Got my Dell Inspiron 8200
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Just thought I'd update everyone on my laptop impressions in case anyone is in the market. I've never personally owned a Dell system of any kind because I build my own hardware, but I have bought them for clients before. I've had the laptop for a few days now, and it was delivered 2 days ahead of schedule. Here are the major specs: P4M 1.8GHz 512MB DDR Memory Geforce2 Go Video (32 MB) 30GB HD 8x CDRW/DVD combo 15" Ultrasharp UXGA 1600x1200 panel Windows XP Pro I was impressed with the Geforce2 Go graphics, they offer the Geforce4 440 Go which must be nothing short of awesome. My laptop ran Quake III at very playable speeds at 1600x1200 resolution, so I'm glad I didn't shell out the extra $179 for the upgrade, I don't need it. The flat panel is nothing short of beautiful. At the 1600x1200 native resolution everything is easy to read using the normal size fonts. The panel response is very fast, and playing Quake III at 1600x1200 looked great. I haven't run any benchmarks, but the system seems very fast, of course it is a 1.8GHz. ;) The chassis is of medium quality, I wouldn't mind if it were a little more rigid. It is fine though, and I guess they didn't want to add any more weight to the laptop. I am getting about 2 hours and 45 minutes with a single battery on max power saving mode. Even in this mode it is still very fast, and the screen is still easy to read at 50% brightness. Overall I am extremely satisfied with the Dell 8200. -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
I've have nothing but love for Dell and there laptops. But I hate Dell Financial Services. Anyway, how much did your laptop cost? Jason Gerard
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I HATE YOU!!! (not really, but I'm jealous) my mom says she's going to buy me a dell but in a few weeks...I want a new computer now! I've had this system for four years and it just isn't cutting it for games that are cpu-intensive nowadays. p2 350 mhz 288 ram win xp pro geforce 2 mx400 7.49 gig hdd
stupration wrote: I've had this system for four years and it just isn't cutting it for games that are cpu-intensive nowadays. Yes, some of these new games take some horsepower. I am behind the times on my desktop system's graphics. I have a Diamond Viper V770 Ultra (TNT2) card, but it runs Quake III fine up to 1024x768 in 32 bit color mode. stupration wrote: my mom says she's going to buy me a dell but in a few weeks "Dude, you're gettin' a Dell!" ;) I used to hate that guy on the Dell commercial, but he has started to grow on me. -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
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I've have nothing but love for Dell and there laptops. But I hate Dell Financial Services. Anyway, how much did your laptop cost? Jason Gerard
yea, ever since my mom told me she's going to buy me a new system everytime I see those commercials it seems as though that little white boy is taunting me...
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yea, ever since my mom told me she's going to buy me a new system everytime I see those commercials it seems as though that little white boy is taunting me...
