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Vostro laptop from Dell

  • 28-10-2008 8:00pm
    #1
    markjbloggs
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭


    Just about to pull the trigger on one of these (1710 model number) for about €700 - need to use it for spreadsheets while travelling.

    Any thoughts / suggestions on whether or not this is a good deal??

    One thing I find strange is that the 1510 seems to be cheaper than the 1710 - why would this be?


Comments

  • #2
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    If it's for travelling i wouldn't get anything above a 15.4" tbh, that 17" machine is a bit of a beast, and not really designed to be a road warrior. The 1510 is a grand machine, had one at home for a couple of weeks, (was a friends), and thought it was a lovely machine to use.
    You'll need to be more specific about which one you went for as there are varying specs for the vostro machines.


  • #3
    RichyX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭RichyX


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    If it's for travelling i wouldn't get anything above a 15.4" tbh, that 17" machine is a bit of a beast, and not really designed to be a road warrior.

    +1

    Although I would go further and say 14.1 inch is the largest I'd recommend for traveling.
    My 15.4 inch Inspiron has been on a few train journeys with me and it was just too bulky and impractical. One day I had my girlfriends 14.1 inch Dell and it was much, much better. More compact, easier to cart around and the screen size was grand.

    If you want any sort of battery life on your journeys it may be wise to go for the intel integrated graphics on whatever laptop you choose.


  • #4
    markjbloggs
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭markjbloggs


    Need at least the 15 inch to be able to view the spreadsheet properly.

    What about the Dell Vostro in general as a choice?

    Also, what about Dell vs Toshiba etc?

    And, are Dell due to have any sales soon that I can take advantage of?

    Thanks for all the replies....:D


  • #5
    RichyX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭RichyX


    markjbloggs wrote: »
    Need at least the 15 inch to be able to view the spreadsheet properly.

    What about the Dell Vostro in general as a choice?

    Also, what about Dell vs Toshiba etc?

    And, are Dell due to have any sales soon that I can take advantage of?

    Thanks for all the replies....:D

    I like the look of the vostro, and the reviews I've read have been positive.
    Seems to be reasonable value too.

    The presence of the Nvidia 8400M graphics card is a concern. Avoid it like the plague. See http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055340806 for details.
    You have the option of the Intel X3100 graphics, take that.

    I'm not well versed on other brands when it comes to 15 inch screen laptops. Several people I know have been disappointed with the quality of recent Dell's (poor build quality, failing components), so it might be worth looking at other brands. Lenovo have the best reputation from what I've read.

    Dabs has an excellent range of laptops - http://www.dabs.ie/productlist.aspx?&CategorySelectedId=11105&NavigationKey=11105&PageMode=1


  • #6
    markjbloggs
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭markjbloggs


    X3100 seems to be included in the price, the NVDIA is an extra €70. Total price working out at €610.
    RichyX wrote: »
    I like the look of the vostro, and the reviews I've read have been positive.
    Seems to be reasonable value too.

    The presence of the Nvidia 8400M graphics card is a concern. Avoid it like the plague. See http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055340806 for details.
    You have the option of the Intel X3100 graphics, take that.

    I'm not well versed on other brands when it comes to 15 inch screen laptops. Several people I know have been disappointed with the quality of recent Dell's (poor build quality, failing components), so it might be worth looking at other brands. Lenovo have the best reputation from what I've read.

    Dabs has an excellent range of laptops - http://www.dabs.ie/productlist.aspx?&CategorySelectedId=11105&NavigationKey=11105&PageMode=1


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