Cheap Core 2 Duo Laptop

mjr600

Before installing it on a partition try a 'live cd' version of something like Knoppix, download, burn it to CD as an iso then boot from it for the Linux experience.

OR

Follow the instructions below and run it inside windows using VMWare, I like this option because it piggybacks windows and uses the wireless connection from windows to access the net, good if your Linux version doesn't support your wifi card. I found Puppy Linux worked best under VMWare.

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/beginners-guide-run-linux-like-any-other-program-in-windows.html

jertzy

anyone know how heavy the 6400 is?

docij

The specs say

'Starting from 2.8 kg (6.18 lbs)3 with DVD-ROM drive and 6-Cell Battery and integrated graphics'

jertzy

docij wrote: »

The specs say

'Starting from 2.8 kg (6.18 lbs)3 with DVD-ROM drive and 6-Cell Battery and integrated graphics'

Tar! ............

kevrex

mjr600 wrote: »

Dual Core Dell 6400 for £386, 15.4" widescreen, 120gb HD, 1gig ram, Vista, DVD writer, wifi, 6 cell battery.

http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?b=&c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&oc=N03642

Great Deal if you don't fancy the 1501 at £351.

Many thanks. I have been looking for ages and this seems to be the best yet.
so good i have bought one.
cheers

pako20

does anybody know if theseDells have a pcmcia slot?
cheers
pako20

OK_Sauce

Is it worth £23 to upgrade to the True Life monitor?

Searcher2

pako20 wrote: »

does anybody know if theseDells have a pcmcia slot?
cheers
pako20

No - no Inspirons have a PCMCIA slot

Searcher2

OK_Sauce wrote: »

Is it worth £23 to upgrade to the True Life monitor?

Depends if you want a reflective screen or not. For DVD watching in a dark room I guess it is good. For working with any sun around it can be annoying. I paid for it on my last laptop and was unsure as to whether I made the right choice. I am still unsure. Go and have a look in Currys - a lot of the current laptops have these shiney screens - compare the reflections to a normal old fashioned one.

HuseinK

no, apparently its so shiny it makes it unreadble

http://www.matbennett.com/projects/delltruelifescreen-61.php