Re: Dell Laptops

[David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jones, John (US) wrote:
> I'm looking to get the 9 cell battery + the 6 cell optional drive-bay
> battery for when I want extra run-time & can live w/o the DVD-RW drive.

Sorry, I was referring to the 9 cell battery.  I think the 6 cell
primary battery doesn't have the protrusion.

> I'm struggling with the RAM decision .. 2GB or 4.  Under XP I can chew
> through my current D800's 1GB RAM very easily so 2GB is the minimum I'll
> order.  Since I only get a new laptop every 3 years I don't want to
> short-change the RAM compared to what I might need a couple of years
> from now (getting the company to upgrade is a hassle).  And there's a
> big price premium for the 4GB option.  

I ordered mine with 1gb of RAM on a single dimm ... and I ordered a 2nd
1gb dimm from crucial (which won't arrive until Monday).

Are you getting XP or Vista?

david