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Dell Inspiron 8200 (2.2GHz Mobile P4) review Editors Choice Award

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4 Processor-M
Clock speed: 2.2 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 845MP
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 1 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: S-Video (dongle supplied for composite video and S/PDIF support)
Infrared: 1
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
Docking station port: yes
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: optional
Ethernet: 3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller (integrated)
Modem: Actiontec MD56ORD V92 MDC Modem
Expansion slots
PC Card: 2 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed: 24x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 10x CD
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon 9000
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Maximum resolution: 1600x1200 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button trackpoint; 2-button touchpad
Keyboard: 88 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.1x4.45x27.6 cm
Weight: 3.74 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Software included: MS-Works 6.0
Audio
Audio processor: Crystal CS4205
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone, line out
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: collect & return
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4460 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: port replicator with AC Adapter + NIC (£170), monitor stand for port replicator (£29), Iomega 250MB Zip Drive (£149), TrueMobile 1150 PC card (£100), TrueMobile 1150 Mini-PCI (£100), TrueMobile 1170 Base Station (£199)
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Overview

Dell Inspiron 8200 (2.2GHz Mobile P4)

Editors rating
Rating: 8.2
Verdict

This state-of-the-art 2.2GHz Mobile Pentium 4 notebook is the first we’ve seen with ATI’s new Mobility Radeon 9000 graphics chip, which sets a new standard for mobile 3D acceleration.

Typical price

£ 1749