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Stepside Z Senior Enthusiast

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I ordered a new Dell computer last week and it is suppose to be delivered tomorrow. The timing is perfect because a buddy of mine spilled a beer on my keyboard today. I  broke out the hair dryer but shift key and volume keys are not working very well. I have to hit the caps lock key because the shift key is not working. I  will be glad when tomorrow comes.
HillHound Senior Enthusiast

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John I think you will like it alot.  My wife has an Inspiron laptop that's about 4yrs old and mine is a Dimension 8100 that I bought 2yrs ago I think.  Both have been trouble free.  Hope to get another 2 yrs use out of mine with a few upgrades.
sincityZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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I have been pretty happy with my Inspiron 8000 that I have had for 3 years now.  Only problem I have had was the screen burning out, but that was replaced under warrenty (took a little longer to fix then I would have liked though..).  But overall I like it...might pick up a desktop someday so that I can actually use this laptop as a laptop...it hasn't moved from my desk in a loooonnnggggg time.
RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Dell  :flag:

 

My dad has stock in dell but their new computer (will be getting it soon) is going to be a gateway after the fiasco i had with their customer service.

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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:flag: I love my Inspiron 8200.  Better than any other computer I have had.

My 8200 has been 100% trouble free for over 1 1/2 years.  It's been the best machine I've owned!!!

MarkD Senior Enthusiast

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Congrats on the new PC! :thumb:

 

You may want to spend $10-$50 and get a new keyboard for your old one though.

Stepside Z Senior Enthusiast

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Congrats on the new PC! :thumb:

 

You may want to spend $10-$50 and get a new keyboard for your old one though.

I am going to get my old keyboard cleaned then give the computer to my mother.

Stepside Z Senior Enthusiast

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It is sitting here in the living room in the boxes. I am going to load Norton anti-virus befor I set it up on line. It came with Maccafe (sp) and I don't care for that program.
MCourson Senior Enthusiast

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:flag: I love my Inspiron 8200.  Better than any other computer I have had.

 

My 8200 has been 100% trouble free for over 1 1/2 years.  It's been the best machine I've owned!!!

Trouble free for the 4 months that I have owned it. :thumb:

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