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Vostro 3400 - who else?

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Smooth_J, Mar 18, 2010.

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  1. Raether916

    Raether916 Notebook Consultant

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    as for the material - sides and lid ( silver parts) are alum.. The processor is under the keyboard-

    Just got one for my wife- its really nice- keyboard is narrow, but longer. See my sig for specs
     
    Raether916, Apr 23, 2010
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    wacktool Newbie

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    I got the 3400 without the illuminated keyboard. I'm waiting on ebay to list one (soon I hope). Does anyone think it is plug n play (as far as the illumination goes?
     
    wacktool, Apr 24, 2010
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  3. Smooth_J

    Smooth_J Notebook Deity

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    Well, to make a long story short - the vostro was returned. The keyboard and the back of the display was an issue, but something I could live with. However the thing that really "shocked me" was the voltage I was getting when having the laptop off, but plugged in and feeling the back of the LCD cover. The same thing with the sides as well. It was a interesting feeling, and hope its not an issue with other units as well.
     
    Smooth_J, Apr 24, 2010
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  4. Casshern

    Casshern Notebook Enthusiast

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    I wonder is the display good enough to do photo editing...
    By the way, is the GPU processing power on board the CPU similar as the geForce 310M? I heard there are improvement about Intel graphics.
     
    Casshern, Apr 25, 2010
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    chris_compson Notebook Consultant

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    That is strange. where you using the grounded plug? the only time i experienced that was when i was using a non grounded powercord. i quickly went back the the grounded adapters and the issue went away.:D
     
    chris_compson, Apr 26, 2010
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    I used whatever came with the unit, and I believe it was grounded.
     
    Smooth_J, Apr 26, 2010
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    chris_compson Notebook Consultant

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    according to notebookcheck
    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Graphics-Media-Accelerator-HD.23065.0.html

    the intel GMA for the I3-i7 arrendale is in the middle of class 3 while the 310 is the top of the Class 3 Graphics. thus i would say the intigrate would not be as good but probably better than any other intel graphics card.
     
    chris_compson, Apr 26, 2010
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    chris_compson Notebook Consultant

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    My 9 Cell battery arrived today i will have a review with the 9cell later today or tomorrow. how ever long it takes to discharge and charge twice.
     
    chris_compson, Apr 28, 2010
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    Vostro 3400 shipped from US, hope to get it in a few days. How long does it take Dell to ship from US to Calgary? Anyone?
     
    p_the, Apr 28, 2010
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    StealthReventon Notebook Evangelist

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    So how are these babies? Has anyone else experienced the shock from this thing?
     
    StealthReventon, Apr 29, 2010
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