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Dell Studio XPS 1640 15.6-Inch Obsidian Black Laptop - Up to 3 Hours 8 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 4.6 x 19.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.2 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B002PY7OTE
  • Item model number: x1640-513OBK
Dell Studio XPS 1640 15.6-Inch Obsidian Black Laptop - Up to 3 Hours 8 Minutes of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)

Product Description


Amazon.com Product Description
Blending power with elegance, the Dell Studio XPS 16 delivers superb multimedia performance and mobile design. The smooth contours of the high-gloss, Obsidian Black finish gives you the sense that you’re using something truly special. The 15.6-inch full 1080p Hi-def widescreen display has a fast 8ms response time for a crisp, clear resolution during fast-action video and gaming. Its backlit keyboard and touch pad buttons are easy to use, day or night. Keep an eye on your battery power by simply checking the color of the indicator on the hinge. Plus, capacitive multimedia buttons glow white when activated.

Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.
The Dell Studio XPS 1640 in black.
Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)
It's powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor--with Centrino 2 technology--which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 includes a quick 1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache, providing an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multimedia and multitasking performance. It also includes a Draft-N wireless LAN, which will connect to 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11b/g networks as well.
With the HDMI A/V output, you can connect the Studio 1555 to a compatible HDTV to display your creations to a larger audience. Other features include a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM, 2-megapixel webcam, ExpressCard 54 slot, and pre-loaded Microsoft Works.

Key Features
  • 15.6-inch LED-backlit full HD widescreen display (1080p)
  • Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
  • Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
  • 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 processor with Centrino 2 technology, 3 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz front side bus (FSB) (Learn more)
  • 320 GB hard drive
  • 4 GB of installed RAM with 800 MHz speed (expandable to 8 GB)
  • ATI Mobility Radeon M96XT with 1 GB discrete graphics
  • 2.0 megapixel webcam with facial recognition software automatically secures your computer when you're away. This software adapts to your changing looks so you can expect faster login times. Also, there's no need to remember numerous passwords for password-protected Web sites.
  • 8x multi-format DVD drive supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
  • Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n)
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)
  • Built-in stereo speakers with integrated subwoofer
  • Dell Dock: Enjoy a cleaner desktop with this application organizer. Installed software applications on your PC are automatically sorted into user-friendly categories placing your most frequently used programs front and center.
  • Dell DataSafe Online backup service offers data protection by enabling customers to back up data to a safe, remote storage site using a broadband connection. Dell DataSafe Online is easy, flexible and secure. After setup, it will automatically back up data and help protect against software, hardware and catastrophic failure.
  • With Dell Remote Access you can easily access photos, music, movies and more on your home system using another Internet-connected computer.
  • Dell Support Center: This centrally located, easy-to-use application provides personalized support resources. Conveniently located on your PC's desktop with quick links to service, support and system resources. Helps keep your system up-to-date and running efficiently through automated fixes for common configuration issues.
  • Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works and McAfee SecurityCenter for anti-virus protection (with 30 days of updates)
  • 6-cell battery
  • Dimensions: 15.15 x 10.02 x 1.34 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 6.4 pounds
  • Warranty: One-year with 24x7 technical support

Networking, Connectivity ; ExpansionBe ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with an integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots). It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. It comes with the following external connectors:
  • 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

    • Includes 1 eSATA/USB combo port
  • 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
  • 1 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable)
  • Analog video output: 1 VGA
  • 1 ExpressCard/34 slot
  • 8-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and more
  • 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
  • RJ-45 port for Ethernet

What's in the BoxThis package contains the Dell Studio XPS 1640 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions
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Technical Details

  • 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 Processor
  • 4GB Memory
  • 320GB Hard Drive, DVD±R/RW Optical Drive
  • 15.6" Display, ATI Mobility Radeon M96XT Graphics
  • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), Up to 3 Hours 8 Minutes of Battery Life

Customer Reviews


Okay, so how many laptops can you find with a 15.6" screen, 1080p resolution, and a decent graphics chipset for under $1000? Not many! This laptop met all three of these needs for me. It came with enough RAM that I don't need to upgrade it until the 8GB of SODIMM modules become ridiculously cheap. The video chipset M96XT (AKA Radeon 4670) has pretty decent performance [...]. There are just way too many other laptops out there that have 1080p screens and an Intel GMA chipset, or low resolution 1280x800 screens with decent video chipsets. This laptop has both high resolution and a good chipset.
I recently took it to a LAN party to play Team Fortress 2 and it ran beautifully with all the settings turned up to high (60fps+). My last laptop died because the CFL backlight failed, with the LED backlight that should never be a problem. It's also super bright. I usually have it set to a quarter of the brightness and it's still pretty bright.
If you don't like the disk I/O speed (I think it's fine) you can always put a SSD in this as it's a standard SATA disk drive. There are USB ports on the left AND one eSATA/USB on the right, so you can use either one.
My laptop actually did have a gigabit network adapter (not the 10/100 listed here) but no jumbo frames support :( Typical with Broadcom.
Oh, and Windows 7, 64bit is amazing. You have the full 4GB of system memory and 1GB of video.
Cons?:
No scroll lock button, no pause/break button. Not sure how if there is some hidden Fn shortcut to get these. But who uses these really? There's no Fn num-pad, but really, I never used that. The wireless enable/disable switch is a capacitive touch button right above the keyboard. It's easy to accidentally hit it and turn the wireless off and not realize it.

