Dell unveiled Pentium M-based Inspiron 8600

Dom · Aug 21, 2003, 04:51 AM

Dell extended its notebook Inspiron series with Pentium M-based Inspiron 8600, which will include several versions with 1.3, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.7 GHz (i855PM chipset).

<img src="http://www.hardwareheaven.com/dom/news/dell/dell/inspiron_8600.jpg" width="400" height="322">

Inspiron 8600 has 15.4" TFT LCD with WXGA (1280 x 800), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolutions supported. Looking for the chipset we can say that the series will use PC2700 (DDR333 SDRAM). It is known, that 1.6 GHz-based model will have 1 GB RAM (maximal capacity for the systems – 2 GB). The most advanced model is equipped with 80 GB HDD (Ultra ATA/100). As for the graphics, new notebooks will have MOBILITY RADEON 9000 32 MB, optionally it can be changed to GeForce FX Go5650 128 MB or GeForce4 4200 Go 64 MB.

As for the interfaces, the set is rather usual: 10/100BASE-TX, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 (2 ports), S-Video out, CardBus Type I/II etc. It is worth mentioning such standard features as IEEE 802.11b/g and Bluetooth support. The most advanced model has built-in combo CD-R/RW & DVD-ROM drive.

As it is mentioned, Inspiron 8600's battery life is about 4 hours. The dimensions of the notebooks are 359 x 274 x 38 mm, weight (depending on HDD/optical drive set) is about 3.3 kg.

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Source: Digit-Life

DriveEuro · Aug 21, 2003, 05:11 AM

Man, this is a killer laptop with a ti4200..... WOW

nForcer · Aug 21, 2003, 05:21 AM

I don't care too much for the wide-screen design but maybe I'm just an old sk00ler who prefers consistancy/reliability over change.

nForcer · Aug 21, 2003, 05:22 AM

However, it DOES look slick! Would look slicker along side my 8200!

DriveEuro · Aug 21, 2003, 05:26 AM

Well, so much for looks dude, that's a laptop that's just as good as prebuilt computer from Circuit City and Best Buy.

Aug 21, 2003, 04:51 AM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Dell unveiled Pentium M-based Inspiron 8600 Dell extended its notebook Inspiron series with Pentium M-based Inspiron 8600, which will include several versions with 1.3, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.7 GHz (i855PM chipset). <img src="http://www.hardwareheaven.com/dom/news/dell/dell/inspiron_8600.jpg" width="400" height="322"> Inspiron 8600 has 15.4" TFT LCD with WXGA (1280 x 800), WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolutions supported. Looking for the chipset we can say that the series will use PC2700 (DDR333 SDRAM). It is known, that 1.6 GHz-based model will have 1 GB RAM (maximal capacity for the systems – 2 GB). The most advanced model is equipped with 80 GB HDD (Ultra ATA/100). As for the graphics, new notebooks will have MOBILITY RADEON 9000 32 MB, optionally it can be changed to GeForce FX Go5650 128 MB or GeForce4 4200 Go 64 MB. As for the interfaces, the set is rather usual: 10/100BASE-TX, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 (2 ports), S-Video out, CardBus Type I/II etc. It is worth mentioning such standard features as IEEE 802.11b/g and Bluetooth support. The most advanced model has built-in combo CD-R/RW & DVD-ROM drive. As it is mentioned, Inspiron 8600's battery life is about 4 hours. The dimensions of the notebooks are 359 x 274 x 38 mm, weight (depending on HDD/optical drive set) is about 3.3 kg. ______________________ Source: Digit-Life

Aug 21, 2003, 05:11 AM	#2
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Aug 21, 2003, 05:26 AM	#5
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Well, so much for looks dude, that's a laptop that's just as good as prebuilt computer from Circuit City and Best Buy. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Aug 21, 2003, 05:21 AM	#3
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	I don't care too much for the wide-screen design but maybe I'm just an old sk00ler who prefers consistancy/reliability over change.

Aug 21, 2003, 05:22 AM	#4
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	However, it DOES look slick! Would look slicker along side my 8200!