Pros: Some of the latest technology, decent price, good performance Cons: mushy keyboard, not outstanding, size, weight, expensive without promotions.
No... I haven't gone nuts and bought another notebook. The hospital bought a few of these units (and 1 Inspiron 8500 unit as well!) to replace their older Compaq Pentium III notebook that have gone through the ringer with abuse from the various hospital...
Pros: Makes a very nice-looking paperweight. Cons: When you throw it off a balcony in disgust, you might hurt someone.
In March of 2003, it occurred to myself and my family that my trusty old 500 MHz desktop wouldn't be well-suited for a trip to college with me. We looked around, and found Dell's Inspiron 5100 laptop. It was a fairly-low cost PC with some good options, ...
Pros: Very fast, Brilliant 15.1 display, USB 2.0, CD-RW/DVD, Smooth Internet Surfing, Price to Quality Ratio Cons: SLOW OEM hard drives, USB location issues, Touchpad oversensitivity/location, Tad heavy
After having lived with a Pentium 1, 133MHz ThinkPad 560 (Click h
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Pros: Fast laptop, attractive, efficient. Cons: Dell has less than superior customer support and the touchpad lags at times.
People use computers for different things, so a laptop that's good for me might not be good for you. The Dell Inspiration 5100 is a decent laptop, overall. To begin, I'd like to outline some basic information on the 5100 model: - 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 ...
Pros: Cheaper due to desktop processor, Quite stable running XP, 3 hour battery life Cons: USB port won't always recognize, Sound out of microphone muted, Mono mic, Tech support
The Inspiron 5100 should be on your shortlist when comparison shopping for a laptop that doesn’t fall into the thin and light category. I priced this laptop out over a month ago and with various Dell promotions and I’ve yet to come across...
Pros: Desktop P4, non-integrated graphics card, quality TFT screen, ample RAM and HDD, keyboard, 12-cell battery. Cons: Heavy, only 2 USB's, creaky case, noisy fan, fixed CD drive, one fixed RAM.
Update: 5/26/2008 With the previous upgrades, this machine continues to be a reliable machine day-in and day-out. However, recently the thermal paste on the CPU wore out, since the P4 burns so hot in an enclosed space. Had that replaced and the ...
Pros: More power than needed for any college setting Cons: Weight may be a problem; battery life not too great
For my first year at college, I purchased myself a Dell Inspiron 5100. Now, just to let you know, since I was on a budget, I decided to go with a refurbished model [even though I don't normally go for refurbished products too often]. Since I always read ...
Pros: Excellent build, very fast, nice screen, good presales Cons: Don't buy a Dell if you even THINK you MIGHT need support.
I spent a long time shopping around for a laptop, and eventually settled on Dell's Inspiron 5100. I wasn't disappointed, although I had lots of prior experience with Dell's technical support so I knew what to expect there, and work with computers, so I ...
Pros: An affordable up-to-date laptop that runs the XP OS at fast speed. Cons: Dell doesn't mention that the laptop itself lacks lots of standard ports and switches.
WHAT IT INCLUDES The processor is an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, 2.66GHz, 15.0 XGA. The Operating System is Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition. It comes with 256MB of memory. The Hard Drive is a 30GB2 Ultra ATA drive. It currently ...
As the bank busting college shopping began, a laptop seems to be the first thing to pop into any univeristy bound student as the look-forward-to-buy; and of course it was really no different with me. I scoured the internet day and night for perfect ...
Pros: performance/cost ratio
reliability Cons: That stupid CD-Rom
The Dell Inspiron 5100, while having its share of weaknesses, is a more than competent machine at a comparatively low price and, having owned one for almost two years, I have no regrets in choosing this computer. Being a laptop, it is not the most ...
Pros: Processor Speed, Stylish, and Affordable! Cons: Fixed CD-RW drive, Touchpad mouse hard to get used to
I chose this laptop as a result of days of searching Epinions.com and constant visits to Dell.com, checking out their seemingly daily changes to laptop specials. I was frustrated, as I could configure the same system hour after hour and receive a...
