Pros: powerful, options galore, P4 Mobile processor, excellent screen Cons: Style getting old and bland, Weight, Sound, less powerful than current competition
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...
Pros: Great display, comes almost fully loaded Cons: Heavy
This being my first laptop, I have no real comparison I can make as far as laptops themselves go, but I will just talk about it as far as computing power. Note: I got this computer through school as it's part of my program, so I can't give a price on ...
Pros: Intel Pentium 4-M processor, Ultra Sharp UXGA screen, dual optical drive capability and more Cons: Sacrificed battery life, cumbersome and no DVD-R/-RW option yet, no USB 2.0.
As announced recently by Intel, they've just released their Mobile Pentium 4 for those that are really demanding greater power than ever before. But for those who are extra power hungry (not electrically), the Pentium 4-M processor is the right choice...
Pros: Outstanding battery life, Very good display, Highly configurable and expandable. Cons: Horrid speakers, Speedstep issues while on battery.
As a previous owner of a Toshiba P4 notebook (the 5105-S607, which I also covered here at Epinions), you will likely see a fair amount of comparison between this Dell 8200 and my previous machine.
Pros: Fast processor, razor sharp screen, fast video card, CD-RW/DVD combo Cons: Weight, no USB 2.0, cheap latch, plastic palm rests, weak security cable slots, buzzy power-supply
== JANUARY 2004 UPDATE == Since buying this computer in the Fall of 2002, I have used this computer as my main computer for my home business 5 days a week, 8 hours a day -- all without a single incident. I love my Dell computer and when the time comes ...
Pros: Excellent expandability options
Excellent hardware architecture
Very sharp display
True desktop replacement Cons: Lousy sales service
Very heavy and bulky
Lacking subwoofer
Pretty high price tag
After looking through many reviews here prior to and after I purchased my Inspiron 8200 (I8200), I felt compelled to write a review about my take on the highest-end Dell notebook available.
Firstly, it is touted as a desktop replacement. You...
Pros: Processing power, screen resolution/brightness, graphics card, superb keyboard Cons: Customer service, customer service, customer service (oh, and battery life and weight too)
My new laptop came with a P4 2.0 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, and a 5400-RPM 40-gig hard drive. The operating system is Windows XP Professional. Needless to say, it was fast out of the box, and it got even faster when I turned off some unnecessary...
Pros: Great performance, Amazing Graphics, True Plug and Play, Great Value for Money Cons: Weight, Mouse Buttons Act Weird Sometimes
After a year of dealing with the headaches of owning a bargain laptop which kept crashing, I decided it was time to sell it and get something that was more up to meeting my needs. I wanted a laptop that was:
Pros: Well priced, fast machine, love the display and keyboard, room to upgrade Cons: No USB 2.0, construction is not very rugged, speaker output is decent but not great
Here is the skinny - If you are in the market to buy a laptop and are looking for a desktop replacement rather than a road warrior, this is the machine to buy.
I have owned an Inspiron 8000 previously which i was extremely happy with. I upgraded to...
Pros: Looks like a nice laptop. Cons: Screen freezes instead of screen saver.
Terrible customer service.
This will be the last PC based computer we will ever buy... because it will last so long ??
No.... because we have had it with computer lock-ups and will move on to Apple.
We had heard so many good things about Dell.
Their...
Pros: Fast, impressive, great screen (Ultra-Sharp), dual mouse pointer/trackpad, great battery life. Cons: HEAVY, plastic construction flexes too much, tech support is terrible!
I purchased this for business and for note taking in class. I'm a student, so I wanted something that was powerful enough to handle all the audio, video, multimedia and software I would use in it. I also wanted something to play DVD's when I'm on the...
Pros: Excellent Graphics, Very Bright Screen, Lots of I/O ports, Dell Service Cons: No Lid Cover for PCMCIA cards, gets pretty hot, fan quite noisy
I am a very choosy buyer and especially when it comes to shelving out more than $1k for anything. So I did a lot of research for about a month and basically it boiled down to Dell I8200($1574 with S/H), Sony FXA-49($1399), Gateway 450 and Compaq...
Pros: Good bargain, greatly improved OS. Cons: Weak. Heats up easily. Lousy after care/repair.
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. ...
