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    T6x or dell E6400

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by leo221, Aug 13, 2008.

  1. leo221

    leo221 Notebook Enthusiast

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    looks like the legendary thinkpad T has some competitions now from dell. I have a first generation MBP and I started to hate it. before MBP I have used a T40 and T42, now I want to get back to T61/62. with the release of E6400, it became another option. it appears to be a bit more stylish and lighter(14.1 wide screen version). there isn't a full review yet on E6400 and the quality of dell's new E series needs to be proved.

    any thoughts on picking one in the two? :)
     
  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I guess it would depend on how much of a risk taker you are. The ThinkPad is a more known quantity, but the Dell does look pretty good on paper. Dell does offer a good return policy if for some reason you don't like it. If you're not in a hurry you may wish to wait for the reviews to start coming out.
     
  3. Generator

    Generator Notebook Consultant

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    A more fair comparison would be between the T400 and the E6400, since they are both the most recently released and based on Centrino 2.

    The Dell has port advantages, in that it has a Display Port, and usb port for charging devices even while the notebook is off. The 'instant on' feature looks interesting as well. The backlit keyboard also looks nice.

    The main advantage of the T400 is its graphics card, which is switchable between discreet and integrated. Of course this advantage it moot if you are only looking at integrated graphics.

    Maybe if we could ever get some reviews of the T400 we would know what its other strengths are. It doesn't seem like anyone has actually seen or felt a T400 yet, which is disappointing considering that there are already mini-reviews of the E6400.
     
  4. wedge_oli

    wedge_oli Notebook Guru

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    the 3470 i think is also a better gpu than the quadro 160 in the dell and the dell has no LED option as of yet.

    I think the dell is more stylish though, and comes at a 3-400 discount, so until the reviews come out, its anybody's call....
     
  5. glentium

    glentium Notebook Evangelist

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    with similar specs, except for RAM of DDR3 on T400 and DDR2 on E6400, the E6400 is pricier than the T400...
     
  6. techboydino

    techboydino Notebook Evangelist

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    The dell does actually look pretty nice. I like the changes they made in the exterior of the machine. There is indeed and LED screen option, but I agree that the NVS 160 is probably a little slower (by specs) to the ATI. Depending on what you use it for, that may not be a problem. Esata and displayport are definitely a plus. (not sure if t400 has esata)

    Here's from Dell site:
    Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor
    Operating System
    Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
    Genuine Windows Vista® Business
    Genuine Windows Vista® Business 64-Bit
    Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
    Genuine Windows® XP Professional
    Chipset
    Intel® 45 Express Chipset
    Displays
    14.1" UltraSharpTM Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) LED Display
    14.1" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display
    Memory
    Dual Channel DDR2 Memory4
    Available DIMM Slots: Two Memory slots offering up to 8GB5
    Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz
    Primary Storage
    7200RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive up to 250GB2
    5400RPM Encrypted Hard Drive up to 120GB2
    5400RPM up to 250GB2
    Solid State Hard Drive up to 64GB
    Optical Drives
    DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD, DVD+/-RW
    Graphics Cards
    NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 160M4 256MB DDR24
    Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD4
    Connectivity
    Wired:
    10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet network interface adaptor
    56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional)

    Wireless LAN:
    Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11g)
    Dell Wireless 1510 (802.11a/g/n 2x2)
    Intel® WiFi Link 5100 [802.11a/g/n (1x2)]
    Intel WiFi Link 5300 [802.11a/g/n (3x3)]

    Mobile Broadband & GPS:
    Dell Wireless 5720 (EvDO & GPS) Mobile Broadband Mini Card
    Dell Wireless 5530 (Tri-band HSDPA 7.2/HSUPA 2.0 & GPS) Mini-Card

    Bluetooth & Ultra-Wideband:
    Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth® 2.1
    Dell Wireless 410 Bluetooth® 2.1 with UWB
    Security
    Physical Security:
    Steel-reinforced Cable Lock Slots, Media Module and Hard Drive Locks.

    User & System Security:
    Smart Card Reader and Contactless Smart Card Reader
    Fingerprint Reader (optional)
    TPM 1.2
    Optional Encrypted Hard Drive provides full disk encryption
    RSA SecurID® certified – Hardware integration with RSA SecurID for strong authentication
    ControlVault – secure credential management within a trusted boundary

    Network Security:
    802.11 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), 802.11i (WPA2), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 802.1x with EAP modes and compatible with CCX 4.0
    Multimedia
    2 speakers, digital microphone (optional)
    Integrated VGA camera (optional)
    Expandability
    Slots:
    5-in-1 card reader; PCMCIA or ExpressCard 54

    Docking:
    E-Port, E-Port Plus, E-Legacy Extender, E-Flat Panel Stand, E-Monitor Stand, E-View Laptop Stand, E-Media Bay

    Modular Options:
    E-Family modular media bay: 8X DVD-ROM, 24X CDRW/DVD, 8X DVD+/-RW, second Hard Drive or Travel Lite Module

    Chassis
    Magnesium Alloy LCD back and Base

    Weight & Dimensions:
    Starting at: 4.3 lbs/1.95 kg6
    Width: 13.1"/335mm
    Depth: 9.37"/238mm
    Height: 1-1.2"/27/31mm

    Ports:
    IEEE - 1394, docking connector, USB 2.0 (x4), VGA, Display Port, RJ-11 (optional), RJ-45, eSATA, USB PowerShare, headphone/speaker out, mic
    Power
    Power Supply:
    90 Watt AC adapter with cord wrapping
    4-cell, 6-cell or 9-cell extended life primary batteries
    84Whr high capacity battery slice (optional)
     
  7. Generator

    Generator Notebook Consultant

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    That depends. If you factor in that the E6400 comes with a standard 3-year warranty, then it is actually cheaper than the T400. With similar configurations, the Dell is about 10% cheaper than the Thinkpad.
     
  8. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I took a look at the E series and was disappointed that there was no WUXGA option for the 15.4" versions.
     
  9. leo221

    leo221 Notebook Enthusiast

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    it seems dell is really trying to match thinkpad's advantages. slick, thin, simple, black look, metal hinges, back led(led light), etc. i know how good thinkpads are, I'll wait for reviews on the dell. previously dell's quality was never on par with thinkpad T's. from the pictures, it seems like the new casing has brushed AL texture. and, how good is the new keyboard which they clam to be the best? competition is always good :D