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Dell Inspiron 8600 review Editors Choice Award

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
Docking station port: yes
USB: 2
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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Overview

Dell Inspiron 8600

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Editors rating
Rating: 8.3
Verdict

Building on the success of its 8500 predecessor, the Inspiron 8600 combines state-of-the-art components with a proven design to deliver an excellent multimedia-orientated desktop replacement notebook.

Typical price

£ 1599