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    e1505/6400 weight, e1405/640m portability

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by marooned, Sep 13, 2006.

  1. marooned

    marooned Newbie

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    I got a killer price on a i6400 but am now wondering if I should have gone with the 640m for portability purposes. Is the 640m really that much lighter/more portable? I used to have an acer 1693wlmi and although not light wasn't that bad to carry around. At 7 pounds I think the 6400 is about the same weight as the acer. I guess one con would be the sacrifice in power going down to the 640m. Anybody able to offer any comparisons? Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Depends on whether you need dedicated graphics. If not then go for the e1405. My e1505 is easy enough to haul around, but on second thought I probably would have bought a 12.1 inch because I would like the added portability.
     
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  3. gootings

    gootings Notebook Enthusiast

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    i am not sure about those particular models.. but IMO 14' and 15' make
    huge difference.
    i have 14' T30, and my friend has 15' dell lappy.
    i take mine everyday to school and work.
    my friend.. stopped doing that after a month and
    just like vespoli, he is looking for 12' laptop.
     
    gootings, Sep 14, 2006
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  4. marooned

    marooned Newbie

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    Thanks for the replies guys. I just had a look at the 640m and only the wxga+ screen is available on the model I was trying to configure. This is no good as text would be too small for me I think. I guess that's problem solved hah
     
    marooned, Sep 14, 2006
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