The Dell Inspiron 1300 provides an affordable solution with robust features to create a practical wide-screen notebook for essential computing tasks. With the latest Intel... more
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For A Portable Life Review ofDell Inspiron 1300 - Celeron M 380 1.6 GHz - 15.4" TFTby
dragonhelmuk
Advantages: Portability, Graphics Card, DVD Rom, WLAN, Hard Drive Space. Disadvantages: Microsoft Works, Not up to Next gen. Games, Screen Rectangular, Speakers.
The Dell Inspiron 1300 is a “notepad” laptop which I’ve been using for just short of a year now, and it’s still working just fine. For ease of use I’ve taken to using it instead of a computer, since I really enjoy the portability, so it probably takes upwards of 20 hours of use a week. And yes, for 6/8p per rating (I can’t work out which it is this month) I will indeed write a review on it for Ciao. ;>
Unfortunately this review is bound to be full ... ...you use the touch-pad. Luckily Dell have installed a driver which almost instantly turns off/turns on the touch pad whenever you plug in or unplug a mouse, which is great if I want to move the laptop to somewhere where I can't use a mouse, and then bring it back.
The sound from this laptop is ok, although I’m not really much of a judge. The inbuilt speakers can be problematic, as they are on the very front. This creates two problems. First the sound ...
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Advantages: Hardy machine, durable, good support from dell online also. recommended Disadvantages: Poor battery, power pin loose, screen loose, both tightened up.
...over a year know, and Dell over all I would recommend as a hardy piece of kit. No wonder they are number one as anyone wanting a realiable and good working machine then you can do no wrong then a dell. Only a few quibbles but mainly down to 3 people using the laptop everyday, the power plug became loose meaning the screen would flicker and charging would be intermittent. The battery is on 29wh very poor 1 hour bad from dell but after all its a budget ...
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Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial
Width: 35.6 cm
Depth: 26.6 cm
Height: 3.6 cm
Weight: 3 kg
Processor
Processor: Intel Celeron M 380 / 1.6 GHz
Data Bus Speed: 400 MHz
Features: Execute Disable Bit capability
Chipset Type: Mobile Intel 910GML Express
Cache memory
Type: L2 Cache
Installed Size: 1 MB
Ram
Installed Size: 512 MB
Technology: DDR SDRAM - 533 MHz
Configuration Features: 1 x 512 MB
Storage controller
Type: IDE
Storage
Hard Drive: 40 GB - 5400 rpm
Optical storage
Type: CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - integrated
Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Display
Display Type: 15.4" TFT
Max Resolution: 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display: Yes
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA 900
Video Memory: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio
Audio Output: Sound card
Compliant Standards: AC '97
Input device(s)
Type: Keyboard, touchpad
Manufacturer's product description
The Dell Inspiron 1300 provides an affordable solution with robust features to create a practical wide-screen notebook for essential computing tasks. With the latest Intel processor available, the 1300 is optimized for mobile computing without sacrificing performance and provides basic multimedia with a wide-aspect display.
Telecom
Modem: Fax / Modem
Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.92
Networking
Networking: Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless NIC: Dell Wireless 1370
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
2 ( 1 ) x memory
1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
Interfaces:
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
Power Device: External
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery
Technology: 4-cell Nickel Metal Hydride
Installed Qty: 1
Capacity: 29 Wh
Operating system / software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software: Adobe Acrobat Reader 7, Dell Media Experience 3.1 Basic, Microsoft Works 8.5
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