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    No idea what to buy

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sticksave31, May 12, 2004.

  1. sticksave31

    sticksave31 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The more I research the more I don't know what to do...

    Right now all I have is a Thinkpad w/ 550 Celeron because I bought it as an occasional secondary (mainly just email & web when I travel) computer. I'm looking to spend around $1300 for a new notebook.

    Every Dell model I look at I find something else that lots of people are complaining about. Are they that bad now? My brother got a Dell notebook about 2 years ago and it's great. Anyway, I have a desktop for gaming, dvd burning, etc but I'd like to be able to use the notebook more on a regular basis for everything but those 2 things. I'm not too worried about the screen because I have an LCD on my desk that I'll more than likely hook it up to.

    I've looked at the D505, the D600, the Inspiron 8600... I know someone w/ a 600m but I'm not so sure I want to go w/ that one. Could I get away w/ integrated graphics? I don't want to go for any of the lower ends that have the fixed drives. If anyone can help please do!!! [?]
     
    sticksave31, May 12, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Integrated graphics will be perfect for the uses you specified. As for Dell quality, it's okay right now, not terrible, not great.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, May 12, 2004
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    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    The Latitude series, since geared for business, will have a more solid build to them....

    I would suggest either a Latitude series notebook, or the Inspiron 8600.
     
    srdhkl, May 12, 2004
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    sticksave31 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok thanks guys... just needed some reassurance I guess.
    Thanks a lot!
     
    sticksave31, May 12, 2004
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    sticksave31 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Guys... do you know if a 14.1" display on a chassis big enough to accomodate a 15" display looks bad? Just don't know if the frame around it would be way to big. If you can give me some input on this I'd really appreciate. [ :)]
     
    sticksave31, May 14, 2004
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    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hey Stick,

    My friend purchased an Inspiron 5150 and he loves it. He got the Mobile P4-3.06Ghz model and he says batter life on it is great. Plus, it comes with a 15" screen. Having a 14.1" screen in a 15" frame will look a bit off. For the best look, you want to have as little border around the screen as possible, just look at the Apple PowerBook, it has probably no more than 1/4" to 1/2" of border and it looks amazing. The more plastic, the more your eyes will get distracted from the screen, in my opinion.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, May 15, 2004
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