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    Possible Leak on Dell.com - Inspiron 1425!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by SalientPilot, Nov 23, 2008.

  1. SalientPilot

    SalientPilot Notebook Enthusiast

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    On the Dell.com Website, under " Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets" there are two new models listed under the Inspiron categories. They are the Inspiron 1425 FT01 and FT02. If you select one of them in the drag-down menu, you can download the PDF with the datasheets. They must have been posted very recently, because the "Effective Date" in the sheet is stated as November 18, 2008.

    What is interesting is that the product dimensions are stated as 24.6 cm depth x 33.75 cm width x 3.68 - 3.97 cm height, weighing 2.39 kg. The same datasheet for the Inspiron 1420 gives 25.8 cm x 33.4 x 4.2 cm, weighing 2.5 kg. So all around the 1425 is generally slimmer and lighter than the 1420, just like the 1525 was compared to the 1520!

    Hopefully, if this is what I am thinking it is, Dell will have this machine out by Black Friday, or at least by Christmas. If this is similar to the 1525, with a 14.1" screen, then this is exactly the laptop I am looking for!
     
    SalientPilot, Nov 23, 2008
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Usually when those things start appearing on Dell's site..it's a good thing! :D

    I just checked...and when I see things on Dell's site..I consider it legit ;) I don't rely on other's posted & *supposed* *alleged information*. :eek: Unless there is a *definitive & trustworthy source*! :D

    As, it just get's everyone to worked up :eek:

    Now you just have to be patient and wait on Dell, and hopefully soon there will be further information! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 23, 2008
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  3. SalientPilot

    SalientPilot Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, I agree Cin'. I don't usually believe rumors, but this is from Dell.com's own Website. Let's hope it's not a typo!
     
    SalientPilot, Nov 23, 2008
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  4. Cin'

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    Exactly! :D....I agree, and like I said it's from Dell's website...which gives more 100% truthwise info vs. the *non factual* :D :cool:

    Yes, hopefully it's not a typo :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 23, 2008
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    D.A. Notebook Consultant

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    Cin', Nov 23, 2008
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    Aren't both those datasheets the same?
    both have same reference number and are word for word the same except for the "regulatory model" number.

    Unless I'm missing something???
     
    yomamasfavourite, Nov 23, 2008
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  8. SalientPilot

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    They are almost identical except for the effective date, dimensions, and model number, which leads us to believe it's a separate, new model. If you check the 1525 datasheet, it's almost identical too. It's just a generic datasheet.
     
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  9. Cin'

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    Reference numbers and the dates are the same....from what I can see :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 23, 2008
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    Are you comparing the datasheets for the FT01 and FT02 models? Yes they seem to be the same. But compared to the 1420, they are very different...
     
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    I came across that the other day.

    Too bad there's no pictures of the laptop yet :(
     
    millermagic, Nov 23, 2008
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    I guess it is good to see that they are at least pumping something out even if they aren't the notebooks most of us are looking for.
     
    atbnet, Nov 23, 2008
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    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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  15. SalientPilot

    SalientPilot Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yay! I'm famous! Sort of...

    They say it only lasts 15 minutes, right? Does that mean I get a rep upgrade on NBR? :p
     
    SalientPilot, Nov 23, 2008
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  16. nizzy1115

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    Just read this over at engadget. I will give you a rep bonus. I have power :cool:

    edit: i put you on "a distinguished road"
     
    nizzy1115, Nov 23, 2008
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  17. Cin'

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    Looks like you lasted more than 15 LOL :D

    Nice! +1


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 23, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Congrats! I got on Engadget once, it is pretty neat.
     
    atbnet, Nov 23, 2008
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  19. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Hmm, I wonder what these could be like?
     
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    It will be like the 1520 vs the 1525. Thinner and no graphics card.
     
    nizzy1115, Nov 23, 2008
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