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> Hi,
> Looking for a notebook as a desktop replacement. It wud be
> basically used for all my programming needs.
> Any suggestions on how good a choice the Dell 510m 1.5GHz, 512MB
> memory, 40G hard disk with centrino technology is? Is a P4 a better
> choice for heavy programs? In terms of performance how does the Dell
> 510m rate?
> Any experiences with the same?

>
>mighty gal wrote in message
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>> Hi,
>> Looking for a notebook as a desktop replacement. It wud be
>> basically used for all my programming needs.
>> Any suggestions on how good a choice the Dell 510m 1.5GHz, 512MB
>> memory, 40G hard disk with centrino technology is? Is a P4 a better
>> choice for heavy programs? In terms of performance how does the Dell
>> 510m rate?
>> Any experiences with the same?
>
>I like the look of this too. Id just like the price to drop a bit more
>then ill be buying one
>

>>I like the look of this too. Id just like the price to drop a bit more
>>then ill be buying one
>>
> Ive had a 510m for the past six months. It is used as a desktop
> replacement. I use it for most things except gaming. Im very happy
> indeed with it. Its a quality item. The 1450x1050 screen is clear and
> bright and my example has no dead pixels. It is also blissfully quiet
> in operation. Thoroughly recommended.
>
> PcPro magazine reviewed it around seven months ago. It was A listed.
> See if their web site has any info.