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    Just ordered my new e1705.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sqwarlock, May 13, 2006.

  1. sqwarlock

    sqwarlock Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can't wait to get it. Here's my specs:

    Inspiron E1705, Intel Core DuoProcessor T2400 (1.83GHz/667MHz FSB)
    17 inch UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-screen WUXGA, for Inspiron 9400/E1705
    1GB, DDR2, 533MHz 2 Dimm, for Inspiron 9400/E1705
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 for Inspiron 9400/E1705
    100GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive for Inspiron 9400/E1705
    8X DVD+/-RW Drive, for Inspiron 9400/E1705
    SoundBlaster Advanced Audio for XPS M1710
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps) for Inspiron 9400/E1705
    Primary Battery, for Inspiron 9400/E1705
    Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Module (2.0+EDR), for Inspiron9400/E1705
    80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Additional Battery, for Inspiron 9400/E1705

    Sub-Total $1,349.00
    Shipping $0.00
    Tax $99.83
    Total Price $1,448.83
     
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    NissanSupraGTR Notebook Evangelist

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    cool. Woulda gone with a 7200 rpm drive though, as I'm guessin you want as much performance as possible (go 7800 and all). fyi, the soundblaster stuff is only software. Otherwise, same config as I woulda got if i were gettin the e1705 (picked up the e1505 a few days ago b/c of portability). Congrats!
     
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    hazel_motes Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Nice configuration. Good price, too, with the 7800 and WUXGA.
     
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    hazel_motes Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    The 7200 would be good, true, but Dell charges so much for that upgrade, I think it makes sense to take the 5400 and upgrade later if there's a lag. Then you can sell the 5400 or keep it for backup.
     
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    sqwarlock Notebook Enthusiast

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    That was my thinking there, and it's also the reason I didn't get the T2500 processor. The cost jump between the parts I got and the next step up were outrageous.

    Also, didn't know the Soundblaster was just software, but it was only 23 bucks so I don't mind having it on there.
     
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