Right after twelve years of owning desktop computers, I finally opted for a laptop so I would no longer be chained to my desk. Right after months of investigation and weighing numerous makes and models, I settled on the Dell Inspiron 600m Notebook Pc. This specific model has exceeded all of my expectations and at a cost that's hundreds of dollars lower than many competing brands.

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For numerous months I agonized over my next laptop or computer purchase. I knew I required to be a lot more mobile and only a notebook pc would permit me to take my "show on the road." Still, the choice making process was not easy as the number of different makes and models on the market is mind boggling. Ultimately, I settled on a Dell in portion due to previous very good encounter with the provider as well as affordability of their product line.

The model I chose was the Inspiron 600m. As with just about every thing that Dell builds, it can be a "new" model; a minimum of the 600m designation is. That is 1 of the confusing points about Dell and some other manufacturers: each and every month Dell introduces new models and you will need a scorecard to compare 1 model with all the others. Thankfully, Dell's website makes it possible for you to do just that.

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Key capabilities of the Inspiron 600m include:

Lightweight: Just over five pounds.

Mobile Centrino Technologies is regular.

14.1 inch screen

Pentium M 725 Processor

24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive

256MB DDR SDRAM 1 Dimm Memory

Wireless Network Card

Extended Battery

Microsoft Windows XP Home Addition

WordPerfect Productivity Pack

I kept my personal computer fairly basic but I did opt for the newest version of Norton Security, a surge protected cable, a wirless router, plus a wireless mouse. I selected the wireless mouse as I thought the keyboard's mouse would be tricky to use. Immediately after two days I quit utilizing the wireless mouse as I rapidly got employed to the built in one.

The screen is bright as well as the keyboard is solid. The mouse keys, nonetheless are noisy, virtually clunky; you wonder if Dell could have employed a quieter spring for each and every key.

The battery lasts at least four hours with out recharging and when I do have to recharge I can go from almost dead to fully charged in much less than one hour.

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For the cost -- I paid just over $1100. for everything such as shipping and nearby taxes -- the Dell can not be beat. I haven't had to call customer service however, so I cannot comment on that even though in years past your call would be routed to a technician in India. This model comes with a regular 1 year limited warranty; I avoided a later sales pitch over the phone to get a three year warranty. Their best of the line warranty sends a technician to your home to fix your laptop or computer, so it may be choice for those of you who do not wish to ship -- and thereby shed the use of -- your computer back to Dell for repairs.

You can uncover the Inspiron 600m to be adequate for standard company function. Check out their myriad of other models in the event you do lots of graphic design or if you want a bigger screen. I'm happy with the 14.1 screen, but you might prefer their 17" model.