Purchased this computer a few weeks ago for my son who is heading to college and we have been very happy with it. Sleek, responsive, and able to handle gaming and media applications with the well-above-average video card, memory, display and processor combination. All for under $1000.00? Impressive. A fingerprint magnet, which bothers some, but is not a big deal to me. Battery life is average compared to the other laptops I have owned, but acceptable, and I am confident, but admittedly have not looked, that an aftermarket upgrade at battery is available. I have seen complaints that it runs hot, but have not experienced that, at least not hotter than any other laptop with a dedicated video card running during intensive applications and certainly not uncomfortably so. The fan is partially blocked by the monitor, but does its job, and for long sessions of gaming I would recommend a secondary cooling device for any laptop. I have also seen at least one review indicate that the video card was not good for gaming, but other independent reviews of the specific card and pc configuration, and my own experiences, refute that, this pc was built with demanding gaming in mind, while not sacrificing portability or versatility.
I have only one beef with the purchase. Amazon no longer price guarantees its products. This machine dropped in price $35.00 shortly after I purchased it (within a week). I still had it, unopened, and contacted Amazon about a price credit, and was basically told to pound sand. The most frustrating thing about that was I could have simply returned it for a full refund under the 30 day return policy for unopened computers, and bought another one at the new price, discounting my price savings by the 15 dollars or so in return shipping costs (I do not think the return policy covers that), and when I pointed that out to Amazon, I was invited to go ahead and do that. To me, it appeared Amazon was effectively banking on the fact that I would not go through such hassle for such a "small" savings. And they were correct, but only because I did not want to be empty handed for my son's 18th birthday. So they won my business with a good price on a great machine, but lost my respect as a company for such poor customer service. I make many internet purchases, and absent a serious reason to do so, will not be shopping at Amazon in the future.
EDIT REVIEW - after I wrote this it got me worked up all over again so I contacted Amazon a second time and low and behold I was given a 35 dollar credit! While they deserved the smack on the nose with a rolled up paper they got for how I was treated the first time, they likewise deserve a treat and an attaboy for eventually doing the right thing. Amazon you have won back my business.

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Dell Studio XPS 1640 15.6-Inch Obsidian Black Laptop - Up to 3 Hours 8

Dell Inspiron i15RN-3647BK 15-Inch Laptop (Diamond Black)

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 19.9 x 13.9 x 4.2 inches ; 7 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B006LX2K44
  • Item model number: i15RN-3647BK
  • Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
Dell Inspiron i15RN-3647BK 15-Inch Laptop (Diamond Black)

Product Description


Amazon.com Product Description
Wrapped in curvy edges and smooth lines, the Dell Inspiron i15RN (model i15RN-3647BK) seamlessly travels by your side without getting in your way. It features a 15.6-inch high-definition display and it weighs less than 6 pounds. The full-size, ergonomically designed keyboard gives your fingers plenty of space to stretch out and get comfortable, and it includes a 10-key pad.

It's powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. Additionally, this Inspiron laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality, which enables you to enjoying great image clarity and sound on your HDTV without plugging in any cables.
Change is easy with this latest version of the Inspiron R laptop thanks to a variety of optional interchangeable lids that enables you to personalize your laptop for style or just change of mood in just seconds (learn more below).
This Dell laptop features two speedy USB 3.0 ports--the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices. (It also comes with a standard USB 2.0 port and a combo USB 2.0/eSATA port, plus USB 3.0 is backward compatible.)
You also get Dell's innovative Stage software, which provides a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs, and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream (learn more below).
It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010 (learn more below).
Built for Speed
The second-generation Intel Core i5 mobile processors deliver top-of-the-line adaptable speed and responsiveness making it your ideal choice for visibly smart performance. Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).




The Stage That Sets Itself
Dell Stage delivers the things that matter to you right to your desktop, with your most recent content always front and center. Seamlessly toggle between your favorite applications (photos, videos, music, Web pages and more) with ease, all from Stage's sleek, movie-reel style interface.
With Stage, you can easily edit and crop your photos, then share them with family and friends on Facebook or Flickr--no extra software required. Want to find that song you love? MusicStage lets you search your music collection by artist, title or even genre. And when you're ready to share your home movies, PhotoStage makes it easy to play and upload video files to Facebook.
When you buy a Dell system equipped with Stage software, you get a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream. And SyncUP (powered by Nero) is the easy way to keep the smartphones, tablets and computers in your network in sync (requires download from Android Market).
Key Specifications
15.6-inch LED-backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution for native HD 720p viewing
2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-2450M dual-core processor (3.1 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache)
500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
6 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 8 GB maximum)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 for casual and mainstream gaming (supports Microsoft DirectX 10).
8x multi-format CD/DVD drive
1-megapixel HD webcam (1280 x 720)
Built-in stereo speakers with 4 watts of power (2W x 2) and SRS Premium Sound enhancement
6-cell battery
Chiclet-style keyboard
Touchpad with integrated scrolling and gestures
Dimensions and Weight: 14.8 x 10.2 x 1.39 inches (WxDxH); 5.8 pounds
Wireless ; Networking
  • Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks (requires Wireless-N router to optimize speed and range).
  • Intel Wireless Display capabilities enables you to wirelessly stream videos, photos and music from your hard drive, home network, or the internet straight to your HDTV.
  • Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones.
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)

Connectivity ; Expansion
  • 2 ultra-fast USB 3.0 ports with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals).
  • 1 eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port (with PowerShare for charging devices even when laptop is off)
  • 1 standard USB 2.0 port
  • HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable.
  • VGA video output (analog, RGB)
  • 8-in-1 Media Card Reader (supports SD, SDHC, SDXC, MS, MS-Pro, MMC, MMC+, xD)
  • Microphone and headphone jacks


What's in the Box
This package contains the Dell Inspiron i15RN-3647BK notebook PC, AC adapter, rechargeable battery, and printed documentation.
Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty; 24/7 phone support; mail-in service
Included Software
McAfee SecurityCenter with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall (30-day trial); Microsoft Office Starter 2010


Windows 7 Home Premium
The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.
Windows 7: Your PC Simplified
  • Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
  • Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
  • Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
  • Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.

Get a Faster, Safer Web with a New PC and Internet Explorer 9
  • Helps protect against identity theft and malicious software with SmartScreen Filter.
  • Movies, TV, and videos look better and run more smoothly.

Create, Connect, and Share with Windows Live
Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.
  • Get free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
  • Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
  • Share photos during video chats with Windows Live Messenger.
  • Easily edit photos. Combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

You can download Windows Live for FREE at download.live.com.


Complete Your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010
  • Includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
  • Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.


