F%$#*&!!! My Laptop died!!

dell,dell,dell

toshiba sat

Apple Powerbook. You'll thank yourself.

http://www.apple.com/powerbook

I would say go with HP ive never had any problems with them before!!!

That was my first thought as well... but it's been so long since I had to go laptop shopping, I wasn't sure of the latest and greatest.

same here, dell is a piece of crap

yep everytime I would turn around I would get the blue screen of death on a dell

No Shit??? Yikes... that's good to know....

I got a latitude and no problems but if i bought one today it would be a powerbook and if i wanted to spend less compaq, they are always good to me

... great opportunity to get a powerbook ... or simply buy another windows laptop and get a powerbook next year.

yeah compaq and hp are the same company pretty much!

i'm happy with my HP, just boosted the RAM last week too

Dell sells an extra insurance policy that is good for 3 years and only costs $200. If you crack the screen it will cost you $70 alone so I think thats a good reason to do it. Besides, when mine is 2.5 years old it might accidentally get ran over and they might have to give me a better one ;)


EDIT: The only bad thing about Dell laptops is that they are heavy.

i will buy you one now and jump on the first plane out to meet you

You got a deal!!!! I'll even pick up your ass at the airport!!

Gonna bring me some new dev/vid machines too?

i am on my way!!!!!!!

Dellllllllllllllllllllll

General Information

Service Tag 853PS31
Express Service Code 17722831213
Computer Model Inspiron 8500
BIOS Vendor Dell Computer Corporation
BIOS Version A03
BIOS Date 05-23-03
Windows Version Microsoft Windows XP Professional

15.4" WSXGA+ Wide Aspect Screen

64MB DDR NVIDIA® GeForce? 4 4200 Go AGP 4X Graphics

72 WHr Primary Battery


Processor

Manufacturer Mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 - M CPU 2.20GHz
Clock Speed 2.2GHz


Memory

Memory Slot 1 Description [DIMM_A]: 256Mb
Memory Slot 2 Description [DIMM_B]: 256Mb
Available Memory 44.01 %
Page File Size 2017.2Mb
Available Page File 87.42 %
Virtual Memory 2528.4Mb
Available Virtual Memory 78.64 %




Network Card

Adapters Dell TrueMobile 1400 Dual Band WLAN Mini-PCI Card - Packet Scheduler Miniport
MAC Bridge Miniport - Packet Scheduler Miniport




Storage

Drive Type Drive Size Total Available Space User Available Space
C: NTFS 27.89Gb 10.16Gb 17.73Gb


Hardware

Type Description
DVD/CD-ROM Drives QSI CDRW/DVD SBW-242
Disk Drives IC25N030ATMR04-0 27.94Gb
Display Adapters NVIDIA GeForce4 4200 Go (Dell Mobile) 64Mb
IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers Intel(R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CA
Primary IDE Channel
Secondary IDE Channel
Keyboards Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mice and Other Pointing Devices USB Human Interface Device
Alps Touch Pad
Monitors Default Monitor - (Standard monitor types)
Sound Devices SigmaTel C-Major Audio
USB Controllers Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2
Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4
Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7
Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD




Software

Name Version
WebFldrs XP 9.50.6513
MSRedist 1.0.0.0
Norton Internet Security 7.0.0.177
Norton AntiVirus 10.00.00
Norton SystemWorks 2003 6.0.0
Norton AntiVirus 9.0.0
Tweak-XP Pro v3 3.00.0000
Norton Internet Security 7.0.0.177
PerfectDisk 6.00.29
DJS Shared Licensing 1.0.0
Norton Internet Security 7.0.0.177
Norton AntiSpam 2004.1.0.147
Adobe Reader 6.0.1 006.000.001
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller 3.24
CC_ccStart 2.0.2.806
ccCommon 2.0.2.806
Microsoft Office XP Professional with FrontPage 10.0.2627.0
Norton Internet Security 7.0.0.177
Symantec Script Blocking Installer 1.0.0
Norton Internet Security 7.0.0.177
Norton Internet Security 5.2.0.108
CC_ccProxyMSI 2.0.2.806
Norton Internet Security 7.0.0.177
Norton AntiSpam 2004.1.0.147
Diskeeper Professional Edition 8.0.459
Norton Internet Security Professional 7.0.0.177
Norton Internet Security 7.0.0.177
Norton Internet Security Professional 7.0.0.177


