Itching to get new dell 700m

[warpdrive]

The battery life is reported to be pretty poor.

But I'm still interested in this lappy.

The other one that sounds promising is the new Avertec 3500. It should be around the same price but you get tablet PC functionality with its convertible screen. I know, not comparable, but interesting nonetheless.

[FuNPoLiCe001]

integrated video...dang
i was hoping that this would give the sony s170 (customizable centrino, 4 pounds with 13.3 xbrite and 64 meg radeon 9700) a run for its money

[sumfunny]

it will be intereting if the avertec sink or swims i doubt it will have more then 2.5hrs of battery life, and who wants to be tied down with a tablet, and its a little on the heavy side, but it is cheap.

[warpdrive]

it will be intereting if the avertec sink or swims i doubt it will have more then 2.5hrs of battery life, and who wants to be tied down with a tablet, and its a little on the heavy side, but it is cheap.

I really like the idea of a tablet, I intend to use the laptop as a internet terminal, and it'd be nice sitting in my couch, and using the laptop as a tablet to read news/surf forums etc.

I think a lot of people would find a tablet nice to use, it's just that they haven't been worth it. And it's not that heavy unless you plan to walk around with it using it as a portable note taker.

[SLee]

The battery life is reported to be pretty poor.

It's not really poor as much as the battery being small, only 32Whr.

[x21hx]

It's not really poor as much as the battery being small, only 32Whr.

Yes the optional battery that is stronger but a bit heavier goes for about 5hrs according to tests...which I think is sufficient.

[aquariaguy]

Now you're scaring him...
But I agree, wait for a short time first, then they (dell) can fix whatever issue the 700m has (BIOS, software...etc). On the bright side, every laptop has their own issues when first release to the market, not just Dell. The differences are how many issues and the severity of them.

Dell will FIX WHATEVER ISSUE?!?! HAHAHAHA
You have not had a Dell obviously. I bought my Dell SmartStep 200N 2 years ago in September and i've had problems after 8 months because of overheating issues. The computer shutsdown even if u're watching DVD's!!And yes, it IS A DESIGN FLAW and Dell won't do JACK **** about it. This Dell laptop is a piece of ****. I will never buy a Dell again. I know 3 other people I have met in the school library with the same laptop and they have the SAME PROBLEMS. Go check out the Forums for smartstep. They wno't do jack. Every thread is someone having a problem. A group of people even FORMED A LAWSUIT and they got shut down by those bitches at Dell. And not only that, but the stupid ****s on tech support don't know ****. Same ****ing run around about diagnostic CD and opening ur laptop. Good thing i paid $300 for the complete care garbage, but they won't even replace it. This is going to be my 2nd time and it pisses me off because i don't have a computer at school and I have to come back in 2 weeks after they send it back. And you know what, it doesn't fix the problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Taiphun]

Battery life is reported at 2.5 hrs.

Not enough, imho.

[plucky duck]

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[Rehan]

Unlike the ibm...this laptop has the "wow" factor for looks...I'm sure this would get quite a few looks.

You mean as in "Wow, I've gotta steal that cool looking notebook!" kind of looks?

[JayPatel]

that is a nice looking lappy for a dell. hopefully theyll make one with a mobility 9800 in it

[Gdog]

Finally, the perfect ultraportable for me!! I've been looking and looking for the perfect ultraportable. The ibm x series lacked an optical drive and s-video, and also quite pricey. The dell 300m and lcd issues and no optical drive or s-video. The asus s5n had no s-video or optical drive but looks sweet.

This dell 700m priced right at 1700 is awesome! It has the s-video for watching the divx movies on the bigscreen, optical drive, widescreen and around 4lbs...what a smoking laptop.

I will wait around till I'm desparate..hopefully by then price drops a bit..as for now my acer 290 will have to do...

I've never used Svideo to the big screen before...how would you get audio to work? From the same Svideo cable?

[CARLiTO_]

I've never used Svideo to the big screen before...how would you get audio to work? From the same Svideo cable?

You hook up ur laptop to external speakers or get a Y-adapter to go from the earphone jack on ur laptop to the audio-in on ur tv.

[hagbard]

Dell will FIX WHATEVER ISSUE?!?! HAHAHAHA
You have not had a Dell obviously. I bought my Dell SmartStep 200N 2 years ago in September and i've had problems after 8 months because of overheating issues. The computer shutsdown even if u're watching DVD's!!And yes, it IS A DESIGN FLAW and Dell won't do JACK **** about it. This Dell laptop is a piece of ****. I will never buy a Dell again. I know 3 other people I have met in the school library with the same laptop and they have the SAME PROBLEMS. Go check out the Forums for smartstep. They wno't do jack. Every thread is someone having a problem. A group of people even FORMED A LAWSUIT and they got shut down by those bitches at Dell. And not only that, but the stupid ****s on tech support don't know ****. Same ****ing run around about diagnostic CD and opening ur laptop. Good thing i paid $300 for the complete care garbage, but they won't even replace it. This is going to be my 2nd time and it pisses me off because i don't have a computer at school and I have to come back in 2 weeks after they send it back. And you know what, it doesn't fix the problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please tell us your real feelings, don't hold back.

[2000fordfocus]

This laptop is sweet!