Introducing the new Inspiron 15R laptop. With a 15.6-inch display, 2nd Gen Intel Core processors and optional switchable lid designs, you get the look you want and the performance you need

Technical Details

  • 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-2450M
  • 6 GB DIMM
  • 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
  • 15-Inch Screen
  • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Customer Reviews


The computer itself is a nice upgrade from the N5010, but the lack of a Synapsis touch pad is really killing the usability. You no longer have the options like "Momentum Scrolling" or "Tap Zones" or an easy middle click. The Dell drivers are pretty low on features unlike the Synapsis. With this computer, there is an option for a middle click, but it is nearly impossible as you must hit both (left and right) buttons at the same time. I had a lot of practice, but it is still super hard to actually make it middle click and not left click. If there's a way to middle click on the touch part, I'm all ears.
Had the machine for 4 weeks so far, will have an update in the future.
Good:
Processor and video upgrade.
Fan is not as quiet as on some Apples, but so far it does not disturb a completely quiet classroom when playing Hulu.
Vibrates quite a lot if kept on for more than a couple hours.
Video playback is great, plays HD videos smoothly. Crysis 2 plays great over an external HDMI monitor.
Option to enable/disable automatic Fn key row.
USB 3.0 works awesome if you have a 3.0 device. My ext. HDD has 3.0 and transfer time for 4.5GB was cut significantly.
Bad:
Touch pad buttons lack easy middle click and simple features that were present on earlier models and in HP, Vaio, and pretty much on all computers I have had since 2008.
Screen reflects quite a lot, but that's nothing new.
Ugly: Fingerprints are everywhere.
Primary Use: Student, Matlab, Inventor, MS Office, stream vids.

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Dell Inspiron i15RN-3647BK 15-Inch Laptop (Diamond Black)

Dell Inspiron 1525 - Pentium Dual Core 1.73 GHz - 15.4 - 4 GB Ram - 320 GB HDD

Product Details

  • Shipping Weight: 50 pounds
  • ASIN: B00198KWLE
  • Item model number: 1525
Dell Inspiron 1525 - Pentium Dual Core 1.73 GHz - 15.4 - 4 GB Ram - 320 GB HDD

Product Description


Jet black;44; Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium;44; 6 lbs;44; Lithium ion battery;44; 14.1 ;34; x 10.1 ;34; x 1.5 ;34;Your laptop;44; your looks! A range of cool;44; a spectrum of vibrant colors;44

Technical Details

  • Inspiron 1525 Jet Black Notebook: Intel Pentium Dual Core T2330, Integrated 2.0 Mega Pixel Web Camera, Windows Vista Home Premium
  • 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250GB Serial ATA hard drive for large video files
  • Wireless Internet access 802.11b/g, 4 USB Ports, 1 VGA Out, 1 HDMI Port, 1 iEEE 1394a FireWire Port, S-Video Out, 8 In 1 Media Card Reader
  • 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability for DVD RW For DVD and CD Burning
  • Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, Slim and compact design for business user. 15.4" Widescreen with Truelife

Customer Reviews


I can't remember the specifics of the older model Dell laptop I had for four years, but I loved it ; it treated me well. The only reason I bought a new one was because the hard drive popped out of the old one, ; before I realized it could just be popped back in I had already ordered the 1525.
This computer is like an $800 headache. I don't even care that it came with Vista, because honestly it hasn't given me that many problems ; I'm not picky about my operating platform, so long as it gets the job done. (Although, I will say, it comes with a completely useless graphics driver, ; I had to downgrade to the previous edition of the driver to get basic games to run.) I've been lucky ; haven't had the battery or trackpad problems everybody else complains about. But even as one of the "lucky" ones, I'd had to deal with my fair share of crap from this model.
1. The left mouse button is permanently stuck in the down position. It still functions, but it doesn't have that satisfying "click" that mouse buttons are supposed to have. This may sound like a superficial problem, but it's not. You want to know when you've clicked the mouse. As far as I can tell from browsing message boards ; forums, everybody who has this computer has this problem. As an Inspiron 1525 owner, it's something you'll just come to accept.
2. Like many people have noted, it gets hot. Dangerously hot. Not a "lap" top.
3. The screen! Bane of my existence!
a. First of all, there's no clasp or magnets to ANYTHING to hold the screen down when it's closed. What's up with that, Dell? If you're carrying your laptop in a bag or something the screen just flops around, bouncing as it pleases off the keyboard. Well, you know... WHO EXPECTS LAPTOPS TO BE PORTABLE ANYWAY?
b. MAJOR MAJOR HINGE PROBLEMS. I've just spent the last week of my life without a computer at all because I had to order new hinges. The screws holding the display together are so weak ; the plastic so flimsy that the metal hinges work themselves out of alignment in no time, causing the laptop to give a mighty CRACK when you open it ; eventually causing the metal hinge to become exposed ;, in my case, non-functional. This can be dangerous, as the trauma caused by the cracking or hinge popping out can crack the screen. Luckily, my screen was unaffected. But I had to take the whole display apart myself ; replace the stupid hinges. Now it's working fine, better than it did when I got it actually -- makes me wonder if the people at Dell even bothered to screw the hinges in all the way or not. But I know this problem will resurface again in no time ; need constant surveillance ; maintenance. Who needs a laptop they're going to have to dissect every six months? It's ludicrous.
You know, I'm absolutely not a picky person. I'm just a regular chick who needs a laptop for work, school, ; play. I'm not some tech geek who feels it's my job to complain about every flaw in a gadget in order to make myself feel superior. I am the Everyman. I don't know anything about laptops. All I know is that I have had this computer for a little over a year (ONE YEAR, A SINGLE MEASLY YEAR) ; it has caused me nothing but stress. When I buy an expensive electronic, I expect it to work, ; not to break until I've dropped it or at least gotten a few good years of use out of it. I don't have money to throw around on upgrades or new equipment. No matter how low the price, this laptop just isn't worth the time, money, or trouble. It's a big, overheating, screen-cracking, mouse-malfunctioning, bulky piece of junk.

Dell has had problems with this line of laptops. Although you have many features and seemingly high end components, you will be disappointed with performance.
Primarily, you will be very dissatisfied with:
- the trackpad pointer, which is erratic and buggy for which Dell has no fixes, nor are any forthcoming
- the CD/DVD tray phantom ejection problem, which is also well documented by users on Dell's own customer web site; again no fix forthcoming
- loads of adware/Dell-promos which get annoying and will make you wipe your HDD to start fresh.
Avoid the Inspiron line altogether. Dell has dropped the ball completely here.
Disclaimer: I currently have a higher end Dell Inspiron with a full Core2Duo/250GB/3GB. I have tried to use the Dell/Best Buy Geek Squad coverage, but this is a un-usable perk, since Dell will do nothing except refer you to Best Buy, who will insist on taking the laptop from you for an indeterminate period (last time it was for 2 months, with them saying they couldn't fix it, and provided another faulty replacement). I cannot give up my only PC and send it to limbo! Just what do they expect me to do with all my private and personal data?!
Again, do yourself a favor and AVOID DELL. If not, then you have only yourself (and Dell) to blame!

