UNSOLVED
Closed
M
mccarthy001
683 Posts
0
43128
January 29th, 2006 18:00
Anyone OWN a E1705 ??
It looks like Dell finally has a notebook I am interested to purchase. I would be grateful for any comments pro or con regarding the E1705. There is a specific configuration below which I'm interested to buy. Also appreciated are any comments about known issues with the E1705, or things which I have configured for which I should make a better/different choice. This will be my first laptop/notebook/mobile purchase. Thanks!
Inspiron E1705 ... $2,295 ($2178 machine, $24 next day shipping, $93 state tax)
Core Duo T2400 (1.83GHz/667MHz FSB)
XP Media Center 2005
LCD Panel 17" Wide XGA+
1.0GB DDR2-667
256MB NVIDA® GeForce™ Go 7800
100GB 5400RPM SATA
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Combo/DVD+RW Drives 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
Primary Battery 80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion
Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty +3 Year At-Home Service
TOTAL:$2,178.00
XP Media Center 2005
LCD Panel 17" Wide XGA+
1.0GB DDR2-667
256MB NVIDA® GeForce™ Go 7800
100GB 5400RPM SATA
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Combo/DVD+RW Drives 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
Primary Battery 80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion
Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty +3 Year At-Home Service
TOTAL:$2,178.00
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Message Edited by mccarthy001 on 01-29-2006 12:21 PM
mccarthy001
683 Posts
524
0
Posted January 29th, 2006 19:00
I had previously read on TomsHardware about the driver issue with the 945GM chipset and Core Duo, along with the USB2.0 devices and the extra power drain. I was wondering whether anyone would mention that. As I understand, it's a driver issue with the ACPI framework, and not a hardware issue. Of course, one wonders what the holdup is on a patch or fix!
I wanted to ask hunterelite about his reference for the errors. I am assuming these are CPU instruction errors?
About the email address -- ironically, I've been using that address in my signature since 12-31 and have yet to receive any spam. Amazing! It's an expendable address though.
hunterelite
141 Posts
524
0
Posted January 29th, 2006 19:00
plus intel is finding 35+ errors with the cpu EVEN WHEN IT IS ALREADY SHIPPING!!!! wait for revised editions..- Intel rushed this one out the door without sufficient preparation. Unless you like living on the bleeding edge, wait for stability.
http://news.com.com/Intels+Core+Duo+health+causes+PC+industry+pain/2100-1006_3-6032252.html?tag=nefd.top
@ejn63 wrote:
Intel rushed this one out the door without sufficient preparation. Unless you like living on the bleeding edge, wait for stability.
http://news.com.com/Intels+Core+Duo+health+causes+PC+industry+pain/2100-1006_3-6032252.html?tag=nefd.top
Not to mention that Dell NEVER ships a new model when promised...mccarthy001
683 Posts
533
0
Posted January 29th, 2006 20:00
WILL DO!!!! Thanks to all.hunterelite
141 Posts
533
0
Posted January 30th, 2006 09:00
hey mccarthy001,
ill add ur email to my spam list...LOL...JKmccarthy001
683 Posts
533
0
Posted February 6th, 2006 16:00
TomsHardware claims that Microsoft has known about the problem for more than 6 months. Since it's a driver interface problem the fix will need to come from Microsoft. That MS hasn't released a fix yet points to complications. So who knows...hunterelite
141 Posts
568
0
Posted February 6th, 2006 17:00
Hello raynrobin,
Are you saying that you will be upgrading your Insprion 6000 to a dual-core Pentium M? Because that is NOT possible due to the differences in the pin layout of the regular P-M and the dual-core P-M. Sorry to disappoint you...
BTW, if you are not upgrading your I6000 and are buying a new laptop, I would suggest that you wait at least 6 months before you buy it. This way prices will decrease and any potential issues will be resolved.
tonebalone
1 Rookie
•
1372 Posts
524
0
Posted January 29th, 2006 19:00
I would wait a bit on that purchase. There's an issue concerning the core duo chipset and USB devices drawing up to 80 minutes of the battery supply that hasn't been resolved yet, nor addressed by any of the computer manufacturers. See http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/01/29/opinion_core_duo_microsoft_power_drain/ for more information.
When a patch or fix is available, it will probably be a very hot setup. And Molly, I urge you to edit your email address out of your post before the spam-bots get it and make your life miserable.