Ordering a new computer. What should I get? I am thinking that I want a laptop. Is Dell worth anything?

 

Laptops rule. Get one and go wireless. First off, what's your budget?

Dell is a solid PC, some will have horror stories but you'll get that with any PC maker.

 

Do you like pickles?


I hope they are ok I just order a digital camera from them. A Canon PowerShot A80 and it shipped today…

 

I believe that consumer reports usually likes Dell the best of the PCs. I've got one, had it for almost a year and its a lot less trouble than my iMac (AKA wretched evil blue lump of crap) at work.

 

I got the 5150. I don't know Jack about computers, but this guy was pretty cool. He didn't try to sell me on the high end one. I told him I wanted to spend about $1500, and my grand total was $1584.00. It'll be here in about a week and 1/2.


Now I can cruise this board at home and work!

 

You got ripped off... HA! Kidding... congrats on your new time-wasting device! I've been in front of my for most of the 11-hour work day... and about 90% of that time was spend right here...

 

Order detail
Order number: (deleted)Inspiron 5150,15in,XGA,P4, 2.80GHz Qty: 1 Unit Price: $1,595.00
[221-4703] Inspiron 5150,15in,XGA,P4, 2.80GHz
[311-2958] 512MB,333MHz,2DIMMs for Inspiron 5150
[320-1227] 64MB nVidia Geforce FX Go5200,for Inspiron 5150
[340-8957] 40GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive Inspiron
[420-3235] Microsoft Windows XP Home, Inspiron
[313-1909] Dell Resource CD with Application Backup,W/Tool for Abacus 5150
[412-0408] Generic Inspiron Dell Support
[313-2208] Inspiron Tools CD
[430-0530] Integrated NIC for Inspiron
[313-1917] Internal 56k Modem
[430-0685] Cyberlink Software Decoding for DVD Drives
[462-5322] 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo,Inspiron 5150
[430-0923] Dell Wireless 1350 (802.11 b/g) Internal Wireless
[412-0628] SYMANTEC NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 2004,90 DAY TRIAL,OEM
[412-0516] Dell Jukebox powered by Music Match
[310-5241] 65 WHr 8-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
[412-0587] AOL Solo
[412-0625] Dell/My Way Home Page
[420-3224] Broadband Icon for Inspiron
[412-0521] Dell Photo Album Standard
[412-0398] Word Perfect Productivity Pack
[412-0556] Microsoft Enclyclopedia,2004 for Inspiron
[950-3339] 3 Year Limited Warranty
[950-3550] Type 12- Mail-In Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
[950-3552] Type 12- Mail-In Service, 24x7 Technical Support, 2 Year Extended
[412-0361] Soft Contracts - DHS Home Sales
[462-9835] $100 MAIL-IN REBATE 49103, Redeem within 30 days of ship date at www.deleted.com
[412-0552] Money 2004 Standard Version for Inspiron
[412-0581] Dell Media Experience for Inspiron Systems
[462-7782] $50 DFS MAIL-IN SYSTEM REBATE 46106. Redeem within 30 days of ship at dell4me.com/rebates

 

Order number: 787024752Dell TrueMobile 2300 (802.11b/g) Wireless BroadbandRouter Qty: 1 Unit Price: $89.00
[221-4160] Dell TrueMobile 2300 (802.11b/g) Wireless BroadbandRouter
[902-2750] Type 11 Contract- Ad vance Exchange 1Yr Limited Warranty.
[970-6158] No Warranty, Year 2 and 3




I think that means that I can cruise this board while on the can!

 

Extended support?! Did you get the silicon sealant package as well?! What about the high-speed fan bearings w/ liquid CPU cooling to keep your PC cool and quiet? I don't even know who you are anymore...

 

I would have gone longer if it wasn't another hundred bucks! If this thing so much as blinks when I turn it on in 2 years, I am packin it up and sending it to them.

They did offer me Dell-Dex, he said it's like Windex, but made by Dell especially for their computer screens. It's $457.00 for a 2 ounce bottle. I got two. He said it's awesome!

 

THat is correct, but you can't take any more than a 3-hour dump 'cuz that battery guzzlin' P4 processor you got is going to EAT the battery alive...

tsk tsk tssk.... why didn't you consult the master first (that's me).

 

You waited a whole 4 minutes to reply to my thread...by that time, I was buying Delldex
What does...

[311-2958] 512MB,333MHz,2DIMMs for Inspiron 5150
[320-1227] 64MB nVidia Geforce FX Go5200,for Inspiron 5150
[340-8957] 40GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive Inspiron
and
2.80GHz

...mean? I know it's not superfast, but am I going to be pissed?

 

I got off work at 9:00 and am still here because of this mess. I'll be back in the am.

Thanks for the replies.

 

It will be fast system, you'll enjoy it. The downside to the perfomance will be battery life. Just don't be away from an outlet too long (ie, 3 hours) and you'll be fine. Don't mind me, I'm just the pickiest ***** f'er when it comes to electronics. I'm such a geek. When you own enough PC power to launch a space shuttle, you've got issues...

 

I got the 5150 back in Jan with the 3.06 Ghz, the wireless gizmo, and all the other stuff that Tuff Ford has.

First time I tried it in a WI-FI zone,m it worked perfectly.
I turned it on in the Frankfurt Airport, and was able to see all the flight schedules and the airport website, it was very cool to see it work like that.

Regards