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post #21 of 61
2/18/04 at 7:40pm
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Is it too late to get the CompleteCare? I also heard that there's 10-15% off if you buy as a small business. There's apparently a deal too, that if you get the 3 year on-site support, you'll get CompleteCare too. I think I might try calling them.... Maybe email would be safer... The phone menus are ridiculous. But yeah, CompleteCare sounds like a good deal, especially if it's free (relatively)...

I like Warcraft 3 a lot, but unlike you hardcore gamers, I probably spend more time clicking at the little people to hear what they say and blowing up the sheep. I like Neverwinter Nights too.

Dell has been "boxing" my 8600 for two days now! When will they ship??

Hehe.
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post #22 of 61
2/18/04 at 8:40pm
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Originally Posted by debian75
sony wuxga in a dell ? are you sure ? as far as i know only samsung and sharp provide them with wuxga screens
Sorry about that it was late and i was messing with new lappy. its really an sharp.
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post #23 of 61
2/18/04 at 11:37pm
Targus or if money isnt a problem Keneth Cole
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post #24 of 61
2/19/04 at 10:29pm
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I looked at a bunch of backpacks, but finally decided on this one in Graphite:

http://www.laptop-backpacks.com/suexco.html

Looks nice, isn't too big, pretty good price.

But when is my laptop going to get here? Dang it, Dell. Ship it already!

Also, I called Dell and asked for an upgrade for the warranty. They said it will cost $174 more to go from 3 year mail-in to 3 year on-site with CompleteCare, so I will do that as soon as they ship it.

I feel like it's going to be Christmas or something.
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post #25 of 61
2/19/04 at 11:08pm
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Originally Posted by meggoddess
I feel like it's going to be Christmas or something.
I couldnt agree more!!!!
Im also waiting for my I8600 , they say it will be here march 8-10 i cant wait!!!
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post #26 of 61
2/19/04 at 11:25pm
Hey hopefully you will get yours like I did mine it was a full week ahead of when they said I would get it.
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post #27 of 61
2/19/04 at 11:32pm
Widescreen (WUXGA) = YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY

Standard (4:3) screen = boring old tired
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post #28 of 61
2/23/04 at 2:36pm
I am hoping to order an 8600 in the next few weeks, with the SXGA screen, I am wondering what the battery life is like while watching a DVD. I have heard that batteries drop quickly while using the DVD drive. Thanks for your help!

Tara B
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post #29 of 61
2/24/04 at 3:44pm
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Originally Posted by meggoddess
I like Warcraft 3 a lot, but unlike you hardcore gamers, I probably spend more time clicking at the little people to hear what they say and blowing up the sheep. I like Neverwinter Nights too.
...don't say that too loud, or you'll end up with several hundred marriage proposals from us geeks in your PM box...
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post #30 of 61
2/24/04 at 3:50pm
Is there some other reason to own a laptop besides playing RTS & RPG's from the comfort of your couch??

Tara
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post #31 of 61
2/24/04 at 5:02pm
I am an IT contractor, and bring my own computer to work every day. Contractors get last choice of computers at my client's site, which means Pentium II's or III's!
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post #32 of 61
2/24/04 at 5:10pm
well, i now i can never have another laptop with less than 1900x1200.
im actually saying stupid me, because i bought an xga centrino laptop a few months ago. i managed to sell that one.

when i get my screen right, dell have made no problems with it just the way it will be done is a bit confuseing.

just having 2 word windows side by side is great. or researching the net, while having word.

+ movies and games when work is over.

+ i have bad eyesight and have no problems with wuxga.

i will never own another laptop that isnt widescreen and 1900x1200
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post #33 of 61
2/24/04 at 5:18pm
Bache, you said it all. I'm completely hooked on this 1920x1200 widescreen and can't look at anything else. Every other notebook screen looks cramped and awkward to me, now. I just eBayed my LCD desktop monitor 'cuz it's 1280x1024 resolution is useless to me after a month with my 8600. I'm cursed, but I love it!!!
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post #34 of 61
2/24/04 at 6:11pm
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Originally Posted by hammermd
...don't say that too loud, or you'll end up with several hundred marriage proposals from us geeks in your PM box...
Haha. Well, that's ok. I have a thing for geeks.

Tara:
I'm not sure if you're asking me, but from what I've heard, the 8600 lasts from 3-4 hours while playing DVDs, and that is really good battery life. I bought my laptop for games, school, wireless internet, and storing/sending digital pics when I travel. Also, I've just always liked the idea of laptops. Desktops seem a bit bulky and superfluous since I can get the same from a laptop without all the hassle of moving it around.

Oh... And I should be getting my "baby" today. The UPS guy tried to deliver it yesterday, but the gates in my neighborhood were closed. Grrrrr! Can't wait to reinstall everything and get it just the way I like it.
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post #35 of 61
2/24/04 at 6:18pm
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OMG OMG, the UPS guy just came!!! So happy I want to squeal! Be back in a while...
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post #36 of 61
2/24/04 at 6:47pm
Oh wow congrats, Im still waiting impatiently for mine. How long does it take to box something!?!?!
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post #37 of 61
2/24/04 at 7:27pm
Whoo hoo!!!

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post #38 of 61
2/24/04 at 7:34pm
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Originally Posted by tarajo
Is there some other reason to own a laptop besides playing RTS & RPG's from the comfort of your couch??

Tara
Absolutely!

You can also use a laptop to play first-person shooters, surf the internet and watch movies from the comfort of your couch!!
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post #39 of 61
2/24/04 at 7:42pm
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Originally Posted by tarajo
Is there some other reason to own a laptop besides playing RTS & RPG's from the comfort of your couch??

Tara
Yes, you also look cool at the local coffee shop
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post #40 of 61
2/24/04 at 7:53pm
Also to prevent yourself from going crazy on long plane flights
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