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Dell Inspiron 1525 - Pentium Dual Core 1.73 GHz - 15.4 - 4 GB Ram - 320

Dell Replacement 19.5V 3.34A 65 W AC Adapter For Notebook Model: Dell Inspiron 1318, Dell Inspiron 15, Dell Inspiron 1545, Dell Inspiron 1750, Dell XPS M1330, 100% Compatible With P/N: PA-21, PA21, Family 21, 310-9249, HR763, YR733, NX061, PA-1650-02DW, XK850, LA65NS2-00, DA65NS4-00, PA21 FAMILY, Dell PA-21 RM617 0RM617 NX061 0NX061, Delta ADP-65AH B.

Product Details

  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • ASIN: B004X96FJO
  • Item model number: PA-21
Dell Replacement 19.5V 3.34A 65 W AC Adapter For Notebook Model: Dell Inspiron 1318, Dell Inspiron 15, Dell Inspiron 1545, Dell Inspiron 1750, Dell XPS M1330, 100% Compatible With P/N: PA-21, PA21, Family 21, 310-9249, HR763, YR733, NX061, PA-1650-02DW, XK850, LA65NS2-00, DA65NS4-00, PA21 FAMILY, Dell PA-21 RM617 0RM617 NX061 0NX061, Delta ADP-65AH B.

Product Description


Dell Replacement 19.5V 3.34A 65 W AC Adapter For Notebook Model: Dell Inspiron 1318, Dell Inspiron 15, Dell Inspiron 1545, Dell Inspiron 1750, Dell XPS M1330, 100% Compatible With P/N: PA-21, PA21, Family 21, 310-9249, HR763, YR733, NX061, PA-1650-02DW, XK850, LA65NS2-00, DA65NS4-00, PA21 FAMILY, Dell PA-21 RM617 0RM617 NX061 0NX061, Delta ADP-65AH B.

Technical Details

  • Input: AC 100 - 240V ~ 1.5A / 50 - 60Hz
  • DC Output: 19.5V 3.34A 65W
  • Connector: 7.4mm5.0mm 8-Sided Plug
  • Compatible P/N: PA-21, PA21, Family 21, 310-9249, HR763, LA65NS2-00, NX061, PA-1650-02DW, XK850, YR733
  • 1 Year Warranty

Customer Reviews


I swear.. I had soo many battery problems with my Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop. It's not even two years old and the battery life was completely dead (after a year) so I ended up buying a new battery that has a 6 hour battery life, but realized my laptop still said "plugged in, not charging" for my new battery.
Outraged.. I searched everything I could to solve this
problem. No luck until I end up buying this charger. Figured out the Dell website sells these too, except for a price over $60. Not what I expected so I Amazoned it up and TA-DAA!- I found it and when I received it after 5 days from ordering it- I plugged it into my laptop and miraculously my laptop is finally charging
No problems and it has been over a month or so for me.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for Dell users with the "PLUGGED IN, BUT NOT CHARGING" laptop battery problem. You will definitely save $$ purchasing it here through Amazon.

I bought this for my wife, after our kitties damaged the plug that came with her laptop. It worked for about a month, and suddenly quit. No warning, no pyrotechnics or technological histrionics. She simply found the battery on her computer had inexplicably dropped to 50% because the plug in the wall abruptly ceased to supply power from the outlet. This was right before a major trip we were taking, and losing her travel computer without any warning was inconvenient to say the least. This product is nice if you want an inexpensive means to hold on to your laptop until you can locate and afford a more reliable product. My wife ended up going back to the original brand name option for the next replacement.

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Dell Vostro V13 13.3

Product Details

  • Item Weight: 8 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
  • ASIN: B004BFU8TS
  • Item model number: V13
Dell Vostro V13 13.3

Product Description


The V13 is one of Dell's Vostro range of small-business notebooks.The sleek, striking VostroTM V13 laptop gives small businesses a premium ultra-light laptop experience.Razor-thin, ultra-light aluminum body and energy-efficient Intel® processors let you travel light. Its screen lays on top of the bottom deck and its bottom is enclosed with a solid piece of aluminum. The V13's brushed aluminum, champagne colored lid has a more understated business look. The ports - a USB, a combo eSATA/USB, Ethernet and VGA - lie on the back edge. The right side makes room for an SD and an ExpressCard/34 slot. The screen has an anti-reflective surface.The front edge is home to its mic and headphone jacks. The 3.5-pound chassis is lighter, and it's easy to tote with just a hand. The V13 entire casing along with its reinforced zinc hinges are solid.There is a good selection of ports and they are efficiently laid out.

Technical Details

  • Dell Vostro V13

Customer Reviews


The Dell Vostro V13 is a light weight laptop with a slim profile. This makes it ideal to carry around in backpack or handle easily by hand. The 6 cell battery will get you about 2-2.5 hrs on full brightness with sporadic usage such as internet surfing, office work and light video watching. You might be able to squeeze a 2hr video with full brightness on. Now, I was able to get the most battery time turning down the brightness all the way. This netted about 4hrs of battery life with internet surfing, office work and video watching. I primarily use it for school and around the house. Its great to have such a light and slim laptop that does all things well. There is no CDROM Drive but that I wouldn't say is a negative thing. All of the port connections are on the back. I also have hooked this up to my 55in HDTV via VGA and its looks great. I have maximized internet videos and the playback was smooth all the way. I paid around $430 after taxes and now its down to $349 on the Dell Site (4/12/11). That is an even better price for what you get in the end.

