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    Inspiron 6400 1.83GHz vs True Life

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by guifontes, May 2, 2006.

  1. guifontes

    guifontes Newbie

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    I'm going to buy an Inspiron 6400 here in UK but two possible upgrades that I've got in mind are:

    changing the processor from Duo T2300 1.6 to Duo T2400 1.83 and keep the default screen 15.4" W Screen XGA TFT Display resolution: 1280x800

    or

    keep the processor Duo T2300 1.6 and change the screen to 15.4" W Screen XGA TFT Display resolution: 1280x800 with TrueLife™

    The price is exactly the same for both changes. What would you guys recommend?

    Thanks
     
    guifontes, May 2, 2006
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  2. 21st Hermit

    21st Hermit Notebook Consultant

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    Here in the US, Truelife adds $30 and the T2300 to T2400 adds $100. T2300 to T2400 is a 10% speed increase, depending on what you use the 6400 for, could be/not useful.

    Truelife is just glossy instead of matte, I have it and like it, you may/not.

    You can't really compare Truelife to CPU speed. Perhaps both/neither your call.

    Hermit
     
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  3. pinoy99

    pinoy99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    For the price perspective upgrade, I'll choose the better CPU.

    The glossy screen can be annoying at a bright setting - mirror like.
    I prefer the matte but it's personal preference.

    I have the duo 1.66 truelife & p-m i6000 1.86 matte & I like the older model.
     
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  4. gridtalker

    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    I agree upgrade the cpu
     
    gridtalker, May 2, 2006
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