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[New] Vostro V13

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Johnny T, Dec 8, 2009.

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  1. ckthepilot

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    Isn't the Latitude 13 almost the same as V13?
     
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    Its exactly the same, except for Citrix virtualization options (its one of those "if you dont know what it is, you dont need it" kind of things...:);))
     
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    A good serial port can be useful, we have a special old program which needs a serial port.

    Firewire sounds good for DV video editing, but would the V13 keep up with the demand?

    I don't see why the V13 would need a different soundcard or a second eSATA port. A removable small SSD can be useful but these are extortionately expensive. Network devices, beyond the existing ethernet and wireless?

    GPS comes with the internal Dell 5530 WWAN card for only ~£40 (eBay).

    The MoGo mouse looks interesting but won't fit the 34mm slot.
     
    9a6or, Mar 13, 2010
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    :eek: Wow seems like you get the better priced deal with the Vostro V13.

    I just compared both systems and whoa i'll go with the V13 instead but i'll wait for them to show up on the Outlet Store. :)
     
    Rodster, Mar 13, 2010
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    2GB -> 4GB RAM upgrade = $175

    Ouch, that's quite expensive :( Any alternatives?
     
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    Premium Dell price because it's 1 DIMM. Btw does the V13 only have 1 memory slot because that's what i'm led to believe? Both the 2GB and 4GB sticks are in a 1 DIMM configuration. :confused:
     
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    That's correct, only one RAM slot as a result of the thinness. Hence the costly upgrade. Actually, it's not a bad price, in that 4GB DIMMs cost around that on Newegg even. Personally, I decided 2GB was enough for my uses of this machine (not a primary computer, for travel, web, email, office apps, etc). A $175 upgrade isn't bad on a $2000 machine but on a machine under $700 it's a pretty huge premium.

    I figure with time the cost of 4GB sticks may go down, at which point I can upgrade it myself if necessary.
     
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    I tried several times your files, but I am unable to OC the V13 (BIOS V2) in any way. The system keeps wunning at the same original speed.
    (celeron 743)

    Any suggestion?

    Renzo
     
    aire, Mar 14, 2010
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