Specs:
Dell 9200
17inch WXGA
2.0 Ghz Pentium M
60Gb 7200rpm Harddrive
1Gb RAM (2x512 DIMMs)
Bluetooth
Intel 2200 B/G Wireless
Dual layer DVD Burner
9 Cell Battery
Apperance (A+) - In my opinion this laptop is one of the best looking PC based laptops, with its white trim and and silver and black too tones this laptop is a sure head turner.
Durability (A+) - This was a big consideration when i was looking to buy a new computer, i dont know about you but i dont like picking up my computer and having it crack a sqeek. The metal used all around the laptop adds to the durability a great deal and as a conductor for heat (not alot of heat just keeps it warm)
Display (B+) - After hearing about the horror stories with the screens with this laptop almost had me reconsidering but decided to opt for the WXGA and take my chances and while my screen is not nearly as bad as people are saying about the WUXGA's I can still see the shimmer and can tell how it would be a problem at higher res. But all in all the screen is pretty decent no dead pixels and VERY faint light leakage but its still no sony XBrite.
Sound (A+) - The sound that comes froms these speakers is pretty damn good for a laptop i mean its no desktop setup or anything but compared to other notebooks these speakers are awesome, couldnt think about watching a DVD without the subwoofer. I would toggle the sub. on and off and could not believe the difference but its more of a woofer then a "sub"woofer.
Performace (A+) - I dont know how to benchmark or anything but this computer has been able to handle anything I throw at it with know lag time what so ever. Things like multitasking between a few internet browsers open, word documents, a powerpoints. Also i installed GTA Vice City on it (not sure how graphic intensive it is) and it ran beatifully. I going to get HL2 and then i will update.
Feel (A+) - Everything is rock solid on this laptop. The keyboard is not loose at all and all the buttons are firm with know rattle.
Overall (A) - This laptop is amazing a love almost everything about it (exception is the screen) and feel that i made the right choice when choosing my desktop replacement. It has handled everything everything well above my expectations and look foward to using it in the future.
Below are some pictures (sorry for the quality took them with a cell phone)
Dell 9200
17inch WXGA
2.0 Ghz Pentium M
60Gb 7200rpm Harddrive
1Gb RAM (2x512 DIMMs)
Bluetooth
Intel 2200 B/G Wireless
Dual layer DVD Burner
9 Cell Battery
Apperance (A+) - In my opinion this laptop is one of the best looking PC based laptops, with its white trim and and silver and black too tones this laptop is a sure head turner.
Durability (A+) - This was a big consideration when i was looking to buy a new computer, i dont know about you but i dont like picking up my computer and having it crack a sqeek. The metal used all around the laptop adds to the durability a great deal and as a conductor for heat (not alot of heat just keeps it warm)
Display (B+) - After hearing about the horror stories with the screens with this laptop almost had me reconsidering but decided to opt for the WXGA and take my chances and while my screen is not nearly as bad as people are saying about the WUXGA's I can still see the shimmer and can tell how it would be a problem at higher res. But all in all the screen is pretty decent no dead pixels and VERY faint light leakage but its still no sony XBrite.
Sound (A+) - The sound that comes froms these speakers is pretty damn good for a laptop i mean its no desktop setup or anything but compared to other notebooks these speakers are awesome, couldnt think about watching a DVD without the subwoofer. I would toggle the sub. on and off and could not believe the difference but its more of a woofer then a "sub"woofer.
Performace (A+) - I dont know how to benchmark or anything but this computer has been able to handle anything I throw at it with know lag time what so ever. Things like multitasking between a few internet browsers open, word documents, a powerpoints. Also i installed GTA Vice City on it (not sure how graphic intensive it is) and it ran beatifully. I going to get HL2 and then i will update.
Feel (A+) - Everything is rock solid on this laptop. The keyboard is not loose at all and all the buttons are firm with know rattle.
Overall (A) - This laptop is amazing a love almost everything about it (exception is the screen) and feel that i made the right choice when choosing my desktop replacement. It has handled everything everything well above my expectations and look foward to using it in the future.
Below are some pictures (sorry for the quality took them with a cell phone)
