Dell 5160

Just picked up my first laptop, Dell 5160 (loaded) without a scratch on it. 5160 was purchased new in January this year and even came with Dell's complete coverage package until January 2008. Got a really great deal on it here in Canada. Even came with the Dell Notebook Bag.

Was going to suprise my son with it as he starts university next month and he's in Florida taking a vacation from his summer job.

Only complaints (minor) is that heavier than I thought, although my son is footballer (6' and 200) and he could tough it out, and the P4 gets a little warm. Battery life not bad today, got 2:22 out of it.

The better half looked at it and suggested I could use a new toy and hunt for something for him. We have 2 networked desktops in the house but she said it might be nice to sit out on the deck to use wireless.

From reading the forums here, better suggestion for school would be a Centrino chipset for less heat and longer battery life? Stay away from Celerons and stick to Pentium M's?

Cheers!

 

you're right pentium-m is better for school/university, no need to worry about battery life and sitting close to a socket. + pentium-m laptops tend to weigh less and they don't get as warm/hot so they are easier to be used on the lap.

Not sure what's the screen size on what you've got. But for classes I believe 14" or maybe even 13" might be best. takes less desktop space and it aint as bulky!

 

Thanks Qwester.

It's the 15 inch screen. Figuring it might be just a tad big to have open in class. It is a terrific screen to look at though.

Cheers.