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@AirGuitarist3210 wrote:

Please give me your personal opinions about this notebook that I just purchased online at dell.com today. Thanks.

You must have money to burn.  Bought a lot of options that are probably unneeded like XP Pro, a/b/g card, Office, wireless installation, NIS for 15 months...  I'd get Home, a b/g card, Office Student and Teacher, install the wireless router myself, and get Norton free after rebate.

Nice system though.  :smileywink:

Yep i think rick is right, the system looks quite good, but something like installing a wireless network doesnt require a technician. It's quite easy even for people that are not computer savvy.

Wow, nice system. I personally would've gotten the SXGA display as it's slightly brighter and reviews (that I've read anyway) show it to be more likeable that the standard screen. Also, I would've gotten the 128mb video card. I think that was only about $30 or so more than the 64mb one. Seems worth it to spend the money up front than wish for it after the fact.

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@elks wrote:

Wow, nice system. I personally would've gotten the SXGA display as it's slightly brighter and reviews (that I've read anyway) show it to be more likeable that the standard screen. Also, I would've gotten the 128mb video card. I think that was only about $30 or so more than the 64mb one. Seems worth it to spend the money up front than wish for it after the fact.

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I don't get it. I didn't ask for any help with wireless installation. I know that I didn't select any of those options because my next door neighbor is a computer expert so I'll just have him help me if I need it. He's the one that helped me customize this unit. He told me that the two main things with Dell notebooks are getting at least 512MB of Ram, and getting Microsoft Windows XP Professional. The Home Edition of XP has given a lot of people problems and headaches since it was first released so I still think that it was a wise move that I got XP Professional instead of XP Home.

Message Edited by AirGuitarist3210 on 03-04-2005 10:35 PM

Message Edited by AirGuitarist3210 on 03-04-2005 10:36 PM

 

rickmktg wrote:

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You must have money to burn.  Bought a lot of options that are probably unneeded like XP Pro, a/b/g card, Office, wireless installation, NIS for 15 months...  I'd get Home, a b/g card, Office Student and Teacher, install the wireless router myself, and get Norton free after rebate.

Nice system though.  :smileywink:

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What's a A/G/B card? What's a A B/G Card? The reason I bought Norton Internet Security twice was because it asked me if I wanted it twice. The first time was in step 1 and the second time was in step 3. I wanted to be sure that I definitely had Norton 2005 on this unit. I didn't realize that I purchased an extra copy of Norton Internet Security 2005 until after the fact. It's all going to work out though because I'll just install Norton 2005 on our desktop. Our current version is two years old so it good that I bought the extra copy of Norton. I got Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint because I might be going off to college so I'm set now if I get accepted to a college that I applied for it my home state of Pennsylvania. What option was the office student and teacher?

As far as having a lot of money to burn. I really shouldn't be spending any money because I don't have a job. I took this money from my saving account. My Grandfather gave me $5000, for Christmas so I used some of that for this unit. I've always wanted my own laptop, but I never had the money for one.

I can't wait for this to come in the mail:smileyvery-happy:

 

 

Message Edited by AirGuitarist3210 on 03-04-2005 10:55 PM

Message Edited by AirGuitarist3210 on 03-04-2005 11:00 PM

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@AirGuitarist3210 wrote:

I don't get it. I didn't ask for any help with wireless installation. I know that I didn't select any of those options because my next door neighbor is a computer expert so I'll just have him help me if I need it. He's the one that helped me customize this unit. He told me that the two main things with Dell notebooks are getting at least 512MB of Ram, and getting Microsoft Windows XP Professional. The Home Edition of XP has given a lot of people problems and headaches since it was first released so I still think that it was a wise move that I got XP Professional instead of XP Home.

 

Your neighbor is incorrect.  There is no reason to buy Windows XP Pro.

I can't tell from your list whether you extended the basic service plan to three years.  I would highly recommend your extending the plan to three or even four years, as replacing some parts on a laptop are so expensive, it is better worth to buy a new computer.

Enjoy,

Jane

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@csk13 wrote:
Actually, you were wise to get XP Pro, especially if you want to deal with networking. My friend had XP Home and it gave him plenty of problems. He upgraded to XP Pro, and not another problem has shown since. This was about 1 year ago.

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Unless you're on a large network you don't need Pro.  He might need it for college, but can get it then for $19 or so vs. $79.  No harm done now, just a few more bucks spent.

Ideally, if someone can wait till the summer, their college MAY have deals that beat Dell's prices.  My son starts in September, and when he goes for orientation in the summer we'll check their prices vs. Dell (including SB) and see what it makes sense to buy.  I know he can get Windows Pro for $19, Office Pro for $49.  He can buy a new machine once per year, but cannot resell for two years. 

Actually, you were wise to get XP Pro, especially if you want to deal with networking. My friend had XP Home and it gave him plenty of problems. He upgraded to XP Pro, and not another problem has shown since. This was about 1 year ago.