Dell Inspiron 8200 (8TWORH) PC Notebook

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  • Dell Inspiron 8200 : Dell's current top of the line (Updated 10/22/02)

    Mar 07 '02
    Pros: powerful, options galore, P4 Mobile processor, excellent screen
    Cons: Style getting old and bland, Weight, Sound, less powerful than current competition

    Summary: With this update, the Inspiron 8200 is one of the best selling notebooks currently available. This update involves a second Inspiron 8200 notebook purchased in early October. For whatever inexplicable reason, my father wanted to upgrade his ... read more

  • Love you long time (7 years, to be exact)

    Aug 06 '09
    Pros: Has every port imaginable, unique looking palm rest design, keeps going and going.
    Cons: Frame/outer case feels kind of flexy when picked up, lack of USB 2.0 ports.

    Summary: My brother and I each bought an Inspiron 8200 in October of 2002 spec'd with the 1.7 GHz processor, 256 MB of RAM, UXGA screen, and 40 GB hard-drive.  Price was $1260 each, no tax.  Neither of us were very computer savvy at the time, ... read more

  • Dell Inspiron 8200 - MB melt down etc

    May 28 '05
    Pros: Good bargain, greatly improved OS.
    Cons: Weak. Heats up easily. Lousy after care/repair.

    Summary: I bought Dell inspiron 8200, about 2years ago. With extras from Dell.com Anyway my PC used to freeze up often, and eventually the mother board melted to were it wouldn't function. The laptops chassis was so flimsy that it used to flex a lot. ... read more

  • Dude, I hate my Dell

    Feb 25 '05
    Pros: After two years, not much.
    Cons: Lack of durability, terrible customer support.

    Summary: I was very enthusiastic when I first got my 8200. However,after 2 years, experience with a much more reliable Toshiba notebook, I have to say that I will never buy another Dell product again, or recommend it to my business colleagues. My complaints are ... read more

  • Dell Inspiron 8200

    Oct 29 '03
    Pros: fully loaded, sturdy, very few flaws, great customer service
    Cons: a little bulky

    Summary: I have had my Dell Inspiron 8200 for about a year. Before I had the 8200 I had the 8000. I only had one problem with the 8000; it was a display problem that could not be fixed. So Dell sent me a newer model, brand new computer. Since then I have had n ... read more

  • Poor customer service and clunky machine

    Jul 07 '03
    Pros: inexpensive, nice screen, connected to my wireless w/out effort
    Cons: customer service, clunky, quirky, rebate difficult

    Summary: I spent several hours over the course of 6-7 calls during a 25 week period to collect the promised r ... read more

  • mixed emotions

    Jun 05 '03
    Pros: good desktop replacement
    Cons: questionable ethics

    Summary: I ordered a new Dell $2000. The first 8200 I received had a bad graphics card. The screen would melt after about 5 mins. They sent a replacement. I asked if the replacement could have 6 mos free MSN since I already have AOL and had a bad experience with ... read more

  • Don't buy a Dell

    Jun 03 '03
    Pros: Adequate for a desktop replacement if it worked.
    Cons: Incredibly fragile, no support for repairs, warranty worthless

    Summary: I have had the laptop for several months. I am a Structural Engineer and I purchased it to replace a desktop so I could take my software packages with me to job sites while plugging it into a docking station in the office. Initial problem is that, ... read more

  • AAAAAAAAAGH!!

    May 22 '03
    Pros: Screen size, good paper weight
    Cons: Heavy, thick, error-laden

    Summary: I despise the Dell Inspiron 8200. Actually, I hate all Dells, but I get them for half price (thus the price I have listed for the amount paid), so I buy them anyway. This one seemed super for the first month or so... Until the errors started. ... read more

  • Dell Inspiron 8200

    Apr 23 '03
    Pros: Good clarity on 15 inch screen, fast, gobs of features
    Cons: It is a heavy bugger.

    Summary: I purchased the Dell Inspiron 8200 series laptop thru the Dell Website as a refurbished unit. Main reason was the features it had and the cost difference between it and a brand new more expensive laptop. Estimated cost as a brand new laptop is ... read more

  • The Price is right.

    Apr 11 '03
    Pros: Performance, price, features
    Cons: Weight , workmanship , Runs hot.

    Summary: I purchased the Dell Inspiron 8200 about 2 months ago to replace my aging Inspiron 4000. The specs. Pentium 4M 1.8 , 30GB Hard drive , ATI Radeon 9000 64MB video card , 15" 1400X1050 screen , 320MB ram , CDRW/DVD combo. All of the ... read more

  • I will never, ever put myself through Dell again.

    Apr 04 '03
    Pros: Good Display
    Cons: Weight Customer Service Performance

    Summary: Let's start off with my Dell experience...to begin with, one of the customer service reps I went through took my phone number and phoned me at 10 o'clock at night and midnight, asking me about myself! Our information is supposed to be private, not ... read more

  • The best laptop I've ever owned - period

    Mar 29 '03
    Pros: Zero crashes
    Cons: heavy

    Summary: Rather than add a DVD player, CD burner, network card, etc to my 3 year old Toshiba, I thought I'd move up to the best (or so the magazines rated) and buy a Dell. A few Dell owners bragged on having a super product and super support. They were correct. I ... read more

  • Dell's Laptop Beast (The Inspiron 8200)

    Mar 28 '03
    Pros: Big LCD screen, two media bays, fast, reliable, many options
    Cons: Heavy, okay speakers, small monitor viewing angle

    Summary: Overview The Dell Inspiron 8200 is a great all around notebook, in fact it is best called a desktop-replacement mobile PC because it contains the power of a mid-range PC in the size of a notebook. However this comes at a price; the ... read more

  • Great and reliable computer

    Mar 22 '03
    Pros: fast, long battery life
    Cons: none that comes to mind

    Summary: Good computer with loads of capability for expansion, long battery life, good price, great computer w/out and expansions! Good design, comes with extras, light, good warranty and tech support. Easy to use, fun to use! programming allows for multiple ... read more

  • If I had a chance to do it all over again...

    Mar 18 '03
    Pros: Decent Display
    Cons: Fit and finish leaves much to be desired. Technical support is the same.

    Summary: I recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 8200, complete with 1.8 gig P4 processor, 64 MB video card, 512 MB RAM, DVD/CD-RW, internal wi-fi card, and burlwood inserts. First, don't waste your money on the burlwood inserts. They're plastic and cost Dell ... read more

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