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Dell Inspiron 6000

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Dell Inspiron 6000 3.50

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RRP

$1768.80

Review Date

Monday, 28th of March, 2005

Features

Processor : Intel Pentium M

Supported Media : CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo

What's Hot

Impressive display, long battery life, easy user upgrades, excellent stereo sound, fast processor

What's Not

No external Wi-Fi controller, awkward and stiff keyboard

The Final Word

With its extra-high-resolution screen and terrific built-in speakers, the Inspiron 6000 would be ideal for getting work done or watching movies.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Colour Support

16.7M Colours

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1680x1050

Aspect Ratio

16:10

General

Available Colours

Silver Black

Length (mm)

265.5

Width (mm)

356

Height (mm)

38.7

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

3.01

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

40 GB

Input Devices

Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Playable Discs

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo , DD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+RW (dual layer), DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RAM / DVD-R, DVD-RAM / DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±R (+R double layer), DVD±RW, DVD±RW (+R double layer) , DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM , DVD±RW (dual layer) , DVD±RW (±R DL), DVD±RW / DVD-RAM , VCD, SVCD

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

256 MB

Maximum memory (RAM)

2 GB

RAM Type

DDR

L2 Cache Memory

2MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

400

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Modem

Yes

Fax?

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo

CD Drive Read Speed

24x

CD Drive Write Speed

24x

CD Drive Re-Write Speed

DVD Drive Read Speed

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

Mini PCI, PC Card

Number of Mini PCI Slots

Number of PC Card slots

PCs

BIOS Security Features

Power-On Password Administrator Password Boot Sequence Control

Floppy Drive

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Maximum Power Capacity (Watts)

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Run Time (minutes)

210

Battery Price

103.40

Processor

Intel Pentium M

Processor Speed

1.6 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Bundled Software

Microsoft® Works 7.0 Norton AntiVirusTM -3 month subscription External media controls placed front & center for easy control of volume, playback, fast forward, and rewind of CDs and DVDs.

Sound Card

3D Sound Support

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Firewire, Headphone Jack, Line out, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, USB 1.1, USB 2.0

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Line Out Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Number of VGA Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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