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    advice on buying a Dell Inspiron 8200

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mixandgo, Aug 7, 2004.

  1. mixandgo

    mixandgo Newbie

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    Hi guys, I am planing on buying a second hand Inspiron 8200. Anything I should know ? Also is there a way to test it's components ? like hard drive, memory etc.

    Thank you !
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You can run diagnostic programs, but chances are if it's running it will be fine. The biggest concern is the display. Make sure it looks good and you can live with whatever its native resolution is.

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