The first thing to mention is that these units are disappearing rapidly as inventory lowers and Dell stopped production as of May 1, 2011. There were specials on for over a month as Dell popped them out at a ridiculously low $350 US, presumably using the existing tooling until a new model went into production. Like a fool, all my instincts told me I should have bought a few and after receiving mine on May 6th, I realized that I should have bought a dozen at that price.
Well I managed to get one for myself (at least) and here is the info that should assist any and everyone in deciding if they should buy one.
Obviously it's difficult to accept paying so much more than when it was on special, but I will attempt to evaluate it, given the present price of $600.
It's fairly simple to make comparisons to other 13.3 inch Ultra Slims and from that info, you can decide for yourself if this is the most appealing of the group.
Since the specs are sparse on Amazon, here are the basics. An Intel ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) CPU SU7300, 2 gigs of DDR3 ram and a 320 gig 7200 rpm hard drive. None of the units in this class (Acer, Asus, Toshiba, etc) have dedicated expensive high level graphics cards built in and they all share similar video performance.(Intel HD Series 4 graphics)
So what would make you choose the V13 over the others?
2 things.....
1) The looks, build, slimness, brushed aluminum finish, etc
2) The superior speed from having a 7200 rpm hard drive.
A 7200 rpm drive is approximately 50% faster in performance than a 5400 model, however that does not translate into 50% more performance across the board. Booting up and shutting down will be faster as will all applications that are opened for the first time in a given session. Once these apps/programs are in the cache, the competitive machines with their slower drives should open apps as quickly as this Dell.
As an example, after booting up, let's say 15 seconds after arriving at your desktop image, the V13 might open Internet Explorer to a simple website like google.com, in 3 seconds flat, and then 1 second each subsequent time, whereas the 5400 rpm models from the competition might take 6 seconds the first time, but will also open it in 1 second, the second time and all subsequent times.
One might argue that is not enough to sway you away from other brands, but bear in mind that all apps opened for the first time in a session, will open a lot faster with the V13 than the others, so when you open Firefox, Google Earth, Microsoft Word and all others, you will not be made to wait as long as you would with the 5400 rpm models.
Hopefully, that issue is now 100% clear and we can move onto establishing whether it is the machine for YOU.
If you are reading this review, I presume it is because you have an interest in purchasing this model and there is no reason that we can't establish the pros and cons for you, well enough for you to make a good sound decision, sight unseen.
As you may know by now, it is the slimmest koolest looking Ultra Slim 13.3 incher on the market, bar none.
If you like the idea of having a kool looking machine that occupies so little space and is so easy to move around
(it's actually thinner than an iPad 1), this is probably the dream machine for you, but we need to look at one other aspect, performance vs battery life.
Competitive models like the now discontinued Toshiba T135, will get you 50% more battery life in exchange for the slightly slower performance. The V13 not only draws a bit more power because of its higher performance hard drive, but it also has a smaller battery, in order to fit into such a small slim case.
In short, in power saving settings, you will get 4 hours of service if your unit is well tweaked and you do not over burden it.
For example, I can have Yahoo Messenger, Live Messenger and Skype on, whilst viewing 4 internet pages, and I will get 4 hours of usage.
If you watch video or listen to music, the battery will run out a lot faster, as much as twice as fast.
If you are a frequent traveler, I suggest you consider the Asus/Toshiba or Acer models with longer battery life. The performance from those machines is quite acceptable and the battery life is fantastic.
If you are satisfied with a potential 4 hours of battery life and love the idea of having the koolest looking laptop around, the V13 is the machine for you.
People just go googoo gaga over it, when you hand it to them in their hands.
The easy portability is unsurpassed in its class.
So here is the price you will pay for having the koolest, slimmest, metal construction 13.3 incher with the fastest performance.
You will lose battery life as mentioned above, and some ports.
The V13 has only 2 USB ports and does not have an HDMI out for hooking up to your TV.
It does have Bluetooth which may come in handy for some folks, a VGA out, sound out and microphone in, an SD card reader, an Ethernet port and that's it.
There may come a time when you would like to use an external DVD or hard drive that requires both of your USB ports, so you wouldn't even have one to spare for your mouse, for example.
Personally, I have no problems with what I lose as compared to the competition's models, in order to get this fantastic form factor and the superior performance.
Others may disagree and with good reason, specially if additional ports are essential to them and if longer battery life is a critical factor.
If you have now decided that you want a V13, do not waste any time as the price will continue to go up until there are none left.

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Product Description


The Targus Laptop Charger is a cost effective solution for those who need a second adapter for travel, or a replacement adapter for their current laptop. The charger features built-in surge protection to keep all of your laptop devices safe from unexpected surges and spikes. It also features an interchangeable tip system, which is convenient for those who own multiple laptops as it provides compatibility across major laptop brands. The Targus Laptop Charger is designed to support Acer, Asus, Compaq, Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Panasonic, Sony and Toshiba right out of the box. Entered e-mail address: alyhnwmarketing.com

Technical Details

  • Compatible with: HP, Compaq, Dell, Acer, Toshiba, Gateway, IBM, Lenovo, Asus, Sony, Fujitsu and more.
  • Can power or charge a laptop from any AC outlet; Ideal as a second charger for travel or to replace a charger that's been lost
  • 90W Laptop Charger is a cost effective solution for those who need a second adapter for travel, or a replacement adapter for their current laptop
  • The charger features built-in surge protection to keep all of your mobile devices safe from unexpected surges and spikes
  • Limited Two Year Warranty

Customer Reviews


I picked this up at an office superstore while on vacation because I left my laptop charger at home. The user manual was short and straightforward, and I had no problem choosing the right adapter plug for my one year old Acer laptop. The Targus web site also has an extensive compatability application to help you choose which adapter plug to use for your laptop (links are in the manual or just go to Targus.com and browse around). The charger with adapter plug seems to be sturdy and well constructed and worked flawlessly for me for the week I needed it. The power brick stayed cool and was completely silent as it should be. One thing I like about this universal laptop charger is that the adapter plugs are keyed so they can only attach to the DC power supply cord one way, thus eliminating the possibility of reversing the polarity by accident and potentially frying your laptop. This may be a common feature of more recent universal laptop chargers, but some older units I considered required you to determine the correct polarity, thus introducing the potential for accidentally using the incorrect polarity. The Targus charger also does not have a manual adjustment for the output voltage, but adjusts automatically, again reducing the potential for human error.

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DELL LATITUDE D820 C2D 2160 2048MB, 80GB, DVD+-R/CDRW, WiFi, XPH, 15.4

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DELL LATITUDE D820 C2D 2160 2048MB, 80GB, DVD+-R/CDRW, WiFi, XPH, 15.4

Product Description


The D820 is sturdy; The case is made of magnesium-alloy. This results in strong overall physical protection of the notebook. is a great laptop for the mobile professional or student. The notebook will let you take your computing on the road, delivering powerful performance in an economic configuration.

