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baddog · 01-25-2004, 03:55 PM

my daughter is getting a Dell laptop, any recommendations?

Snowman · 01-25-2004, 03:56 PM

I've had mine since 2001, Still works like a champ

Juicy D. Links · 01-25-2004, 03:56 PM

baddog · 01-25-2004, 03:57 PM

any particular models to look at or stay away from?

Lykos · 01-25-2004, 04:02 PM

They are the best if u ask me

brand0n · 01-25-2004, 04:04 PM

i have an inspiron and it works great. lil on the heavy side (noticed that going to conventions, i know it sounds weak, but luggin around all your luggage + a heavy lappy is a fuckin bitch) but a great computer. ive had it 3 years and it hasent errored once.

C_U_Next_Tuesday · 01-25-2004, 04:04 PM

Depends on what she is using it for. I got the 8100 inspirion a couple of years ago..Its still going strong. This thing does weigh a ton though, so I can suggest something light weight...girls love to transport their laptop around.

LBBV · 01-25-2004, 04:10 PM

I've had two Dell laptops (8100 and just bought a new Inspiron 8500) and have never had any issues. A bunch of my people all have Dells and they work great, plus any problems we've ever had, a Dell rep shows up the next day to fix them (probably had to have him visit 3 times in 2 years between about 20 laptops).

baddog · 01-25-2004, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by C_U_Next_Tuesday
Depends on what she is using it for. I got the 8100 inspirion a couple of years ago..Its still going strong. This thing does weigh a ton though, so I can suggest something light weight...girls love to transport their laptop around.

she will be using it for going to graduate school, I don't think she will really be lugging it around as much as she is concerned with the space taken up vs a desktop

RK · 01-25-2004, 04:28 PM

I have the Inspiron 600M, works great.

Juicy D. Links · 01-25-2004, 04:30 PM

Stay away from 300m, I returned it and got another model. It was very light and such and good for the executive looking at email but not the hardcore porn fiend and photchop stud like myself

baddog · 01-25-2004, 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by juicylinks
Stay away from 300m, I returned it and got another model. It was very light and such and good for the executive looking at email but not the hardcore porn fiend and photchop stud like myself

I think the most intensive program she will be running is Microsoft Word, or Excel.

Mailnly she does school papers and research

valley hina · 01-25-2004, 04:34 PM

i have a dell inspiron 8000 and i love it

Juicy D. Links · 01-25-2004, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by baddog

I think the most intensive program she will be running is Microsoft Word, or Excel.

Mailnly she does school papers and research

I upgraded to the 8500 series Inspiron or 8 something series with the WIDEEEEE screen........ very happy with it. The 300m for the price wasnt worth it tbh. I got more value and more features with the 8 series Inspirons

Danny_C · 01-26-2004, 08:26 AM

I have an Inspiron 8200, and I love it. Never had any problems with it.

DVTimes · 01-26-2004, 09:05 AM

In the UK these have been big problems with Dell.

The main reason for this is that they moved there call centre to India, and many people have had problems when they need technical advise. Dell have said they will improve on this, but it looked bad for them.

It was on UK BBC2 'Watchdog' a week or so ago.

But if she is only using it for word processing, I would be tempted to opt for a second hand laptop, or a hand held.

I found a hand held was far more use than a laptop as I took it all over (just fit in my pocket). It was great taking it to the library and on the train. Sure laptops or portable, but they are still bulky and batteries are not as good - plus more chance of being stolen.

All I did then was transfer my work to a pc, and tidied it up a bit before printing it out.

But I would think a cheap lap top (second hand) would be more use, and if it got broke or stolen (as long as her work was backed up), its not a big problem.

I have seen in the UK P133 going for £100, and even better, they are usually full of software too.

Daymare · 01-26-2004, 09:12 AM

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Originally posted by Danny_C
I have an Inspiron 8200, and I love it. Never had any problems with it.

exact same here, works awesome. great machine

Mpegmaster · 01-26-2004, 10:40 AM

I say go with Toshiba

ThunderBalls · 01-26-2004, 11:53 AM

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I say go with Toshiba

StacyCat · 01-26-2004, 01:58 PM

Cheap, get an 1100. More expensive, get a 8600 with the wide screen. And always get the extended warranty :-)

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C_U_Next_Tuesday WW4L Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: over the river and through the woods Posts: 10,581	Depends on what she is using it for. I got the 8100 inspirion a couple of years ago..Its still going strong. This thing does weigh a ton though, so I can suggest something light weight...girls love to transport their laptop around.

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RK Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: In a Bunker Posts: 868	I have the Inspiron 600M, works great.

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Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	Stay away from 300m, I returned it and got another model. It was very light and such and good for the executive looking at email but not the hardcore porn fiend and photchop stud like myself

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valley hina Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,170	i have a dell inspiron 8000 and i love it

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Danny_C Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,160	I have an Inspiron 8200, and I love it. Never had any problems with it.

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Mpegmaster Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,300	I say go with Toshiba

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StacyCat Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,167	Cheap, get an 1100. More expensive, get a 8600 with the wide screen. And always get the extended warranty :-)