Dell Inspiron 8600 (8600SAP) PC Notebook

Pros: Great battery life, fast CPU&GPU, many options, big beautiful widescreen--and doesn't weigh a TON!!
Cons: Atrocious post-sale support, quality control and reliabilty somewhat lacking

Quite possibly, this will be the most in-depth laptop review you will ever read. Updated Aug 1, 2005--corrected info on the port replicator's DVI/VGA outputs. Also, I was recently browsing Dell's website and was disappointed to learn that none of ...

Pros: Good, solid hardware with nice design.
Cons: Good after-purchase support from Dell is a thing of the past.

I purchased my 8600 with all the works back in early December 2003. I have a 1.7Ghz processor, 60GB 7200RPM HD, 512MB RAM, DVD Burner, Blue Tooth, Wi-Fi, 128MB Video Card, and the best screen they offer. I opted to not buy a floppy drive. I ...

Pros: extended memory, quick applications
Cons: customer service, motherboard, keyboard, windows xp professional

From the minute I bought my Inspiron 8600, the problems began. Within 20 minutes of opening the box, I was on the phone with Dell trying to get my wireless connection to work. That was only the start... After working with Dell support to reset the ...

Pros: Ultra power and awesome screen for the lowest price I could find
Cons: A bit weighty, hard to fit in a backpack. It's a portable DESK-top.

If you're looking for the ultra-portable, the 8600 is not for you. This laptop is on the large size. Measuring at 14" x 10" x 1.5", you'll need a special bag to carry it safely and comfortably. Mine weights somewhere just over 7 pounds, but that's pretty ...

Pros: wide screen, fast processor, battery life, ergonomics, design, keyboard size, USB2.0 and Firewire ports.
Cons: weight and length is sometimes inconvenient for carrying in a pack.

The Insprion 8600 (wide screen) is an excellent upgrade from the prior top of the line Insprion 8200 (regular screen). It has a very solid construction, pleasing design elements, and great ergonomics. This is an ideal solution for individuals who value ...

Pros: 15.4wa screen, Centrino chipset, excellent power/value
Cons: Nothing to really call a con.

Im writing to you from the keyboard of my new Inspiron 8600, replete with cdrw/DVD-rw+, 15.4wa screen, 128m video, Centrino 1.4mhzP4, 60g hdd, and 512m ram. Three things I want to address that have been mentioned, keyboards were a problem but have been ...

Pros: Looks nice
Cons: Logistic and technical support. Implementation of the 15.4" wide aspect screen is flawed.

Summary: My experience indicated that Dell's support/implementation of the new 15.4" ultra high resolution screen is inadequate. In my dealings with Dell, technical support staff demonstrated inadequate expertise. Staff also exhibited lack of knowledge ...

Pros: Price, Performance, Screen, Video, DVD+RW, Memory, Battery, Looks. ALL EXCELLENT!
Cons: TrackStick Buttons... Not good, not good at all. Don't halt your purchase though (See Pros).

After reading so many reviews on notebooks I feel obliged to write my own short review on my recent purchase of a Dell Inspiron 8600. Here’s what I got: Centrino 1.6Mhz 1 Gig RAM (Superb free double memory offer) 15.4” SXGA WideScreen 40Gb HDD ...

Pros: Effortless wireless. Good performance. Decent size and weight.
Cons: On the pricey side

I got the 8600 to do the following: Digital Audio, software development, web browsing, and a little game playing. I was more interested in performance than graphics, so I got the lowest resolution screen (~1200 X 800), but the fastest available ...

Pros: Cordless for 5 hours! Updated 9/26/04= 4 hours!
Cons: widescreen aspect not easy on the eyes

Actually I do know the Processor and speed, but Epinions didn't have it to select. Pentium M 1.7 I did a lot of research and almost didn't get this laptop because of the price, also because I couldn't find much information on it. Thank goodness for ...

Pros: Widescreen, DVD+RW
Cons: Communication of display setting options poor

Bought this 2 months ago in Australia and have been thoroughly impressed. Mine came with 512Mb RAM, 60 Gb HD, Pentium M 1600MHz, Radeon 9600 Pro turbo graphics adaptor and a 1680x1050 display. The widescreen in phenomenally useful, I don't think I can go ...

Pros: Powerful laptop, great screen, nice modular construction, long battery life
Cons: pre-installed McAfee anti-virus software causes the network to hang after waking up from stand-by.

I ordered my Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop a few months ago. It was shipped on time and I set it up pretty easily. Unfortunately, it had a bug where after waking up from stand-by mode, the network stopped working. Dell didn't know what the problem ...

Pros: beautiful screen, fast processor,wireless technology, light weight, 3 hrs battery life.
Cons: none(if i do i will let you know)

i am software professional and i wanted to buy a laptop which is not too expensive, delivers good performance, portable, and good battery life and answer to all my questions is 8600. i have done extensive research before buying it(like reading all the ...

Pros: Good computer at competitive price, overall good value, better than most others
Cons: Declining quality, too many problems on notebooks, ridiculous extended warranty policy

I have absolutely loved Dell products since I bought my first Dell way back. They have made not only good computers but their service was known for accuracy, courtesy and ease of use. So I've been using them myself and recommended to all my friends over ...

Pros: power, lite compared to others, screen, good cheap gaming notebook for people on a budget
Cons: might be a little heavy for travelers, and wireless antenna isn't the best

this is the best notebook ive ever seen and the only ive ever had. i have many friends and relatives who have notebooks, but it definitely isn't like this. here are the specs of my Inspiron 8600: SYSTEM: pentium m 1.4 Ghz 512 PC2700 DDR RAM ...