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Vostro 1400 Log

Discussion in 'Dell' started by Encore2097, Oct 6, 2007.

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So I ordered a new Vostro 1400 from Dell, this is going to be an log about my experiences.

Specs:

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA+ LCD Display with TrueLife™
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
160G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/o Roxio Creator
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)
Integrated 2.0 mega pixel Web Camera
Integrated High Definition Audio
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty with Next Business Day On-Site Service

~$1070 (incl. Tax)

Encore2097, Oct 6, 2007

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Ordered: 10/4
Shipped: 10/7
Received: 10/9

Very quick shipping!

Onwards: WXGA+ great looking screen! No graininess that everyone speaks off, only complaint is slight back-light bleeding and bad vertical viewing angles :/

Will be installing MediaDirect + XP Pro + Linux; will make a thorough guide soon.

Encore2097, Oct 14, 2007

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