Dell Inspiron Notebook
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Dell Inspiron Notebook
Hi, I'm thing about buying notebook to replace my aging desktop. I have been thinking of buying a Dell Inspiron notebook and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them. Thanks Tim
Last edited by TimH; 04-22-02 at 04:40 AM.
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Tim,
I don't have any experience with this particular notebook, but for what it's worth I've worked with two other Dell Notebooks (I believe they were Latitudes) and thought they were great. I also have two Dell workstations at home. If you're just asking about general quality and performance I don't think you'll be disappointed.
I don't have any experience with this particular notebook, but for what it's worth I've worked with two other Dell Notebooks (I believe they were Latitudes) and thought they were great. I also have two Dell workstations at home. If you're just asking about general quality and performance I don't think you'll be disappointed.
#3
Your choice or flip a coin
Laptops are pretty much laptops. Some are better some are worse. As with anything you are about to spend one or two thousand dollars on go for the best tech support! Dell will probably be your best bet. My guru that still teaches me everyday use Dell and Gateway, the later took the place of his desktop at home. Go all out, get the fastest with the most memory you can afford, CD/DVD R/RW and big hard drive. Most definitely pay for the extended warranty it will pay for itself the very first time you have to use it and most likely you will. Not bashing the previously mentioned electronics but in the years behind the bench my biggest customer was warranty work. From the Sony portable CD player to the most expensive Mitsubishi big screen. If you are lucky you will never need them but I’ll bet you a dollar you will in the first year. Just the way things are…
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Tim...
I purchased (2) Inspiron 8100's from Dell last year and have been pretty satisfied with them. The only trouble I have is with the headphone jack on one of them which doesn't always mute the speakers.
The 15" screens are excellent. Very bright and support 1600 x 1200 resolution. DVD playback is excellent!
PM me if you have any more specific questions.
I purchased (2) Inspiron 8100's from Dell last year and have been pretty satisfied with them. The only trouble I have is with the headphone jack on one of them which doesn't always mute the speakers.
The 15" screens are excellent. Very bright and support 1600 x 1200 resolution. DVD playback is excellent!
PM me if you have any more specific questions.
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My 2 cents...
I have a Dell Insp 3700, have had it for 2+ years. They support pretty well and unfortunately for me I've needed it about 5 times. We have them as company units, people I work with have had similar results, although not quite as bad. I've replaced RAM, and keyboard and can't remember what else. The independent guy that serviced my unit and another service guy both said similar things, Dell get's them what they need very quickly, but it seems they need more than Compaq. I had 2 or 3 Compaq's prior to this Dell and don't remember quite as many problems although I did have a few.
This is one thing I think I'd spend the extra bucks on for extended warranty, I've heard a screen failure is so expensive that they usually junk it if your not covered.
I have a Dell Insp 3700, have had it for 2+ years. They support pretty well and unfortunately for me I've needed it about 5 times. We have them as company units, people I work with have had similar results, although not quite as bad. I've replaced RAM, and keyboard and can't remember what else. The independent guy that serviced my unit and another service guy both said similar things, Dell get's them what they need very quickly, but it seems they need more than Compaq. I had 2 or 3 Compaq's prior to this Dell and don't remember quite as many problems although I did have a few.
This is one thing I think I'd spend the extra bucks on for extended warranty, I've heard a screen failure is so expensive that they usually junk it if your not covered.
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only Dell and Compaq in my experience base
sorry, I've probably owned 3 or 4 total, first were Compaq, then this Dell. I can say that the Dell Screen is much better than my old Compaq, but I think all are much better with new technology. Dell does support well, I have had only one instance where I thought they were slow to respond and because of business, I demand rapid response.
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Recently purchased a Sony Vaio. Great little machine. Lightweight and has worked flawlessly out of the box.
Also have a Dell. Consistent. Have not had to use tech support. Unfortunately, the Inspiron Series is heavy to travel with. Like anything else, you get what you pay for.
Also have a Dell. Consistent. Have not had to use tech support. Unfortunately, the Inspiron Series is heavy to travel with. Like anything else, you get what you pay for.
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Sony
Sony: 1.6GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, 512MB DDR SDRAM memory, and 40GB hard drive. 16.1” UXGA screen 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet port and V.90 modem. Combo CD-RW/DVD drive to provide some entertainment. $2,699.99 over 3K with the burner.
-Now if I had my "Drethers" I'd have the above... W/the DVD burner of course. Buddy has one by Gateway. 17" digital display, 1.2 gig blah, blah, blah... But for 3+K when I call Sony etc at midnight and ask them what time it is, they better be cheerful!-
http://www.circuitcity.com/ewebIMa/f...SONY+VAIO&qp=0
-Now if I had my "Drethers" I'd have the above... W/the DVD burner of course. Buddy has one by Gateway. 17" digital display, 1.2 gig blah, blah, blah... But for 3+K when I call Sony etc at midnight and ask them what time it is, they better be cheerful!-
http://www.circuitcity.com/ewebIMa/f...SONY+VAIO&qp=0
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The Sony Vaio I purchased is a 1GHZ athlon machine, has burner, DVD and all the nice things. Only thing missing is a better video card. For what it is used for, it is great. Trouble free, fairly good tech support. Price was only 1399, not bad for a laptop.