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This configuration of the Dell Latitude D630 is a 5.1-pound, mainstream notebook computer.Compared to other consumer level notebooks on the market, it is inexpensive at around $830.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz); RAM installed: 1.0 GB DDR II SDRAM; Weight: 5.1 lbs; See full specs
Price range: $779.00
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Description: This configuration of the Dell Latitude D630 is a 5.1-pound, mainstream notebook computer.Compared to other consumer level notebooks on the market, it is inexpensive at around $830.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros: Has a 14.1 screen size, which is larger than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this large a screen size is $1,070.Also, this notebook has a plug-in module media bay, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this favorable a media bay is $1,465.This notebook boasts a SmartMedia card slot, making it easy to swap digital photos, music clips, and other files with various handheld devices.The DVD+/- RW is housed in a modular plug-in drive bay, which is more upgradeable and gives you more options than an integrated drive.
Cons: The Dell Latitude D630 comes with entry-level word processing software ? if you often need access to special character sets you will likely need to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite.Shared video memory has an adverse effect on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs.Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle.
Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Bring along your favorite movies and watch them on your laptop with the included DVD player.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.
Value: In view of its inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, while it won't impress at LAN-parties, this item may be just the ticket for a buyer on a tight budget.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital videocameras and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the laptop hard drive.
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