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September 26th, 2006 01:00

looking for new laptop

any recommendations, considering the e1705 or e1505 

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worlfree wrote:
any recommendations, considering the e1705 or e1505 
 
How would one recommend a computer without you specifying usage?  Traveling, or not?  Gamer, or not?  Budget?

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worlfree wrote:
it would mostly be used for home office and traveling

Then remember that the bigger the screen, the heavier the load to carry.  Also, the bigger the screen, the poorer the fit on the airline tray.  I'd recommend a 15" screen max size.

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it would mostly be used for home office and traveling

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Definately the E1505. Dont get the integrated graphics card you will regret that choice later. Get the 9 cell battery for traveling it has a longer battery life

Inspiron E1505
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7200 (4MB/2.00GHz/667MHz)
15.4 Inch UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-screen WSXGA+
1GB, DDR2, 533MHz 2 Dimm
256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1400
120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X DVD+/-RW Drive
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0 + EDR)
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Bios A08
pur. Sept. 7 2006

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September 26th, 2006 18:00

thanks so much for the information, I notice you just got your e1505  how do you like it so far

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I like it fine. The screen is better then my previous laptop. XGA 15" on Inspiron 5100. It is also much lighter in weight. I do wish I would have gotten the 9 cell battery, but I will just buy that when this on has run its course. I have not tested the graphics yet or the burner. I was concerned about the wireless nic, but it has worked fine with my Linksys router. The only problem I have encountered is I have not been able to load Zone Alarm Pro on this unit. It crashes everytime, but it is an older version 5.1 and 6.5 is out now. I previously ran ZA Pro/Norton Premeir/Win XP SP2 Home without issue.

Inspiron E1505
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7200 (4MB/2.00GHz/667MHz)
15.4 Inch UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-screen WSXGA+
1GB, DDR2, 533MHz 2 Dimm
256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1400
120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X DVD+/-RW Drive
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (2.0 + EDR)
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Bios A08
pur. Sept. 7 2006

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September 27th, 2006 11:00

I just ordered a 1505 with integrated graphics card, I only plan on using MS office,watching DVD's,  some photo editing using photoshop elements and of course using the internet. Will this graphics card be ok for these things?
 
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