Dell vs Packard Bell laptops

Glitter&Trauma

So, two computers with pretty similar spec:

The Packard Bell R1938 http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/333938/art/packard-bell/easynote-r1938.html

and the Dell Inspiron 1300:http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?b=&c=ie&cs=iedhs1&l=en&oc=N10137&rbc=N10137&s=dhs&sbc=iedhsrsinspn_1300_2


Both 1024MB RAM 80gb harddrives and 15.4" monitors and similar prices (Packard bell one is 750 euro in Currys).

Just wondering does anyone have experience with either of these makes??

Tom Dunne

I don't have experience with Packard Bell, I do with the Dell 1300.

Generally speaking, Packard Bells are not all that highly regarded in terms of quality, Dells on the other hand are generally quite reliable.

Personally, I would not purchase from a shop, you get better bang for your buck online.

DirkVoodoo

Yikes! The trackpad on that packard bell looks like a mini ice hockey rink, its hideous. Ive never liked packard bell styling, Dell's has improved...slightly. The 1300 seems like the better machine there.

majiktripp

I'd would have taken a Dell 1300 over a Packard Bell hands down, until I recently saw one of Packard Bells mid-range notebooks which looked very very nice...still bad build quality though and at the end of the day you want something that will give you your money's worth.I recon you should go for the Dell as I just have had and seen too many recurring problems with Packard Bells.

TempestSabre

I'd choose Dell myself.