just bought a new computer! :-)

[zimu]

had gotten an inspiron 1100 last may, with a P4 2ghz processor for $800 (ebay); sold it today for $850 and bought myself a new inspiron 5100 with a 64MB ATI card, P4 2.6GHz with the works for $930 (dell outlet).

so for $80 i got a complete makeover computer which kicks the 1100's BUTT!
how sweet is that?

 

[Electric Amish]

It's still a Dell.

 

[DrumminBoy]

sweet deal!

 

[zimu]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
It's still a Dell.

yeah, true, but it does the job!

 

[luvya]

Is it a lot nicer than 1100?

 

[MacBaine]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
It's still a Dell.

What's wrong with a Dell? I've owned 3, never had a problem.

 

[zimu]

Originally posted by: luvya
Is it a lot nicer than 1100?

well, specifically MY 1100.

a) more memory (128MB more)
b) has a graphics card- 64MB ati, versus an intel on-board which SUCKED
c) 600 MHz faster
d) faster bus speed (if i'm not mistaken)
e) lighter by 1/2 a lb.

thats off the top of my head

 

[dartworth]

The 5100 is a brick ...lol.

I had one, just to big and bulky...you can kill a small man with that thing

 

[RossMAN]

I would have waited for a better deal on a BRAND NEW Dell 5100 laptop.

Here's a Hot Deal from last week which has expired

Inspiron 5100 notebook $869 after rebate and instant off with FREE shipping
with Pentium® 4 processor,2.66GHz,14.0 XGA , 256MB DDR RAM, FREE UPGRADE TO 40GB hard drive,DVD Drive ,32MB ATi Mobility? Radeon? 7500 , free shipping

 

[novon]

My Dell 8200 was awesome for the year I had it, after which I sold it for $50 less than I bought it. They are great computers for a great price.

 

[dartworth]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I would have waited for a better deal on a BRAND NEW Dell 5100 laptop.

Here's a Hot Deal from last week which has expired

Inspiron 5100 notebook $869 after rebate and instant off with FREE shipping
with Pentium® 4 processor,2.66GHz,14.0 XGA , 256MB DDR RAM, FREE UPGRADE TO 40GB hard drive,DVD Drive ,32MB ATi Mobility? Radeon? 7500 , free shipping

IMO he got a better deal...the video card is worth the extra $. Dell refurbs are as good as new ones.

 

[zimu]

Originally posted by: dartworth

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I would have waited for a better deal on a BRAND NEW Dell 5100 laptop.

Here's a Hot Deal from last week which has expired

Inspiron 5100 notebook $869 after rebate and instant off with FREE shipping
with Pentium® 4 processor,2.66GHz,14.0 XGA , 256MB DDR RAM, FREE UPGRADE TO 40GB hard drive,DVD Drive ,32MB ATi Mobility? Radeon? 7500 , free shipping

IMO he got a better deal...the video card is worth the extra $. Dell refurbs are as good as new ones.

i was just about to say that, thanks!!
also, i get an extra 128MB ram; although i lose out on the .06 GHz difference and the 10 gigs extra storage (i have a 160GB external drive)

BUT i also get a DVD/CDRW combo drive... versus just a plain DVD drive

 

[HiTek21]

Nice Comp whats the specs?

I just got my new Inspiron 5150 Notebook today. This thing is a heavy mofo but it's awsome. I'm shocked at how fast they built and shipped it to me.

 

[luvya]

Is it a lot nicer than 1100?

 

[zimu]

Originally posted by: HiTek21
Nice Comp whats the specs?

I just got my new Inspiron 5150 Notebook today. This thing is a heavy mofo but it's awsome. I'm shocked at how fast they built and shipped it to me.

yeah i read your thread that got locked cause people kept asking why you didn't get built in wifi!!!

it is a heavy mofo but i don't care about the size much (unlike most girls). i'm impressed at their ship times too, i ordered this a.m. at 9:00, the estimated delivery is thursday morning!!

 

[zimu]

Originally posted by: luvya
Is it a lot nicer than 1100?

read my posting a little lower as to why it's better than my 1100

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: zimu

Originally posted by: HiTek21
Nice Comp whats the specs?

I just got my new Inspiron 5150 Notebook today. This thing is a heavy mofo but it's awsome. I'm shocked at how fast they built and shipped it to me.

yeah i read your thread that got locked cause people kept asking why you didn't get built in wifi!!!

it is a heavy mofo but i don't care about the size much (unlike most girls). i'm impressed at their ship times too, i ordered this a.m. at 9:00, the estimated delivery is thursday morning!!

why didnt u get built in wifi??

 

[zimu]

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: zimu

Originally posted by: HiTek21
Nice Comp whats the specs?

I just got my new Inspiron 5150 Notebook today. This thing is a heavy mofo but it's awsome. I'm shocked at how fast they built and shipped it to me.

yeah i read your thread that got locked cause people kept asking why you didn't get built in wifi!!!

it is a heavy mofo but i don't care about the size much (unlike most girls). i'm impressed at their ship times too, i ordered this a.m. at 9:00, the estimated delivery is thursday morning!!

why didnt u get built in wifi??

LOL
cause i already have the pci card which suits me fine

oh... and it wasn't an option

 

[jjyiz28]

Originally posted by: zimu
sold it today for $850 and bought myself a new inspiron 5100 with a 64MB ATI card,

you describe ur video card by how much memory it has??

 

[MAME]

I'm not trying to crap here but I can't stand laptops. I had to install xp on one last night and I almost shot myself trying to get the thouchpad to not click while I typed.

They just seem slower, more expensive, harder to upgrae and I'm always afraid of breaking them.

Anyway, good job on making the most of your $ though!