Dell Inspiron 9400

Adrian Wong · 13th Sep 2006, 03:12 PM

Have anyone tried the Dell Inspiron 9400 yet?

Yeah, it's that huge 17" behemoth of a notebook from Dell....

Can't say I have much faith in Dell quality BUT they do offer a great price and even more importantly, the latest hardware today.

The price is, of course, insanely high since I've always opted for the high end stuff in my configuration. Hehe...

Stuff like the new Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 and the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS.

The damage is severe, of course, at about RM 7,000 (USD 1900) so all I have done is salivate... Hahahah..

But no matter how enticing the specs are, I think it's darn important to take into account the size, and build quality of any notebook.

What do you guys think about this notebook? Here's a link - http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...=my&l=en&s=dhs

peaz · 15th Sep 2006, 11:02 AM

I've checked out the model myself yesterday. It does come default witha 3 year complete cover warranty. therefore, any physical damage within the 3 years are covered.

I've seen the older versions of the 9000 series before... man. huge and heavy. really heavy. i can even swear it was using 3.5" HDs... well, it sure had the size to accomodate it!

My thoughts... I'd rather get a SFF instead of this based on the pricing. I think an SFF can offer much better value for money. even the GPU is cheaper, and the HD space...

SFF config + 20" LCD + a good set of mouse and keyboard... SWEET and probably the same price too.

strawroot · 15th Sep 2006, 11:46 AM

I have run through the specs
but i am never in favour of heavy stuff, imagining carry it everywhere

if they can pack those stuff into a 12.1" ...

its gonna burn a hole in my pocket

zy · 15th Sep 2006, 01:05 PM

12.1" .. i prefer 14" hehe ..

Chai · 15th Sep 2006, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peaz

I've checked out the model myself yesterday. It does come default witha 3 year complete cover warranty. therefore, any physical damage within the 3 years are covered.

I've seen the older versions of the 9000 series before... man. huge and heavy. really heavy. i can even swear it was using 3.5" HDs... well, it sure had the size to accomodate it!

My thoughts... I'd rather get a SFF instead of this based on the pricing. I think an SFF can offer much better value for money. even the GPU is cheaper, and the HD space...

SFF config + 20" LCD + a good set of mouse and keyboard... SWEET and probably the same price too.

Yeah, I would never get a high end notebook. Short lifespan due to not able to upgrade, expensive, and risk of losing it, and can never be as fast as a good desktop.

ZuePhok · 15th Sep 2006, 03:39 PM

this thing is a rock.

sorry I are having pass-ing-ly

peaz · 15th Sep 2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strawroot

I have run through the specs
but i am never in favour of heavy stuff, imagining carry it everywhere

if they can pack those stuff into a 12.1" ...

its gonna burn a hole in my pocket

they did. the XPS version. 12.1"

zy · 15th Sep 2006, 11:36 PM

ermm XPS 12.1" using intel gma right ?

peaz · 16th Sep 2006, 02:14 AM

You can get the ATI1400XL on it

Max_87 · 16th Sep 2006, 04:32 AM

ATI X1400XL sux for gaming xD If you really want to game, get a desktop. I will never get a high end notebook for gaming. For me:

1) Those high end notebooks are too heavy. (Notebooks are meant to be carried around lol)
2) Gaming on the go with these notebook is er..... impractical. Their power consumption is too high and the battery won't last long. Maybe 2+ hours max? Spare batteries er..... see no.1
3) because of reason no.2, it means that most of the time u will be sitting at home or somewhere with a wall socket to game (which beats the whole purpose of this notebook).
4) like chai said, risk of it being stolen, unable to upgrade.
5) it is freaking expensive
6) it is very freaking expensive
7) it is very very freaking expensive

The good thing about this notebook is that you can brag and make ppl

13th Sep 2006, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,299 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	Dell Inspiron 9400 Have anyone tried the Dell Inspiron 9400 yet? Yeah, it's that huge 17" behemoth of a notebook from Dell.... Can't say I have much faith in Dell quality BUT they do offer a great price and even more importantly, the latest hardware today. The price is, of course, insanely high since I've always opted for the high end stuff in my configuration. Hehe... Stuff like the new Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 and the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS. The damage is severe, of course, at about RM 7,000 (USD 1900) so all I have done is salivate... Hahahah.. But no matter how enticing the specs are, I think it's darn important to take into account the size, and build quality of any notebook. What do you guys think about this notebook? Here's a link - http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...=my&l=en&s=dhs __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

15th Sep 2006, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,584 Reputation: 1673 Rep Power: 32	I've checked out the model myself yesterday. It does come default witha 3 year complete cover warranty. therefore, any physical damage within the 3 years are covered. I've seen the older versions of the 9000 series before... man. huge and heavy. really heavy. i can even swear it was using 3.5" HDs... well, it sure had the size to accomodate it! My thoughts... I'd rather get a SFF instead of this based on the pricing. I think an SFF can offer much better value for money. even the GPU is cheaper, and the HD space... SFF config + 20" LCD + a good set of mouse and keyboard... SWEET and probably the same price too. __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Follow me at Twitter Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography

15th Sep 2006, 11:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
strawroot I Lurrrve Panda Biscuit! Join Date: 3 Jul 2006 Location: sitting next to da almighty boss Posts: 2,377 Reputation: 2100 Rep Power: 27	I have run through the specs but i am never in favour of heavy stuff, imagining carry it everywhere if they can pack those stuff into a 12.1" ... its gonna burn a hole in my pocket __________________ You know you're really trailer trash when... You think Genitalia is an Italian airline.

15th Sep 2006, 01:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Buffalo NY / Penang MY Posts: 13,336 Reputation: 2158 Rep Power: 41	12.1" .. i prefer 14" hehe .. __________________

15th Sep 2006, 03:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZuePhok Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Floating Island Of Mandango Posts: 8,732 Reputation: 3155 Rep Power: 46	this thing is a rock. sorry I are having pass-ing-ly __________________ my motto: poison first, think later.

15th Sep 2006, 11:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Buffalo NY / Penang MY Posts: 13,336 Reputation: 2158 Rep Power: 41	ermm XPS 12.1" using intel gma right ? __________________

16th Sep 2006, 02:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,584 Reputation: 1673 Rep Power: 32	You can get the ATI1400XL on it __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Follow me at Twitter Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography

16th Sep 2006, 04:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: the land of bandwidth cap Posts: 11,430 Reputation: 2090 Rep Power: 38	ATI X1400XL sux for gaming xD If you really want to game, get a desktop. I will never get a high end notebook for gaming. For me: 1) Those high end notebooks are too heavy. (Notebooks are meant to be carried around lol) 2) Gaming on the go with these notebook is er..... impractical. Their power consumption is too high and the battery won't last long. Maybe 2+ hours max? Spare batteries er..... see no.1 3) because of reason no.2, it means that most of the time u will be sitting at home or somewhere with a wall socket to game (which beats the whole purpose of this notebook). 4) like chai said, risk of it being stolen, unable to upgrade. 5) it is freaking expensive 6) it is very freaking expensive 7) it is very very freaking expensive The good thing about this notebook is that you can brag and make ppl __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com Dell Studio 15 / P7350 / 3GB DDR2 / Radeon HD 3450 / 250GB 7200RPM / 15" @ 1920x1200 E8600 @ 4.4GHz 1.36v / Asus P5E3 Deluxe / 2x2GB DDR3 / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

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