Pros: Good clarity on 15 inch screen, fast, gobs of features Cons: It is a heavy bugger.
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...
Pros: cheaper than Thinkpad Cons: Flimsy shell case ( especially lcd ), tracpoint buttons right above touchpad.
This Laptop was ordered for punch. At the time of ordering it had a 1.8 Mhz proc, 512Mb DDR Ram, 40gig, floppy, pcmcia, infrared, dvd/cd rw, ultra lcd 1600x1200. Theres also both the touch pad with its own buttons and the thumb style mouse stylus...
Pros: Big LCD screen, two media bays, fast, reliable, many options Cons: Heavy, okay speakers, small monitor viewing angle
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...
Pros: After two years, not much. Cons: Lack of durability, terrible customer support.
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 ...
Pros: Big, full featured desktop replacement. Lots of power, capacity, options Cons: Unpredictable Dell Support. USB 1.1. No user access to important settings.
Several requirements lead to the purchase of this computer. As configured, it is:
Inspiron 8200
1.7GHZ Pen 4 M processor, 15" UltraSharp UXGA screen
512Mb DDR ram, 1 DIMM, 1 DIMM open
InVidia GeForce4 440 32Mb DDR video card
40...
Pros: Speed, power, mobile Desktop replacement, great features. Cons: Pricey and heavier than average.
Dell Inspiron 8200
I purchased my Inspiron around the end of May, and since the moment I ordered Dell's customer service was exceptional. Upon recieving the Inspiron, setup was simple - requiring me to answer only a few simple questions. The...
Pros: fully loaded, sturdy, very few flaws, great customer service Cons: a little bulky
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 ...
Pros: You can get absolutely anything you want on this computer. Cons: Heavy, but the screen is 15'
This computer is great, in fact I'm typing on it right now! I like to call it my "mobile desktop." I am a student who plays games, writes on word, surfs the net and really uses my computer to its maximum capability. This is the one which I bought. I can...
Pros: Great design, long battery life, wonderful tech support Cons: Speakers are weak, dvd's play slow on batteries
I have had my Inspiron 8200 for about 9 months now. During this time I have noticed several great features the Inspiron 8200 has. First off, Dell has some of the best tech support people I have ever had to talk to. When I first received my 8200 there was...
Pros: dependability
service
fast becoming a standard Cons: price
I like Dell laptops... The company I work for started purchasing Dell laptops about 4 years ago and has tried other brands but have always come back to Dell. It's dependable and stable. The driver downloads are easy to find and support is great. For...
Pros: EXCELLENT SCREEN. Nice keyboard. Great Graphics with GeForce 4. P4 looks promising. Cons: Unstable. Unreliable. VERY Slow P4. BAD TECH SUPPORT.
This laptop definately offers the best screen. The enhance UXGA is definately better that ANY of the competition. I also like the feel of the keyboard and the incredible graphics with the GeForce4 Go card. This is a winning combination that no other...
I bought this laptop several weeks ago and it hasn't worked since the day I received it. At first the battery wouldn't charge, so they replaced that. That didn't solve the problem, and then it couldn't read the optical drive. They sent someone to replace...
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...
Pros: Wonderful When it works! Keyboard Cons: Modem Freezes entire computer on disconnect. Ultra Sharp screens watermarks. Dells POOR handling
Although this is one beautiful machine, it currently has serious problems, very poorly handled by Dell. Right out of the box, I like many, have the whole computer lock up, upon disconnecting from the on ANY ISP, necessitating pushing the on off button...
Pros: simple to use, fun, up-to-date, good value for money Cons: none
I got this laptop for graduation and I plan to use it throughout college. Right out of the box the laptop, which was already equipped with all the software I wanted, worked perfectly. When buying this laptop, many add-ons were available at discounted...
Pros: Adequate for a desktop replacement if it worked. Cons: Incredibly fragile, no support for repairs, warranty worthless
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,...
Pros: Great value for money. Good features. Excellent Customer Service Cons: Dell recommends 128 for XP, 256 will be ideal
The system is cool. Been using it for 6 months, I had a heat sink issue. Dell repaired and returned it in 3 days. Excellent customer service. The system has been great, no crashes or complaints. Dell can start making CD-RW standard on laptops. This might...
