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    b4 I buy a Dell, some questions.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lostprophet86, May 7, 2005.

  1. lostprophet86

    lostprophet86 Newbie

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    Firstly im from down under...

    Customisations for i9300:
    Will a Pent M 1.83ghz run games such as new FPS like CS:Source, Doom3, new BF games? I heard a reviewer say with it being Centrio (can someone explain what this means?) it will run as fast as a p4 2.6ghz?

    I own a Radeon 128mb card atm and havent really tested it apart from playing Age Of Myth.. RTS, should I opt for the 256 Geforce?

    Can someone explain the difference between Dell's SVGA, XVGA etc.. display. And give your opinions on what I should get (i9300)

    Im thinking about either 60/80 hdd, best wireless connection (ill be using a wireless router/modem to laptop, desktop and xbox.).

    XP home because I can get as many legal copies of XP Pro for free. Is it the same proceedure to format install windows as a desktop?

    Should I opt for the 3 year warranty, anti-theft, damage?

    Battery: only $17 for a 9cell? Does the 9 cell increase the live by much?

    Should I get the "deluxe nylon case?" Doesnt cost much, does it look gay? :p

    Thanks guys!!! apprich your time greatly.
     
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  2. jherber

    jherber Notebook Consultant

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by lostprophet86
     
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  3. mobri09

    mobri09 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey!
    You have alot of questions there![ :D] If you could narrow it down to a couple that would work out good. Try to use the search here or search on google. You will learn more anyway searching by yourself.
    Good luck

    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"
     
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