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    Vostro 15,17 BIOS A05, New Processor + Blue Ray DVD+/- RW Support!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Dragonpet, Feb 7, 2008.

  1. Dragonpet

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    Good to see dell rolling out support for Blue Ray on Vostro, now there is virtually no difference between the inspirons and vostro besides the color of the case. :)

    The "Support newer version of Intel Processor and updated Intel microcode" is probably for the Penryn Processor. Another plus! :)
     
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  2. PJ@y-Z

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    The new thermal control is very good for Vostro 1500 !
     
    PJ@y-Z, Feb 8, 2008
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    And the Vostro 1400
     
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    What does the thermal control do? lowering the temperature?
     
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    Changes the behaviour of the fan - ie when it kicks in and goes off.

    It's A06 for the 1700 just for informational purposes ;)
     
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  6. PJ@y-Z

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    X2 :rolleyes: Faster response
     
    PJ@y-Z, Feb 9, 2008
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