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    Inspiron 6000 vs. 9300

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ofankhau, Jun 20, 2005.

  1. ofankhau

    ofankhau Newbie

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    Hi,

    After reading different reviews and messages about the Inspirons 6000 and 9300, I must say I have difficulty in making a choice.

    I want to use the notebook for home and work, mainly text editing, Internet, photo editing, and some video editing (e.g. doing some family DVDs). Based on what is indicated on Dell's web site, the Inspiron 6000 is a little bit weak for video applications, but I hear a lot of complaints about the Inspiron 9300 and its screen.

    Overall, the prices are not that different ($300) if you take the following configurations:

    INSPIRON 6000:
    - Pentium M 750 1.86Ghz
    - Microsoft XP Media Center Edition
    - 15.4 inch WSXGA+
    - 512MB RAM 1 Dimm
    - 64MB ATI x300
    - 60 GB Hard Drive

    INSPIRON 9300:
    - Pentium M 750 1.86Ghz
    - Microsoft XP Media Center Edition
    - 17 inch WXGA+
    - 512MB RAM 2 Dimms
    - 128MB ATI x300
    - 80 GB 7200rpm Hard Drive

    Any suggestion is appreciated,

    Oliver
     
    ofankhau, Jun 20, 2005
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  2. LuckMC11

    LuckMC11 Computer Extraoirdinaire NBR Reviewer

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    well...the 9300 is mainly a desktop replacement...so if ur gonna b traveling a lot wit ur notebook...i would suggest not 2 get the 9300...go 2 this site 4 the 9300 pics and stuff http://futurvision.free.fr/Dell%20i9300/

    6/14-Ordered Inspiron 9300 wit:1.86 GHZ Pentium M | 512 MB DDR RAM | 80 GB hard drive | 256 NVidia GeForce Go 6800
    **6/29: Expected Shipping
    Update-6/20: Expected Shipping
    Update-6/23-6/27: Expected Delivery
     
    LuckMC11, Jun 20, 2005
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  3. lowlymarine

    lowlymarine Notebook Deity

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    The real reason for getting the I9300 is the GF Go6800. If you aren't going to get that, there's really no reason to spring for the I9300 unless you desperately need a huge screen.

    Also, yes, the WUXGA screen has a "sparkling" issue that is well-documented around here, but the standard (and cheaper, I may add) WXGA+ screen doesn't have that problem. I've also heard that WUXGA is really too small for extended use.

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    Dell Inspiron 9300 (Waiting on a good coupon): Intel Pentium-M 1.86GHz Sonoma, 1.25GB DDR533 RAM, GeForce Go6800

    Gateway 7422GX: AMD Athlon 64 3400+, 1024MB DDR RAM, 64MB Mobility RADEON 9600 (Going to my parents.)

    AVERATEC AV3270-EH1: AMD Mobile Sempron 2800+, 512MB DRR RAM, 64MB (shared) S3G Unichrome
     
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  4. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    6000 with wuxga

    screen is beautiful and perfect. complaints about small size i just don't understand. no sparkling effect. no light leakage. no dead pixels.
     
    drumfu, Jun 21, 2005
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  5. LuckMC11

    LuckMC11 Computer Extraoirdinaire NBR Reviewer

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by drumfu
     
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  6. LuckMC11

    LuckMC11 Computer Extraoirdinaire NBR Reviewer

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    oo...i get it now...thank u

    6/14-Ordered Inspiron 9300 wit:1.86 GHZ Pentium M | 512 MB DDR RAM | 80 GB hard drive | 256 NVidia GeForce Go 6800
    Update-6/20: Expected Shipping
    Duble Update-6/21: Delivery
     
    LuckMC11, Jun 21, 2005
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  7. mikeakajb

    mikeakajb Notebook Consultant

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    dead pixels aren't worth worrying about unless they are in a spot that is highly noticable... Ie in the middle... of if they are all next to each other giving the effect of a gaping blank hole in your screen... Most people will never even notice if 1 goes out... or if a few don't have the capability of reproducing certain colors..

    Dell I6000d
    1.86 ghz
    1 gig 400mhz ram
    80 gig HD
    Intel Pro 2915 a/b/g Wireless
    15.4 " WXGA
    Ati X300 128 mb
    Nec Dvd +- RW 6500A
     
    mikeakajb, Jun 21, 2005
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