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    Inspiron 1420/1520/1720 New Processor Option

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Divert, Jan 6, 2008.

  1. Divert

    Divert Notebook Geek

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    It appears that theirs is a new processor option (T5550 1.83GHz non-Santa Rosa) is now available, though it seems weird they're offering a new option for notebooks that are (most likely) going to soon be discontinued. Just thought I would let everyone know.
     
    Divert, Jan 6, 2008
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    lambchops468 Notebook Evangelist

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    and its not penryn :( i'm still holding out for a confirmed compatability with the inspiron 1*20's or a new Bios update.
     
    lambchops468, Jan 6, 2008
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    vostro1400user, Jan 6, 2008
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    BIOS A03 added support for newer Intel processors.
     
    B2TheEYo, Jan 7, 2008
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  5. lambchops468

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    means penryn or Core 2 Duo Extreme Edition??
     
    lambchops468, Jan 8, 2008
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