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    Which Dell ultra-portable..Latitude D610 or Inspiron 710m

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wannabe000, Oct 20, 2005.

  1. wannabe000

    wannabe000 Newbie

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    I am a frequent flier( with not too much muscle) looking for a portable laptop mainly for DVD watching, wireless internet, and music downloading. I am a fan of Dell........any suggestions? The Latitude D410 and X are out cause of external optical drives. The Latitude D610 seems ok as well as Inspiron 700m. :decision:
     
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The Latitude will be a tad more expensive but will be built and overall better then the 700m.

    d610! :D
     
    coriolis, Oct 20, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I would take the Latitude over the Inspiron. One that I would take a took at is the Fujitsu S series, either the s2110 with AMD Turion or s6240 with the Pentium M. Fujitsus are well built and have the best glossy screens in my opinion. They have 13.3" screens are both are lighter than either of the Dells. Good Luck.
     
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    LaZzZy_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    In my opinion...None of the models above fit in the Ultra-portable!!!!...
    I would go for the 700m (however it's a older model)...buy the 700m with the coupons....
     
    LaZzZy_Dude, Oct 20, 2005
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  5. wannabe000

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    Thanx for the advice, guys..........we don't have Dell coupons Down Under.........just checked out the Dell site for the Latitude D610 and all the choices for warranties, security, and so on!!!!?? Got a headache....is it better to pay for 3 to 5 years of warranty, insurance, etc? (I know i am very amateur in the cyber world) :confused:
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Typically when some there is a hardware defect which is what the warranty covers it happens in the first year. If it makes it the first year it should go a few more. Not to say something can't happen after. If it gives peace of mind it may be worth it. Good Luck.
     
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  7. wannabe000

    wannabe000 Newbie

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    Thanx Z :centrino:
     
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  8. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I wouldn't get either of the models you posted - the 700 and the 600m are both fairly ancient, and outdated.

    D610 would get my vote, however the D410 is more of an ultraportable - get that if you can.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 20, 2005
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  9. splackavellie

    splackavellie Notebook Consultant

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    cant say anything about the 700m but i do like my D610. granted i have had it for only a few weeks but so far so good. oh any i got a refurb d610 so it was alot cheaper
     
    splackavellie, Oct 20, 2005
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