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    The 700m is finally here!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mathlete2001, Jul 27, 2004.

  1. mathlete2001

    mathlete2001 Notebook Deity

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    Here are the specs
    http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspn_700m?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~tab=specstab

    GPU cooling (100°C->75°C)* Inspiron 8600 * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo (337/242 -> 400/300) * 2x256 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * Aquamark 3: 24058 * 3DMark'03: 3404 * 3DMark'01 SE: 13120
     
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  2. Tron

    Tron Notebook Consultant

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    ??? Ugh, you can get an infinitely better eMachines unit for the same price. Dell's usually good value point is sadly lost here.

    AHHH, I didn't know it was a 12 incher until I went to the configurator. Not so bad now, but others from Sony, Fujitsu, Panasonic and others still put it to shame, albeit at a higher price point.
     
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    cool, thanks for the heads up Andrew!
     
    Andrew Baxter, Jul 27, 2004
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    if it supported a 755 processor (why doesn't it??) and an sxga display, then i'd return my new 600m for it. and it's thicker than a 600m too, while not being much lighter... dell fails at designing an 'ultraportable' yet again. too bad i don't have $4000 to spend on one of those sony's.
     
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  5. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Bah, Fujitsu makes a better ultra port anyway.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Jul 27, 2004
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  6. darrow

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    The 700m is based on the AOpen 1551AW1 design which has been sold in Japan as the Hitachi Prius Gear J since early this year.

    The screen is supposedly quite good, but it is a little hefty. I think WSXGA+ would be pushing it at 12.1". With the optical drive, it's just a hair over what I consider ultra-portable (sub-4 lbs). I haven't compared the dimensions, but it's almost the same weight as the Sony S series, which again I would consider slightly over the ultra-portable limit.
     
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    it doesn't ship until september, and apparently doesn't ship with a 755. not much lighter than a 600m, and thicker. AND has about half the battery life. two thumbs down!
     
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    dell should be ashamed.
     
    flockey86, Jul 28, 2004
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