Used Computer

[MAC]

I need some techie help. I just picked up a used notebook and need to know if I got a deal or not. It is a Dell latitude D410. Has XP pro, Pentium M processor, 2.0GH, 2.0 GB memory, 80GB hard drive. built in wireless card. 12.1" screen dvd is external with a D bay. wifi compatable. (I turned it on in my living room and it said I had a signal. I got on line without being plugged into cable. ????) As you can tell I am fairly computer illiterate. seems pretty cool but the screen is small.

what does the 798 mean?

[spence]

I believe that has something to do with the ability of the processor to clock back to save power when on the battery.

-spene

[likwid]

to save power they downclock.

its a 2ghz cpu running at 798mhz right now.
plug it in to the outlet and it'll go back up

[MAC]

cool, is it a halfway decent machine or did I get hosed? And how can I get on the internet without being plugged in? I don't have a wireless router.

[spence]

How much $$$

It sounds like a decent laptop.

If you don't have a wireless router you will need to plug in.

-spence

[MAC]

I paid 450. I am using it right now. Hard to get used to this small keyboard. Am I using someone elses bandwidth by not being plugged in?

[MAC]

Originally Posted by Karl F

sounds like it's got a wireless card built in, and your picking up the signal from somebody elses unsecured router...

if everything is working, ya did OK

cool, so it is free internet?

[spence]

Yes, although they could monitor everything you do

-spence

[MAC]

Originally Posted by spence

Yes, although they could monitor everything you do

-spence

AH, so it is best to just plug it into my modem.

[RockLobsta]

I would use the high speed connection. If they haven't secured their network they sure as hell don't know how to monitor ANYthing you do....

And you can turn on your firewall to boot...........

[spence]

Well, it is stealing

-spence

[EricW]

I think you got a good deal at 450. I bought several of those for work in oct of 05 they were 1800 +. I think you did ok. Your config (mem, hd ect) is good.

I would check out your battery's serial # at https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Identify.aspx

All of the d410's that I have have a bad battery in them. It is very important to get it replaced, as it could catch fire. There is a defect in the design that a shock or vibration can cause fire. If you do have a recalled one, make sure to send your old one back so it is out of your hands.

You can get a usb keyboard if you find it too small to type on.

Those also usually have dial up modem and a network port so you can plug into whatever connection you have.

Enjoy.

[MAC]

Originally Posted by EricW

I think you got a good deal at 450. I bought several of those for work in oct of 05 they were 1800 +. I think you did ok. Your config (mem, hd ect) is good.

I would check out your battery's serial # at https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Identify.aspx

All of the d410's that I have have a bad battery in them. It is very important to get it replaced, as it could catch fire. There is a defect in the design that a shock or vibration can cause fire. If you do have a recalled one, make sure to send your old one back so it is out of your hands.

You can get a usb keyboard if you find it too small to type on.

Those also usually have dial up modem and a network port so you can plug into whatever connection you have.

Enjoy.

Thanks, I just checked the battery and they said no need for replacement.

[TheSpecialist]

Well, it is stealing

Only stealing if you had to crack a wep code to get it, it is open and free shame on the owner for not finding out how to secure it.

[likwid]

Originally Posted by TheSpecialist

Only stealing if you had to crack a wep code to get it, it is open and free shame on the owner for not finding out how to secure it.

It is illegal to use someone else's wireless without consent whether its password protected or not.