Pros: Look at description. Cons: very little (look @ desc)
I purchased my dell 5100 in 11/25/2003 for school purposes, and mine is a refurbished one, bought @ USD1,100. The spec: P4 2.4 Ghz 512 MB (2 dimms) 40 Gb HD @ 4200rpm ATI 32 MB 15' XGA After 9 months of using this, I summarized that the ...
Pros: Good price, fast, excellent screen Cons: Lack of legacy ports, heavy weight, few upgrade options
First, the cons. There are a few things about this laptop that would be nice to have, such as legacy ports, reduced weight (although I know this is not something they can easily 'fix') and more upgrade options.
Pros: Fast desktop replacement Cons: Heavy, quirky video out, proprietary power cable, bad sound
If you travel a lot internationally and you need a powerful computer for presentations this computer will slowly end up aggravating you. It does basically all it says it will do if you need a lot of power, but there are a few key drawbacks. ...
Pros: bright, large screen. Sturdy, dependable. Cons: a bit heavy, legacy free, monophonic microphone, Not super fast to boot up.
I Bought this laptop six months ago, and have yet to have a substantial problem with it. Some of the issues people point out are valid: this machine is a bit heavy, but its not a thin little mobile machine, its a desktop replacement, but it allows me to ...
Pros: Large screen, powerful package Cons: Weight, but with that comes power
The only difference between the Inspiron 5100 and a desktop with comparable specs is that this is a mobile computer. That is most of what you pay for. However, I would have to say that it is worth it. I am writing this review on my Inspiron 5100! I can us ...
Pros: speed and reliability are top notch Cons: heavy, no PS/2 ports, weak speakers, nonstandard keyboard
I have the following options: 2.66ghz, 384MB Ram, 30GB HD, 15 inch LCD, 32MB video, CD-RW/DVD. This is a solid laptop that can serve as a desktop replacement with no problem in the speed department. The only drawback to this machine is its weight. ...
Pros: Speed, style, screen, price Cons: weight (if mobility is a concern)Internal TrueMobile card non functional
Firstly the features I selected in my configuration are as follows:
I have the 2.66 Pentium 4 (desktop chip) 512 RAM, 30 gig HD and the 15 inch high resolution screen.
I got the least amount of preinstalled software I could and got the 'at...
Pros: Great system if you don't want to burn a DVD. GOOD RETURN POLICY Cons: NO SOFTWARE FOR HARDWARE UPGRADES -DVD RW- worthless support
I purchased this system directly from Dell and it was a nightmare from the get go. I was overcharged more than $100 and was told that customer care couldn't look up the prices for previous days because they are routinely erased to make room for the newes ...
Pros: It works great when you first get it. Cons: keyboard mushy, cards work loose from MB, must ship back
Please read before you buy. I do not want anyone to go through what I went through. When I first received my Dell Inspiron 5100, I was thrilled. It was a replacement for an older Latitude. However, it has turned out to be the worst computer I have ...
Coming from a guy who has lived offSony, Toshiba and dell laptop's for over 6 years now I can totaly testify that this is the best Ive ever had. I think where at a point now where we are getting silly interms of being critical about weight and...
Pros: Fast, very nice screen, looks cool,good battery and did I mention looks cool. Cons: Heavy, only 2 USB ports.
Dude, I got a Dell! Dell did their homework on this notebook. Nice upgrades available for your personal taste.
This baby is fast and the screen is clear. Nice redesigned keyboard. I looked around and did some research and found myself coming back to...
Pros: The lap-top works great, except for the DVD drive. Good price. Cons: Customer Service hard to under stand, make sure you write down their name and ID
Bought the Inspirion 5100. Good Price. Came with the CDRW/DVD combo. Went to use DVD about 5 months after purchase. CD burner works great. DVD wouldn't work. Spent 2 hrs the first time with customer service/tech. That is the one thing about dell. First ...
Pros: Good value (with promos), fast, nice display on my machine Cons: Overheating problems, no LPT printer port, no serial port, no microphone
I have enjoyed using it for the last 8 months. In the last few days it has developed a overheating problem. I discovered through Dell's Community Forum discussion threads that the overheating problems for the Inspiron 5100 and 5150 are very wide spread. ...
