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Specifications for Dell Inspiron 8500 PC Notebook


Key Features
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Processor
Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz · Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz · Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz · Intel Pentium 4-M 2.2 GHz · Intel Pentium 4-M 2.4 GHz · Intel Pentium 4-M 2.6 GHz
Installed Memory
256 MB (DDR SDRAM) · 512 MB (DDR SDRAM) · 768 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Recommended Use
Small Business, Home Use · Home Use
Display
15.4 in. · 15.4 in. TFT Active Matrix · 15.4 in. WUXGA TFT Active Matrix · 15.4 in. WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix
Processor
Processor Type
Pentium 4-M · Pentium 4
Processor Speed
2.2 GHz · 2 GHz · 2.4 GHz · 2.6 GHz
Processor Manufacturer
Intel
Motherboard
Bus Speed
400 MHz
Display
Display Size
15.4 in.
Display Tech
TFT Active Matrix · WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix · WUXGA TFT Active Matrix
Display Max. Resolution
1920 x 1200 · 1280 x 800
Display Color Support
24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity
30 GB · 60 GB · 40 GB · 80 GB
Storage Controller Type
EIDE · IDE · Ultra ATA
Memory
RAM Technology
DDR SDRAM
Installed RAM
256 MB · 512 MB · 768 MB
Max Supported RAM
2048 MB
CD / DVD
Optical Drive Read Speed
24x (CD) · 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD Type
DVD-ROM · CD-RW/DVD-ROM · CD-RW/DVD+RW
Optical Drive Write Speed
2x (DVD) · 24x (CD) · 16x (CD) · 2x (DVD+R)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed
2x (DVD) · 10x (CD-RW) · 8x (CD-RW)
Video
Installed Video Memory
64 MB · 32 MB
External Video Resolution
1600 x 1200
Audio
Audio Output Type
Sound Card · Headphones
Audio Input Type
Microphone · Line In
Warranty
Warranty
1 Year
Modem
Modem Type
Fax / Modem · Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol
ITU V.92
Networking
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet · Fast Ethernet
Networking Type
Integrated 10/100 · Integrated Network Card
Battery
Battery Technology
Lithium ion
Battery Run Time
3 Hour(s).
Dimensions
Depth
10.87 in.
Height
1.54 in.
Width
14.22 in.
Weight
6.62 lb.
Supported Models
8500297H831, 8500BS1, 8500BS2, 8500CS, 8500CWN6R21, 8500RH, 8500RHU, 8500RL, 8500RLU, 8500RM, 8500RMU, 8500RS1, 8500RS2, 8500RS3, 8500RS4, 8500SAP, I8500SAPP

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