Reviews Written by edward

Dell Inspiron 1000 Budget Laptop at a Budget Price

Pros: 2.2Ghz Processor, Large Screen and CDRW/DVD

Cons: No extended ports, battery life horrific

The Dell Insprion 1000 is a true budget laptop that will suffice for most basic uses (email, word processing, internet, printing, wireless connections, etc). Under the hood, you've got a 2.2ghz celeron processor that will leave some users wanting more.

My biggest attraction to the Dell Inspiron 1000 is its wireless capabilities (using an external wireless card) and extended memory option (256 standard, 512 max). The Inspiron 1000 performed moderately under normal conditions and would more than likely be an ideal laptop for those looking for a somewhat heavy portable unit that can handle day to day functions.

My biggest complaints are the battery life (very bad, using the nimh battery) and the lack of ports (firewire, ps2, serial). These, in conjuction with its weight, are issues the buyer must take into consideration before making this purchase.

If you look at the other line of Dell Notebooks, you will see a price jump. There's a good reason...this Budget laptop was aimed at the low end market and indeed serves its purpose well in that respect. ...