Anyone with a Dell computer...

[splean]

The only computer I own is a desktop that I built myself 3 years back.. but im looking to get a laptop. Dell has nice deals for very reasonable prices.. and I like the fact that I can pay monthly. Anyone with a Dell desktop/laptop post your experiences.

Im looking to grab this.. http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...SP6402_FEAT_E1

[a2j3]

splean

Sounds good 2 me. The only thing I would change and this is just me, but I would change to xp pro, change to diff. virus protection and add the flaming hot design notebook cover. lol.

[splean]

The only thing im putting is XP pro.. I could just put it on myself but I would lose the warranty.

[a2j3]

splean

I agree with u there. They r pretty tough on the warranties. The reason I said change 2 xp pro is because on the list in the link xp home is checked?? Sorry misunderstood. lol

[Chewy]

get a cooling pad and use it when doing any video processing, that baby will scream but create a lot of heat, I'd stay with home for that price

[Kabuchan]

I bought my Dell PC 1 1/2 yrs ago for my business. Make sure you pay as much as you can each month. Their interest rates are not as competitive as many of the visas out there. Yes, you can pay $30 a month, but it might cover only the finance fees.

I'm with a2j3 - the flames are real cool!

[volfann]

I'm currently using my third Dell desktop. Still have the last two. Lost the first one in a custody battle. Never had a single issue with any of them. Some people bash their tech support ,I have never had to use them ,so I wouldn't know. They did call me 2 weeks after getting The XPS to make sure I was happy with it. .

[BR7]

I am on my second Dell I have the E510 I am very pleased with it Dells for me have been very dependable

[atifsh]

using dimension 8300 for couple years now, last time had BOD when i used to have unbranded thing.
only prob was it has less pci slots so i had to remove my firewire card and live 5.1 and get audigy with builtin firewire.

[atifsh]

Im looking to grab this.. http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...SP6402_FEAT_E1

1: Home version fine
2: get ultra sharp lcd [if its like ultra bright, x bright thingy] if u can
3: get 7200 rpm harddrive, 20 gigs that will u lose but it will be more responsiv
4: covers are ur choice, wont give u any good
5: if its exaust fan in in bottom u wont be able to use it on ur laps or on bed. [cant use mine though its a sony, at 2.66 it gets very hot and noisy]

at almost 3 kg it isnt lighest........ 2.8 kg exact. my sony is 3.6 kg heavy as rock but its a desktop replacement so i dont carry it that often.