Posts by kingfrog77

One thing great about the outlet is you actually get a machine that is checked over. Most coming from the overseas markets are not checked or burned in. Outlet machines have better QA. I bought two of them in the past Both still...

Had mine now for a couple weeks. Been on the whole time running Far Cry like a dream on ultras high as well as FS 9. No issues. Never hear the fans. covers do not get hot. BArely warm... Its a keeper.

Quote: Originally Posted by champi0n Well i do own a dell... but just because I paid $3500 for one doesnt mean i have to pretend dell has quality. My system is great and performs well, but i wouldn't rate it with any...

Yeah Dells are fllimsy although I have to say the `1705 is faqr more solid then my 8600 which is hardly a bag of parts after three years. I like Dell because I don't coddle my notebooks. Like I have said before I have put plates on...

Oops 1yr old. LOL I dont think you could find a $600 notebook 10 years ago.....

I agree with Soulsaver. If I was going to keep an notebook for more then 5 years I'd look for build quality and pay the premium. But I have found buying the least expensive most powerful solution is better. i have a three year old 8600...

My 8600 runs 24x7 and is three years old. No issues. I dont baby it at all. I put plates on it and eat on it at times. splashing specks of sauce and stuff on the screen which I wipe down with a wet rag now and then. I have travelled with...

I agree. My Sony TR2 is my mobile unit. Its trashed but runs great and is light. The 8600 was my all around home machine. Gaming internet. I want a notebook that will run FSX. The 8600 wont cut it.My desktop is in my studio and used for...

Yeah thats the way I see them. three years and out. So why be concerned about metal or plastic. Why not just buy the most bang for the buck? Thats why I buy Dell. Fugly flimsy notebooks that in the majority last 3-4 years at very low...

Dont be so quick to applaud Monster. I work In a music store and i have seen those cables come back, Overpriced rubber and metal. The mark up is HUGE though.