Trouble Maker Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thinking about the Dell Inspiron 13. Something in that range, smaller and light, but not a netbook. Kind of in between the netbook and notebook. I've looked at a few 13" models and I'm 99% sure that's what I want to go with. Must have a built in CD/DVD drive, so no 'big' netbooks. Looking at around the $700-800 range (this will get a decent speced/optioned Dell plus docking station w/my companies discount). Oh yeah, I get a 7% discount on dells on top of whatever discount they are offering, so that helps and it's why I started there. What else should I look at? I have to be able to go somewhere local to fondle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Ugg. Dell. Every single Dell I've ever had to use was utter garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Honestly hated our old ones at work, but it was one model and the only experience I've had with them. Love that we have IBM's now. They are twice as much (at least) for the equivalent or I'd get one. It's all about price points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 What kind of specs are you looking to achieve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 XPS M1330 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I'm very satisfied with my Toshiba. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Smileys/shrug.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Mac [/Thread] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 i like my dells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_wire Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 my hp is a piece. dells can be okay, I just think of them as behind the times. my next computer will be a mac... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I <3 my HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 XPS M1330 Hmm, I thought you were talking about the Studio XPS 13 at first, which I would love to get but too much $$$. On Dell's website now and those look intriguing, going to check them out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 When it starts shocking you/performs sluggishly/melts/fucking falls apart, remember this: I told ya so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 What kind of specs are you looking to achieve? Not a huge computer guy, so I can't say processor wise, or even how much memory I would want/need. Just want something decent and new. All of our computers are pretty old. Mostly simple stuff, but some streaming video. I'm thinking middle of the line processor, integrated video is ok, 2-3gb of ram, ~300gb HD, at least DVD player/CD writer, preferable DVD/CD writer. Definitely want a 13" screen. HDMI output on the XPS, sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 When it starts shocking you/performs sluggishly/melts/fucking falls apart, remember this: I told ya so. Dude, I have bought a ton of dell laptops over the past 5 years never with an issue. If you go out and buy a $300-$500 POS and fails to meet your expectations..don't blame the brand. Just got rid of my XPS M1530 a few months ago...thing was built like a tank and had a slot load Blu-Ray burner to boot! Jess, dont' hesitate on the Dell, they also have good customer service overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybye Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 i sold my macbook last year and have been planning to get another whenever i get all my finances straight or feel the absolute need for another. but for the mean time to get me by, i bought an acer. it was just over $600 and ive bought a few little extras for it. this thing has been pretty good to me and i have no major complaints, it is definitely better than the old HP i had. it responds quickly and performs better than i would have thought. i also have about 15gb of music, 40 full movies, videos, LOTS of pictures, and all kinds of other random shit on it. so it might be worth a try checking one out. im sure the price on mine has dropped since...but i have the aspire 4720z model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Dude, I have bought a ton of dell laptops over the past 5 years never with an issue. If you go out and buy a $300-$500 POS and fails to meet your expectations..don't blame the brand. Just got rid of my XPS M1530 a few months ago...thing was built like a tank and had a slot load Blu-Ray burner to boot! Jess, dont' hesitate on the Dell, they also have good customer service overall. I can attest for Dell's customer service. I have an almost-new XPSM1530. I love it, and it owns on most, if not all, new games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Mac [/Thread] Would like to point out this was not me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Would like to point out this was not me. There's a first time for everything. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/images/shrug.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 As a work horse and general stablity I like my dell laptop. As for the build quality of the chassis I hate my dell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I can attest for Dell's customer service. I have an almost-new XPSM1530. I love it, and it owns on most, if not all, new games. Also wish I had the money to burn to get the discrete graphics, but it's not something I would use often. Actually probably something I would use just because it was there. With the stock integrated graphics I won't be tempted to waste (more of) my time playing games on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I just got a Latitude E4300 (work laptop, swap out for my last one, which won't be missed). So far I have been pretty pleased with it, but god knows how much the thing was. I am disappointed this new one only has 1 USB port and no PCMCIA port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I just got a Latitude E4300 (work laptop, swap out for my last one, which won't be missed). So far I have been pretty pleased with it, but god knows how much the thing was. I am disappointed this new one only has 1 USB port and no PCMCIA port. A newer laptop with only 1 USB port? Whaaaaaaaat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Rex Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I have an older XPS M1210... its pretty bad ass. Use to play TF2 all the time on it. Its a 12.1" screen though, think you were looking for 13. Check out the dell outlet you can find some pretty nasty deals and still get the standard warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 A newer laptop with only 1 USB port? Whaaaaaaaat? I know, very odd. Yet it has a Firewire and eSATA port. Luckily I don't really use anything USB on this thing other than my Sprint wireless card (I have a Bluetooth mouse/Keyboard) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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