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    e1501 or e6400 ??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by cold_blood_boy178, Nov 21, 2006.

  1. cold_blood_boy178

    cold_blood_boy178 Notebook Enthusiast

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    e1501 has a AMD processor
    e6400 has a Intel processor

    e1501 is better than e6400 or e6400 bettter e1501
     
    cold_blood_boy178, Nov 21, 2006
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    First off, it's called the Inspiron 1501 (without the "e"), and there is a good reason for that as explained by abaxter in the review he did just recently.

    Comparing both in absolute costs terms, the 1501 can be had for cheaper than the E1505/6400. However, once you factor in the specifications, you'll find that the 1501 is not as good a deal as one would think.

    The Intel Core Duo and Core 2 Duo right now will simply outrun ANY AMD mobile processor offerings. Clock for clock, the older Core Duo will perform the same/slightly better than Turion X2, while the Core 2 Duo will simply smoke it.

    Also, take in mind that the 1501 lacks any dedicated graphics options, lacks the media buttons on the front, lacks FireWire, S-Video output, lacks MemoryStick/PRO card reading abilities...

    I would suggest only looking at the 1501 if you want the absolute cheapest machine configured with the Sempron processor. However, if you are looking at a good entertainment system with a dual core processor, stop thinking about the 1501 and go for the E1505/6400.
     
    Angrymob, Nov 21, 2006
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    the integrated video on the 501 is vastly superior to the gma950, if I was to buy a cheap no frills workhorse computer, I'd take the 501 any day, I hope they offer a 1401 soon, it would be a great competitor to the 1405 which has no integrated video solution,gma950 only
     
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    drumfu super modfu

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    what does "better" mean?
     
    drumfu, Nov 21, 2006
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    shinji257 Notebook Deity

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    I would take the e1505/6400. Get the lower end x1300 option. If you go with integrated graphics then you will never be able to upgrade it later on. The integrated one uses a completely different motherboard than the dedicated card options. Also like what has been said earlier. The Core Duo chips will smoke an AMD Sempron clock for clock.

    EDIT: Whoops! put the wrong system in my info. Went back and checked the card options.

    Starting from a base an x1300 can be had for a $49 increase and an x1400 can be added for $99 just to keep you informed.
     
    shinji257, Nov 21, 2006
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    the 6400 is easily better than the e1501 imo,

    i'd pay the extra for the x1400 gfx card :)
     
    streather, Nov 21, 2006
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    Sorry I'm Vietnamese, so ..... :D
     
    cold_blood_boy178, Nov 21, 2006
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    I want to compare AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core and Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor.
     
    cold_blood_boy178, Nov 21, 2006
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    There's a few articles on it but this one sums it up from Tomshardware:

    Core 2 Duo smokes AMD's Athlon 64 X2
     
    otacon, Nov 21, 2006
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    cold_blood_boy178, Nov 21, 2006
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