Dell Inspiron 3800 C500ST

Dell Inspiron 3800 C500ST

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  • Huge Price Cut! Good Notebook Less than $1000 : Dell Inspiron 3800

    Apr 13 '01
    Pros: Great mobile tool at very reasonable price
    Cons: Can't be replaced with the desktop, if you are a serious computer user.

    Summary: Two friends of mine have Dell Inspiron 3800. One bought a customized version at around $1700 a few months ago. The other bought the default version the other day. In this review, I focus on the default version, which is now offered for $999. ... read more

  • A great choice for the budget-concerned

    Sep 28 '01
    Pros: Sharp Looking, Lightweight, Fun to Use
    Cons: Lacking Power and Speed

    Summary: Hi, I have been one thats used computers all throughout my life, and know a great deal about what a computer has to offer. When a member of my family purchased this computer, I looked to test it in any way possible. The things that I ... read more

  • Solid working notebook from a reliable company

    Aug 20 '01
    Pros: Solid business working notebook, bright TFT 14" display, excellent support
    Cons: This is an older model replaced by newer & better ones.

    Summary: I bought the Dell Inspiron 3800 in August 2000 for $1800 (including S+H and extra warranty). Although this is a solid working machine, Dell has phased out this model and has newer models out sporting the latest technologies. They still have some I3800 ... read more

  • Durability and Performance Laptop

    Jun 12 '01
    Pros: Great computer, indestructable, good key bord, Dule pointing
    Cons: Shifty frame, horable tuch pad, alittle slow

    Summary: PLEASE IF YOU READ ONLY THIS BUY THE HIGHTEST POSSABLE PROSSESOR!!!! IT IS WORTH IT!!! I bought this laptop to take notes at school and to use for a perfomance Digital analyzer for a Piece of flight equptment that I own. It buy it's self is a great ... read more

  • Good Value Great Performance

    May 08 '01
    Pros: The price is excellent for a PIII system.
    Cons: The 3.5 floppy and DVD ROM share a docking bay.

    Summary: I purchased my Dell after researching price and value in traditional retail systems (Compaq, Sony, IBM, etc). The deciding factor ended up being a promotion Dell ran including a free extra battery, free shipping and a DVD upgrade. The machine has been ... read more

  • Um, does this thing come in some normal color?

    Dec 14 '00
    Pros: Fast, reasonably priced, available in four goofy colors!
    Cons: None so far

    Summary: I realize that some people like everything in their lives to be extremely colorful. For them, the Dell Inspiron 3800 can be purchased in different colors, presumably to match the outfit you're wearing that day. Personally, though, I think that some ... read more

  • Good Price for a Solid Machine WITH UPDATE 12/12/00

    Nov 07 '00
    Pros: priced competitively, available in different colours (although you shouldn't buy a computer based on colour), available with different options, nice TFT screen
    Cons: mixed reports on technical support

    Summary: UPDATE One of the mouse buttons for the pointing stick broke. I called Dell and they sent a technician to my house two days later. The part's been replaced--no problem at all. As far as I'm concerned, their reputation for excellent ... read more

  • Cost Effective Performance

    Jun 20 '00
    Pros: lots of ports, 2 battery operation, modularized drives, bright screen, sharp screen
    Cons: I wish I can install 2 batteries and leave the cdrom drive

    Summary: Being a network administrator, I am very familiar with the different quirks of every major computer brand. I've tried them all, Compaq, IBM, Dell, etc... But the brand I prefer most because it has not given me any problems is DELL. So when I ... read more

  • Dell Inspiron - Do you want a Great laptop - click here

    Jun 17 '00
    Pros: Comes in different colors.
    Cons: little costly

    Summary: The Dell Instpiron 3800 C500ST is a great computer. One of the thing I like about it the most it that it comes in 4 different colors. I have always wanted a computer in a different color than the boring white or black. This laptop is one of the best ... read more

  • Cool laptop!

    Jun 17 '00
    Pros: colorful, great service, good features
    Cons: pricey

    Summary: Dell Inspiron 3800's are great. They provide an award-winning laptop that has a balance of looks and pure power. This notebook is beautifully designed and pretty affordable (for a dell at least). It comes in 4 different colors which brightens things up. ... read more

  • Design Your Computer

    Jun 16 '00
    Pros: choose your options, good service, reliable product
    Cons: no major ones

    Summary: I recently purchased the Dell Inspiron 3800 for college next year. So far it has been great, better than my desktop. The best part about buying a Dell is that you can choose the components you want, and, therefore, exactly what features are most ... read more

  • Worth the long wait

    Apr 19 '00
    Pros: fast, great screen, comfy keyboard
    Cons: a little heavy, cd-rom is separate

    Summary: I first ordered this computer at the end of February and there was no sign of it until the second week of April, even though the friendly customer service representative assured me that it would take no more than a few weeks. It turns out, however, that ... read more

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