Need Opinion - Dell Inspiron 17 i5 17inch laptop from COTD $649

LEmmaOZ on 14/10/2012 - 12:43

Wanted others opinions … is this a good buy for a 17inch i5 laptop $649
Dell Inspiron 17.3” 2nd Gen i5 Notebook
8GB RAM | 750GB HDD | USB3.0 | HDMI Out

http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/smallfish_info.php?products_…

Thesae are the details provided by COTD

UNDER $650 + FREE SHIPPING!

Dell Inspiron 17.3” 2nd Gen i5 Notebook

Powerful dual-core 2nd gen i5 performance for UNDER $650!

Intel i5-2430M | USB 3.0 | 750GB SATA HDD | HD 17.3” WLED

Dual-Layer DVD+/-R | Webcam | Win 7 HP | Intel HD Graphics

This level of PC performance and multimedia power for UNDER $800, is extreme value for money! Dell is one of the most respected names in computing and you’ll have no trouble handling work, fun and games with this 17.3” media monster. Featuring a second gen Intel i5 CPU, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 750GB SATA hard drive and a hoard of other impressive specs, it’s almost unbelievable we’re offering it for just $649! So get bitin’ before this Catch shuts down!

Features:

  • Dell Inspiron 17.3" Notebook
  • 17.3" High Definition+ (900p) WLED Display with TrueLife
  • 2nd Intel® Core™ i5-2430M (2.4GHz, 3MB Cache) for superior multi-tasking
  • 8GB DDR3 DIMM Memory
  • HDMI out for pairing with your HD TV
  • 750GB SATA hard drive with 7,200rpm for extreme responsiveness
  • USB 3.0 for extreme transfer speeds
  • Intel HD 3000 graphics for HD movies and games
  • Sleek, curvy design - a match for any situation
  • Dual layer DVD drive for watching and burning discs
  • HD Webcam for video calling
  • Colour: Black
  • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • 12 Month Warranty Against Defects
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Comments

  • warwick108 on 14/10/2012 - 12:56

    For 150 more you get…
    http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dv5106…

    the current model
    differents?
    new vs old i5
    small hdd and small ram thought
    however you get a gt650 =)
    also i do believe dell has a good warranty service =) will be much better than cotd

  • mrmarkau67 on 15/10/2012 - 10:01

    That is a lot of PC for the money.

    Likes:
    - Resolution better than average, which will be nice on a screen this big
    - Like most 17" laptops, it has a second bay for a an additional hard disk. This means you can spend $60 on a small SSD for your OS and programs and your PC will perform well above its class. This is probably a better investment than upgrading RAM beyond 4MB, but depends on how you plan to use your PC.

    Dislikes:
    - 3.28 kg. Get a good quality backback if you are planning on carrying it around!
    - Although I have had good service from Dell, I have also had a lot of hardware issues. I'm glad I got the 3 year warranty.

  • Mikinoz on 15/10/2012 - 10:10

    If its a desktop replacement maybe, if you intend to carry this anywhere and use it , forget it.

    Ever sat in a train where someone tries to read the sydney morning herald, yes the big newspaper, This will be you with your laptop if it ever leaves the desk.

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