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    i6000 portability

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mongoose, Mar 13, 2005.

  1. Mongoose

    Mongoose Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm pretty tech-literate but have never bought a notebook. So I understand the specs, but don't have much concept of how the weights of these machines affect their real-world use.

    The i6000 will meet all my needs and will do so for a much lower price than any competitor. But I am unsure about just how portable it really is compared to, for example, an IBM T42 (1.5-2.0 pounds lighter.)

    To anyone owning an i6000 or similar machine...how much trouble am I going to have moving it around? I am not concerned at all about carrying it to class and such...but if I buy one of these, am I going to regret it when I'm on a plane or train and want to watch a DVD? Or is it alright for occasional travel?

    I appreciate any insights, thanks!
     
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  2. hbkh

    hbkh Newbie

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    Using your school reference, I would say it weighs about as much as ,maybe, two 400 page hardback textbooks, so I find the I6000D very easy to carry.
     
    hbkh, Mar 13, 2005
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  3. winian

    winian Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's a little more portable than I thought it would be. Watching DVDs on a plane would be doable but cramped. It's a wide screen so if you were on a cramped plane it might be a bit much. Just make sure you always fly first class! [ ;)]

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    Inspiron 6000d
    PM 750(1.86GHz)
    15.4" WSXGA+
    1 GB RAM
    128MB ATI X300
    60GB 7,200 RPM
    DVD burner
    Bluetooth...yada yada
     
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  4. titaniummd

    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    If you are using a laptop backpack, the weight will not be a burden. A traditional laptop case will make you notice. Haven't tried the plane which can be cramped even without a laptop. However, the longevity of the battery (8 cell), makes this more than portable in the sense that you won't be obligated to being near an outlet.

    Dell Inspiron 6000
    1.6 GHZ Centrino (Sonoma)
    WUXGA 15.4" WS
    512 MB RAM
    60 GB HD
    Wireless B/G
    DVD/CD-RW
    9 Cell Battery x 2
    Mozilla Firefox Browser
    Targus TL Deluxe Notebook Case
    Targus Gravity Notebook Backpack
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    Palmone Tungsten C/WIFI
     
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  5. Conscript

    Conscript Notebook Geek

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    I have a regular laptop bag for it and it is fine. I don't find the weight to be very burdensome. Also the battery is good for about 5 and 1/2 hours or so, if you're not using wifi, 4:30-5 if you are (that is the 9-cell 80Whr battery, not the standard one).
     
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  6. skreves

    skreves Newbie

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    I received my i6000 last week and I have been carrying it to campus almost everyday in my regular backpack. I think it is a very light notebook considering how many features have been packed into this powerhouse.
     
    skreves, Mar 13, 2005
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