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NOTEBOOK REVIEW
Processor
| Intel |
| Pentium M |
| 2 GHz |
Motherboard
| Intel 855PM |
| 400 MHz |
Memory
| 1024 MB |
| 2 |
| 2 GB |
| DDR SDRAM |
| PC2700 |
Interfaces & networking
| 1 |
| S-Video |
| yes |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| Dell Wireless LAN 1450 Dual Band WLAN Mini-PCI Card (802.11a/b/g) |
| Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller |
| BCM V.92 56K Modem |
Expansion slots
| 1 x Type II |
Hard drive storage
| Ultra ATA/100 |
| 60 GB |
| 7200 rpm |
| Ultra-ATA/100 |
Video
| ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Pro |
| 128 MB |
Display
| colour TFT |
| 15.4 in |
| 1920x1200 pixels |
Input
| two-button touchpad |
| 88 keys |
Cabinet (chassis)
| 35.9x3.8x27.4 cm |
| 3.27 kg |
OS & software
| Windows XP Home |
| Microsoft Works 7.0, McAfee Security Centre (90-day trial) |
Audio
| SigmaTel C-Major Audio |
| yes |
| yes |
| microphone, headphone |
Service & support
| 1 year |
| collect and return |
Miscellaneous
| second 40GB hard drive (£95), Bluetooth card (factory install, £30), D/Port port replicator (£69), D/View monitor stand (£39) |
Overview
Dell Inspiron 8600c
- Editors rating
8.1
Verdict
Dell's flagship performance-orientated desktop replacement notebook makes full use of its Dothan Pentium M processor and ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 graphics.
Typical price
£ 1349