The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Simple E1705 Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by VelvetyAmoeba, Jun 28, 2006.

  1. VelvetyAmoeba

    VelvetyAmoeba Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Hello everyone,

    I just configured the following system and am planning on order it very soon with the 750.00 off coupon:

    Inspiron E1705 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400 (1.83GHz/667MHz FSB)
    Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
    LCD Panel 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife™
    Memory 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
    External Keyboard Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Optical Mouse
    Video Card 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GS
    Hard Drive 100GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    90 Watt Spare AC Adapter
    Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
    Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
    Sound Options Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™ HD Software Edition
    Wireless Networking Cards Intel® PRO 3945 and Dell 350 Bluetooth Internal
    Primary Battery 80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support
    Future Operating Systems Windows Vista™ Capable
    Operating System Re-Installation CD Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition re-installation CD

    I have one pretty simple question: I chose the purchase a "90 Watt Spare AC Adapter." Spare implies that the computer will ship with one already, obviously. I just wanted to make sure that this was the case, and that the computer ships with an AC adapter as it is. Can anyone confirm this?

    Also, just another quick question... does anyone have a similarly configured E1705? How does it operate and work for you? I'm just curious. I've read all the reviews and searched the topic countless times, and these forums have been a great help in determining my purchase!

    Thanks,

    - VA
     
    VelvetyAmoeba, Jun 28, 2006
    #1
  2. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

    Reputations:
    1,765
    Messages:
    1,501
    Likes Received:
    546
    Trophy Points:
    131
    When I ordered my E1505 with the 'spare' adapter then it came with 2 of them. One oh which was actually larger then the other. So it made nicely for one for traveling and one for at home.
     
    Syndrome, Jun 28, 2006
    #2
  3. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    1,659
    Messages:
    5,066
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Yes, you will receive an ac adapter with your laptop, and then which ever battery you choose. You won't receive an extra battery unless you order one.
     
    Amber, Jun 28, 2006
    #3
  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    22,339
    Messages:
    36,639
    Likes Received:
    5,080
    Trophy Points:
    931
    If you ordered an additional adapter, it will with an extra.

    Try searching for some reviews/opinions:
    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2980
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 28, 2006
    #4
  5. carlislegeorge

    carlislegeorge Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    205
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    save yourself some money, get the 6 cell battery from dell, then buy a 9 cell on ebay for $70 or less...

    i'm happy with mine...not perfect but great hardware/dollar ratio....
     
    carlislegeorge, Jun 28, 2006
    #5
  6. JeffreyDJ

    JeffreyDJ Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    12
    Messages:
    333
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Well, that explains that. I ordered a 6 cell and 9 cell battery, and an extra AC adapter. I ended up getting two extra as well.

    And here I thought Dell just made a mistake :p
     
    JeffreyDJ, Jun 28, 2006
    #6