2 Laptops need good full help to decide! Hardware Requirements Discuss 2 Laptops need good full help to decide! in the Installing and Upgrading Vista forums; Valuable information Snuffy! Glad I bought an AMD system this time, knowing that. I am also concerned with what I have read about tech support issues with Dell which would ...

[Vistanoob]

Valuable information Snuffy! Glad I bought an AMD system this time, knowing that. I am also concerned with what I have read about tech support issues with Dell which would concern me and the fact that they use proprietary parts which means, Josh, that if, for example a power supply fails, only a Dell power supply would work for a replacement. (perhaps not the best example for a laptop, but you get the idea).I had to go out and haven't done the search yet, but I will. and thanks for feedback on me being a SM now. And the positive comment.
Tried a google search on predicted price drops, and had little success,so far as I'm not too sure how to word the question. I'll try again using the word "predicted".

[Snuffy]

There are several ways to check prices.
1. most stores have a web site... look for specs there and compare prices.
2. There are several sites that deal in where to buy. "pricewatch" in the USA
3. Check newspapers for local sales.
4. In the USA the Sunday paper is loaded with upcoming weekly sales.
5. Partspc.com (USA) is pretty good also.

[JoshW02@hotmail.co.uk]

Mabye I should restate my question from what would you buy to which is the better computer? (me I think they are about the same would you all aggree)

[ProCookie]

hehehe Josh got owned but seriously i would recommend u get a decent warranty and i also think dell is a little sucky, I hear terrible things about there customer service all the time.

[Vistanoob]

Me too, that's why I mentioned it twice. In fact, in my first answer, I was giong to ask you, Does it have to be a Dell? Imagine how much of a drag it would be if all that cash was spent, problems came up and the tech support was lousy. That's why, even though I've been tempted by low prices and promises of outstanding support, I resisted. I get a lot of mags from the UK and I see lots of advertizing for PCs. I suggest, if at all possible totry to get one locally. But If those two are the only choices (I don't know your circumstances), the first is the best computer of the two, in my opinion.

[felix8406]

As far as processor, I don’t think there’s much different as far as quality. It used to be, but now both, Intel and AMD, are about even. If you ask an Intel hard core fan, he/she will tell you why Intel is better, but if you ask and AMD hard core fan, he/she will tell you why AMD is better. The Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T2130 Processor has an advantage of 1MB L2 Cache as opposed to AMD 512MB L2 Cache.

I personnel bought three laptops from Dell, all three Inspiron B130, and I was very much satisfy with their customer service. One example, when I ordered the laptop, I didn’t order the CD software, e.g. OS, drivers, application and so forth. My youngest daughter messed around with the recovery partition on her laptop and deleted it. I sent an email to Dell and told them exactly what happened and admitted that it was due to our own fault. They sent me all the CDs, four in all, next day deliver and free of charge.

Both systems are excellent, but I like the 120MB HD better than the 60MB; better to get the 120MB HD now, than to have to replace it with a 120MB later on.

[Vistanoob]

Nice to hear a good review.
If those are the only two choices, at least that's encouraging. I agree about the bigger hard drive. It's amazing how quickly one can run out of space!

[JoshW02@hotmail.co.uk]

It don't have to be a Dell but I don't see a cheaper option for what I want?

[Vistanoob]

I was reading the latest Personal Computer World, and noticed that PCs are more expensive,it seems, in the UK than in Canada or the States,yet the Dell systems were more comparible in price to ours so I can see what you mean,especially the 2GB RAM. Whatever you decide, warranty should be at least a year, and read all the fine print. Good luck!

[Vistanoob]

You can find a number of user reviews on the Inspiron 6400 at notebook review.com. Google Inspiron 6400 and it will be the first hit.