Dell Inspiron 9400
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Featuring an Intel processor and Windows XP, the Dell Inspiron 9400 offers the power of a desktop, but with the portability of a laptop. The 9400 is powered by the Intel Core Duo processor, which delivers maximum performance with minimum power consumption. This power makes Windows XP run seamlessly, which allows you to use applications such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

With 1 GB of PC2-5300 DDR2 memory, the Inspiron 9400 can run multiple programs with ease. The 9400 comes with a 80 GB 5,400rpm SATA Hard Drive, which offers plenty of space for pictures and music. The Inspiron 9400 also provides an astonishing six USB 2.0 ports, which allows for devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, and printers to be connected. In addition to these ports, the 9400 has one Firewire 1394 port, and also comes with a five in one removable memory card reader.

The 9400 displays your activities on a stunning seventeen inch wide screen WXGA. For more graphic intensive programs and games, the 9400 uses a NVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 graphics card with 256 MB of memory. This impressive screen can also be used to play DVDs, as the 9400 has a combo CD-RW and DVD drive. Since the 9400 is a laptop, it is important that it provides as much portability as possible. This is accomplished with a built in wireless card that supports 802.11a, b, and g wireless.

Overall, the Dell Inspiron 9400 is a good choice for users that are looking for a laptop that can provide the same power as a desktop, while being portable enough to be taken anywhere.