Dell Inspiron 8600 review

Processor

Processor manufacturer:	Intel
Processor model:	Pentium M
Clock speed:	1.7 GHz

Motherboard

Chipset:	Intel 855PM
Data bus speed:	400 MHz

Memory

RAM installed:	512 MB
Number of memory slots:	2
RAM capacity:	2 GB
RAM type:	SDRAM

Interfaces & networking

VGA (analogue):	1
Video out:	S-Video
Infrared:	1
Serial:	1
Parallel:	1
USB:	2
Docking station port:	yes
FireWire (IEEE 1394):	1
Wireless LAN:	Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 3B Mini-PCI Adapter
Ethernet:	Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
Modem:	PCTEL 2304WT V.9x MDC Modem

Expansion slots

PC Card:	1 x Type II

Hard drive storage

Hard drive interface type:	Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size:	80 GB
Rotation speed:	4200 rpm
Storage controller:	Ultra-ATA/100

Optical storage

CD / DVD type:	DVD+RW

Video

Graphics processor:	Nvidia GeForce FX Go5650
Graphics RAM:	128 MB

Display

Display technology:	colour TFT (Dell UltraSharp)
Display diagonal size:	15.4 in
Maximum resolution:	1920x1200 pixels

Input

Pointing devices:	2-button touchpad; 2-button trackpoint
Keyboard:	88 keys

Cabinet (chassis)

Dimensions (W x H x D):	35.9x3.8x27.4 cm
Weight:	3.32 kg

OS & software

Operating system:	Windows XP Home
Software included:	Microsoft Works 7.0, Dell Quickset, InterVideo WinDVD, MyDVD, EasyCD Creator 5

Audio

Audio processor:	SigmaTel C-Major Audio
Microphone:	yes
Speakers:	stereo
Audio connectors:	microphone, headphone

Service & support

Standard warranty:	3 years
Service & support details:	collect and return

Battery

Battery technology:	Li-ion
Battery capacity:	6486 mAh

Miscellaneous

Accessories:	Windows XP Professional (£50) second 40GB hard drive (£10), modular bay floppy drive (£30), D/Port (£140), internal Bluetooth card (factory install, £39), optional lid covers (£20 each)

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