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Vostro 1220 Owner's Cafe

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by theZoid, Nov 20, 2009.

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  1. freedom16

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    Oh could you do a test of being in class and not using the wifi while taking notes cause i plan to use this machine only once a week or so.I have three classes in one day so i am wondering, is it really true the so called 9 hours of battery life? I am crossed between this and a lattitude E6400, i just really want long battery life and that 12 cell slice is great. Too bad this machine couldn't do that. Does it have a eport on the bottom?
     
    freedom16, Dec 18, 2009
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    idiscuss Notebook Consultant

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    I am surprised to find out that Windows 7 does indeed provide longer battery life on V1220, with wifi off, I got more than 7 hours of use. Wow.
     
    idiscuss, Dec 18, 2009
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    I don't know...blue ray at 1280x800? to me it's overkill....nice to have tho....I just use my PS3 for my 1080p plasma, it's already hooked up....still I'll take one if someone will send me one....:D
     
    theZoid, Dec 18, 2009
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    Well I don't think it is overkill its awesome, i have watched 1080P videos at 1280x800! It doesn't bother me, its cool to have a little blu ray machine.
     
    freedom16, Dec 18, 2009
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    Hey does the notebook come with srs premium?
     
    freedom16, Dec 21, 2009
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    I don't know, the single speaker is so bad I can't tell. :eek: :D
     
    kdviner70, Dec 23, 2009
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    Well you can buy srs premium for like 24 bucks, IDT audio, i have external speakers and a soundcard and denon headphones so i am set for it. Is it segmental or IDT audio?
     
    freedom16, Dec 24, 2009
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    What is that?

    This laptop needs external speakers or a good pair of earbuds for good audio. So SRS is probably not necessary.
     
    idiscuss, Dec 24, 2009
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    SRS is in the xps 1340, yes the 1340 does lack in bass but its loud and excellent for its size.
     
    freedom16, Dec 25, 2009
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    I don't want to admit it, but I have to say, I am NOT impressed with the build-in webcam.

    The image it produced is fuzzy and washed out, even though it claims to be a 1.3M webcam, the video feels more like 0.3M. :mad:

    Are you satisfied with the Vostro 1220 webcam?
     
    idiscuss, Dec 26, 2009
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