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    why Dell?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Pwnstar, Jul 1, 2007.

  1. Pwnstar

    Pwnstar Notebook Consultant

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    Out of all the similar Santa Rosa platforms or computers around the same price range (Sager 2090/Compal), what made you decide to choose the Dell Inspiron (for those of you that actually have)?

    It took me forever to decide on my laptop but I think I will be pleased with my decision to go with Dell, although this will be my first Dell AND first laptop... :confused:
     
    Pwnstar, Jul 1, 2007
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  2. skynetwork

    skynetwork Notebook Consultant

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    been working with dell hardware for severeal years now (at work we only have dell laptops and desktops/screens) and the machines seem to be of very well built. also they have a pretty good forum reputation all over the world laptop forums according to quality.

    my personal choice was made 1) because of that 2) because of the look (hell, they look a bit like mb-pros) and finally 3) the price and configs (8600M GT was one of my must-haves cuz i use this a a complete dtr and am going to play games with it and a dell with that look for that price is just awesome plus you can choose a favourite color which makes it look different to all the black and the all over businessgrey machines).
     
    skynetwork, Jul 1, 2007
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  3. mD-

    mD- Notebook Evangelist

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    only issue i have these new notebooks is that they are textbook thick
     
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  4. Fall3nAng3l

    Fall3nAng3l Notebook Enthusiast

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    except the new Dell M1330 which seems awesome for the $$ - the Dell version of the Sony SZ, but half the price!
     
    Fall3nAng3l, Jul 1, 2007
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  5. TaiMaiShu

    TaiMaiShu Notebook Guru

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    I wanted an ASUS but went with Dell because of better Customer Service and 8600GT.
     
    TaiMaiShu, Jul 1, 2007
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  6. mD-

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    since when does dell have better customer service? I thought that the XPS line got the best of it.
     
    mD-, Jul 3, 2007
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  7. Stella

    Stella Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    This is my third Dell laptop, so although they do have quirks with their system, I understand them and tend to be able to work with them. I also got 6 months no interest on my 1520 with my DPA :).
     
    Stella, Jul 3, 2007
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    darksaber, Jul 3, 2007
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