Posts by jetmech1

Quote: Originally Posted by Pecker Slap This is true. Even Vista Certified programs give me a headache to install sometimes. It will tell me I dont have permission to so something, even though I am the admin and only...

This past weekend my 8600 went back to XP Pro. Vista ran good on it, but it was all the other issues that gave me a headache. Trying to install Vista certified software can be a problem with vista. I would get a Temp folder full or I...

I have 2 gig in my E1505 and I still don't know if it was worth it. In a year or so after a lot of the issues are work out out it will be a nice system. This product should have remained in BETA for a while longer.

My question for all the Guru's out there. If I run the Vista back-up tool then replace my HD can I use that back up to restore my new HD? Thanks John

Dell makes a fairly good laptop computer. My 8600 is 3 years old and still works flawlessly. The case has a few scratches from normal wear and handling. The screen is still great. My only problem with the 8600 has been that the little...

Great review. I also hate all the BLOATWARE Dells preinstalls on their systems. That was my major reason for installing Vista. I have been really happy with both of my Dell laptops. My Compaq has been a great computers also. My wife uses...

I looked around that site a couple of days ago with out any luck. Thanks for the suggestions. John

I have Vista running on 3 laptops. Do I like it? Yes. Was it worth the money and hassle? NO!!! I really should have waited a few months to all the bugs were worked out and better drivers are developed. I really don't see the need to...

Has anyone found an updated driver that will work on the 8600? I'm running Vista on the 8600 with old video drivers, but would like to update to a newer driver if possible. The only drivers at Dell are from 2005. So far the 8600 seems to...

Quote: Originally Posted by twitchy10 good point. to me refurbished has a negative conotation as opposed to used. i'm not a biggie on the refurbs Both of the Dell Laptops in my Sig are refurbs. Both of...