Why go Dell, when there's the R series?

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Why go Dell, when there's the R series?

#1 Post by bhtooefr » Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:06 pm

I just don't get it.

I mean, I compared an R50e, 1842-SLU, with a free upgrade to 768MB, to a comparable Dell Inspiron 2200. The 2200 cost MORE, and probably would have been more flimsy, with worse battery life, and a lower lifetime.

So, why don't people buy IBM? The R series fills the 1200/2200 niche quite nicely.
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#2 Post by Michael1980 » Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:24 pm

I think for the average Joe, Thinkpads look too boring.
Plus the R50e is weird about expansion and supporting IBM options like docks etc.

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#3 Post by bhtooefr » Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:36 am

And the 2200 supports the D/Dock, right?

Nope.

I'll give you the boring, except has anyone looked at the 2200? Pretty boring, if you ask me - at least the R has an interesting shape...
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#4 Post by thePCxp » Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:18 pm

bhtooefr wrote: I'll give you the boring, except has anyone looked at the 2200? Pretty boring, if you ask me - at least the R has an interesting shape...
I agree with that! :)
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