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    Dell Inspiron 11z $299!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by HTWingNut, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. HTWingNut

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    Bronsky in the What Notebook Should I Buy section posted this Dell Inspiron 11z for $299. It comes with the Intel i3-330UM which is worlds better than most netbook CPU's, although GPU has a bit to be desired, but better than Atom and comparable to AMD C-50/60. So if you're looking for a cheap 11.6" netbook with good computing power (non-Atom) at an excellent price, better jump on it!
     
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    Any clue how that processor compares to the E-350? I only paid about 10 bucks more for my DM1z...
     
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    In Passmark(CPU benchmark):

    E-350: 727
    330UM: 1203

    In 3DMark06:

    6310M: 2072
    Intel HD: 1494
     
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    i3 CPU is much faster, but the GPU is much faster in the E-350.
     
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    I'd recommend the 11z between the two.

    Why? The 6310 can't even handle 10 year old command and conquer games without substantial lag, making it unplayable. It's better just to go a better CPU :)

    Source: Owned an E-350 / 6310 last year.

    Great find/price for the 11z btw.

    If you're a student, I'd also recommend an upgrade to the Basic next-day warranty for 18$. Waiting 10-14 days for the ghetto warranty is terrible during school semesters.
     
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    Depends on if game is CPU bound or not. The GPU is like 3x more powerful in the E-350 than the i3-330um. And the CPU isn't that bad in the E-350. I've played 4 player skirmishes of C&C Generals against the PC just fine.
     
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    I can second that... The GPU/APU can handle League of Legends and HoN pretty well... As for battery life, the E-350 is probably better. Either way, still a good find.
     
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    Really? Because I played Zero Hour 4 or 6 player maps and it was unplayable due to severe lag mid-game :( Maybe it was too much units? Maybe it was the map or a certain condition if it was fine for you on 4 players, because I just couldn't get rid of the lag at all

    I also tested SC2 on everything low and I couldn't play any custom games at all, but that's asking alot out of a 6310 lol.

    @MSGaldenzi:
    I'm surprised it could handle HoN, wow.
     
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    SC2 runs fine as well, single player, and one on one, even two on two I tried a few times and it was acceptable. Maybe you were using crappy drivers or something.
     
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    Thanks. I just ordered one yesterday.

    I was torn between dm1z and 11z and decided to go with dell because I don't play games. ^^

    edit: It will replace my old but still strong(^^) Gateway E100m
     
    lilydreamy, Apr 8, 2012
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