Pros: True desktop replacement, loads of features, price Cons: Form-factor
I shopped all over the place when I was looking for a recent desktop replacement. Basically, I wanted the following: Pentium 4 (anything over 1.6Ghz) 15" XGA LCD, 256MB RAM, 30GB+hard drive, and a DVD/CD-RW combo. Basically, there were four vendors I...
Pros: When it works, it is great Cons: Dell's tech support! They know NOTHING about this notebook
This notebook ran great for about five months, then the fun began.
When the notebook died, they said "no problem" and since I have "next day service" it would be fine. Two days later I receive a new DVD to install myself..no change.
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Pros: Mobile P4-m CPU, 15" LCD Cons: no superior power, weight
Intel's Pentium 4 processor has finally made its way into notebooks, debuting at 1.6 GHz and 1.7 GHz, and promising ever-faster speeds down the road. The chip certainly has the headroom to grow, and new systems carrying the processor have a faster...
Pros: Screen size, good paper weight Cons: Heavy, thick, error-laden
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.
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Pros: Good Display
Cons: Weight
Customer Service
Performance
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...
Pros: POWER, Battery life, upgrades, monitor, and well more POWER, and POWER! Cons: depends what you want, looks like a traditional laptop. Good or bad thing?
I couldn't believe my eyes when I went to the Dell website. All it said was "FREE UPGRADE FROM 256MB to 768MB and FREE UPGRADE FROM 30GB HARD DRIVE to 60GB. It was a $700 value, how could I refuse. My laptop is now a supercharged Geforce 4 2GHZ gaming,...
Pros: Most Bang for the Buck Cons: Don't use the 90 days same as cash... DUDE
I am really happy with my new Dell. The computer fired right up out of the box and I was connected to my broadband connection in a matter of minutes. I added 256 of memory (from another source) for $50 and the machine is really fast. I also upgraded...
Pros: fast, long battery life Cons: none that comes to mind
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...
This laptop can be an excellent choice as the specifications are excellent. However, my (company) and wife's experience is that there are numerous problem with XP and you can't buy them with anything but XP.
The additional limitations seem to lie...
Pros: Speedy; top-notch graphics and screens; built-in Wi-Fi; dual pointing devices; great keyboard. Cons: Big and heavy; high-end models are expensive; no doors to protect PC Card slots.
Yes, it is big and heavy... but it also the most powerful and feature filled laptop I have ever seen. After a couple of weeks with this I, a serious gamer, hadn't turned my desktop on once. I sold it, I have no need for it anymore. The GeForce4 in the...
Pros: good desktop replacement Cons: questionable ethics
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...
Pros: Decent Display Cons: Fit and finish leaves much to be desired. Technical support is the same.
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...
Pros: great laptop if it worked properly Cons: absolutely horrible tech support!!!!
The laptop has had problems since I got it. I have called their tech support numerous times and have spent hours on the phone and have gotten nowhere! Everytime I call I have to repeat everything, I have to spend time re-explaining the problem,...
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.
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, ...
Pros: Works well, large screen and good keyboard Cons: Slightly bigger than most laptops
I bought this Inspiron three years ago and I've used it ever since. And even though it is three years old, it still works beautifully. I haven't even needed any kind of technical support ever. this is definitely a piece of equipment worth investing in. In addition, any other Dell products seem to get the same response. When comparing different peoples' satisfactions with their laptops, I've almost always seen a positive reaction to the Dell laptop collection. I'd definitely recommend it. The only problem with this Inspiron is that it is slightly bigger than most laptops, but it's something that hasn't really bothered me, though it might not be ideal for others.
Pros: It worked fast and well for two years Cons: Poor tech support - major components failed after two years.
I have only had my computer just over one year, and now something is wrong, it won't turn on, says there is no hard drive, and every time I call or write tech support I get a different "answer" to what is wrong. They told me I would need a new hard drive, but wouldn't give me the part number so that they could make the profit off of me sending it in, then they told me I would need a new motherboard, and it would cost $700, what will they ask for next? I can't even get an answer as to what happened or why.
Pros: Good pricing. Reliable. Good service. Cons: Cheap plastic construction. Service can vary. Size (its big)
I've had this notebook since august of 2002 (4years now) and its been good to me. Like all P4 notebooks it runs hot and is inefficient but it has performed well.
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