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    Found some info on New Dell 9200

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gbgirish, Oct 12, 2004.

  1. gbgirish

    gbgirish Notebook Enthusiast

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    We have all read that this new dell will have a 17" widescreen but and probably be released next month. But here is some info i found on a different forum the info has been copy and pasted. This info is getting me pretty excited about 9200

    "No pictures but some other features about the 9200 I forgot to mention:

    Intel Pentium M processor so notebooks is more mobile than 9100
    Radeon 9700 Mobile Video card
    External DVI and VGA
    4 USB 2.0 ports (2 on the left side, 2 in the back)
    Backlit multimedia keys
    Larger touchpad
    dual band wireless for 2.4 and 5.0 GHZ
    Bluetooth wireless
    Integrated subwoofer"

    Anyone have thought on these specs. I have a feeling this thing is gonna carry a pretty hefty price tag.
     
    gbgirish, Oct 12, 2004
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  2. Andrew Baxter

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    Those same specs were actually posted in the Dell.com forums and taken down. A contact at Dell says they are not right.

    I'm skeptical on the Pentium M processor, it makes little sense to have a 17" widescreen notebook come with Pentium M instead of a Pentium IV.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Oct 13, 2004
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  3. gbgirish

    gbgirish Notebook Enthusiast

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    while i can see what abaxter is saying i am hoping that harihasler is right. if the 9200 packs a dothan processor i think it could be pretty sweet. I may just jump on a loaded 9100 now though because i highly doubt i will be able to afford the 9200
     
    gbgirish, Oct 13, 2004
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    harrihasler Newbie

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    I'd say a pentium M makes perfect sense. The 17" screen already draws much power, so if you want a laptop that last longer than half an hour on battery, then you have to reduce the power of the processor.
     
    harrihasler, Oct 13, 2004
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    The Gateway NX850X and the Fujitsu N series 17 inchers both have Pentium M 740.
     
    MichelleMe, Sep 16, 2005
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