stupration wrote: yea, ever since my mom told me she's going to buy me a new system everytime I see those commercials it seems as though that little white boy is taunting me... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
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I've have nothing but love for Dell and there laptops. But I hate Dell Financial Services. Anyway, how much did your laptop cost? Jason Gerard
Jason Gerard wrote: Anyway, how much did your laptop cost? It was around $2700. -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
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Just thought I'd update everyone on my laptop impressions in case anyone is in the market. I've never personally owned a Dell system of any kind because I build my own hardware, but I have bought them for clients before. I've had the laptop for a few days now, and it was delivered 2 days ahead of schedule. Here are the major specs: P4M 1.8GHz 512MB DDR Memory Geforce2 Go Video (32 MB) 30GB HD 8x CDRW/DVD combo 15" Ultrasharp UXGA 1600x1200 panel Windows XP Pro I was impressed with the Geforce2 Go graphics, they offer the Geforce4 440 Go which must be nothing short of awesome. My laptop ran Quake III at very playable speeds at 1600x1200 resolution, so I'm glad I didn't shell out the extra $179 for the upgrade, I don't need it. The flat panel is nothing short of beautiful. At the 1600x1200 native resolution everything is easy to read using the normal size fonts. The panel response is very fast, and playing Quake III at 1600x1200 looked great. I haven't run any benchmarks, but the system seems very fast, of course it is a 1.8GHz. ;) The chassis is of medium quality, I wouldn't mind if it were a little more rigid. It is fine though, and I guess they didn't want to add any more weight to the laptop. I am getting about 2 hours and 45 minutes with a single battery on max power saving mode. Even in this mode it is still very fast, and the screen is still easy to read at 50% brightness. Overall I am extremely satisfied with the Dell 8200. -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
Congrats on the new Dell. I bought an Inspiron 4100 late last year, fully kitted out and am very happy with it. I've got two batteries and a Wireless LAN, so I can use it anywhere in the house for about 6 hours wirelessly, which is just great. FYI It is Sat morning here in OZ and I'm in bed with my Dell - sad isn't it.:-D Neville Franks, Author of ED for Windows. www.getsoft.com
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Congrats on the new Dell. I bought an Inspiron 4100 late last year, fully kitted out and am very happy with it. I've got two batteries and a Wireless LAN, so I can use it anywhere in the house for about 6 hours wirelessly, which is just great. FYI It is Sat morning here in OZ and I'm in bed with my Dell - sad isn't it.:-D Neville Franks, Author of ED for Windows. www.getsoft.com
Neville Franks wrote: I've got two batteries and a Wireless LAN, so I can use it anywhere in the house for about 6 hours wirelessly, which is just great. Those will be my next upgrades to my Dell. ;) Neville Franks wrote: It is Sat morning here in OZ and I'm in bed with my Dell - sad isn't it. LOL! I know the feeling, I have several projects I am working on, contract, freeware and shareware. I am going to be spending a lot of time with my laptop too. ;) Best regards, -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
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Just thought I'd update everyone on my laptop impressions in case anyone is in the market. I've never personally owned a Dell system of any kind because I build my own hardware, but I have bought them for clients before. I've had the laptop for a few days now, and it was delivered 2 days ahead of schedule. Here are the major specs: P4M 1.8GHz 512MB DDR Memory Geforce2 Go Video (32 MB) 30GB HD 8x CDRW/DVD combo 15" Ultrasharp UXGA 1600x1200 panel Windows XP Pro I was impressed with the Geforce2 Go graphics, they offer the Geforce4 440 Go which must be nothing short of awesome. My laptop ran Quake III at very playable speeds at 1600x1200 resolution, so I'm glad I didn't shell out the extra $179 for the upgrade, I don't need it. The flat panel is nothing short of beautiful. At the 1600x1200 native resolution everything is easy to read using the normal size fonts. The panel response is very fast, and playing Quake III at 1600x1200 looked great. I haven't run any benchmarks, but the system seems very fast, of course it is a 1.8GHz. ;) The chassis is of medium quality, I wouldn't mind if it were a little more rigid. It is fine though, and I guess they didn't want to add any more weight to the laptop. I am getting about 2 hours and 45 minutes with a single battery on max power saving mode. Even in this mode it is still very fast, and the screen is still easy to read at 50% brightness. Overall I am extremely satisfied with the Dell 8200. -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
Dana Holt wrote: 8x CDRW/DVD combo Huh? A DVD drive that's also a CD Burner??? Nish
Regards, Nish Native CPian. Born and brought up on CP. With the CP blood in him.
