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November 15th, 2004 00:00

Inspiron 9100 mistake

I messed up.  A few months ago I bought a fully-loaded Inspiron 9100 that runs like a champ but is breaking my back.  I thought I could handle the weight each day but I was wrong.
 
I would like to trade it for a lighter notebook.  Any advice on how to go about this?  I am looking for a simple, trustworthy way to make the trade.  I'd rather not mess with eBay.  I am in the Washington, DC area.
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    mnguyen281

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    Posted November 15th, 2004 00:00

    sell it and buy a new one.
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    mattcowger

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    Posted November 15th, 2004 01:00

    Dell won't take it back. You'll need to do craig's list or ebay.
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    NemesisDB

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    Posted November 15th, 2004 04:00

    or buy a case with wheels ;p
     
    or buy an extra battery and AC adapter for your "other location" so you don't have to carry those parts

    Message Edited by NemesisDB on 11-15-2004 01:59 AM

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    anettis

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    Posted November 15th, 2004 04:00

    What are the exact specs on your laptop i.e. screen resolution, RAM, HD, GPU, etc?
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    digrudy

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    Posted November 15th, 2004 14:00

    Here are the specs:
     
    P4 /  3.20 GHz
    1 GB DDR 400 MHz 2 DIMMS
    15.4" WUXGA
    XP Pro / Office Pro 2003
    40 GB HD
    64 MB DDR ATI Mobility graphics
    4x CD/DVD burner (DVD+RW/+R)
    Dell 1450 (a/b/g 54 Mbps)
    Bluetooth internal card
    TrueMobile 5100 GPRS PC card
     
    Already bought an extra "power brick" (adapter) for my other location; even without the adapter and the battery it's still too heavy to carry every day . . .
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    anettis

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    Posted November 15th, 2004 15:00

    I you can't live with the weight I would say your best bet is to sell it on Ebay or perhaps see if someone is on these boards who would make a trade with you (although I am not sure if Dell frowns upon using these boards in that manner).
     
    How much does the 9100 weight?  I am guessing about 8 or 9 pounds.  I guess another option is to start hitting the dumbells more at the gym . . .
     
    :smileyhappy:
     
    Tony

    Message Edited by anettis on 11-15-2004 12:34 PM

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    digrudy

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    Posted November 15th, 2004 15:00

    The funny (well, I guess not so funny) thing is that I assumed that the weight would not be a problem because I do lift weights.  But even Arnold at his prime is not going to enjoy a 10-minute walk with a 10-lb. weight suspended from his trapezius!
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    anettis

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    Posted November 15th, 2004 16:00

    I am considering upgrading to the 9200 this holiday season, so I may be in the same boat has you.  However luckily I don't travel as much as I used to with work.  I am probably going to sell my decked out 8600 on Ebay.  It should be interesting to see how the auction goes.  Best of luck!

    Tony

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    mhampton

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    Posted November 15th, 2004 18:00

    Try a backpack type bag.  It works well for my XPS and I ain't no spring chicken (42). :)
     

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