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    Latitude D610 vs. Inspiron 6400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by aroosa, Apr 24, 2006.

  1. aroosa

    aroosa Newbie

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    I'm having a tough time deciding which one to go for...
    I can get both at THE SAME PRICE.
     
    aroosa, Apr 24, 2006
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  2. Sam1

    Sam1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Go for the 6400 as it will be upggradeable to merom cpus in future and a lot faster than Dothan. Dothan (D610) was yesterday's technology, Core Duo (6400) is today's technology and Meron will be tomorrow's technology!
     
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    I agree with Sam1. Get the 6400 due to the better processor if they are the same price. :p
     
    USAFdude02, Apr 24, 2006
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    You got to go with the 6400
     
    gridtalker, Apr 24, 2006
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    The D610 and the i6400 are much more different than the processor. The Latitude D610 is much smaller, more portable, better built: in short, a 14"-screen version of the Latitude 15.4" D810. The 15.4"-screened i6400 is basically a i6000 with a newer processor. The machines are aimed at quite different functions. If you will be carrying the machine around quite a bit (like to and from work on the train, or between lectures), then the D610 is tougher and smaller, without sacrificing a great keyboard. If you are mostly going to use it without carrying around, then the i6400 has a bigger screen.
     
    antskip, Apr 24, 2006
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