[ Notebook - Display Size: 14.1 in - Core 2 Duo - Processor Sp...more ]
The Dell Latitude D630 is designed to deliver an outstanding mix of performance, graphics and mobility - all packed into a compact, lightweight box. This full-featured mainstream... more
Quick review of Dell Latitude D630 - Core 2 Duo T7100 1.8 GHz - 14.1\ Review ofDell Latitude D630by
blauerdrachen
Ubuntu 7.01 installed without a hitch (including WLAN support). Sound and 3D graphics support (aka Compfiz) was enabled after 2 simple text file adds.
Battery life is around 3:30 hours (with backlight at 75%25).
Performance (with 1 GB or RAM) is more than satisfactory.
All in all - a very positive Linux laptop experience!
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2/7/2008
Quick review of Dell Latitude D630 - Core 2 Duo T7100 1.8 GHz - 14.1\ Review ofDell Latitude D630by
lillilmike
I've owned this system before, its alright but once I updated to a D830 it put that system to same. Much better graphics, faster, and more reliable. Its good for kids in school to own.
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Advantages: Portable and powerful Disadvantages: Display is not high-end
My IT department issued a Dell D630 to me on November 2007 as my travel / business computer and I have been very impressed with it's performance since.
First, a disclosure: I have a strong computer support background so I can probably be considered an "experienced" or "expert" user. Given that background, I can deal or fix almost any technical problem that arises and this certainly has skewed my review to the positive. Having said that, here goes:
... ...(you should look at a Dell Latitude or perhaps a MacBook Pro).
From a processor perspective, the Intel Core Duo provides lots of horsepower for crunching spreadsheets. You should make certain that you have enough RAM, so go for at least 2GB on that front. Anything less and you will regret your choice. As well, you should bump up your hard disk storage to at least 120GB, it's worth the nominal cost increase (and Dell periodically provides bundled ...
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Max Resolution: 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ), 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display: Yes
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA X3100
Video Memory: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Max Allocated RAM Size: 256 MB
Audio
Audio Output: Sound card
Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio
Audio Input: Microphone
Input device(s)
Type: Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard - Localization and Layout: English
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The Dell Latitude D630 is designed to deliver an outstanding mix of performance, graphics and mobility - all packed into a compact, lightweight box. This full-featured mainstream notebook enhances the previous-generation Latitude D620 with the powerful processors and new levels of customization.
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