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Dell Inspirion 9300 or 6000 vs. Sony A270: 400Mhz vs 533Mhz

by akillian24 Apr 26, 2005 1:02AM PDT

We are looking for a desktop replacement to be used mainly for internet surfing, MP3 transfers/CD burning, moderate photo editing, some video editing, and your very basic home-office functions. I keep it in the kitchen as a 'quick reference' type PC.

I've done research on the above 3 models and am hoping anyone has insight on which might be better for what I aim to use it for. I really like the idea of the 17" Sony Xbrite (anyone have any experience with them?) but always hear great things about Dell - and can get a 730 M processor over Sony's 725 for the same $$. Finally, I also gave the FS series a glance. Smaller screens- but faster processor if Sony builds the better 'product'.

Any helpful hints would be great - We have always looked to purchase the more 'secure'// dependable type equipment, even if it means a bit less up front for the $$$ - but there are so many options out there, it can be overwhelming!

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hi, decision is hard

by pankajbhag Jun 3, 2005 11:24PM PDT

hi,
i myself own the sony a-series notebook (A150), and let me tell you, it is the best notebook ever! yes, you do sacrifice a few ports (such as parallel and serial which are not useful anyways) on the sony, but just with the screen, ITS ENOUGH! the screen, oh my, just simply outstanding!!! that's why i chose my sony. also, performance wise, my sony's extremely fast and never let me down. but in ur case, if ur a screen enthusiast such as me, get the sony, otherwise, for extra features (but with a few screen problems which i've heard on a few reviews on dell 9300) get the dells.

cu.

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Bus Speed is big

by Ryan T Jun 4, 2005 4:53AM PDT

In everyday usage, you'll see a bigger boost come from the faster frontside bus than from a faster processor.

The 533MHz bus means that your ram communicates faster with your CPU, and the ram retreives data quickly too. I went from 256 to 512 on an older 200MHz DDR machine a couple years ago, then the motherboard fried, and I put in a 233 MHz DDR one in with the same components, and new Ram. It was much faster.

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