Pros: Good price for features. Cons: Does not work with Win2K, Dell refuses to fix it.
As a graduate student I don't have much extra money to spare, so I did a lot of research before buying this laptop. I wanted something that was going to work for the next few years, run Linux, and run Windows 2000; my work doesn't allow me to use...
Pros: Price, performance, support Cons: A bit heavy,
I absolutly love the computer. It is the first laptop I have owned, but have had several desktops and so far am very satisfied. I bought the computer brand new, but from a reseller so did not have to wait for it to be built. Came with 15" XGA, DVD-CDRW,...
Pros: speed, and price Cons: basically everything else!!!
well....theres only 2 good thing about this laptop. but the rest isnt all that good. i was definatly expecting more from dell. one good thin about my dell inspiration 5100 is that its very fast. this thing is like a lazer (if you got the right ...
Pros: Affordable, can be customized, decent battery life, built in wireless features Cons: Moody, plastic scratches easily, LCD feels flimsy, VERY POOR customer service
My company bought me a Dell laptop when my old Sony laptop became obsolete. The first thing I noticed when I began transferring the data from the old laptop to the new was how bright the display of the Dell is! (It could have been because the laptop is ...
Pros: Good customer service for repairs Cons: Heavy, manufacturer defects, keyboard placement
I purchased my Dell Inspiron 5100 laptop about 4 months ago. I upgraded to a 512 processor, Intel Pentium III, CD-RW/DVD combo drive, plug in A drive, 128 memory stick and a wireless mouse. For the most part, things have worked out o.k., until I ...
Pros: Excellent laptop. Easy to use and ready to go right out of the box. Cons: A little heavy. No floppy but I got a USB external floppy for $31.00.
I received my Dell 5100 a few days ago and even though I waited 2 weeks for it, it was well worth the wait. I was lucky to order mine when they were offering a lot of extras which unfortunately expired on 30 April. I opted for the 14.1 screen, Pentiun 4...
Dell offers a great variety of customization options. You start with a bare bones system and add the components you want. Unfortunately, the finished product lacks in quality and design. The different parts come from all over the globe and quality ...
Pros: Excellent quality, great price Cons: It's slightly chubby compared to the 'light' laptops, but not a burden.
I really like Dell. They are a lot cheaper than most electronics stores. It arrived a week early. Everything worked great and still does. I was worried about the video card not being enough since I play games, (Warcraft,Diablo,Counter Strike etc) but it ...
Pros: acceptable features for the price. Cons: 8 pounds is light for a bowling ball but too heavy for a laptop.
The laptop looks great on paper. You get many great features for a bit over a grand. This is the price if you choose the bottom of the line support package of 1 year mail in support. IMPORTANT NOTE: DELL WILL NOT LET YOU RETURN YOUR LAPTOP AFTER 30 ...
Pros: Powerful CPU, fast machine, has slot for built in wi-fi card Cons: Fautly cooling system design
This is a powerful computer, shunned by a lot of people because of its reputation for overheating. But you can profit on other people's fear of this computer. I've had this computer for three years and have learned all the tricks. O.K., let's ...
Pros: A great performer, rugged and dependable. Get the package specials for the best value. Cons: Can get pricey very quickly if you check too many boxes on the options list.
We recently decided to replace our second computer, a desktop, with one that offered us more portability and the ability to communicate while traveling. After a lot of shopping and so many numbers and specs our heads were spinning, we finally decided on the Dell Inspiron 5100. With the 20th anniversary special, it came loaded up - 40GB hard drive, 512MB of RAM, Microsoft Office Suite, Pentium 4, CD burner with DVD playback and a lot more. The people at the order center were very friendly and helpful, and financing (with 7.9 percent interest instead of the 18-21 percent that most companies offer you) was a snap to get approved. Delivery was exactly on time. The machine has been a flawless performer, in many respects outperforming my desktop, a Compaq Presario 6000. The display is sharp with brilliant color. Setting up the wireless network card (I bought this separately, to get the same brand as my router) took about two minutes, and I was online.
This machine gets a bit pricey if you add too many options. Watch for the special packages - they are a much better deal.
Pros: Good price, expandability, quality Cons: Weight, lifespan?