Technical Details

  • It is 15.4" LCD
  • It has WiFi

Customer Reviews


This laptop was not worth the money when it was new. This laptop replaced my old dell latitude C640.
It's an OK laptop that does the job. But I would agree with the other reviewed that "it should run faster" considering the specs. In comparing the specs vs. my old C640, it's got double the memory, double the CPU, double the harddrive, etc... yet I only see a marginal performance improvement. I have run windows XP, Vista, and wasn't particularly impressed with the performance of either of them. I'm running 2003 server and it seems to be better now. There is a lot of harddrive noise. There is also a problem with feedback on my telephone when I get close to the computer... presumably due to a faulty ground somewhere on the laptop. It's also a bit heavier then I would like.
On the pro side, the screen is nice and big, the keyboard is big and comfortable, has 4 USB ports, and came with 2 batteries (one of which has already died).

This machine is extremely durable. Despite what others might say about it running apps slowly, they don't know how to manage their OS. This machine can run any application, including Adobe Creative Suite apps well. Sure, it's not the fastest thing on the market, but it's a 2.0 dual core CPU, it's a great deal, and for any student/office person trying to save money while still getting things done, it's a great buy. The hardware holds up great, and don't let others tell you it's slow because of how they treat their OS.

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Dell XPS 17L X17L-3333ELS 17.3-Inch Laptop (Elemental Silver)

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  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 4.6 x 10.7 inches ; 11.8 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 11.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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  • ASIN: B005KP7BJS
  • Item model number: X17L-3333ELS
Dell XPS 17L X17L-3333ELS 17.3-Inch Laptop (Elemental Silver)

Product Description


Amazon.com Product Description
Whether it's HD, multitasking, or multimedia, the Dell XPS 17L laptop (model X17L-3333ELS) has what it takes to take you to new levels of performance. Bring your movies, music and more to life with leading edge graphics, immersive audio and a stunning 17.3-inch display. You'll get booming bass and razor-sharp clarity from the 2.1 JBL speakers (which include subwoofer) and immersive surround sound from Waves MaxxAudio 3 audio enhancement. And the leading-edge NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M graphics provide breathtaking detail to your video and gaming as well as enhanced battery life with its Optimus technology.



It's powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. Additionally, this Inspiron laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality, which enables you to enjoying great image clarity and sound on your HDTV without plugging in any cables.
This Dell laptop features two speedy USB 3.0 ports--the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices. (It also comes with a standard USB 2.0 and combo USB 2.0/eSATA port, plus the USB 3.0 port is backward compatible.)
You also get Dell's innovative Stage software, which provides a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs, and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream (learn more below).
It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010 (learn more below).
Built for Speed
The second generation Intel Core i5 mobile processors for laptops deliver top-of-the-line adaptable speed and responsiveness making it your ideal choice for visibly smart performance. Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).

The Stage That Sets Itself
Dell Stage delivers the things that matter to you right to your desktop, with your most recent content always front and center. Seamlessly toggle between your favorite applications (photos, videos, music, Web pages and more) with ease, all from Stage's sleek, movie-reel style interface.
With Stage, you can easily edit and crop your photos, then share them with family and friends on Facebook or Flickr--no extra software required. Want to find that song you love? MusicStage lets you search your music collection by artist, title or even genre. And when you're ready to share your home movies, PhotoStage makes it easy to play and upload video files to Facebook.
When you buy a Dell system equipped with Stage software, you get a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream. And SyncUP (powered by Nero) is the easy way to keep the smartphones, tablets and computers in your network in sync (requires download from Android Market).

Key Specifications
17.3-inch LED-backlit display with 1600 x 900 resolution for native HD 720p viewing.
2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-2430M dual-core processor (3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache)
750 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
6 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 8 GB maximum)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M graphics with 1 GB of dedicated video memory. NVIDIA Optimus technology seamlessly transitions between NVIDIA graphics and Intel integrated graphics.
8x multi-format CD/DVD drive
2.0-megapixel HD webcam (Skype-certified)
Built-in stereo speakers plus subwoofer with 20-watt peak performance (2 x 4W + 12W subwoofer) and Waves MaxxAudio 3 sound enhancement
9-cell battery
Backlit Chiclet-style keyboard
Multi-touchpad with integrated scrolling and gestures
Dimensions and Weight: 16.3 x 11.3 x 2.3 inches (WxDxH); 7.8 pounds
Wireless ; Networking
  • Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks (requires Wireless-N router to optimize speed and range).
  • Intel Wireless Display capabilities enables you to wirelessly stream videos, photos and music from your hard drive, home network, or the internet straight to your HDTV.
  • Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones.
  • Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)

Connectivity ; Expansion
  • 2 ultra-fast USB 3.0 ports with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and is backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals).
  • 1 eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port
  • 1 standard USB 2.0 port
  • HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable (version 1.4).
  • Mini DisplayPort video output
  • 9-in-1 Media Card Reader (supports SD, SDIO, SDXC, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC, MSXC, xD)
  • Microphone and headphone jacks

What's in the Box
This package contains the Dell Inspiron X17L-3333ELS notebook PC, AC adapter, rechargeable battery, and printed documentation.
Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty; 24/7 phone support; mail-in service
Included Software
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The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.
Windows 7: Your PC Simplified
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  • Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
  • Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.

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  • Movies, TV, and videos look better and run more smoothly.

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Movies, games andmusic come to life in breathtaking 3D, with amazing visuals and incredible sound, all powered by the latest Intel processors. XPS 17 comes with 3DTV out capabilities, with an optional upgrade to 3D panel

Technical Details

  • Intel Core i5-2430M Processor (Dual-Core, 2.4GHz, 3MB Cache)
  • 6GB RAM, DDR3, 1333MHz, 2 DIMM (Max Memory - 2 DIMM, up to 8 GB)
  • 750GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive; 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) Tray-Load
  • 17.3" HD+ WLED Display (900p); 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M with Optimus Technology
  • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Customer Reviews


Actually, I bought this directly from Dell. Same model. I read another review on this laptop here, and I'm very puzzled by the response. No mention of the laptop itself, just complaints about certain electronic parts in the laptop itself.
Unboxing, it came out looking beautiful. Brushed aluminum. Solid solid feel. Since I bought from the consumer side and not the government side, where I usually do all my shopping, the computer did come with bloatware. I uninstalled over half of all the programs in the Uninstall control panel. All the dell online stuff, the backup stuff, photo stuff, etc.
Then I optimized using MSCONFIG which programs start up. This machine boots fast and boy is it nice. Bright screen, and what I really like about it is the backlit keys. I haven't figured out yet how to extend the time the keys stay lit. If I'm reading something, after a couple minutes the keys will go out. Then I tap the space key and they light up again. Nice soft white flourescent color. Very modern and classy looking.
Dell has been at this for a long time and they really know what they're doing. This is a very solid, fast performer. Just do like I did and remove all the bloateware before using it. I removed MacAfee right off the bat and installed Avast Free version. Been using it for years, never lost an OS because of viruses.
The sound is incredible. Wow, clear, super heavy bass lines. The sound through headphones is excellent, but the sound coming from the laptop itself will really amaze you.
I've been using this for about a month and I love it more than my Dell desktop at work. The screen is really bright and high resolution. You can get a lot of text and windows on this screen. Super clear too, I think it's LED.
Believe me, this is money well spent. You won't find a better deal.

