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Rumor has it that there is no M2500. Even if there is one though, the GPU will just be the workstation class equivalent of the E6410, so no luck with getting a 128-bit GDDR3 card.

 

Ive been expecting to get the e6410 for a long time, but the possibility of a quad core and the minute size difference is making me, at least, consider the e6510. :/ tall is the same either way and 1600 is more than 1440.

 

I'm not finding it as an option for the E6510 either. These are the options I see:

15.6" FHD Wide View Anti-Glare LED Display (1920 x 1080)
15.6" HD+ Wide View Anti-Glare LED Display (1600 x 900)
15.6" HD Anti-Glare LED Display (1366 x 768)

Is it only available in some countries? I've only checked on Dell US.

 

Configure the middle option and you can choose the 1600x900 RGB LED.

 

1. You need to consider whether quad core will bring any benefit for you likely usage. Many programs are still single-threaded so the dual core i7-620M may be a bit faster for many usage conditions. There's also the issue of whether the quad core CPU will deliver its maximum potential with a 90W PSU.

2. The E6510 carries a significant weight penalty compared to the E6410. Is it worth it for those extra pixels on the width?

John

 

5.5lb vs 4.25lb. But thats also 6 vs 4 cell batteries. Significant either way. And the e6410 seems to have a 54mm expresscard with the larger e6510 having only a 34mm expresscard. Stupid dell.

With turbo the quad is only *slightly* (133Mhz, one step) slower according to my pre-release rumor based spreadsheet. It was more angst than a cry for help. But thanks for reminding me about the weight.

 

The E6410 (like its predecessor) has both a PCMCIA slot and a 34mm Expresscard slot as standard while the E6410 offers the choice of either a PCMICA slot or a 54mm Expresscard slot.

There's some more useful info in the setup and features documents: E6410 setup and features; E6410 setup and features.

The E6510 is 40mm wider and 15mm more front-to-back than its smaller sibling. The E6510's starting weight in the above document is 2.60kg (with 6 cell battery) while the datasheet says 2.50kg. There's no mention of a weight saver module for the optical bay. In comparison, the E6500 claimed 2.34kg (with 4 cell battery). The difference in the battery accounts for about 0.09kg but, overall, it looks as if the width increase of the E6510 relative to the E6500 has added to the weight.

I had been considering the E6510 as a replacement for my E6400 but the extra size and weight are putting me off.

John

 

what a disappointed the insignificant weight reduction in the 6410. I honestly don't even believe that is true. and my 6400 weighs nowhere near the declared specs. Dell fail! I guess I will wait for the 4310. I am in no hurry.

the only thing that seems exiting is the AGPS, does that mean it actually has GPS or will I still need a GPS dongle?

 

At least it's screen hasn't got smaller while the notebook itself has become bigger like the 16:9 15.6" models....

 

I am not sure what you are referring to. there is only a few mm of difference with the 6400.