Posted by Price; 9
Processor & Memory:
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T3400 (2.16GHz)
667MHz front side bus speed
1MB L2 Cache
3GB DDR2 SDRAM memory (both memory slots occupied, shared)
Drives:
250GB (5,400 RPM) SATA hard drive
DVD-SuperMulti Double Layer Drive (supports 11 formats)
Graphics & Video:
15.4" widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD display; 1280 x 800 (WXGA) native resolution
Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M (shared)
Communications:
10/100 Ethernet
Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel
Modem
Atheros 802.11b/g wireless LAN
Audio:
Built-in stereo speakers
Sound volume control dial
Keyboard:
86 key US keyboard
TouchPad pointing device
Expandability:
Two main memory slots (occupied)
ExpressCard/54 slot
4-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter accepts Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and MultiMediaCard
Ports:
RGB port (monitor)
Three USB 2.0 ports
RJ-45 port (LAN)
RJ-11 port (Modem)
Headphone output
Microphone input
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (32-bit)
Additional Software:
Microsoft Works 9
Norton 360 All-In-One Security (trial version)
Power Supply:
Li-Ion battery pack (4,000mAh)
75W (19V x 3.95A) AC adapter: 100-240V
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 14.3" W x 10.6" D x 1.33"~1.51" H
Weight (approximate): 5.49 lbs.
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Price; 9
Processor & Memory:
AMD Sempron 3600+ (2.0GHz)
HyperTransport Technology at up to 800MHz
256kb L2 Cache
2GB PC5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory (both slots occupied)
Drives:
160GB (5,400 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive
DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive supports 11 formats
Graphics & Video:
15.4" widescreen TruBrite TFT LCD display; 1280 x 800 (WXGA) native resolution
ATI Radeon X1250 Graphics
Communications:
Atheros Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
10/100 Ethernet
Modem
Audio:
Built-in stereo speakers
Sound volume control dial
Keyboard:
86-key US keyboard
TouchPad pointing device
Expandability:
Two main memory slots (occupied)
ExpressCard/54 slot
4-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter slot accepts Secure Digital, SDHC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and MultiMediaCard cards
Ports:
RGB port (monitor)
Three USB 2.0 ports
RJ-45 port (LAN)
RJ-11 modem port
Headphone output
Microphone input
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 (32-bit)
Additional Software:
Microsoft Works 9
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Norton 360 All-In-One Security (trial version)
Power Supply:
6-Cell Li-Ion battery pack (4,000mAh)
75W (19V x 3.95A) AC adapter: 100-240V
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 14.3" W x 10.6" D x 1.30"~1.48" H
Weight (approximate): 5.73 lbs.
I AGREE with the others that Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T3400 (2.16GHz) is a much better processor than AMD Sempron 3600+ (2.0GHz).
You also can’t go wrong and I personally recommend Dell! There are hidden long-run costs that one does not initially see when you purchase a Notebook PC other than Dell, HP or IBM and later encounter difficulties or attempt buying replacement parts like a battery, or say a keyboard etc.
Also if you’re buying for college then I do NOT recommend a Notebook PC bigger than 15.4" bec we have 3 DELLs incl a larger 17" Notebook PC and the larger ones are nice but much too heavy to lug around campus as well as too big for lecture hall desks in college…
I mentioned we own 3 Dell Notebook PCs and why I recommend DELL, HP or IBM for those living in the United States is that those 3 particular PC Notebook manufacturers literally supply all the business Notebook PCs to the major corporations and Government so replacement parts are readily available esp on EBAY at even a more reasonable price than the manufacturer website. Thus in the long run, being able to get the exact replacement part extends the life on your investment.
FYI my 1st Notebook PC was Gateway bec I couldn’t afford Dell at the time and what a mistake is was when I needed to purchase a new Notebook battery <= costly bec not readily available like Dells… and FYI I also ran into a similar problem when attempting to upgrade the memory.
Note if you are looking for DELL bargains, then visit their DELL OUTLET site…
http://www.dell.com/outlet
Hope Above Info Helps!
Pentium, they are much more better for quality and $549 is a reasonable price, plus your getting 250 GB hard drive. Plus, pentium does a better job brand wise for processing info then AMD.
If money isn’t an issue, then definitely the first one.
It has more gigabytes of memory and a webcam, plus the core processor is faster! Enjoy!
FIRST ONE.