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Just thought I'd update everyone on my laptop impressions in case anyone is in the market. I've never personally owned a Dell system of any kind because I build my own hardware, but I have bought them for clients before. I've had the laptop for a few days now, and it was delivered 2 days ahead of schedule. Here are the major specs: P4M 1.8GHz 512MB DDR Memory Geforce2 Go Video (32 MB) 30GB HD 8x CDRW/DVD combo 15" Ultrasharp UXGA 1600x1200 panel Windows XP Pro I was impressed with the Geforce2 Go graphics, they offer the Geforce4 440 Go which must be nothing short of awesome. My laptop ran Quake III at very playable speeds at 1600x1200 resolution, so I'm glad I didn't shell out the extra $179 for the upgrade, I don't need it. The flat panel is nothing short of beautiful. At the 1600x1200 native resolution everything is easy to read using the normal size fonts. The panel response is very fast, and playing Quake III at 1600x1200 looked great. I haven't run any benchmarks, but the system seems very fast, of course it is a 1.8GHz. ;) The chassis is of medium quality, I wouldn't mind if it were a little more rigid. It is fine though, and I guess they didn't want to add any more weight to the laptop. I am getting about 2 hours and 45 minutes with a single battery on max power saving mode. Even in this mode it is still very fast, and the screen is still easy to read at 50% brightness. Overall I am extremely satisfied with the Dell 8200. -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
WOOO! That machine kicks a---. My brother loves his 8200! /ravi "There is always one more bug..." http://www.ravib.com ravib@ravib.com
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Dana Holt wrote: 8x CDRW/DVD combo Huh? A DVD drive that's also a CD Burner??? Nish
Regards, Nish Native CPian. Born and brought up on CP. With the CP blood in him.
Nish - Native CPian wrote: Huh? A DVD drive that's also a CD Burner??? Yep, it slices, it dices, it plays DVDs, reads and writes CDs. ;) -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
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WOOO! That machine kicks a---. My brother loves his 8200! /ravi "There is always one more bug..." http://www.ravib.com ravib@ravib.com
Ravi Bhavnani wrote: WOOO! That machine kicks a---. My brother loves his 8200! Yes, I love my 8200 as well. I use it mostly for software development, but I wanted something with desktop class power that I could take to a LAN game party without getting laughed at. ;) No problems there with the Geforce2 Go. -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
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Just thought I'd update everyone on my laptop impressions in case anyone is in the market. I've never personally owned a Dell system of any kind because I build my own hardware, but I have bought them for clients before. I've had the laptop for a few days now, and it was delivered 2 days ahead of schedule. Here are the major specs: P4M 1.8GHz 512MB DDR Memory Geforce2 Go Video (32 MB) 30GB HD 8x CDRW/DVD combo 15" Ultrasharp UXGA 1600x1200 panel Windows XP Pro I was impressed with the Geforce2 Go graphics, they offer the Geforce4 440 Go which must be nothing short of awesome. My laptop ran Quake III at very playable speeds at 1600x1200 resolution, so I'm glad I didn't shell out the extra $179 for the upgrade, I don't need it. The flat panel is nothing short of beautiful. At the 1600x1200 native resolution everything is easy to read using the normal size fonts. The panel response is very fast, and playing Quake III at 1600x1200 looked great. I haven't run any benchmarks, but the system seems very fast, of course it is a 1.8GHz. ;) The chassis is of medium quality, I wouldn't mind if it were a little more rigid. It is fine though, and I guess they didn't want to add any more weight to the laptop. I am getting about 2 hours and 45 minutes with a single battery on max power saving mode. Even in this mode it is still very fast, and the screen is still easy to read at 50% brightness. Overall I am extremely satisfied with the Dell 8200. -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
Dana Holt wrote: P4M 1.8GHz 512MB DDR Memory Geforce2 Go Video (32 MB) 30GB HD 8x CDRW/DVD combo 15" Ultrasharp UXGA 1600x1200 panel Windows XP Pro And how much does it cost? Best regards, Alexandru Savescu
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Dana Holt wrote: P4M 1.8GHz 512MB DDR Memory Geforce2 Go Video (32 MB) 30GB HD 8x CDRW/DVD combo 15" Ultrasharp UXGA 1600x1200 panel Windows XP Pro And how much does it cost? Best regards, Alexandru Savescu
****Alexpro wrote: And how much does it cost? It was around $2700. -- Dana Holt Xenos Software
