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    What's the "M" in 640m?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bjdelro, Aug 3, 2006.

  1. bjdelro

    bjdelro Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,

    Just wondering, what does the "M" in 640m stand for? Is it any indication of the type of processor it has? A Pentium M maybe? But Dell's site says it has Dual Core in it and none of the choices has Pentium M. Just wondering. Please fill me up on this. Thanks! :)
     
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    gethin Notebook Evangelist

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    It probably stands for "mobile" - since its smaller (only 14.1" screen). They definitely have core duo processors, not the Pentium M
     
    gethin, Aug 3, 2006
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    bjdelro Notebook Consultant

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    I see, thanks gethin. I thought it was one of those false advertising of Dell again :))
     
    bjdelro, Aug 3, 2006
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    can you elaborate on dell's false advertising?

    i must have missed those ads.
     
    drumfu, Aug 3, 2006
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  5. bjdelro

    bjdelro Notebook Consultant

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    I read a post about Dell lying. It's about the "Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™ HD" issue which a lot of people thought was a hardware upgrade.
     
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    hahahaha

    i don't think you read that thread closely enough.
     
    drumfu, Aug 3, 2006
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    It wasn't really false advertising. Dell stated in the expanded section that it was only software - apparently some consumers don't research what they buy and just assume that since it is in the "audio section" that it is hardware.
     
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    Any reply on the subject?
     
    bjdelro, Aug 4, 2006
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    Haaaaaaaaa HAAAAAAAAAA!
     
    frodobagins, Aug 4, 2006
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