Dell Notebooks at GU

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<p><a href=“http://uis.georgetown.edu/hoyacomputing/purchasing.computers.html[/url]”>http://uis.georgetown.edu/hoyacomputing/purchasing.computers.html&lt;/a&gt;
Has anyone taken advantage of the GU purchasing agreements with Dell and bought themselves a shiny new machine? I’ve been looking at the bundles they offer, but I like having all the other options Dell gives ordinary customers. </p>

<p>Actually, it says there’s a 12% discount on the full catalog…
<a href=“http://www.dell.com/html/us/segments/eep/index_eep.htm?member_id=BS7874536[/url]”>http://www.dell.com/html/us/segments/eep/index_eep.htm?member_id=BS7874536&lt;/a&gt;
Can you combine it with current offers/sales on notebooks? I’m looking at Dell notebooks right now, and there are so many options and potential configurations; my head hurts. </p>

<p>Also, what is the MAIN difference between a Latitude and an Inspiron? I thought Latitude was directed toward business consumers but Inspiron was more advanced in technology, but I really have no idea.</p>

<p>Thanks…</p>

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<p>Dells are cheap… but dells tend to collapse and crash, get an apple, trust me, a lot less heartache and no viruses.</p>

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<p>Nope, it’s not even a question of that anymore. I can’t be an apple girl, I simply am too deep in Windows dependence. Woe, I cannot be swayed.</p>

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<p>Not that I wish to proselytize, but unless you are a power-Access user, you can use a Macintosh for nearly everthing in an easier and perhaps more productive fashion. Though the initial transition to a Macintosh may be daunting, it is comforting after three to four weeks of use. The operating system is highly intuitive, secure, and stable, much of which I cannot say for our Windows brethren.</p>

<p>Edit: Additionally, the Macintosh operating system will be migrating to Intel-based machines next year, with the ability to install Windows as a simultaneous operating system. I already have my test “Intel-Mac” and it is performing well:)</p>

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<p>In response to your question: it really does not matter what version of Dell you buy; if you do not plan on playing games, it is best to look for a system with built-in Centrino and wired-ethernet access, a CD-burner/DVD player and a screen-size of your preference. Any laptop that is equipped with the aforementioned features will be able to run essential college-related applications with ease.</p>

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<p>nspeds, thanks for the help. i think i’m probably more suited to apple at heart, but right now i just like my XP, faulted as it is. however, you have planted the seed, and i am headed off to the damn apple store to browse. now i have yet another choice…wonderful.</p>

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<p>That is fortunate news; let us render the occasion even more auspicious by making an objective choice. It is understandable that one may be hesitant in transitioning, and I was deterred from doing so initially. However, after more than two years on the Macintosh, I can hold the tenable argument that it is conducive to productivity.</p>