Think i should sell my Dell Laptop?

[aphex]

I've had it about a year now.... Its an Inspirion 8100 - PIII 1ghz, 512mb, 15" UXGA, 30gb, 64MB DDR Radeon, 8x DVD, Etc....

I love the rig and it works great, the problem is... It weighs about 8-9lbs and now that i've been having back/shoulder/arm problems for the past few months, carrying it around in my backpack case has really gotten to be quite a chore... I started physical therapy a few weeks ago for my problems, and have been noticing some improvement, but whenever i carry my laptop i still get some pain....

Do you think i should sell it and maybe try to pick up a iBook/powerbook 12.1? Maybe a new ultralight Dell/Toshiba? Do ya think the weight difference would be worth it?

FYI, before anyone says it... I didnt get injured from carrying my laptop... Its from a car accident... The heavy laptop just aggrivates my condition...

 

[notfred]

How many "I want a 12" powerbook, but I'm never actually going to buy one, jsut start more threads about it..." threads have you had now?

 

[chin311]

yeah, if you want a lighter notebook, go ahead and sell...pick up an 600m or T30 or something similar...

laptops hold value well or so it seems, i wonder how much you could get...hmmm

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: notfred
How many "I want a 12" powerbook, but I'm never actually going to buy one, jsut start more threads about it..." threads have you had now?

This is my second i believe... And i dont think it was about the same thing...

 

[notfred]

OK then, how many will you have by the time you actually get the powerbook?

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: notfred
OK then, how many will you have by the time you actually get the powerbook?

My one and ONLY other thread about the power book..... - Different Forum... Simular Question...

Assmonger

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: chin311
yeah, if you want a lighter notebook, go ahead and sell...pick up an 600m or T30 or something similar...

laptops hold value well or so it seems, i wonder how much you could get...hmmm

Im hoping at least $800-900... I dunno....

 

[Shawn]

I got a hold of this for $700 w/ rebates. I dunno if you can still get that deal though, but it's a great laptop. Does everything I need it to.

 

[filmmaker]

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: chin311
yeah, if you want a lighter notebook, go ahead and sell...pick up an 600m or T30 or something similar...

laptops hold value well or so it seems, i wonder how much you could get...hmmm

Im hoping at least $800-900... I dunno....

Well... if it's causing your physical hard, then get rid of it. Check out eBay for similar models and see what they are going for.

 

[manly]

I predict you'd be disappointed moving from a 15" UXGA LCD to a 12.1" LCD.

I know the 12" iBook is all about portability, but they probably could maintain the form factor with a 13.3" or even a 14.1" LCD. Obviously, cost is a factor for Apple as well.

None of us would know if a lightweight notebook would aid your physical condition. But the weight difference is huge. I personally would never buy one of those massive 8+ lb. desktop replacement notebooks.

If you're not ready to switch to Mac OS X, then an IBM Thinkpad T40 ($$$) could interest you. Unfortunately, you aren't going to get too much value by selling your Inspiron. Best case scenario would probably be a trade.

 

[DiZASTiX]

Ya sell it...to me for $1...Ill cover shipping too! Im so nice, aren't I!

 

[Kaervak]

If you want a really ultra light ultra light, go for the Sharp Acticus MM-10. 2.1lbs 0.5 inches thick. Kinda pricey, and uses a transmeta processor, but I still want one.

 

[m2kewl]

the new 500m-600m and d500-d600 series from dell are pretty good. around 5lbs and has magnesium casing. or the thinkpad t30-t40.

 

[NeoMadHatter]

yea, i think you're gonna be unhappy with the size of the screen change going down to a 12.1" lcd from the 15" one. maybe get a IBM T40 or a Dell 600m or D600 or a powerbook. it depends. can you just get a hand case for it instead?

 

[0roo0roo]

if you can sell it sure buying used laptops is dicey, parts wear out and replacing laptop parts is the worst thing ever.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
if you can sell it sure buying used laptops is dicey, parts wear out and replacing laptop parts is the worst thing ever.

It still has 2 out of 3 years on its warranty left...