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    to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    Hi all was going to buy dell inspiron 1720 i basically need for internet access word etc and general use just thought what every ones thoughts were on them ?

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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    Dat is perfictally capable of internet access, and word. 17" screen, nice when you are using it, but will you be lugging it arround all day, cos its gonna be big.

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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    No wont be luggin around much mainly be at home in bedroom are you thinking the smaller size screen may be best then ? is the inspiron 1720 better than a toshiba or sony of its kind ?

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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    Quote Originally Posted by bcarey View Post
    No wont be luggin around much mainly be at home in bedroom are you thinking the smaller size screen may be best then ? is the inspiron 1720 better than a toshiba or sony of its kind ?
    Depends what you mean by "better" - they seem to offer best (or good) value for money - especially if you aren't running anything more demanding than a web browser, e mail and standard office type apps.
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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    Quote Originally Posted by bcarey View Post
    No wont be luggin around much mainly be at home in bedroom are you thinking the smaller size screen may be best then ? is the inspiron 1720 better than a toshiba or sony of its kind ?
    Depends on what you use it for..

    If it will stay in your desk, y not get a desktop, as you will get more for your money. You could even build it

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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    Quote Originally Posted by Will:) View Post
    Dat is perfictally capable of internet access, and word. 17" screen, nice when you are using it, but will you be lugging it arround all day, cos its gonna be big.
    Dat? Seriously?

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    Quote Originally Posted by schmunk View Post
    Dat? Seriously?
    I was typing quickly, d is closer to the a and t keys, and easier to type than th

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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    Quote Originally Posted by Will:) View Post
    I was typing quickly, d is closer to the a and t keys, and easier to type than th
    well TBH 't' is closer to 't' than 'd' is your just trying to be more ghetto

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    as others have said why a laptop specifically? especially if it is going to be sat on a desk? as if something goes wrong with a desktop it's generally easier to fix and alot cheaper...

    obviously if you just want it because it looks cleaner then that is personal preference
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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    Quote Originally Posted by TAKTAK View Post
    well TBH 't' is closer to 't' than 'd' is your just trying to be more ghetto

    @OP
    as others have said why a laptop specifically? especially if it is going to be sat on a desk? as if something goes wrong with a desktop it's generally easier to fix and alot cheaper...

    obviously if you just want it because it looks cleaner then that is personal preference
    If that is the case, then one will speak in full English then.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Will:) View Post
    If that is the case, then one will speak in full English then.
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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    Hi, yes its going in my room which hasnt got a desk and no room for it i just wondered whether the dell inspirons were best value for money around the £600 mark ?

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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    Quote Originally Posted by bcarey View Post
    Hi, yes its going in my room which hasnt got a desk and no room for it i just wondered whether the dell inspirons were best value for money around the £600 mark ?
    Dell Vostros tend to be better VFM, but they are more dour and businesslike, if that matters to you. They're listed under 'small business' but Dell will happily sell them to individuals.

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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    Technically the Vostro 1700 is just a black Inspiron 1720.

    The 1710 is a new chassis though.

    £600 you can also look at the Dell Studio 17

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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    I'd check out a few websites for deals - I've just advised my Dad and Sister on laptops and they both found some excellent deals on ebuyer. One was an ASUS and the other HP, both for around £350.

    I think you're paying too much @ £600if your only needing word and web.

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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    dell are good for basic stuff.
    If you plan to upgrade, get a custom build one.

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    Re: to buy or not to buy ? dell inspiron 1720

    I use an Inspiron 1520 - thought the 1720 was a little too big.

    The laptop itself is great, does exactly what I need it to do. The two obvious downsides are battery life and weight. It's too heavy to carry around regularly, so it gets used as more of a portable desktop than it does a laptop.

    Can't fault it for performance and value for money, though.

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