New Dell Inspiron 9200 details, UPDATE: now available on Dell.com

[manko]

Inspiron 9200 Pics Specs and Prices!!!

Base specs:

Pentium-M 1.6GHz Dothan
17" WXGA+ 1400x900 (option: WUXGA (1920x1200) )
256MB RAM
40GM HD
128 MB Mobility Radeon 9700 AGP
Intel Pro 2100 802.11b
$1699

15.5" W x 11.3" x D1.6" Thick
7.7lbs

10/100 Ethernet
56K Modem
DVI and VGA Out
4 USB 2.0 Ports
IEEE 1394
S-Video Out
PC Card slot
Headphone/Mic Ports
SD Memory Card slot
(no IrDA)

EDIT: A WUXGA (1920x1200) is available. There is both a DVI port and VGA. Still no graphics card upgrade options.

 

[Jumpem]

Now all I need is another $750 off coupon.

 

[Abhi]

Nice...

Its thinner isnt it?

The weight also sounds good for the screen size.

 

[Jumpem]

It doesn't seem to be on their site yet.

 

[manko]

Originally posted by: Jumpem
It doesn't seem to be on their site yet.

No. They haven't made the official announcement yet. The release date has been rumored to be early November.

Since this catalog is hitting mailboxes, I guess you could call up and see what they say if you try to order one.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: manko
No. They haven't made the official announcement yet. The release date has been rumored to be early November.

Since this catalog is hitting mailboxes, I guess you could call up and see what they say if you try to order one.

I can't see spending $2k on a laptop when I have a nice desktop. If laptop video was comparable to a PC I'd just sell it and move completely to a laptop.

 

[Abhi]

Originally posted by: Jumpem

Originally posted by: manko
No. They haven't made the official announcement yet. The release date has been rumored to be early November.

Since this catalog is hitting mailboxes, I guess you could call up and see what they say if you try to order one.

I can't see spending $2k on a laptop when I have a nice desktop. If laptop video was comparable to a PC I'd just sell it and move completely to a laptop.

Prices will fall once the "newness" fades...

 

[manko]

Originally posted by: Jumpem

I can't see spending $2k on a laptop when I have a nice desktop. If laptop video was comparable to a PC I'd just sell it and move completely to a laptop.

I can't see spending $2K when I just ordered a faster 9100 for under $1k.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: manko

Originally posted by: Jumpem

I can't see spending $2k on a laptop when I have a nice desktop. If laptop video was comparable to a PC I'd just sell it and move completely to a laptop.

I can't see spending $2K when I just ordered a faster 9100 for under $1k.

That too. I just want a laptop with a nice screen, excellent video, a 20gb hdd, and a dvd-rom. I want something that performs good, but I don't need lots of storage or utility.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Originally posted by: Abhi
Nice...

Its thinner isnt it?

The weight also sounds good for the screen size.

I believe the 9100 was 2 inches thick, so it's thinner. The 9100 was also closer to 9 pounds. Good to see it shed some weight.

 

[wjgollatz]

Check this out

Battalion 101 SC- [AMD

LINK FIXED: AMD 3000+ system from ibuypower.com


AMD Mobile 3000+ system is $1786 - but that includes 512 RAM, 60 gig hd, wireless g included, built in web cam, 17" WSXGA (that you were hoping for). Other various ports. Same video card. 7-in-1 card reader/writer

For $39 more - you can get a 3200+

Probably no free shipping or extra software

 

[manko]

As Apone12 posted, the 9200 is now up on Dell's site available to order with a ship date of 12/3.

I've updated the original post with two additions/corrections to the OP. WUXGA (1920x1200) is an option and there is also a DVI port in addition to VGA. Both details are not in Dell's printed catalog.

 

[blahblah99]

No WUXGA screen.

Nevermind, there is a WUXGA option.

Anyhow, I still like the ZT3000 from HP. Although its only 15.4" WUXGA, its thinner, lighter, and cheaper.

 

[trikster2]

Dang

Just got a coupon for 25% off from dell.

Price on the 9200 is

$1,274.25

Very tempting.

Looking at the specs the WSXGA screen is 200nits and the WUXGA is only 185nits

does 15 nits make a big different.

Really like the specs on this laptop. Other than the lack of gig ethernet everything else looks swell.

 

[trikster2]

http://www.pcmag.com/review/0%...mp;a%3D137986%2C00.asp

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: trikster2
http://www.pcmag.com/review/0%...mp;a%3D137986%2C00.asp

damn, 5 hours battery benchmark! i wonder which battery? also, is it dual battery capable?

 

[gryfon]

Originally posted by: manko

Originally posted by: Jumpem

I can't see spending $2k on a laptop when I have a nice desktop. If laptop video was comparable to a PC I'd just sell it and move completely to a laptop.

I can't see spending $2K when I just ordered a faster 9100 for under $1k.

i'm still wondering is 9100 faster than the mobile m cpus ? the anandtech says that's not always the case, but then again their p4 system is equipped bit slower single channel ddr333. Anyone has some experience with both ?