Dell Inspiron 8200 (8TWORH) PC Notebook

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

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

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: 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: 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 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: Performance, price, features
Cons: Weight , workmanship , Runs hot.

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...

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: Zero crashes
Cons: heavy

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: 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: 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...

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...