Re: Latitude 420--Core Duo
- From: "S.Lewis" <stew1960@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 04:59:22 -0500
"blockster" <JBlock56@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Nicholas Andrade wrote:
blockster wrote:
Hi folks-If it is going to be his only machine, I'd recommend picking up a D620
I need to purchase a laptop for my college bound son this week. He
wants a small screen-real lightweight ultraportable. Looking at the
Latitude 420 I see that they now offer a Core Duo U2500 processor that
runs at 1.2Ghz.
Would I be nuts to buy a laptop with a processor that runs at this slow
speed? I know they get increased battery life from this Ultra Low
Voltage processor, but 1.2Ghz seems real slow compared to what is out
there.
Any opinions would be appreciated.
Jim Block
or I640m (both 14.1" and around 5lbs) over a 12". This is because those
models offer the best balance or portability & performance in my
opinion. However if he will have a desktop, and just wants the machine
for class notes, lab, library, etc. then I'd go with a 12". Personally
I wouldn't consider going any larger than 14" or heavier than 6lbs. if
the machine is actually going to be carried around frequently (however
if it's just going to sit at the dorm 80-90% of the time, I might
consider it; if it'll be at the dorm more than 90% of the time I'd get a
desktop).
Some other things to consider: if he's in a major where drawing out
symbols or shapes may be common (electrical engineering, math, physics,
etc.) you might want to consider a tablet (or a good book on LaTeX...).
If he won't be doing anything computationally intensive (compiling,
video editing, CAD, games) then the slower processor probably won't be
an issue (also keep in mind a 1.2 Core Duo would give a P4-M with a much
faster clock a good run for its money). Lastly if you get a laptop
(esp. a higher end one that you want to last), I'd highly recommend at
least a 3 year warranty.
Thanks to you all for your thoughts. I too thought 12" to be a bit
small since it will be his only computer. I had hoped he would go for
the D620 which is actually the recommended Dell machine at his school.
Whatever he decides, he better do it soon or else he can use his
brother's old retired Inspiron 4000 which I use around the house now
and then.
I came in late (sorry if it's been mentioned), but another thing with the
ultra-light systems is that all drives (other than the internal hard disk)
may have to be carried around in his bag and plugged externally when he
wishes to use them.
Unless he's in a scenario where he'll never need his optical drive other
than home, he'll be carrying it and the cable, which to me negates some of
the benefits of weight and convenience.
I used a C400 (12" LCD) at work for a while before I was alloted my D600.
Great little machine, but the overall function/appearance and use of the
D600 is far better.
.
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