I was about to go on a two-week business trip which would be an excellent opportunity to test a new notebook and see whether I could live with it. I didn’t want to permanently forego the extra real estate provided by a big display, so I wanted WXGA+ resolution. I didn’t want 3D graphics power with its associated increased power drain. The Intel X3100 GPU would meet my graphical needs. The combination of 14.1”, WXGA+ and the X3100 resulted in a short shortlist: Dell (Latitude D630 or Vostro 1400) and the Zepto 6024W. I talked to Dell but they couldn’t promise delivery in my required timeframe. I then contacted Zepto to clarify some aspects and confirm whether the estimated delivery time shown on their website was correct. I was assured that their delivery periods were conservative. I customised my 6024W and placed the order on a Thursday afternoon expecting to see the computer within a week. In fact, it reached me the following Tuesday afternoon. The total value of my order was just over £1,000: buying from Zepto involves a relatively high delivery charge from Denmark to UK (£35) and a surcharge for paying by credit card.
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