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    Inspiron 13 and HDMI?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by pfireman23, Apr 10, 2009.

  1. pfireman23

    pfireman23 Newbie

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    Hi, Im new! And I have a question!

    Im looking to buy the Inspiron 13 (I wanted the M1330, but this Inspiron would have just as good or better specs), but I was wondering if there's an HDMI option? The Dell's tech specs says that it only has integrated graphic, but the one I want has a 128MB GeForce 8400M GS graphic card, does that mean it'll have HDMI? Or it's just not the same card they're using on the Inspiron? Just want to make sure before I pull the trigger.

    The specs are as follow for ~$700:
    Inspiron 13 (1318) Laptop:
    Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache)
    128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
    Dell 1505 Wireless-N
    9 Cell Primary Battery
    4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz (2 DIMMs)
    320 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera
    13.3 inch WXGA Laptop Screen with TrueLife
    8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)

    I really want HDMI, but then again Im not sure it's worth it for the money Im saving getting this instead of the M1330.

    Thanks!
     
    pfireman23, Apr 10, 2009
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  2. weirdo81622

    weirdo81622 Notebook Evangelist

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    Here is the list of ports on the Inspiron 13, from Dell's site:

    (2) USB 2.0 compliant 4-pin ports
    15-pin VGA video connector
    Integrated network connector 10/100 LAN (RJ45)
    AC adapter connector
    Audio jacks (1-line out, 1 Mic-in)
    4-pin IEEE 1394 port
    54 mm ExpressCard slot
    8-in-1 Media Card Reader

    So, there is no HDMI. The graphics card option does not affect that. So, if you really want HDMI, you need to upgrade to the M1330.
     
    weirdo81622, Apr 10, 2009
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  3. pfireman23

    pfireman23 Newbie

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    I saw that and was just wondering if that's just for the basic specs (note the tech specs says nothing about the GPU being upgradable to the 8400M, Im getting a refurbed with the 8400M) and maybe they add the port with the upgraded card? I guess I was hoping there's somebody with similar set up who can confirm it. It's not that important, worth the sacrifice for the other parts and price IMO, and I bought it anyways, so I guess I'll find out when it gets here.
     
    pfireman23, Apr 10, 2009
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    weirdo81622 Notebook Evangelist

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    Refurbed with 8400M? Did they offer it with the 8400M and then stop for some reason?
    And, I don't think I've ever heard of a laptop manufacturer changing the ports because of a graphics card upgrade (I could definitely be missing something here) - it would just cause too much of a hassle with the mobo having to be redesigned, etc.
     
    weirdo81622, Apr 11, 2009
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