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    New 6000D

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kmk17mx, Dec 26, 2005.

  1. kmk17mx

    kmk17mx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just picked up a new dell 6000 for christmas.

    Inspiron 6000, Intel Pentium M Processor 760
    15.4 inch WSXGA+ LCD Panel for Inspiron 6000
    1GB, Shared DDR2,533MHZ 2 Dimm
    128MB ATI Mobility Radeon X300
    Dell 924 Printer Driver EA 0.00
    100GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive for
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 2
    Integrated 10/100 Network Card Inspiron EA 0.00 0.00
    8X DVD+/-RW Drive for Inspiron 6000 EA 0.00 0.00
    Intel PRO/Wireless 2915 Internal Wireless (802.11a/b/g

    it runs good, and i reformated the HD. much better now.

    But for some reason, my old computer is a little faster on the internet. why is that?

    I am running zone alarm security suite 6.0 also.

    Thanks
     
    kmk17mx, Dec 26, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Do this test:
    http://www.dslreports.com/stest

    a couple times and see what your average is on both computers. Are you wireless on your 6000? Good Luck!
     
    nickspohn, Dec 26, 2005
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Are you running on a wireless or wired internet connection?

    If it's wireless, then it will always be a bit slower than a wired connection. If there are walls or other objects, especially a T.V. or microwave inbetween you and the router, then that could be a prime cause of your problem.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 26, 2005
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  4. kmk17mx

    kmk17mx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wireless Internet.

    Another questions, I have 7 thoshiba things running when I goto my task manager. How do i get rid of those?? They take up a lot of space.

    Thanks
     
    kmk17mx, Dec 27, 2005
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    kmk17mx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh, another problem.

    My internet randomly shuts off for like 3 or 4 seconds. it's very very annoying.

    I think it has something to do with my ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.
     
    kmk17mx, Dec 27, 2005
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    kmk17mx Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump. 0
     
    kmk17mx, Dec 28, 2005
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    Xeslana Notebook Geek

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    are you running intel 2200 or the 29xx. those cards are really bad. mine was so bad it would randomly shift between dial up speeds and broadband speeds within 10 secs. it generally ran very slowly so i took it out and bought a linksys pci wireless card. much better now.
     
    Xeslana, Dec 28, 2005
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  8. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Actually, the 29xx series are very good. The 2200 series had the problem.

    What kind of Internet connection do you have - cable, DSL?
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 28, 2005
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    i regularly connect to 3 different routers with my 2200bg. a Linksys B router, a trendnet G router, and a Linksys G router. no problems with any of them or at any coffee shop i go to.
     
    drumfu, Dec 28, 2005
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    kmk17mx Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can't for the life of me get the proper drivers for these devices.... if you could please let me know I would appreciate it.

    thanks!
     

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    Ninefoot3 Notebook Geek

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    my i9300 had the 2915, as it came from Dell, it was horrible. 1 MBPS BLECH! Joke. I downloaded the intel pro wireless software from intel.com and it made getting a connection faster and kept the connection stronger for longer periods but still, it sucked.

    Should I buy another dell laptop (returned mine today), I will take whatever stock unit it comes with and upgrade it with my own 'well researched' parts.
     
    Ninefoot3, Dec 30, 2005
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