Dell Inspiron 8600c review

Processor

Processor manufacturer:	Intel
Processor model:	Pentium M
Clock speed:	2 GHz

Motherboard

Chipset:	Intel 855PM
Data bus speed:	400 MHz

Memory

RAM installed:	1024 MB
Number of memory slots:	2
RAM capacity:	2 GB
RAM type:	DDR SDRAM
Memory specification compliance:	PC2700

Interfaces & networking

VGA (analogue):	1
Video out:	S-Video
USB:	2
Docking station port:	yes
FireWire (IEEE 1394):	1
Wireless LAN:	Dell Wireless LAN 1450 Dual Band WLAN Mini-PCI Card (802.11a/b/g)
Ethernet:	Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
Modem:	BCM V.92 56K Modem

Expansion slots

PC Card:	1 x Type II

Hard drive storage

Hard drive interface type:	Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size:	60 GB
Rotation speed:	7200 rpm
Storage controller:	Ultra-ATA/100

Optical storage

CD / DVD type:	DVD+RW

Video

Graphics processor:	ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Pro
Graphics RAM:	128 MB

Display

Display technology:	colour TFT
Display diagonal size:	15.4 in
Maximum resolution:	1920x1200 pixels

Input

Pointing devices:	two-button touchpad
Keyboard:	88 keys

Cabinet (chassis)

Dimensions (W x H x D):	35.9x3.8x27.4 cm
Weight:	3.27 kg

OS & software

Operating system:	Windows XP Home
Software included:	Microsoft Works 7.0, McAfee Security Centre (90-day trial)

Audio

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

Service & support

Standard warranty:	1 year
Service & support details:	collect and return

Battery

Battery technology:	Li-ion
Battery capacity:	6486 mAh

Miscellaneous

Accessories:	second 40GB hard drive (£95), Bluetooth card (factory install, £30), D/Port port replicator (£69), D/View monitor stand (£39)

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