Hey guys, looking into getting a laptop and I have a few questions.
First this is the config I am looking at... Dell Inspiron 8600
1.7 PM
512 ram
60gb 7200rpm HDD
ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 128mb
15.4" WXGA Screen
Ok questions:
1) I know it is a decent sized notebook but @ 6.5-7 lbs, do you think it is ok for a college student to carry around? I think its fine because it is no 10 pound desktop replacement.
2) I plan to do some video editing on it... is it worthwhile to upgrade the ram to 1gig? Keep in mind I would do this from newegg of course as it is a ripoff @ dell.
3) I know the WUXGA Screen is supposed to be real nice but I am the type of person who runs their 19" CRT @ 1024x768 so I think anything more than the WXGA screen (1280 x 800) would be overkill?
Any help is appreciated - first laptop here![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Thanks,
Rob
First this is the config I am looking at... Dell Inspiron 8600
1.7 PM
512 ram
60gb 7200rpm HDD
ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 128mb
15.4" WXGA Screen
Ok questions:
1) I know it is a decent sized notebook but @ 6.5-7 lbs, do you think it is ok for a college student to carry around? I think its fine because it is no 10 pound desktop replacement.
2) I plan to do some video editing on it... is it worthwhile to upgrade the ram to 1gig? Keep in mind I would do this from newegg of course as it is a ripoff @ dell.
3) I know the WUXGA Screen is supposed to be real nice but I am the type of person who runs their 19" CRT @ 1024x768 so I think anything more than the WXGA screen (1280 x 800) would be overkill?
Any help is appreciated - first laptop here
Thanks,
Rob