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More info?)
Carol & Allen,
The reflections, which can be an issue, can be eliminated by changing the
angle of the screen or the user's viewing angle (or both). Another issue is
the clear screen's attraction for dust! Dell supplies a sampler of a
special cleaning solution and cloth for use on the glossy screen. The
cleaner solution seems to apply an antistatic coating which helps control
the dust situation a great deal.
As mentioned later in this thread, the IBM and Sony models are really
outstanding (the Sony is really, really small and has amazing battery life)
and IBM notebooks are generally considered the cream of the crop but I think
you'll also see a very large difference in the price as well. The 700m is a
great little notebook for the money...I don't miss my 600m (except maybe the
SXGA+ display that mine had...not an option on the 700m) very much at all.
-Tmax
"Carol and Allen Bredt" <abredt22@Xsocal.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the replies. I think I have talked him into the 700.
>
> Do you have any probelm with the reflections on the screen?
> We saw one at the booth at the mall and there was a lot of reflection.
> Maybe it is less if you change the angle of the screen ??
>
> Carol
> --
>
> "Tmax60" <tmax60@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>>I have a 700m and absolutely love it. The main reason I went with the
>>700m WAS it's small, portable size. The keyboard is smaller than a
>>standard notebook keyboard and takes some getting used to, but once you do
>>it is very easy to live with. The screen brightness on this (and most
>>any) notebook PC is adjustable. I would recommend the 8 cell Lithium-Ion
>>battery over the standard 4 cell model if you decide on a 700m. Prior to
>>this I owned a 600m which was a nice laptop but I much prefer the 700m
>>which is more portable and feels sturdier.
>>
>> Tmax60
>>
>> "Carol and Allen Bredt" <abredt22@Xsocal.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:sthde.8527$Au1.2347@tornado.socal.rr.com...
>>> Anyone have it? Satisfied?
>>>
>>> Hubby seems to think the keys may be too close together and the screen
>>> too bright.
>>>
>>> I think he wants a bigger one ??
>>>
>>> Thanks, Carol
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