It's been 1 day and my power supply stopped working.
I called customer care but it's going to take almost 1 week to replace it.
and my laptop battery died right now so I cannot use it anymore.
I googled it and I found that there are a lot of people who has same issue.
Never buy this and never trust dell.

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Dell Optiplex GX620 SFF Desktop Computer.The OptiPlex GX platform is designed for business and individuals that are focused on affordable pricing coupled with top-level performance. This Dell Optiplex GX620 Small Form Factor Desktop Computer comes running an Intel Pentium 3.2 GHz Hyper Threading CPU (800FSB-2MB Cache), 2GB of DDR2 High Performance Memory, 80GB SATA Super Fast 7200RPM Hard Drive, CDRW/DVD Ultra Speed Drive, Write CD's and Watch DVD Movies, Integrated LAN and Sound. Wireless Capable. The Dell OptiPlex GX620 provides the perfect blend of relevant technology that users demand, all at a price that won't bust the budget. This model also comes with Windows XP Professional installed with COA

Technical Details

  • Extremely powerful GX620 SFF Desktop series PC featuring Dell dependability
  • Super Fast and Powerful Intel 3.2GHz LGA775 CPU, Multifuntion between many Programs simultaneously without Problem
  • 2GB DDR2 Interlaced RAM Memory, Extra Large 80GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
  • CDRW/DVD Write CD's and watch DVD Movies, Crystal Clear VGA Video
  • VGA Video Onboard, Super Fast and Extremely Quiet Operation!

Customer Reviews


I was running Windows 2000 on my old Dell Precision Workstation; that I purchased back in 2001. I had upgraded it as far as it would go (RAM wise). It was working OK; but I had been noticing that more and more software offerings, were not including W2K in their list of OS they were certified to work with. My dilemma; do I try and upgrade my existing computer to Windows XP or newer OS, or do I replace my machine
I have had experiences in the past with trying to upgrade to a newer OS and all have had disastrous results I live on a very limited income, so a new machine was out of the question. Enter Amazon and their amazing deals
I found this refurbished machine, with a "fresh version" of Windows XP Professional; Service Pack 3 (meaning, no annoying garbage advertisement software that you get when you order a new machine from whomever and can never seem to totally get rid of!). It had everything I wanted, 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard-drive. I think the motherboard speed must be a lot faster than the old machine. This one runs way faster than the old and I was able to move everything from the old to the new with a transfer program.
I would definitely recommend this vendor. The machine was very well packed and arrived very quickly. It did not come with a CD burner, so I wanted to take the one from my old machine and install in this one. The case on the replacement machine has a "rounded" trim piece on the front and I couldn't find one anywhere on the net, so I e-mailed the vendor to see if they knew where I could get one. Immediately they e-mailed me back to see if I could take a photo of what I was describing. I did and she e-mailed me back photos of what they had and told me they would ship it to me for free. Now that's excellent customer service
I am very pleased and satisfied with my purchase and 5 stars is not good enough to rate my experience!

i am satisfied with this towers capability, its fast and its just as seller described. dont mind the casing whats under the casing is nothing but power i have tested this with applications that is a processor and memory hauler and it stood its grounds, overall i made a good purchase on this desktop and i would recommend it.

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Product Description


Dell Latitude D610 Laptop Wireless Computer (Refurbished) Pentium M 1.73MHz, 1GB RAM, 40GB HDD, DVD/CDRW, XP PRO, WIFI, 90 DAYS WARRANTY

Technical Details

  • Intel Centrino Pentium M Processor
  • 1GB RAM; USB ports X 2, VGA slot x 1; No Media Card Slots; No SD Card Slots;
  • 40GB Hard Drive; 802.11b/g Wifi; Up to 1 Hour of Battery Life
  • Intel Integrated Graphics; 2 Stereo Speakers
  • Windows XP Pro, Windows Anti Virus; AC Adaptor and Dell Recovery CD Included;
  • A Grade Cosmetic: This item had been used in a corporate environment, and may have minor scratches. Pictures listed are not the actual product.
  • It is built tough and reliable to keep up with traveling professionals. Great for e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and web browsing.
  • The Latitude D610 is designed for professionals who require quality, ease of use and long term value in a mainstream thin and light laptop.

Customer Reviews


I want others to know how happy I am with my new laptop. I needed to have wifi computer access for a trip I had to make. I decided a laptop would be the only way and purchased it from Amazon. I have purchased other items from them before and have always been pleased with my purchases. This item was sold through a company named Tampa Laptops in Tampa, Fla. The computer arrived in great condition, however when I shipped it to my travel location it was damaged during that shipment. I contacted Tampa Laptop and they repaired it within 2 days and shipped it back. Zack at Tampa Laptop was great. Due to their service and helpfulness, I would not only purchase from them again but strongly recommend them for any laptop purchase or service.

So far so good. I am very impressed with the performance and speed. I replaced an HP computer bought new 4 years ago, and believe me this is an upgrade from that. I did have to load anti virus, I prefer Trend Micro Internet Security. I use the computer for bill paying, e-mail, and my medical records. I plan on buying a extended service policy from Square Trade. You can't go wrong buying from Tampa-Laptops.

