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Dell Vostro 1000 Notebook (2.2GHz AMD Sempron 3600+, 512MB DDR2, 60GB, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, Windows Vista Home Basic, 15.4" LCD)

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Processor

Processor class	AMD Sempron Mobile
Processor speed	2200 MHz
Cache size	256 KB
Bus speed	800 MHz
System chipset	ATI Radeon Xpress 1150

Memory

Installed memory	512 MB
Maximum memory	2048 MB
Memory technology	DDR2 SDRAM

Display

Display size	15.4 inches
Maximum resolution	1280 x 800
Aspect ratio	16:10
Display type	Active Matrix LCD (TFT)

Storage

Total HD Size	60 GB
Number of hard drives included	1
Included drives	CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Slots	Express Card 34 Express Card 54 MultiMedia Card (MMC) SD Card SDIO Card
Drive controllers	Serial ATA

Dimensions

Weight (min)	6.38 pounds
Width	14.02 inches
Depth	10.45 inches
Height	1.42 inches

Other Features

Input devices	Keyboard Touchpad
Energy Star compliant	Yes

Networking

Included network card

Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b
Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g

Multimedia

Video chipset	ATI RADEON X300
Maximum shared video memory	256 MB
Video bus	PCI Express x16
Video integration	Integrated
Audio codec	STAC9200

Software

Operating system

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

Interface Connections

Interface connection

Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini)
Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini)
Ethernet - RJ45
Serial - RJ11 Modular (Phone/Telco)
USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0
Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)

Included Devices

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Modem

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1 Year Limited Warranty

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Not Much RAM for Multitasking

The more RAM your laptop has, the faster programs will run and the greater number of windows you can work in at one time. If your needs are simple and you rarely do more than two things at once on your PC, the relatively modest amount of memory that comes installed in inexpensive laptops will be enough. Today the standard amount of RAM shipped in most PCs is 2GB. If you like to multitask--say, you want to launch a search for a file and start backing up data to a disc while you watch a news video--you need more memory.

Suited for Commuting and Other Short Trips

Because of its midsize screen and other middle-of-the-road characteristics, this notebook qualifies as an all-purpose portable. Though it might not have the biggest hard drive or all the latest card slots, its features--and accordingly, its price--are a good fit for most people who need to get work done in mainstream applications. On this laptop, you'll be able to compute comfortably in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and browser applications, and enjoy music or a DVD movie with headphones. This laptop, lighter and easier to carry than a desktop replacement, is also a better choice for commuting and other short trips.

Expand Memory and Multimedia Through the ExpressCard Slot

The built-in ExpressCard slot on this laptop lets you easily expand the memory, wireless communications, multimedia, or security of the system. There are two types of ExpressCards: the ExpressCard/34, which measures 34mm by 75mm and is shaped like a stick of chewing gum, and the wider ExpressCard/54, which is 54mm by 75mm. The ExpressCard/54 slot, which accepts either type of card, opens up a wider world of expandability, including SmartCard readers, CompactFlash readers, and 1.8-inch disk drives. Few new laptops come equipped with the old PC Card slot that preceded ExpressCard, but if yours does, you can buy an adapter that lets you use ExpressCards in the PC Card slot.

Supports SD Cards

Like most new laptops, this one has either a multiformat card reader or a dedicated slot that accepts an SD (Secure Digital) Card. More popular than Memory Stick, CompactFlash, and xD-Picture Card, SD is found in a large number of digital cameras, PDAs, printers, and other devices. SD Cards have built-in security functions to protect data, including music copyright protection. (The cards have a small write-protection switch on the side similar to that of a floppy disk.) The latest SD card, the microSDHC, is the tiniest flash memory card to date, measuring only 11mm across. It's also the fastest and roomiest, capable of holding up to 16GB of data.

Supports MultiMediaCards

Any laptop that can work with SD Cards can also take MultiMediaCards in its multiformat card reader. These small, thin cards look like their SD counterparts (and are often lumped into the same category), but the technology inside is different, as these cards lack SD's encryption and have only half the storage capacity. They're also slower. If security and speed are not critical issues for you, MultiMediaCard can be a cheaper alternative to the more popular SD; many devices that accept SD will also take the slightly thinner MultiMediaCard. Regardless, this laptop gives you the choice of using either format.

Windows Vista Installed

Microsoft's Windows Vista introduces more graphical and functional changes--big and small--than the OS has undergone in quite some time. Among the graphical changes, the splashiest is the glasslike transparency of overlapping windows. Flip 3D, which lets you view open windows in a cascading 3D stack on the desktop, is eye-catching too. And the Windows Sidebar displays small applets on the desktop designed for specialized purposes, such as weather reports or sports scores. On the practical side, the new systemwide integrated Instant Search lets you look for a needed file from practically anywhere and at any time. Keep in mind, however, that because Vista offers so much, it requires a speedy CPU, ample RAM, and a good graphics card. Check out the other components of this laptop to be sure that Vista can run smoothly on it.

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