Purchased as a Christmas gift for my 11 year old daughter. The whole family enjoys surfing from the comforts of the sofa via wireless internet. Overall performance is great, runs very smooth with games and while surfing. However, after only 9 months of use smoke came out the back and that was the end of that laptop. Dell sent out a replacement, no questions asked! Excellent service! Would recommend to all and will buy my next laptop from them myself. Excellent promotions! We also received a printer and digital camera.
Good memory with inspiron 5100 by evsiz ,Aug 24 '04
Pros: Memory is good, CPU is good Cons: Low vga memory
Dell Inspiron 5100 has good memory and also CPU. It is good for people who use internet mostly. with its lion battery charging is more usable and effective. memory of VGA is low, but it is not a big problem.
Pros: This is a laptop your need. Cons: Buy it and you will be happy with it!
Dell laptop is one of the best laptop in the world. I have a Dell Laptop. And now it is a best friend of mine. It works very well. It helps connected internet easily. The system is very fast, and especially is the consumer suppory is wonerdul. Dell Inspiron 5100 (5100BS1) PC Notebook. PC Notebook is a laptop helps which will help you successed in your life.
Pros: no stores on the street to remind you of them and products Cons: see above
In the repair shop too often, on the phone too often with other companies tech. service to fix the Dell problem, no Dell customer service unless you want to pay them to correct their errors, oh and no microphone.
Nice upgrade from my Inspiron 2600 by dseidel1234 ,Jul 29 '05
Pros: fast, decent battery life, nice monitor, relaible. Cons: heats up too fast, alittle heavy.
I just recently got this Dell Inspiron 5100 from my dad for about $300. He baught it awhile back and really didn't have any use for it since lately he's been working on his desktop and I was in need of an upgrade from my Dell Inspiron 2600 series. The specs for the Dell Inspiron 5100 are: Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz/533MHz FSB, 384MB of Ram, 40GB Hard Drive, 24x CD-RW/DVD combo, 32MB ATI Raiden 7500 video card. My Dell Inspiron 2600 had a Pentium 3 1.2GHz/266MHz FSB, 256MB SDRAM, 20GB Hard Drive, Intel 830m 32MB video, 24x CD-RW/DVD combo. This laptop has been a nice upgrade so far but in the future I'm planning on upgrading the memory to either 640MB or 768MB depending on what memory stick comes out. I think this laptop rocks. It also has a 15.0 inch SXGA+ (1400x1050) which is awesome. I'd recommend this if you have a old laptop and need an upgrade.
Wont Buy Another Dell----Bad Customer & Tech Service by susan114 ,Jan 08 '04
Pros: good laptop,, Cons: customer service
Its an overall good laptop,,,,However,, I would give the customer service an E-. After about a month after I received this laptop the button on the network slot broke, and I called dell. Well after about 3 different phone calls and finally having to speak to a supervisor I am getting it fixed.. Trust me if you need a repair done be warned YOU WILL GET THE RUNAROUND!!!!!
Pros: Cheap Cons: many breakdowns: LCD monitor, keyboard, CD player, power cord
Our DELL ISPIRON 5100 has has several problems. Within 6 months of purchase, the LCD screen stopped lighting up. After several calls to Dell and hours on the phone, they agreed to replace it as it was still under warranty. Now, the lap top is only 16 months old and the CD/DVD player stopped working. Since, it is no longer under warranty, we have to fix it. The power cord sparked and had to be replaced. Recently, the keys on the keyboard have started to stick. We do not even use the lap top all that much.
It is a LEMON. nothing but headaches. I do not recommend it. If you must get a DELL, make sure you get the extended warranty.
Avoid the Inspiron 5100 like herpes by b2brandon2 ,Nov 14 '08
Pros: It looks like you have a laptop Cons: Doesn't work.
Mine won't even turn on anymore and I've always taken good care of it. For a while it would turn on after about 100 different attempts at booting up and once I get it on, I don't turn it off again because it won't start. Every once in a while you can't avoid turning off the laptop (like when our power was out for 5 days after hurricane IKE)and then you're screwed.
I had to replace the hard drive when it was 4 months old too.
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