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    My two D630's are here

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ed Rooney, Jun 4, 2007.

  1. intwtl

    intwtl Newbie

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    I am expecting my new 630 soon.

    What junk did Dell install on the system ?

    Can I not just delete the junk or is it too embedded ?

    Are all of the files I need to reformat and reinstall on the resource disk ?

    Did Dell put the junk on the resource disk also ?

    I appreciate your experienced advice !!!!!

    Thanks,
     
    intwtl, Jun 9, 2007
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  2. LeeC81

    LeeC81 Notebook Consultant

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    First of all, please state your question a bit more clear!!! Dell usually does not install "JUNK" application into D-family notebooks, maybe google desktop and window media player.

    To reformat the HDD you do not need the resource CD, simply go under ur MS-DOS and you can complete that. and i am sure all the drivers are on your resource disk, if not you can download them from Support.Dell.com.
     
    LeeC81, Jun 9, 2007
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  3. burningrave101

    burningrave101 Notebook Deity

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    What happened to the pics? For some reason they aren't showing up for me now.
     
    burningrave101, Jun 12, 2007
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  4. Homer_Jay_Thompson

    Homer_Jay_Thompson blathering blatherskite

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    The pictures are gone and I did not get to see them :(.

    My question is: Which hard drive is better?
    Should I get the 120GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 5400RPM because it has better battery life.
    or
    Should I get the 120GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 7200RPM because it is faster.
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jun 12, 2007
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  5. acts837

    acts837 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Down for me also. I was actually looking for these today.
     
    acts837, Jun 12, 2007
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  6. xkalibur

    xkalibur Notebook Guru

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    7200, speed > battery.

    I just ordered mine! 2.0ghz with 120gb 7200, 9-cell battery, all for 1200
    didn't get the fingerprint scanner.. looks like a gimmick
     
    xkalibur, Jun 13, 2007
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  7. Sirius_GTO

    Sirius_GTO Notebook Deity

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    Homer - several tests indicate the battery savings difference is extremely minimal. Sorry I cannot provide exact proof.
     
    Sirius_GTO, Jun 13, 2007
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