getting a new laptop- is this config good?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by evelester, May 7, 2010.

  1. #1
    I am finally getting a new laptop and wanted opinions on this before I order.

    it is the Dell Vostro 3700 and after all the customization below and a 99.00 coupon it comes to 970- right around my buget

    My System Details
    PROCESSOR New 2010 Intel® CoreTM i5-430M (2.26GHz base, up to 2.53GHz, 2C/4T, 3MB/L3)
    OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, 64-bit,
    COLOR Aberdeen Silver
    MEMORY 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHZ, 2 DIMM
    HARD DRIVE 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
    BLUETOOTH WIRELESS Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth 2.1 Module
    WARRANTY & SERVICE 1 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 1 Year NBD On-Site Service
    ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE SERVICE 1 Year CompleteCare Accidental Damage Protection
    PRIMARY BATTERY 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    SECURITY HARDWARE Fingerprint Reader with DigitalPersona software
    LCD PANEL 17.3 inch High Definition LED Display (1366 x 768) with Anti-Glare
    OPTICAL DRIVE 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+/-R write capability, Roxio and Cyberlink PowerDVDâ„¢ DX 8.1
    KEYBOARD Keyboard with Gesture Touchpad
    VIDEO CARD Nvidia® Geforce™ GT 330M, 1GB Graphics
    WIRELESS CARD Wireless Network Card 802.11 b/g/n
    WEBCAM Integrated 2.0MP Webcam and Digital Mic
    Vostro 3700 Vostro 3700 Laptop Config 11
    Bottom Base Aberdeen Silver Base
    AC ADAPTER 90 Watt AC Adapter with cord wrapping

    this is for web design (dreamweaver, photoshop, flash occasionally, as well as other general internet and email stuff.)

    My husband may use it occasionally to play WOW lol, if I let him! ;)

    thanks for any feedback!!
     
    evelester, May 7, 2010 IP
  2. yohanns23

    yohanns23 Peon

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    #2
    Its Really Good Config For Web Designing....
    Im Into Hardcore Gaming So If Ur Husband Wants To Use It To, Then You can go for a "alienware" laptop. Dell makes Them.. alienware.com/

    But Still Your Lapppy Config Will Support All Latest Games And Web Designing Without A Problem...
     
    yohanns23, May 8, 2010 IP
  3. william1986

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    #3
    Dell Vostro 3700 with Core i5, that's a high-end config. It's enough for your work and gaming.
     
    william1986, May 9, 2010 IP
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    #4
    bro just heard the i core high end processers heats up much. Will make your mother board and inbuild graphics chip burns and soldering may go wrong. Buy 3 years extended warenty.. will be much worthy
     
    afridz, May 10, 2010 IP
  5. jamuna

    jamuna Active Member

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    #5
    look like nice configuration.
     
    jamuna, May 10, 2010 IP
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    #6
    If you want to do graphical work then its really good configuration laptop.
     
    rv12may, May 10, 2010 IP
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    couponmeup Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Sounds good to me, only thing I would say is that is a big screen to lug around.
    My dell was good :)
     
    couponmeup, May 10, 2010 IP
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    Achiever Well-Known Member

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    #8
    Yes it is really good configuration for the laptop point of view.
     
    Achiever, May 19, 2010 IP
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    #9
    its good but you can try intel i3-i7 processors they are better than core 2 duo or dual core
     
    denverice, May 20, 2010 IP
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    #10
    yes thats a great laptop
     
    extremepullups, May 20, 2010 IP
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    #11
    Wow, thats a good laptop.
     
    timbonitus, May 24, 2010 IP
  12. MyInterest

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    #12
    Its really good and my friend is having almost same laptop.. You also could ask for full cover from Dell. That feature is also very nice.
     
    MyInterest, May 26, 2010 IP
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    #13
    this is configration good that you done it . Model vostro are expensive and fantastic.
     
    mt33, May 26, 2010 IP
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    #14
    i want to made some changes in your list
    1. dual core processor provide you 2.66 GHz latest processor
    2. operating system is good but the windows professional version 2002 sp2 is far better than window 7, it provide great compatibility with other hardware and software
    and other configuration is good. i really like it....
     
    paisafreesms, May 26, 2010 IP
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    #15
    That's actually a good setup. However, I've heard some nasty stuff about the I5 processor. Many reviews have shown that it heat up very fast and may cause problems in the long run. If you can afford it, just opt to get a laptop with an I7 processor.

    Good luck.
     
    uncle.afro, May 27, 2010 IP
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    #16
    Not bad Configuration you have there on your laptop. it is one of the most latest High end Configuration we have now. Good for Gaming, Programming and other stuffs you do on your laptop Bro :)
     
    Neil_Gerald, Jun 2, 2010 IP
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    greattttttttt it is very very good for you. i m use core it sony for web designing
     
    jamez700, Jun 6, 2010 IP
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    #18
    Nice specifications, but I think it's a bit overkill for what you want to use it for.
     
    Deadly Delusion, Jun 6, 2010 IP
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    #19
    Its well suits for you my friend you can go with that :)
     
    roopajyothi, Jun 16, 2010 IP
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    #20
    use i7 core processors and 2 X 1024Mb GFX card Nivida
     
    videowatermark, Jun 18, 2010 IP