Dell Latitude D630 w/ Windows Vista

The processor acts as the brain of your computer, allowing it to work out tasks and issue commands. Two of the biggest manufacturers of processors are Intel and AMD.

Processor Type:

Intel Core 2 Duo T7100

Processor Speed:

The speed at which the CPU processes information internally is measured in MegaHertz (MHz) and GigaHertz (GHz). 1 GHz is equal to 1,000 MHz.

Processor Speed:

1.8GHz

RAM Size:

The more memory you have, the smoother your laptop will run. You can never have too much - especially if you will be editing music or video.

RAM Size:

4GB

Hard Drive Size:

It's difficult to upgrade a laptop's hard drive, so make sure the one you originally get is big enough for your needs. If you're buying a desktop-replacement system, go for at least 100GB. If you'll be using it on the road you may not need as much.

Hard Drive Size:

120GB

Hard Drive Type:

Hard drives come in many different types, commonly SATA drives are used in most laptops. However other types include SSD (Solid-state drive) and IDE.

Hard Drive Type:

SATA

Optical Drive:

An optical drive allows your computer to read data from a disc. Types of optical drive include CDR, CDRW, DVD, DVD-RW, DVD RAM & Blu-ray.

Optical Drive:

DVD+/-RW

Operating System:

An operating system is a program designed to run other programs on a computer. Windows OS include XP, Vista and Windows 7 with MAC computers supporting Leopard and Snow Leopard.

Operating System:

Windows Vista Business

Card Reader:

If you want to transfer data or photos from your camera to your computer then you will need a card reader. Most card readers support various memory card types such as SD and Memory Stick Duo.

Card Reader:

N/A

Display Type:

Common display types include WXGA, XGA and TFT. The latest netbooks and some laptops now support LED back lit screens which provide higher image clarity.

Display Type:

TFT WXGA

Display Size:

Common laptop display sizes range from 14" to 17". With netbooks supporting 8.9" to 11" displays.

Display Size:

14.1"

Display Resolution:

The screen resolution signifies the number of pixels on the entire screen. For example, a 800-by-600 pixel screen is capable of displaying 800 distinct pixels on each of 600 lines. The higher the screen resolution the clearer the image.

Display Resolution:

1280 x 800

Graphics Memory:

The higher the memory the better your games and applications will look and run. If you want to play the latest games on your laptop then you should aim for either 512MB or 1GB memory.

Graphics Memory:

N/A

Ports:

Connect other devices to your computer such as printers & external storage. Almost all laptops come with USB ports with some supporting Firewire and Serial connections.

Ports:

USB x 4, VGA x 1, Serial Port x 1

Webcam:

With the use of a webcam, you can communicate with friends and family through a host of applications such as Skype and MSN Messenger. The most common webcam resolution is 1.3MP however external webcams can be much higher.

Webcam:

N/A

Wired Networking:

Wired networking will allow you to connect your computer to the internet via the use of a network cable and an ethernet port.

Wired Networking:

Ethernet

Wireless Networking:

Wireless networking allows you to connect your computer to a wireless access point. The beauty of this is that no cables are required, allowing you to browse the web anywhere around the home or office.

Wireless Networking:

WLAN 802.11bg

Other Features:

1 year warranty

Customer Reviews on Dell Latitude D630 w/ Windows Vista

Average customer review:

(1 reviews)

Date added: 22 Monday November, 2010

Reviewer: ksearch via reviews.cnet.com.

Rating:

[5 of 5 Stars!]

I owned the T42 and was looking to upgrade to the new T61 widescreen when I happened to read cnets editors choice review and considered the Dell instead. My friend, who also was looking to upgrade, decided on the T61 and now wished he bought the Dell D630. Both computers have solid frames and hinges and perfect for travel and rough handling. My friend and I got similar specs: i.e. 2GB memory, 2Ghz, and 160MB hard disks and we did a side by side comparison of various applications. The dell's performance was slightly faster for regular work usage, but when we played media, the response time for the dell was much better. Perhaps it has to do with a better graphic processor. Anyways, its still early and we will see how the dell holds up compared to the T61 a few years from now. The thinkpad has a reputation for lasting a long time and I'm hoping the dell will too. Looking at the build and the frame, it looks like it will. For now, Dell 1, Thinkpad 0 Author: ksearch via reviews.cnet.com.

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