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    Inspiron 1420 in Hong Kong

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kogaht, Jul 22, 2007.

  1. kogaht

    kogaht Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here is what I want to get:

    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T7500

    Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium32 (Traditional Chinese)

    14.1" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display with TrueLife(TM)

    2GB (2x1024) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM

    128MB DDR3 NVIDIA(R) GeForceTM 8400M GS

    Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945 Dual Band 802.11a/g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card

    Black Color with A/V Communication Package

    90W Primary AC Adapter (110V/220V)

    6-Cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (1 Year Warranty)

    It costs in hk dollars:9866(us dollars:1262 / gb pound:615)


    Q.1 Is it worth it??
    Q.2 Phone or order online?
    Q.3 I had read some posts saying CPU doesn't have major effect when playing games only GPU does. Should I get T7100(1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB) or T7300(2.0GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB) + hk dollars:900(us dollars:115 / gb pounds:56) or T7500 2.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB + hk dollars:1800(us dollars:230 / gb pounds:112)
    Q.4 Does anyone know how it will take to build and ship if I order it this month? (Will it be ready at my door before 26th Aug?)

    thank you very much everyone!!!
     
    kogaht, Jul 22, 2007
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  2. McGurn1988

    McGurn1988 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Go with 1.8 ghz, the 2.0ghz and 2.2 is overkill, and you won't see a difference
     
    McGurn1988, Jul 22, 2007
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  3. GloStiX

    GloStiX Notebook Evangelist

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    ^lol mcgurn you got a 2.0

    ...and so I did I. :D
     
    GloStiX, Jul 22, 2007
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  4. kogaht

    kogaht Notebook Enthusiast

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    Q.1 What does overkill mean??

    Q.2 With the 2.0ghz it comes with 4MB L2 Cache but 1.8ghz only 2MB L2 Cache, will it make any different???
     
    kogaht, Jul 22, 2007
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  5. FrozenDarkness

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    i think that's a pretty cheap deal, altho u didn't tell us harddrive and you might want to consider a higher resolution
     
    FrozenDarkness, Jul 22, 2007
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  6. kogaht

    kogaht Notebook Enthusiast

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    120GB 5400RPM

    Highest is 14.1 WXGA+ UltraSharpTM TFT , TrueLifeTM (1440x900)
    Q1. Do I need that?
     
    kogaht, Jul 22, 2007
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  7. gablaze23

    gablaze23 Notebook Guru

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    Hi kogaht. Where in HK did you get this?
     
    gablaze23, Jul 22, 2007
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  8. FrozenDarkness

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    well which screen you should get is realy a personal question, nobody knows how much screen real estate you need. you should just go to a store and look around at diff. resolution laptops and decide which one you like.
     
    FrozenDarkness, Jul 22, 2007
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  9. chuck232

    chuck232 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I'd probably drop down to the 2.0GHz if gaming's all your after. The extra cache over the 1.8GHz will help as will the extra clock speed.
     
    chuck232, Jul 22, 2007
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  10. clovet

    clovet Notebook Guru

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    kogaht, I use to live in hong kong~~ Ni hao ma?
    haha. If i were you, ditch dell and go with a better, cheaper brand in hong kong. I know there is way better/upgrades in hong kong than usa. Just look around and if you can not find anything, wait for the computer discount summer sale (its coming around the corner). Too bad I left before I can purchase one from there.

    Peace,
    Clovet
     
    clovet, Jul 22, 2007
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  11. kogaht

    kogaht Notebook Enthusiast

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    haven't got it yet

    wanting to get one

    should i buy it online or by phone?
     
    kogaht, Jul 22, 2007
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  12. kogaht

    kogaht Notebook Enthusiast

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    you mean not dell right? There are no dell store in hk i think...
    I don't really mind whether haven't a higher resolution or small resolution.

    Q: 14.1 WXGA+ UltraSharpTM TFT , TrueLifeTM (1440x900), if i get that will it be thiner and lighterwith the 14.1" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display with TrueLife(TM)?
     
    kogaht, Jul 22, 2007
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  13. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Why not get the 1520? you get $4300 off! I am from HK as well :). According to the website the offer finishes tomorrow???
     
    Johnny T, Jul 22, 2007
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  14. kogaht

    kogaht Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am not bad but better when i get a laptop lol

    cheaper brand? can you name some? I thought Dell was already cheap brand although it's a (quite?)big company. I can't wait too long because i see the all the shipping delays you guys have posted. And, I don't know if this will happen to Hong KOng shipping - that is why i want to ask you guys should i order by phone or on internet. I need one before aug when i go back to uk for study. Moreover, I quite like the 1420 because it's the only few laptops that have NVIDIA(R) GeForceTM 8400M GS or higher which the price is reasonable. So summer sale, no.
     
    kogaht, Jul 22, 2007
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  15. kogaht

    kogaht Notebook Enthusiast

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    on the whole, it is quite good with NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 8600M GT 256MB DDR2 dedicated graphic memory with only hk dollars: $2000 added but i prefer 14"

    Q: Is there big different between NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 8600M GT 256MB DDR2 dedicated graphic memory and 128MB DDR3 NVIDIA(R) GeForceTM 8400M GS?? What about GPU (how much different)??
     
    kogaht, Jul 22, 2007
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  16. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes it is quite a big step up in performence. But if you don't game too much, then there isn't much point in getting it! Just a suggestion :)
     
    Johnny T, Jul 22, 2007
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  17. lambchops468

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    the 8600GT uses more batteries than a 8400GS, which uses more than a X3100.
     
    lambchops468, Jul 22, 2007
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