Latitude D-420/620 and 820 discussion

[madmatt]

Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion

When will that be available?

 

[Sazar]

Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion

June 20 th.



Read the posts you crazy drunk new-yorker :smoker:

 

[madmatt]

Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion

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

 

[kcnychief]

Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion

D420 is officially releasd

http://news.com.com/2061-10801_3-6085996.html?part=rss&tag=6085996&subj=news

 

[madmatt]

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.

 

[Sazar]

Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion

Go me !!!

:smoker:

 

[kcnychief]

Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion

Go Michael Dell!!

:smoker:

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

 

[madmatt]

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]

 

[kcnychief]

Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion

n00b

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

 

[Electronic Punk]

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.

 

[Henyman]

Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion

hah cant belive they charge for that!

 

[GEN3RIC]

Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion

I would prey on idiots if I could.

 

[zagat2]

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!

 

[madmatt]

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.

 

[zagat2]

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...

 

[kcnychief]

Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion

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

 

[Sazar]

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?

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]

Re: New latitude D-420/620 and 820 and Inspiron discussion

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?

:lick:

 

[kcnychief]

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 :dead:

 

[zagat2]

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.