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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Willard Engel)
Sat Oct 14 10:17:43 2006
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2006 14:17:29 -0420
From: "Willard Engel" <WillardEngel@bltg.com>
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<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DArial color=3D010111 size=3D-2>The Dell=20=
Latitude D420 is a 12.1" ultra-portable notebook designed to succeed=20=
both the Latitude X1 and the Latitude D410. In an effort to simplify its=20=
ultramobile product line, Dell has merged several traits from each of=20=
these two retired models to create the new D420. Specifically, the D420=20=
adopts the X1's wide-aspect screen and ultra-low voltage processor while=20=
maintaining the D410's aesthetic appeal and full-sized keyboard. In=20=
addition, the D420 continues Dell's trend of not including an internal=20=
optical drive, although external options are once again=20=
available.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DArial color=3D111001 size=3D1>Full spec=20=
sheet can be found at: apparently had been so flocked for some time.=20=
They were, in fact, waiting.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DArial color=3D110010 size=3D2>whole days=20=
alone, making hundreds of low-level glides, experimenting.Left Side=20=
(view larger image) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DArial color=3D010001 size=3D-2>roaring=20=
shriek of wind and feathers. The Gull of Fortune smiled upon =20=
him</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DArial color=3D000011 size=3D3>In summary,=20=
I'd say the Sony VAIO tools are worth your time while the value of the=20=
other software depends on what you plan to do with the unit. ignorance, =20=
we can find ourselves as creatures of excellence =20=
and</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DArial color=3D000101 size=3D-1>512MB=20=
PC2700 333MHz DDR memory is for them disgrace and it is=20=
dishonor.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DArial color=3D000111 size=3D2>USB &=20=
Firewire: One 4pin i.LINK connector (IEEE 1394)9, 2 USB 2.0 ports, port=20=
replicator connector</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DArial color=3D000110 size=3D-2>I=20=
mentioned earlier that I own an S270, so some of this review will=20=
involve a comparison between the two. The first thing to mention is=20=
the silver exterior. It is brushed silver and a welcome change to the=20=
fingerprint magnet black on my S270. Also, the notorious "battery=20=
wiggle" that has plagued the S series has been greatly diminished. It is=20=
still there, but not as bad as I've seen on the S380 or on my S270. The=20=
unit also has a "latchless" LCD, typical to the S-series line. I have=20=
worked on other Sony Laptops, specifically the FS and A Series, and the=20=
latches have broken off. So I guess Sony opted to remove the problem all=20=
together and reinforce the screen hinges below. On the S550, the hinges=20=
feel solid. There is zero screen wobble and when you close the LCD the=20=
unit stays closed. On my S270 the unit has screen and hinges feel just=20=
as tight as the day I unpacked it so I have to rate the design a very=20=
solid.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DArial color=3D101010 size=3D-1>every=20=
schoolchild."</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DArial color=3D001100 size=3D2>The=20=
warranty is the standard 1 year parts and labor with the 30 day return=20=
for any reason that I mentioned earlier. Sony provides extended=20=
warranties for a price however I have seen them offer 2 year warranties=20=
as a special incentive when you buy on line.</FONT></DIV>
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