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Dell Inspiron 15 (1545)- any opinions?

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  • #2
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    tony007 wrote: »
    http://www.dell.com/ie/p/inspiron-15-intel-n5050/pd?oc=n00n5536&model_id=inspiron-15-intel-n5050

    I am thinking of buying this laptop and I was just wondering what people think of it? It seems to be a decent price

    Well, it isn't the worst deal out there, although 4 GB RAm would be nicer.

    However, it appears to be out of stock and it may never come back if Dell is waiting for the 3rd generation of Core i3 processors.
    tony007 wrote: »
    dell seem to be more reliable compared to others.

    Appearance can be deceptive... ;)

    SIuru.jpg

    But Dell aren't the worst.


  • #3
    tony007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭tony007


    Torqay wrote: »
    Well, it isn't the worst deal out there, although 4 GB RAm would be nicer.

    However, it appears to be out of stock and it may never come back if Dell is waiting for the 3rd generation of Core i3 processors.

    Thanks for the info :)
    Could you recommend me a similar one in terms of price (470 or less) with the same kind of reliability as a dell?


  • #4
    Torqay
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    tony007 wrote: »
    Thanks for the info :)
    Could you recommend me a similar one in terms of price (470 or less) with the same kind of reliability as a dell?

    How about this one?


  • #5
    tony007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭tony007


    Torqay wrote: »
    How about this one?

    Asus? I never heard of them. Do you have any experience with them? I'd just be wary of reliability? I appreciate the help.


  • #6
    Torqay
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    I have 3 ASUS netbooks and had never any problems. According to the statistic above, they are the most reliable of the major players. I hear, their customer service isn't the greatest, but I never had to deal with them so I couldn't tell. Having said that, most others aren't great either, when it comes to consumer products.


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  • #7
    tony007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭tony007


    Torqay wrote: »
    I have 3 ASUS netbooks and had never any problems. According to the statistic above, they are the most reliable of the major players. I hear, their customer service isn't the greatest, but I never had to deal with them so I couldn't tell. Having said that, most others aren't great either, when it comes to consumer products.

    How's the battery on them? Similar to dell's?


  • #8
    Torqay
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    My ASUS 1005HA netbook has a battery life of 9.5 hrs, but you can't compare that to laptops.

    The ASUS I have linked has a 4 cell (2600mAh, 37 WHrs) battery, your "out-of-stock" Inspiron has a 6-cell (48 WHrs) battery.


  • #9
    Jarren
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,689 ✭✭✭Jarren


    SOL have clearance section on Ebay.uk

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251120220919&clk_rvr_id=378516054881#ht_4159wt_1271

    It comes with GT630M


  • #10
    Torqay
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    Jarren wrote: »
    SOL have clearance section on Ebay.uk


    SOL???

    Jeez, I would never buy anything in a shop called SOL... :D


  • #11
    tony007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭tony007


    Torqay wrote: »
    SOL???

    Jeez, I would never buy anything in a shop called SOL... :D

    Do you see any good ones for under 500? I think there's some good enough ones there.


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