Dell Strikes out!
Written: Apr 30 '03
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Pros: Nice screen, not too expensive
Cons: Huge, Heavy, doesn't perform at specs, not worth the money, not enough tech support.
The Bottom Line: Dont get it. If you want dell, get inspiron 5100, or 8100. Don't waste your time and money on this lemon!
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| puff_daddy5899's Full Review: Dell Smartstep 250n Notebook Computer |
This is going to be as objectivly written as possible, but it's hard.
This was touted as an amazing laptop. Fast processor, great video card, CD-R/DVD, for a really good price all around.
Then the problems, and I've had nothing but problems with it!
It's heavy, really heavy. hard to carry around for a day as a laptop heavy! It's huge - the 15" screen is really nice, but makes for a really big machine.
It's loud - the processor runs at full speed, all the time when it's turned on. NEVER SHUTS OFF! Trying to use it in a lecture? bad idea, everyone will be distracted from the unstopping noise!
It doesn't work properly - it heats up, because there is not adequate ventalation for the processor, and then it will restart. Whenever it wants; sometimes 5-6 times per day, or sometimes never, just whenever it feels like it!
Dell tech support has not fixed this problem, and won't be able to, since it's inherent to the poor design of the system. They also have stopped issuing many new drivers, like video, modem, and sound drivers for a long time (8+ months).
Please, for your own sake, DO NOT BUY THIS LAPTOP!! It will only give you troubles!
Recommended:
No
Amount Paid (US$): 3000 CDN
Operating System: Windows
Processor: Other
Processor speed: over 1000
Screen Size: 15 inches
RAM: 256
Internal Storage: CD-RW and DVD
Hard Drive (GB): 31-40
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