Anyone have a Dell Inspiron XPS laptop? - GoFuckYourself.com

detoxed · 11-17-2004, 11:04 AM

What do you think of it?

detoxed · 11-17-2004, 11:33 AM

Pete-KT · 11-17-2004, 11:34 AM

Just picked one up for one of my employees very good laptop, what specs do u plan on getting?

Pete-KT

DatingGold · 11-17-2004, 11:36 AM

only 15" screen

iBOUNCER · 11-17-2004, 11:38 AM

Between me and my staff we have 8 newer-model dell laptops, and all are decent. I tried getting linux to load on 2 of them and finally gave up and went with a thinkpad.

TheEbonyFelony · 11-17-2004, 11:47 AM

i love it...id fuck it if i could

webmaster x · 11-17-2004, 12:03 PM

i'm planning to have it as a replacement for my old one.

webmaster x · 11-17-2004, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by detoxed
What do you think of it?

i'm having thoughts of using it as a replacement for my old laptop.

detoxed · 11-17-2004, 01:34 PM

These are the specs i'd get:

Inspiron XPS
Pentium® 4 Processor 3.40GHz w/ HT Tech, 15.4-in WUXGA, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Qty: 1
Unit Price: $3,690.00
Inspiron XPS Pentium® 4 Processor 3.40GHz w/ HT Tech, 15.4-in WUXGA
IX34PN
[221-4012]

Memory 1GB Dual Channel DDR SDRAM at 400MHz
1GB2D
[311-3408]

Video Card 128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY? RADEON? 9700 AGP 8X Graphics
ATI128M
[312-0183]

Hard Drive 100GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
100GB
[341-0697]

Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
WPXP
[412-0408]
[410-0334]
[412-0689]
[420-4775]

Document Management Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
ADOBER
[430-1048]

Optical Devices 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability
8XDVDRW
[313-2940]
[430-1050]

Wireless Networking Cards Dell® Wireless 1450 Internal Wireless (802.11a/b/g, 54Mbps)
TM1450I
[430-0927]

Bundled Software Microsoft Office Small Business - Includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
IXPESBM
[412-0488]
[412-0556]

Security Software No Security Subscription
NS
[412-0734]

Digital Music No Digital Music Software Requested
NOMM
[461-8388]

Primary Battery 96 WHr 12-cell Primary Battery with Subwoofer
12BAT
[310-8836]

Carrying Case Exclusive XPS BackPack
XPSBP
[310-4771]

Limited Warranty, Services and Support 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr At-Home Service, and 1Yr Technical Support
S1OS
[950-1000]
[950-9797]
[950-3337]
[412-0360]
[960-2780]

XPS Specialized Support Inspiron XPS, Specialized Support
XPSSUPP
[970-5927]

Dial-Up Internet Access No ISP requested
NISPFSS
[461-3063]

Digital Imaging or Digital Photography Paint Shop Pro Edition (8.0) - Advanced Photo Editing
DPSPSP
[412-0526]

Color Choice PLASMA QuickSnap? Cover
PLASMA
[311-3454]

Additional Battery 132 WHr 16-cell Secondary Battery
16BATAD
[310-4687]

Mobile Accessories 128MB Dell? USB Memory Key
128UMB
[311-4190]

Dell Media Experience Dell Media Experience?
DMX
[412-0706]

detoxed · 11-17-2004, 07:46 PM

4Pics · 11-17-2004, 09:38 PM

why get a 15" screen?

I've been waiting to get a 17, but now that Wireless N is around the corner I might wait a few more months to upgrade and make sure the notebook has it.

emthree · 11-17-2004, 09:47 PM

Looks good, I think i'm going to buy one.

xclusive · 11-17-2004, 09:49 PM

I might be getting one for christmas for myself but sill considering other options but i am leaning this way...

detoxed · 11-17-2004, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 4Pics
why get a 15" screen?

I've been waiting to get a 17, but now that Wireless N is around the corner I might wait a few more months to upgrade and make sure the notebook has it.

I already have a 17" widescreen, maximum resolution isnt that different than a 15.4"

Jim_Gunn · 11-17-2004, 09:50 PM

That's a good desktop replacement notebook, but for comparison, the Dell Inspiron 8600's with the Pentium M chip (1.7Ghz processor speed) and their large memory cache are nearly as fast as a 2.6-3.0 Ghz Pentium 4 chip with much cooler run temps and way more battery life. My Inspiron 8600 is fast enough to run Premiere Pro for example, yet will still get over three and a half to four hours of battery life with moderate use.

