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I have the 600m and love it. I've used a 700m as well and it's an excellent
machine but I also wouldn't want to use it as a primary machine because of
the smaller keyboard and screen. It is very portable however and light
which I love. The 600m is a compromise between being portable and being an
at home machine. I use it for about 70% at a desk at home and 30% around
town and at work and it's not too heavy to carry around. If you just want a
laptop that you don't plan to move much then I'd also look at the larger and
heavier inspirons as suggested.
"Eddie Aftandilian" <aftandilian@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> >I have a 700m and am very happy with it. I wouldn't recommend it as a
>>>primary computer because of the small screen and keyboard, but it works
>>>well
>>>as a small portable to be used away from home. It's very small and
>>>light,
>>>and the build quality is quite good, better than the 600m IMO.
>>
>> Hmmm..... OK
>>
>> I WAS gonna use it as a primary machine..... glad you
>> brought that up.
>>
>> So what would your recommend as a sort of desktop
>> replacement for a student? Something to use at home
>> on the desk..... but can also go to the coffee shop as
>> well?
>>
>> I thought the 600m or 700m were perfect for the above
>> usage. No?
>
> Hmm... a desktop replacment the 700m is not. The major things that would
> prevent me from using it as a primary machine are the smallish screen
> (12.1"), the 90%-size keyboard, and the use of integrated video. As a
> student, you will probably want to play some 3D games on your machine, and
> the 700m's integrated video makes it pretty slow for games.
>
> The 600m is probably a good choice for your situation. It is relatively
> light (~5 lbs), has a larger screen (14.1"), and has a decent video card
> (Mobility Radeon 9000).
>
> You might also want to look at the Inspiron 9200 for a true desktop
> replacement. It is quite heavy at ~8 lbs., but it has a big 17"
> widescreen display and a nice design.
>
>
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