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    vostro or inspiron difference?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mootles, Sep 6, 2007.

  1. mootles

    mootles Notebook Enthusiast

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    what's the biggest difference between the two?

    i just started school and need a laptop to fit my school AND gaming needs (mainly source games or FFXI), and need something a little lightweight and easy to carry around.

    will this vostro 1400 be well enough, or should i just wait for another inspiron coupon?

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
    14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA+ LCD Display with TrueLife™
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
    120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability
    128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
    Dell Exclusive MediaDirect™ Instant Play Software Application
    Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
    Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
     
    mootles, Sep 6, 2007
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  2. Weapon X

    Weapon X Notebook Guru

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    Not sure if it's an option for you, but I'd want to bump up that video card to the 8600 GT, especially for gaming. I'd also try to up the hard drive to 7200 RPM.
     
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  3. The Assuager

    The Assuager Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just bought the 1400... literally can't wait for it to arrive.
     
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  4. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Identical to Inspiron 1420 except for color, price and support.

    8600GT is not available for Vostro 1400/ Inspiron 1420. Best option is 8400GS.
     
    PhoenixFx, Sep 6, 2007
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  5. 660hpv12

    660hpv12 Notebook Deity

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    well, my windows experience score for 3d games is 4.6 with 8400gs, dont know if that helps
     
    660hpv12, Sep 7, 2007
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