Dell Inspiron 6000(d)

**MIG-31** · Apr 9, 2005, 08:08 AM

With the next notebook refresh cycle right around the corner, we are taking the time to look at some of the more recently refreshed notebooks. In the meantime, there is a lot of buzz surrounding the AMD Turion platform, which we have been eagerly anticipating. The news so far (directly from a few system vendors) is that it does surprisingly well in power consumption. We are hearing that quasi-thin and light/lightweight desktop replacements using an 8-cell battery should get just under 200 minutes of use This is just preliminary news we are hearing with what seems to be the first official batch of drivers and hardware. When compared to comparable Centrino systems, we are hearing that the Turion just misses the bar set by Intel's solution. We haven't heard how short the gap is or if the gap can be closed with newer drivers and refined designs, however. We will just have to wait and see. One thing is for sure, things should get really interesting soon, and by all counts, AMD seems to be able to give Intel a real run for their money in this round. We will get to Turion based systems soon, for now though it's to take a look at the Dell Inspiron 6000...
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Review: Hothardware

bananaman · Apr 9, 2005, 07:14 PM

just ordered one of these for my GF - should arrive next week

seems like a solid piece of kit

nana

nheimler · Apr 9, 2005, 08:26 PM

its an awesome machine. highly recommended! get the dedicated video card with it if you can. it makes a good gaming laptop as well which is what surprised me the most. work bought it for me, so that was a plus.

bananaman · Apr 9, 2005, 09:13 PM

well, didnt go for the dedicated card as all she will use it for is surfing, typing and wathcing the odd DVD - really no need for it i thought

got the Dell deal with free double RAM so it has a cheeky Gig in it

nana

Apr 9, 2005, 08:08 AM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,770 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Dell Inspiron 6000(d) With the next notebook refresh cycle right around the corner, we are taking the time to look at some of the more recently refreshed notebooks. In the meantime, there is a lot of buzz surrounding the AMD Turion platform, which we have been eagerly anticipating. The news so far (directly from a few system vendors) is that it does surprisingly well in power consumption. We are hearing that quasi-thin and light/lightweight desktop replacements using an 8-cell battery should get just under 200 minutes of use This is just preliminary news we are hearing with what seems to be the first official batch of drivers and hardware. When compared to comparable Centrino systems, we are hearing that the Turion just misses the bar set by Intel's solution. We haven't heard how short the gap is or if the gap can be closed with newer drivers and refined designs, however. We will just have to wait and see. One thing is for sure, things should get really interesting soon, and by all counts, AMD seems to be able to give Intel a real run for their money in this round. We will get to Turion based systems soon, for now though it's to take a look at the Dell Inspiron 6000... _______________ Review: Hothardware __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Apr 9, 2005, 07:14 PM	#2
bananaman banana muncher Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Posts: 1,254 Rep Power: 59	just ordered one of these for my GF - should arrive next week seems like a solid piece of kit nana __________________

Apr 9, 2005, 09:13 PM	#4
bananaman banana muncher Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Posts: 1,254 Rep Power: 59	well, didnt go for the dedicated card as all she will use it for is surfing, typing and wathcing the odd DVD - really no need for it i thought got the Dell deal with free double RAM so it has a cheeky Gig in it nana __________________

Apr 9, 2005, 08:26 PM	#3
nheimler DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 201 Rep Power: 0	its an awesome machine. highly recommended! get the dedicated video card with it if you can. it makes a good gaming laptop as well which is what surprised me the most. work bought it for me, so that was a plus.