My Dell is almost had it, I must have a computer though need a light weight, I stream movies, pay bills & email, $$ conscious,not tech savy, advice?
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I'm having luck with my Dell BUT I can tell you what NOT to buy presario compac.it literally feel apart at the hinges, and could not contact anyone with this problem
1862623
Get a PC with at least an HDMI connector and an i3 or Processor minimum and youshould be ok with these two as the rest of the hardware should be fast enough HDMI connector is required for streaming to a HDTV via HDMI cable your pc should be able to stream no problem
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It's a great little machine, but it is NOT gamer capable. That's totally not the market this is focused at - think of this thing as a modern "netbook". It's fine for browsing the web and general "office" apps, but you aren't going to want to run anything beyond web-based games on it.
1332830
That would be a question for Amazon or Dell, glad you got a Dell and that it sill runs perfectly. I love mine too.
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The Acer should be able to handle that kind of load fairly easily. I have it at home and have been streaming media, installing an app, and transferring files over all at the same time without any noticeable lag. The atom processor may not be a beast but it will be able to handle the kind of load you are talking about.
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This small laptop, which falls into the "netbook" category, is fine for email, general web browsing and basic word processing. But it lacks the processor power of more expensive laptops, and that shortcoming shows when displaying videos, which can be choppy. I would not recommend it for video editing or other tasks requiring a greater amount of processing power. Factoring in the small screen and slightly smaller keyboard, I would suggest spending a bit more and getting your daughter a lower-end Dell or Lenovo 15" laptop. I've been there and done that with my own children. For a does-it-all-well solution, you want a larger screen, full size keyboard, and more processing power. This small laptop, which falls into the "netbook" category, is fine for email, general web browsing and basic word processing. But it lacks the processor power of more expensive laptops, and that shortcoming shows when displaying videos, which can be choppy. I would not recommend it for video editing or other tasks requiring a greater amount of processing power. Factoring in the small screen and slightly smaller keyboard, I would suggest spending a bit more and getting your daughter a lower-end Dell or Lenovo 15" laptop. I've been there and done that with my own children. For... » Read More This small laptop, which falls into the "netbook" category, is fine for email, general web browsing and basic word processing. But it lacks the processor power of more expensive laptops, and that shortcoming shows when displaying videos, which can be choppy. I would not recommend it for video editing or other tasks requiring a greater amount of processing power. Factoring in the small screen and slightly smaller keyboard, I would suggest spending a bit more and getting your daughter a lower-end Dell or Lenovo 15" laptop. I've been there and done that with my own children. For a does-it-all-well solution, you want a larger screen, full size keyboard, and more processing power. « Show Less
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This is a well rounded computer as far as surfing, accounting, small business, you tube.... the graphics card is great, but it's from 2011, so I would look for something a little newer and maybe with less storage would bring the price down.
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I called Dell support and they gave me the specs for my machine along with their price. I compared what I was given to the Amazon product description. It matched and Amazon was less expensive. I suggest that you do the same.
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Thanks for the info thus far, Paul. I've been out of the country, lugging my 8 pound Dell Vostro around with me, wishing I had this baby. Sounds like the wifi card is good. Like the backlit keyboard? I assume the battery life will not be earth shatteringly long what with all the bells and whistles. The two reviews written thus far have provided about zero useful info, so if you can, keep it coming.
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Ok, thanks for all these infos, but I know nothing much about computers except to use them, so I bought a msi u120 because I need to use it for personal office work and web browsing as well as msn chat. I'd also like to install a genealogy program on it. Can anyone tell me if its power will be enough for that. Don't laugh, but I'm pretty lost and I didn't even receive the beast yet. probably sometimes next week. so any advice before I start it and its capacities will be welcome. Don't laugh again, it's the first time in years that I buy myself a computer and my first laptop too.
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Suggestion... Don't buy a dell, had mine for maybe a week, and it went tit's up on me. Could not use it any more. Another suggestion, go hp your better off!
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Go on Dells web site you should be able to fine one there. If you have another computer that is.
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Dell only gave me a very simple one tiny piece of paper that doesn't even tell one how to start the computer. There is something that you can download to give further instructions. Dell is trying to reduce costs while alienating customers. I would gladly pay a $1.00 more to get the disc and have the information quickly how to use the machine. What helped me a lot was getting a wireless mouse and keyboard as the touch pad is very hard to use and the keyboard has the keys recessed too far down. It is very slow and I am sorry I bought the damn machine.
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Mine was "good to go" - I had a second laptop and I used my URL to copy files, documents, etc to the Dell. My problem came much later. It was a VERY good laptop for what I used it for. I am away from home days at a time - I wanted a second laptop so I could keep one with me - leave the other at home. Mostly e-mail, on-line banking, games. I had my D610 about a year (I purchased it "refurbished"). About a month ago I stared getting error messages and freezes ..then it crashed. I took it to the shop and they could not fix it. While I had it I used it A LOT and it was a very good second laptop. I am now considering a NEW ACER notebook for about $200. My first was an ACER and it is nearly 8 years old and very reliable.
1415123
buy a external blue ray player and cd dvd burner. 50.00 next time buy a complete computer. Envy?????????????????????????
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Get a PC with at least an HDMI connector and an i3 or Processor minimum and you should be ok with these two as the rest of the hardware should be fast enough HDMI connector is required for streaming to a HDTV via HDMI cable your pc should be able to stream no problem
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Yes, the only thing needed to complete this computer is ram and either a 2.5 inch sata drive or a msata ssd. This is a great machine for streaming video or surfing the web. Hope this was helpful.
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I would contract seller. They have a person who should be able to help you. I have had zero problems with may computer. Much better than HP or Dell...