Laptops : Dell XPS M1330

I was lucky enough to get a great deal on mine (saved over $700) but I otherwise would not have spent so much $$ on this or any laptop. This shipped very quickly (9 days after ordering). So far the comp runs great, and it seems very Mac-like in terms of the monitor, keyboard, ports, etc. I was disappointed at first that it lacked the usual amount of ports, but then realized that I don't need the traditional monitor and printer ports anymore anyway. This has so many little features too, I'm still discovering new things! Hide Full Review

This is a very decent notebook computer, its light, strong processor, and a decent battery life, especially considering that its a powerhouse as far as portables go. The real big problem is the slot loading CD, it doesn't have a manual release for it, so if the CD drive dies with your CD in it, you'll have to take it to the shop just to get it out. Also most players will have a safety bar once a CD is put in to prevent another CD from being placed inside. This doesn't have one. And for all of the tech savvy people out there, don't even try to take the keyboard off. The hinges break if you look at them funny. In fact the parts that you can easily replace are the RAM and the Hard Drive. Other than those irks, it is a powerful notebook, and is perfect for college students and people on the go. Hide Full Review

I bought one the day it came out on the market. Took 2 weeks to get here. Its really great. I know a lot of people complain about windows vista, but this is the first time i am exposed to it and i love it!! If you are thinking on getting it, do it...you wont regret it. Also the battery life is also pretty good...i dont know why people are having such a hard time with it. Hide Full Review

I purchased this computer in August and am already waiting for a 3rd replacement. The first one had a poor fit and finish that was unacceptable for a computer in this price range. The second one, which I received only a month and a half ago already has a dead mother board and won't even turn on. Though Dell's customer support is decent, they need to work on making a product that does not fail within a month and a half of ownership. I'd recommend that people wait for the second generation of this laptop, so that the manufacturer can work out the errors in their process Hide Full Review