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New Geuine Original Dell Inspiron 15 Series, 1525, 1526 1545, 48WH 6-Cell Laptop battery

Product Details

  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • ASIN: B004L1NG5A
  • Item model number: 312-0633, RN873
New Geuine Original Dell Inspiron 15 Series, 1525, 1526 1545, 48WH 6-Cell Laptop battery

Product Description


Original Dell Battery for Dell Inspiron 1525 Series, Inspiron 1526 Series, Inspiron 1545. Work with Dell Part Numbers: 312-0625, 312-0626, 312-0633, 312-0634, GP952, M911G, RU586, RN873, WK379, X284G, XR693, GW240, GW252

Technical Details

  • New Geuine Original Dell Inspiron 15 series, 1525, 1526 1545 Laptop battery
  • It is compatible with the following Dell Part Numbers:
  • 312-0625, 312-0626, 312-0633, 312-0634, GP952, M911G, RU586, RN873, WK379, X284G, XR693, GW240, GW252
  • Dell Inspiron Battery Type: Lithium ion, 48WH 6-Cel

Customer Reviews


Since there are no reviews for this product I had to buy it blindfolded. So let me be the first person to confirm, this far the product has worked well and the most important thing: it IS indeed an original Dell battery. Also, the battery arrived in 2 days and in good conditions, even though the packaging was cheap, an unsealed little box and a little plastic bag for the battery, but it works fine. I just thought that since I've read complaints about other batteries, it would be helpful for people to know this is an original Dell battery (or so it seems, it looks like the one on the picture) and it was shipped in good conditions. If the product fails someday, be sure I'll come back to edit this review.

This is a correction of the previous review of same item. For some unexplainable reason, the battery started charging after a few days. Please disregard the first critical review. Brilliant Store was quick to respond with directions for return/refund. I highly recommend them. My apologies.

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New Trent 11.10V,7200mAh, 9 cells, Li-Ion, Replacement Laptop Battery For Dell Inspiron 1501, Inspiron 6400, Inspiron E1505, Latitude 131L, Vostro 1000 Brand New

Product Details

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New Trent 11.10V,7200mAh, 9 cells, Li-Ion, Replacement Laptop Battery For Dell Inspiron 1501, Inspiron 6400, Inspiron E1505, Latitude 131L, Vostro 1000 Brand New

Product Description


Maximize your battery life for more games, videos, music, and photo viewing without having to plug in your AC adapter. This high capacity high quality 9-cell battery is 100% OEM compatible! Guaranteed to meet or exceed OEM specifications. It is made with the highest quality battery cells at the most affordable price with an excellent customer service. All batteries are 100% tested to achieve the highest quality control.
New Trent is a trademark of New Trent Inc, is exclusively marketed by authorized reseller idealpoint on amazon.com-
The premium provider of laptop batteries and iphone battery on Amazon. New Trent products are manufactured to meet or exceed the quality standard of the original OEM battery. The battery is 100% tested to ensure the highest performance and reliability. We stands behind every product to with an excellent customer service.
Remember to look for the New Trent logo on retail box and Battery itself. If you cannot find the New Trent logo on either retail box or battery, please contact idealpoint support team ASAP. Buy only from idealpoint to qualify for one full year product warranty.
Compatible models: Dell Inspiron 6400 E1505 1501 ; Latitude 131L To ensure compatibility, please cross check if the part number (located at the back of your original battery) is listed in the Fits Parts Number list.Fits Parts Number List: 312-0427 312-0428 312-0460 312-0461 312-0466 312-0467 312-0599 312-0600 451-10339 451-10424 451-10482 GD761 KD476 PD942 PD945 PD946 PR002 RD850 RD855 RD857 RD859 TD344 TD347 TD349 UD260 UD264 UD265 UD267 XU937

Technical Details

  • Battery Type : Lithium-Ion - Capacity: 7200 mAh - Voltage: 11.1V 9 cells
  • 12 Months Replacement Warranty
  • 100% OEM compatible! Guaranteed to meet or exceed OEM specifications
  • Package Includes : 1 pcs laptop battery
  • Trademark New Trent was sold and marketed exclusively by iDealPoint.

Customer Reviews


I own a Dell E1505 laptop computer. The original battery did not last very long and since I have been using my laptop as a portable 'desktop' computer. Recently I decided to purchase a new batter as my travel frequency has gone up. I normally purchase items from Amazon with good to excellent feedback. So I was comparing the 9-cell battery by Tavas with the one by New Trent and I ended up purchased the one from Tavas as it had a better rating (7200mAh vs 6600mAh) and is slightly cheaper because I had to pay tax if I ordered the one by New Trent.
The battery arrived and immediately I put the battery to test. Boom it was not working. The computer BIOS complained that it does not recognize the battery. But when I booted into Windows I can see the battery meter displayed about 52% charge and I can read the battery ID (don't remember the exact ID No.) and such but apparently the battery is not charging. I removed the power cord and the computer was still on so the battery was actually supplying power to the laptop. When I plug the power cord back, the little power cord icon was showing that the battery was charging but after a few minutes the charging icon disappeared so again the battery was sitting idle.
I called Dell technical support and was advised to only buy Dell battery. Finally they told me that the issue can be fixed by flashing (the BIOS) but I have to purchase a one time support which would cost me $59.95 because my laptop is out of warranty support. So I decide to return the battery since Amazon offers a easy return process.
I then reorder the 9-cell battery by New Trent. It took only three to four days for the battery to arrive and again I immediately plugged in the battery for a test. The BIOS did not even notice that there was a new battery. Every thing just worked as my original battery. I booted into Windows and found that the battery was charging normally. This battery, when fully charged, gives me about 4 to 5 hours run time with my laptop set for Maximum Battery (as opposed to Maximum Performance). So far I am very happy with this battery but I only own it for less then two days. BTW, the battery is rated at 7200mAH even though the ad on Amazon says the battery is rated at 6600mAH.

With the original battery in my Dell Inspiron 1501 worn out -- only about 10 minutes of runtime before it would require recharge, and with the computer giving me constant messages that the battery needs to be replaced, I went to Dell to buy a replacement. I was shocked to find that a new Dell battery would cost nearly $150! While uncertain about buying an "aftermarket" battery, I researched quite a bit, looking at various batteries, and after reading a number of excellent reviews for New Trent products, I decided to purchase one. The battery arrived promptly, I installed it today, and my Dell immediately recognized the battery and began charging it. Given that I have just received the battery, I am not yet sure what the full run time will be -- as I have not yet discharged it. However, after some of the bad experiences I learned of during my research with folks who bough other brands of batteries from other companies, I am very pleased with the New Trent product. And, you can't beat the price -- less than 1/3 the cost of a new Dell battery! Finally, I also checked out New Trent's website, and spoke with the company on the phone with some questions, and they were incredibly helpful and kind, and really stood behind their product. I do not hesitate at all to recommend this company, and I will absolutely return to New Trent the next time I need a laptop battery.

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