lightweight notebook with powerful Pentium M Dothan chipset
Written: Apr 14 '06
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Pros: lightweight, fast Pentium M Dothan processor (2M L2 cache) and crystal clear widescreen display
Cons: poor standard battery performance; get extended life battery
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| gkitash's Full Review: Dell Inspiron 700m PC Notebook |
This notebook is about 4.5 lbs with the extended life battery. It has a 90% keyboard and a very nice 12.1 inch widescreen display. This notebook is made for going on the road and is not a desktop replacement.
I configured mine with 768 MB memory and a 7200 rpm Hitachi TravelStar 7K60 hard drive. The hard drive was not available as a configuration option, so I purchased it from Dell as a separate part and installed it myself.
I wanted the performance of the 7200 rpm drive, but was concerned with the power consumption factor. So I played a 2 hour DVD movie and the power status indicator reported that I had 40% battery remaining. This exceeded my expectations. Due to the drive upgrade, the 700m boots incredibly quicker than with the original 4200 rpm drive.
The display is crystal clear; but it is slightly reflective. The widescreen format also make it nice for watching widescreen DVD movies.
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Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 1250
Operating System: Windows
Processor: Other
Processor speed: over 1000
Screen Size: 12 inches
RAM: More than 256
Internal Storage: CD-RW and DVD
Hard Drive (GB): Over 50
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