I bought a  Dell Latitude  E6430s, 14",  solid state hard drive, 4 RAM.   I got sort of a deal because it was an open box but brand new with Windows 7.  I paid $900, regularly $1200.  It's a business-class laptop.  Wow, the sound is so good, I don't need a mic for depos.   Larger rooms possibly would need something.

 

The Samsung I bought earlier this year literally fell apart.  I've decided I need a higher quality laptop.   In case anyone is interested, I have seen similar models of this Dell laptop  (even better with more RAM) for sale on eBay, some refurbished and without Dell warranty.  Anyway, it's a great laptop for sound.  The speakers are very good too, backlit keyboard.   Only has one mic/headphone jack but so far I'm using it without a mic.   Only has two USB ports but that's not an issue for me.

Views: 225

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Great report, Martha!  Lots of luck with the new machine.   Thanks for sharing the interesting details.

You can always buy a USB external port thingy.  They're less than $10.00.  Mine has three USB outlets.

Mary Jo, I bought the Dell XPS 15 for $800, on sale from $1,300.  Haven't gotten it yet.  It supposedly has great sound, two separate jacks for mic and headset and no number pad.  Windows 7.  Do you know anything about this one?  I never cared for the Latitude's screens in the past.

This Dell XPS is the most awesome laptop I've had since my old Dell Inspiron 8600 I got way back in 2002.  It has a beautiful screen, great audio, two separate jacks for audio and mic, built in CD drive and Windows 7.  I got it for $800 in December.  It says they retail for about $1,300.  No number pad either, 15 inch screen. On the heavy side, but it's for home editing and only to take to a job as a backup if needed. 

No number pad, wonderful idea.  I have never once used a number pad.  What a waste of plastic!   Your XPS sounds wonderful!

I don't like the number pad on the 15 inchers because it makes the mouse pad off center.  Drives me crazy!  Yes, this XPS is a total gem.

RSS

© 2024   Created by Kelli Combs (admin).   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service