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| musicasacra | Mar 17 2008, 12:12 PM Post #26 |
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I don't know anyone who keeps a laptop for more than 3 years. At least, my Windows-based laptops don't last longer than that in optimal performance. And Sony Vaios outright die on me within 3 years. I've had this Dell for nearly 2 years. Its performance quirks are starting to annoy me. But that's ok -- I'm getting a MacBook Pro next month!
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| Kincaid | Apr 29 2008, 01:27 PM Post #27 |
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Another update: I could get an add'l 15% off a Lenovo by using a PayPal link - but then I talked with "my computer guy" and he doesn't favor Lenovo any longer, feeling their quality is slipping and their tech support sucking. He recommends Dell. So, I guess I'm looking more at the Latitude series. I should also note that I'm am getting a lot of advice to get XP and pass on Vista. I also was able to confirm that I get to install MS Office that I got at Costco onto two other systems - so I can put it on my daughter's laptop for free! Thanks again everyone for the input. |
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| Kincaid | Apr 29 2008, 01:29 PM Post #28 |
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Hey, check this out! It's a Dell WoW edition laptop! http://www.dell.com/content/products/produ...en&s=dhs&~ck=mn |
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| Kincaid | Apr 29 2008, 01:31 PM Post #29 |
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Hmmm...no such thing as a Latitude laptop on the Dell site. Did it change to Inspiron or XPS? Or is the Latitude only for desktop systems? |
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| sue | Apr 29 2008, 01:44 PM Post #30 |
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Interesting. That's what my computer guy says too. Dell, and get it with XP. But he's a techy computer guy. Lots of 'regular' people I've asked have negative responses to Dell. What to do, what to do.Let me know what you decide on, Kincaid. Then I can be a copycat. |
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| Kincaid | Apr 29 2008, 02:04 PM Post #31 |
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Well, the only two choices at Dell for Windows XP are the Inspiron 1520 (not a bad choice) or the XPS something-or-other that costs about $2500! I think I'm going for the 1520. It starts out under $900 so that's not too bad. Configured like we want should be about $1200 maybe. |
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| sue | Apr 29 2008, 02:12 PM Post #32 |
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Thanks, I'll take a close look at that. That's about the price range we were hoping for. (the $1200 one)
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I've asked have negative responses to Dell. What to do, what to do.
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