Vostro 1400 - Great Offer!

[Dodger]

Hello,

Please see details below:

Dell Vostro 1400

* BASE = Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T7250 (2.00 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2-cache)

* OPERATING SYSTEM = Genuine Windows Vista® Business – English

* HARDWARE SUPPORT Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support

* LCD = 14.1" Wide Screen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display with TrueLife™

* INTEGRATED WEBCAM = Matte Jet Black without Camera

* MEMORY = 2048MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024)

* HARD DRIVE = 120GB (5400rpm) SATA Hard Drive

* GRAPHICS CARD = 128MB nVidia® GeForce® 8400M GS with 90 watt AC adapter

* OPTICAL DRIVE = Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Drive including Software

* PRIMARY BATTERY = Primary 9-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (85 WHr)

* WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY = Intel® Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini-Card

* SPECIAL OFFERS = Free Delivery & £50 Money off (Expires 02 January 2008)

* PRICE EX VAT = £424.00

* PRICE INC VAT = £498.20



Is the graphics card in this machine any good to play the next generation games on medium settings? I have looked around on the Internet and most decent machines with a good graphics card (128MB Minimum) are over £500.

Is the Vostro 1400 any good? Does anyone have it that can recommend it?

Are there any obvious disadvantages/flaws with this laptop?

Your comments and opinions will be very much appreciated! Happy Christmas!

 

[Dodger]

Hmm, would anyone go for this laptop?

Where is everyone, still partying?

 

[Super Tigers]

The 8400 graphics card will not cut the mustard for next generation games at medium settings. Have a look out for an 8600GT or better still nvidia have just launched the 8800M gpu recently and they are slowly starting to appear in higher end laptops. To play the latest games needs a good graphics card even at lower settings. The processor is fine but the gpu is lacking in power.

Rob H

 

[mOdO]

Hi there,

I've been using the vostro since the start of uni and i am very happy with it. I only do light gaming but it runs perfect.

I would recommend the 1440 x 900 though

 

[Dodger]

Thanks people.