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    which one is better? (dell 640m)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by majidweb2005, Feb 7, 2007.

  1. majidweb2005

    majidweb2005 Newbie

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    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >>> same price
    Dell 640M

    CPU: 2.0 Duo / 2 MB Cache / FSB 667 MHz
    DOS
    HDD: 100+ SATA

    DVDRW/Wi-Fi/BlueTooth/4X USB/I-LINK/Memory Reader
    Ram: 512 DDR2
    VGA: 224 MB Shared 950 GMA
    LCD:14.1 WXGATrue
    Weight: 2 KG
    Made in Malaysia

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++or
    Dell 640M

    CPU: 1.8 CORE2 Duo / 4 MB Cache / FSB 667 MHz
    HOME
    HDD: 80 SATA

    DVDRW/Wi-Fi/BlueTooth/4X USB/I-LINK/Memory Reader
    Ram: 512 DDR2
    VGA: 224 MB Shared 950 GMA
    LCD:14.1 WXGATrue
    Weight: 2 KG
    Made in Malaysia

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     
    majidweb2005, Feb 7, 2007
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  2. drk

    drk Notebook Consultant

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    I have a question what does DOS and HOME represent
     
    drk, Feb 7, 2007
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  3. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Second one.

    But you need to upgrade the RAM, it will requires to have at least 1 GB of RAM to run Vista smoothly.

    JC
     
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  4. majidweb2005

    majidweb2005 Newbie

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    dos means no operating system...and home means home edition
    ok upgrade can be done later?
    i want to now which one is better?
    have core 2 duo 1.8 same power with core duo 2.0?
    is there any site that compared this two processors?
     
    majidweb2005, Feb 7, 2007
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  5. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    In general performance in ascending order: Core Duo < Core 2 Duo with 2MB < Core 2 Duo with 4MB

    Core 2 Duo supports 64bit while Core Duo is only 32bit. And I’m sure even 1.8 Core2 with 2MB can outperform 2Ghz Core duo in most situations.

    So I'd go with the second option. In any case 512MB of memory is not enough, unless you are planing to upgrade it later yourself (normally cheaper than buying from DELL)

    Amazing what a simple Google search can turn up :p (Check the AnandTech article).
     
    PhoenixFx, Feb 7, 2007
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  6. majidweb2005

    majidweb2005 Newbie

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    i think so...
    i will buy the core 2 duo. 1.83
    tnx.
     
    majidweb2005, Feb 8, 2007
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