System Summary
Inspiron 8500
Service Tag Number: 853PS31
Ship Date: 11/15/2003
Dell IBU: N/A
Active Limited Warranty Expiration: 284 Days
No extended warranty offers are available for this service tag at this time.

How long have you had it?

Since last Dec , its got the Widescreen Display. I like that

btw they got newer models out....figures I buy it and new shit comes out

That is my curse... no matter what I buy, a newer version comes out the next day... anything I like, they stop making.

I've got the inspirion 8100 new almost 2.5 years ago..

only complaint ..its heavy

fuck HP and compaq laptops. Fuck their desktops too.

thats what chicks say about my loads.

Poor Vanilla. Not sure I have any great
hardware recommendations, but a few
jager shots will go a long way in making
you forget the whole mess!

WooHoo! See you this weekend, hun!

I agree, go with a dell

Powerbook is good

For PC, try IBM Thinkpad R40/R50

IBM is VERY affordable these days. You don't pay for the brand anymore! Pay about $100-200 more (compared to a no-name with same specs) and get an absolutely (!) silent & extremely sturdy built PRO notebook with first class keyboard, plus the IBM notebook support.

most definatly!!!

Now you're talkin!!!!!

I have 4 Dell Inspirons, 3 stationary and 1 Mobile. I noticed the mobile one has been experiencing some problems lately, I hear constant HD cluttering and a few failed boots. I figure its from the bangs here and there.

Keep this in mind, it would suck to have your lappie crap out on you when you need it the most.

Juicy: Dell has recalled the power adapters. I know you had to have noticed the overheating. This pos burned a mark into my plastic chair mat.

Blah forget what everyone else said

alienware

http://alienware.com/

Try the geeks at notebookforums.com, I'm sure they have tips..

http://www.notebookforums.com

Buy a "Dell" without the dell logo and save some money here.. www.pcclub.com

Dell. I had an HD crash on my Dell and the next day I had a replacement. I'd rather buy a new laptop than wait 2-3 weeks while other laptop companies ask you to ship them your PC and take a look at it. With Dell's onsite service, next business day your PC is ready. All my servers, laptops and desktops are Dell for that one reason. I can't afford to have downtime more than 2 days so Dell it is.

WG

I dont mean to sound insensitive....

but how about a nudie pic?

Of my laptop?

Never had a problem with my Dell

oh yeah you and your laptop get naked and I'll be right over


What model is this? my new Dell I picked up in May is a Inspiron 1100 and I've noticed my power supply gets pretty hot!

I had a compaq that lasted over 4 years before it gave out on me this April and I love my Dell now

2.4ghz
512 DDR
30 gig (wish it was bigger)
CDRW/DVD
Wireless





anyways sorry to hear about your dead laptop but go with a compaq or Dell and you'll be happy

LOL - Naked and waiting!!


thanks, babe... it's was a few years old, so I guess it was time for it to retire.

Here I am with my laptop at my old office.....

I really miss that office

My Toshiba has been nothing short of a nightmare.

no shit????

info? link?

I can snap some pics of the craptop without the keyboard or outer case.

IBM rulezz!!

ok well I'll be right there.. well in a few mos..


that's what I'm thinking too!

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...dell_recall_dc
http://www.delladapterprogram.com/

I cant seem to find any of those #s on my adaptors, but i'm still going to give them a call later this week. I believe they ship you out a new one upon request.