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    1520 Pictures!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Matt Dyer, Jan 10, 2008.

  1. Matt Dyer

    Matt Dyer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dell Inspiron 1520 Review

    Well, after a short 2 week waiting period for Dell to build my 1520, it was delivered on Wednesday.
    The excitement of a new laptop was prominent in me since I placed my order; I needed a laptop that would help me through University as a Geography student starting in February. As a result, this was the first laptop I have ever had, and so far, I’m extremely impressed!!
    My laptop has decent spec’s for the job I need it to do, (the spec’s are in my signature) however I am a victim of a chronic addiction to the Sims 2 Game *Blush*.
    The screen is extremely crisp, I’ve herd stories of “grainy” screens, fortunally mine was fine, although now I wish I got anti glare screen that would help particularly when studying outside, oh well!
    The system is extremely fast and efficient, it runs virus scans, Photoshop and even the Sims 2 at the same time, I was extremely impressed particularly when it is noted Photoshop is a memory hog!
    The key board is a dream; it is extremely satisfying to type on, however I am missing the number key pad at the right of the keyboard!
    I cannot compare the casing to other notebooks, but from what I’ve felt, I believe this is a solid and protective casing that would be suitable for a student like me. The keypad is wonderful, however as I am a first time notebook user, it will take me a while to fully get used to using the keypad rather than the conventional mouse.

    In conclusion, I love my 1520, it fulfilled my expectations and more. I was the first of my very large family to order a non Hewlett Packard system, and I am extremely pleased I did. Although dell “lost” my laptop in Auckland for 6 hours, they have refunded me $50 NZD and apologised deeply for their muck up. I also am impressed with Dell’s outstanding performance; they built and delivered my system in a mare 2 weeks!!!
    Here are a few pictures of my baby, yes I’ve also called her Reberta =]


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    Any questions you have, please feel free to ask!

    Matt
     
    Matt Dyer, Jan 10, 2008
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  2. robbie22engr

    robbie22engr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looks nice !!

    What kind of display did you get ?
    All you wrote was "15.4" Widescreen Display with TrueLife"
     
    robbie22engr, Jan 10, 2008
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  3. sonicwind

    sonicwind Notebook Evangelist

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    Those curved edges and sitting on carpet make it look like it's not the thick chunk of plastic that it is.
     
    sonicwind, Jan 10, 2008
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Thats cool...but too bad your reviewing a discontinued product...
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 10, 2008
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