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What Do you Experts Think?
I have designed a computer for college. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to comment on my specs? Are they too much or too little for a college student hoping to use the computer for at least 4 years?
Any input appreciated. Dell inspiron 9300 notebook. Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73 GHZ/ 2MB Cache/ 533 MHZ FSB) XP Pro 17 Inch Ultra Sharp UXGA Display with Tru Life 1 GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533 MHZ 2 DImm 100 GB HD 256 MB NVIDA Geforce GO 6800 9 Cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery |
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Re: What Do you Experts Think?
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I have designed a computer for college. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to comment on my specs? Are they too much or too little for a college student hoping to use the computer for at least 4 years? Any input appreciated. Dell inspiron 9300 notebook. Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73 GHZ/ 2MB Cache/ 533 MHZ FSB) XP Pro 17 Inch Ultra Sharp UXGA Display with Tru Life 1 GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533 MHZ 2 DImm 100 GB HD 256 MB NVIDA Geforce GO 6800 9 Cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery [/ QUOTE ] The XPS is a great laptop. Good choice. This will do you fine for 4 years. The only thing I can think of is maybe add the DVD burner? Before I went to college about 7+ years ago. I never thought I would need a CD burner - zip disks were cool. Haha. I regretted my decision about 2 months later. |
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Re: What Do you Experts Think?
Dell has been having reliability issues with newer laptops. Get something else.
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Re: What Do you Experts Think?
Maulik can you please elaborate?
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Re: What Do you Experts Think?
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Dell has been having reliability issues with newer laptops. Get something else. [/ QUOTE ] I can't disagree more. I've purchased 2 within the last year and both have been fine. I know about 10 other people who have purchased them without a problem as well. Do you have a link to a consumer report or something? |
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Re: What Do you Experts Think?
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Dell inspiron 9300 notebook. Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73 GHZ/ 2MB Cache/ 533 MHZ FSB) XP Pro 17 Inch Ultra Sharp UXGA Display with Tru Life 1 GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533 MHZ 2 DImm 100 GB HD 256 MB NVIDA Geforce GO 6800 9 Cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery [/ QUOTE ] Is there anything here that is excessive? |
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Is there anything here that is excessive? [/ QUOTE ] If you are planning on being a normal college student. And using this laptop for papers, projects, pr0n, music, video downloads, poker, etc. These specs should be fine for 4 years. Even though I trust Dell laptops alot, I always get a 2-3 year warranty with Complete Accidental Care. It is definitely worth it for a dorm/college situation. A beer will be spilled on that laptop. It's guaranteed. |
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Re: What Do you Experts Think?
Do you think I really need the Trulife display? Its costing about 100 extra? Would you get it?
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Re: What Do you Experts Think?
I would get the True Life screen. This screen will give you much more real-estate. 1920 x 1200 vs. 1440 x 900.
Also, if you plan on ever multi-tabling (with no overlap) you will need the 1920 x 1200 resolution. |
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