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| Dell Unveils Dual-Core Capable Notebooks Inspiron E1505 and 6400 Dell has announced two notebook computers offering performance and multimedia features to help keep mainstream users productive by day and entertained at night. The Inspiron E1505 and Inspiron 6400 extend Dell's commitment to provide technologies previously available only on high-end systems, in a slim package weighing about six pounds. Shipped with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, the Inspiron E1505 is designed for entertainment-minded consumers who want to enjoy TV, music, movies and photos from room-to-room or on-the-go. The Inspiron 6400 offers home-office and small-business customers the performance needed to help run demanding office applications for untethered productivity. Both notebooks support Intel Core Duo processors, resulting in uncompromised performance even when users concurrently play videos and rip music files or edit spreadsheets while running virus-scans. A 15.4-inch widescreen display with optional Dell TrueLife technology delivers high contrast and vivid detail for viewing movies or photos. Without having to start Windows, Dell's innovative MediaDirect technology saves time via one-button access to digital media stored on the computer or attached devices. In addition, an integrated 5-in-1 media card reader enables fast transfer of media files, and an ExpressCard slot can support next-generation high-speed peripherals. Additional features of the Inspiron E1505 and 6400 include: -- Choice of 15.4-inch WXGA, WXGA with TrueLife or WSXGA+ with TrueLife displays -- Intel Core Duo and Core Solo processor options (667 MHz, 2 MB cache) -- Up to 2 GB shared 533 MHz DDR2 memory -- Intel Integrated GMA 950 graphics -- Serial ATA hard drive up to 100 GB 7, 200 RPM -- Fixed 16X CD-RW/DVD drive or 8X DVD+/-RW dual-layer drive -- Internal Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 (802.11a/b/g, 54Mbps) and Dell Wireless or internal Dell 350 Bluetooth options -- Ports and slots include four USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, VGA, S-video and ExpressCard -- Microsoft Windows XP Home, Media Center Edition 2005, or XP Professional -- Six-cell 53 WHr Li-Ion battery with nine-cell 85WHr Li-Ion upgrade option -- Starting weight at 6.18 pounds (2.8kg). write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Computing News :: home page |