Dell Inspiron 1100 Review
Release date: 2003
The basic configuration of the Dell Inspiron 1100 gives the user everything he needs to work or play with its Celeron 2 GHz, 256 Mo SDRam DDR memory at 266 MHz, a 14.1 inch screen with a resolution of 1024x768 (XGA), a CD player and a 20 Go hard drive at 4200 rpm. You have to the choice to upgrade to a Pentium 4 2,4 GHz processor, get up to 1 Go of RAM, get a DVD, CD-RW player or a combo DVD/CD-RW, choose a 40 Go hard drive at 5 400 rpm and a 15 inch XGA screen. All these configurations keep the same graphic processor: an Intel 845G 64 Mo.
One of the big drawbacks of the Dell Inspiron 1100 is the absence of integrated Wi-Fi capabilities. The only way to get a Wi-Fi connection is to add a PC Card type II.
The Dell Inspiron 1100 can come with either Windows XP Home or Windows XP Pro. The system comes with WordPerfect and Quicken 2002 New User Edition from Intuit. This software pack includes Jukebox, MovieStudio and PictureStudio from Dell to edit music, movies and pictures. With its 14.1 inch screen, the Dell Inspiron 1100 measures 32,8x27,4x4,3cm and weighs 3.4 kg which is average for an entry level laptop. The 15 inch screen add some bulk to the notebook. It may be too heavy to take it too often but you won’t mind a few occasional trips away from home.
Dell Inspiron 1100 – A Great Autonomy
Thanks to its powerful 14,8 V and 6450 mAh battery, the Dell Inspiron 1100 laptop has the best autonomy of all laptops based on Celeron processors. It allows for 4 hours of work with one full charge.
The bulk of the Dell Inspiron 1100 notebook is due to its huge 14,8 V 6450 mAh battery. This battery enables the Inspiron 1100 to last 4 hours before a recharge despite the energy hungry Celeron processor. On the flip side, you will have to deal with the loud noise from the fan struggling to keep this processor cool.
The vast frame of the Dell Inspiron 1100 makes room for a sturdy and large keyboard, and a touchpad with two big mouse buttons. A roomy space is also allocated to slots and ports although being an entry-level notebook, things are kept to a minimum. A 56K modem port is located on the right hand side of the Inspiron 1100; Ethernet, VGA, S-Video and two USB 2.0 ports are located on the back of the computer. On the left hand side are the headphones and mic jacks as well as a PC Card type II slot. To the front are two speakers that produce a clearer sound than normally found on Dell laptops.
Release date: 2003
The basic configuration of the Dell Inspiron 1100 gives the user everything he needs to work or play with its Celeron 2 GHz, 256 Mo SDRam DDR memory at 266 MHz, a 14.1 inch screen with a resolution of 1024x768 (XGA), a CD player and a 20 Go hard drive at 4200 rpm. You have to the choice to upgrade to a Pentium 4 2,4 GHz processor, get up to 1 Go of RAM, get a DVD, CD-RW player or a combo DVD/CD-RW, choose a 40 Go hard drive at 5 400 rpm and a 15 inch XGA screen. All these configurations keep the same graphic processor: an Intel 845G 64 Mo.
One of the big drawbacks of the Dell Inspiron 1100 is the absence of integrated Wi-Fi capabilities. The only way to get a Wi-Fi connection is to add a PC Card type II.
The Dell Inspiron 1100 can come with either Windows XP Home or Windows XP Pro. The system comes with WordPerfect and Quicken 2002 New User Edition from Intuit. This software pack includes Jukebox, MovieStudio and PictureStudio from Dell to edit music, movies and pictures. With its 14.1 inch screen, the Dell Inspiron 1100 measures 32,8x27,4x4,3cm and weighs 3.4 kg which is average for an entry level laptop. The 15 inch screen add some bulk to the notebook. It may be too heavy to take it too often but you won’t mind a few occasional trips away from home.
Dell Inspiron 1100 – A Great Autonomy
Thanks to its powerful 14,8 V and 6450 mAh battery, the Dell Inspiron 1100 laptop has the best autonomy of all laptops based on Celeron processors. It allows for 4 hours of work with one full charge.
The bulk of the Dell Inspiron 1100 notebook is due to its huge 14,8 V 6450 mAh battery. This battery enables the Inspiron 1100 to last 4 hours before a recharge despite the energy hungry Celeron processor. On the flip side, you will have to deal with the loud noise from the fan struggling to keep this processor cool.
The vast frame of the Dell Inspiron 1100 makes room for a sturdy and large keyboard, and a touchpad with two big mouse buttons. A roomy space is also allocated to slots and ports although being an entry-level notebook, things are kept to a minimum. A 56K modem port is located on the right hand side of the Inspiron 1100; Ethernet, VGA, S-Video and two USB 2.0 ports are located on the back of the computer. On the left hand side are the headphones and mic jacks as well as a PC Card type II slot. To the front are two speakers that produce a clearer sound than normally found on Dell laptops.