StacyCat · 11-18-2004, 12:39 AM

Its HEAVY!

the 8600 (or whatever series is out now) has about the same performance with a much lighter weight.

The XPS is designed to go on a desk, and only occasionally be portable.

Mr. Marks · 11-19-2004, 12:03 AM

I like Dell less for their hardware quality but more for their Service. My dumbass ex girlfriend dropped my Dell laptop last May and Dell was quick with a free replacement WITH upgrades cuz the model config was phased out.

rj2kix · 11-19-2004, 12:10 AM

get an apple powerbook 17" and you wont be dissatisfied

detoxed · 11-19-2004, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rj2kix
get an apple powerbook 17" and you wont be dissatisfied

Except for not being able to run just about any of the programs I use daily

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Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	Just picked one up for one of my employees very good laptop, what specs do u plan on getting? Pete-KT

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11-17-2004, 01:34 PM	#9
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	These are the specs i'd get: Inspiron XPS Pentium® 4 Processor 3.40GHz w/ HT Tech, 15.4-in WUXGA, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Qty: 1 Unit Price: $3,690.00 Inspiron XPS Pentium® 4 Processor 3.40GHz w/ HT Tech, 15.4-in WUXGA IX34PN [221-4012] Memory 1GB Dual Channel DDR SDRAM at 400MHz 1GB2D [311-3408] Video Card 128MB DDR ATI's MOBILITY? RADEON? 9700 AGP 8X Graphics ATI128M [312-0183] Hard Drive 100GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive 100GB [341-0697] Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional WPXP [412-0408] [410-0334] [412-0689] [420-4775] Document Management Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0 ADOBER [430-1048] Optical Devices 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability 8XDVDRW [313-2940] [430-1050] Wireless Networking Cards Dell® Wireless 1450 Internal Wireless (802.11a/b/g, 54Mbps) TM1450I [430-0927] Bundled Software Microsoft Office Small Business - Includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint IXPESBM [412-0488] [412-0556] Security Software No Security Subscription NS [412-0734] Digital Music No Digital Music Software Requested NOMM [461-8388] Primary Battery 96 WHr 12-cell Primary Battery with Subwoofer 12BAT [310-8836] Carrying Case Exclusive XPS BackPack XPSBP [310-4771] Limited Warranty, Services and Support 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr At-Home Service, and 1Yr Technical Support S1OS [950-1000] [950-9797] [950-3337] [412-0360] [960-2780] XPS Specialized Support Inspiron XPS, Specialized Support XPSSUPP [970-5927] Dial-Up Internet Access No ISP requested NISPFSS [461-3063] Digital Imaging or Digital Photography Paint Shop Pro Edition (8.0) - Advanced Photo Editing DPSPSP [412-0526] Color Choice PLASMA QuickSnap? Cover PLASMA [311-3454] Additional Battery 132 WHr 16-cell Secondary Battery 16BATAD [310-4687] Mobile Accessories 128MB Dell? USB Memory Key 128UMB [311-4190] Dell Media Experience Dell Media Experience? DMX [412-0706]

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4Pics Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 7,952	why get a 15" screen? I've been waiting to get a 17, but now that Wireless N is around the corner I might wait a few more months to upgrade and make sure the notebook has it.

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11-17-2004, 09:50 PM	#15
Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	That's a good desktop replacement notebook, but for comparison, the Dell Inspiron 8600's with the Pentium M chip (1.7Ghz processor speed) and their large memory cache are nearly as fast as a 2.6-3.0 Ghz Pentium 4 chip with much cooler run temps and way more battery life. My Inspiron 8600 is fast enough to run Premiere Pro for example, yet will still get over three and a half to four hours of battery life with moderate use. Last edited by Jim_Gunn; 11-17-2004 at 09:51 PM..

11-18-2004, 12:39 AM	#16
StacyCat Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,167	Its HEAVY! the 8600 (or whatever series is out now) has about the same performance with a much lighter weight. The XPS is designed to go on a desk, and only occasionally be portable.

11-19-2004, 12:03 AM	#17
Mr. Marks Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Wherever I want Posts: 7,517	I like Dell less for their hardware quality but more for their Service. My dumbass ex girlfriend dropped my Dell laptop last May and Dell was quick with a free replacement WITH upgrades cuz the model config was phased out.

11-19-2004, 12:10 AM	#18
rj2kix Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 928	get an apple powerbook 17" and you wont be dissatisfied