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    "STRIKE ZONE" written on the bottom of the E1705?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nushmeow, Aug 5, 2006.

  1. nushmeow

    nushmeow Notebook Guru

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    If you have an E1705, flip it over and see if it says "STRIKE ZONE" near the padded foot left of center. Mine does, and I have no clue as to why. Something to do with the drop testing they Dell does, maybe? Does anyone know? :confused:
     
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    The HD has shock absorbers around it, so if the notebook was not seriously dropped (i believe 3ft) it will protect the HD.
     
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    they all say it. i figured that's what it was
     
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    I noticed this with the Inspiron 630m (XPS M140) vs. the Inspiron 640m, the 630m did't say Strike Zone and the 640m did, but after inspection I saw no difference in harddrive enclosure or even the cover that had the Strike Zone lettering other than the padded foot which they both have in the same spot.
     
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