***Offical \"What Do You Think of This Laptop\" Thread***
 

Thought this might cut down on things since everyone is really worried about spending $$$ on a laptop without getting feedback on if it is good for poker/a good deal etc.

A helpful link for those trying to determine screensize by Dell model http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=43667


Anyways I'll start it off with this

Thoughts on this setup?

DELL INSPIRON 9200 1.8GHz-1GB-80GB-CDRW/DVD
Model Number 9200
Processor Speed CENTRINO 1.8GHz
Memory 1GB
Hard Drive 80GB Hard Drive
Cache 1MB
ROM Drive CDRW/DVD
Display 17" WUXGA+ 1920x1200 WIDE SCREEN DISPLAY
I/O Ports Svideo, Headphone, Microphone, Security Card reader, FireWire,
Video RADEON 9700 128MB Video
Network Support Gbit ETHERNET - WIFI 802.11abg
USB Ports 4
Video Port 1-ANALOG 1-DIGITAL
OS WINDOWS XP PRO W/COA AND OFFICE XP PRO
Battery Li-ion TAKES A FULL CHARGE
Power Supply YES
Weight 4.8LBS
Warranty DELL NEXT BUS. DAY WARRANTY THRU 2-18-2008
Condition EXCELLENT Photo is of the unit listed

Price $829 +$30 shipping

Question
Is it easy to upgrade the memory/hard drive on a laptop?

Re: ***Offical \"What Do You Think of This Laptop\" Thread***
 

[ QUOTE ]
Question
Is it easy to upgrade the memory/hard drive on a laptop?

[/ QUOTE ]

If you know how to use a screw driver.

Re: ***Offical \"What Do You Think of This Laptop\" Thread***
 

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Question
Is it easy to upgrade the memory/hard drive on a laptop?

[/ QUOTE ]

If you know how to use a screw driver.

[/ QUOTE ]

Unplug it, pop the battery, unscrew the cover, figure out what g-damn way the stupid pos memory stick fits into the socket, put the cover back on, batter, plug it in. Tada.

Re: ***Offical \"What Do You Think of This Laptop\" Thread***
 

and hard drive is basically the same, only you have to deal with a reinstall or clone.

Re: ***Offical \"What Do You Think of This Laptop\" Thread***
 

my inspiron 9400 has had its hard disk wiped.

i don't have the software cd that comes with the machine.

what should i do?

Re: ***Offical \"What Do You Think of This Laptop\" Thread***
 

[ QUOTE ]
my inspiron 9400 has had its hard disk wiped.

i don't have the software cd that comes with the machine.

what should i do?

[/ QUOTE ]
Buy software? You can try calling Dell, but I imagine they won't be able to help.

I don't really know why you thought this was the thread for you. Was it just at the top of the list? [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
-Sam

P.S. While the "official" thread might have been a good idea, at this point it's almost entirely hijacks (one of which is by the OP).

Re: ***Offical \"What Do You Think of This Laptop\" Thread***
 

i just got a inspiron E1405. there's a coupon out there that has $500 off of a $1500+ purchase. (there's also one for $300 off a $999)

My opinion is that you should go and upgrade an inspiron to the max and make it just peak over 1500, use the coupon (google dell coupons, etc) and pay ~$150 more for a much better computer. Mine is the best dual core, 2gb ram, highest res screen, 2 upgraded bats, etc.

good luck

*you can also just upgrade the one you're thinking about buying to just over 1k and get it for 700+tax/shipping

Re: ***Offical \"What Do You Think of This Laptop\" Thread***
 

Yeah..someone just started a new "rate my new dell laptop" thread so I think this failed miserably.