replace laptops with dead bugs behind the screen, blog update later (but I am happy with my new lcd already on !!)

August 30th, 2006	Top \| #271
Mainframeguy Debiant by way of Ubuntu Joined: August 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,763 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 1390 Power: 166	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion Originally Posted by Mainframeguy ...any answers? so that's a no? hosted by Lord

August 30th, 2006	Top \| #272
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 Thought the Latitude series was more for business, XPS is just a bit flashy

August 30th, 2006	Top \| #273
Lack OSNN Junior Addict Joined: March 2006 Posts: 32 Reputation: 10 Power: 73	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion Originally Posted by Mainframeguy HMMmmm so I was playing with the customizing for my 820 and up pops this! Well there's an interesting option - given that my loaded laptop was coming in at £1,499.68 looks like I'd better take TWO to get the extra memory - cheaper than the upgrade! Seriously though - if I spring that much money for the latest laptop will I get enough juice from the 85WHr 9 cell to play a couple of DVD's back to back on the 15.4" WSXGA+ screen? Anyone any idea? That will be four or five hours hoped for life with screen and DVD drive on constantly and GFX getting processed.... Would that need the extra cell option? That should be enough. Although you'd better of by ripping the dvds to HD and spin it rather then the disc. That way you could add a modular slot battery and have some more playback hours.

August 31st, 2006	Top \| #274
Mainframeguy Debiant by way of Ubuntu Joined: August 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,763 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 1390 Power: 166	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion thanks for that lack - now I really can't decide whether to go for the loaded 820 or spring a little extra for the XPS M1710 - I know it is flashy, but is it worth the extra spend? Primary anticipated usage may well turn out to be DVD viewing on battery anyway - so cell life and general duarbility are maybe the two key items I am considering - but the tech specs are a little hard to work out with this in mind. Hence any actual experience much appreciated if anyone out there has it.... hosted by Lord

August 31st, 2006	Top \| #275
Lack OSNN Junior Addict Joined: March 2006 Posts: 32 Reputation: 10 Power: 73	Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion You can consider Precision M90, it's an M1710 (or inspiron 1705) but less flashy and with a quadro card. If you need hours of battery life, you're better of with a D820 and GMA950 on board. Any other option will draw more power (from the larger screen, better graphics) and result in fewer hours unplugged.

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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 I would probably consider a discrete graphics solution and a larger battery (9-cell) simply because of Vista. 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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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 You can purchase direct from Dell or a Dell Solutions Provider.