Dell Inspiron 530s PC Desktop Computer Review

I had not bought a new computer in 10 years.  I was afraid of getting Vista but this Dell Inspiron 531S was the only pre-built desk top package I could find with a modem, and I needed dial up access.  My dial up connection is much faster with the Vista operating system.  I recommend Vista to anyone needing dial up.

The packaging was separate for printer, monitor and tower.  Speakers were separate, but easy to install.

Delivery was on time.  Instructions were straight forward.  I had it up and running using the 22" monitor in about an hour.

Microsoft Works is pre-installed.  I had been using Microsoft Office Excel and Word.  I had documents that I wanted to convert.  It was very simple.  I just sent the documents to my earthlink email address before I logged off the old system.  Once the new system was installed, I just accessed my email.  Clicked on the attached documents and saved them on the new computer.  The excel converted to a spreadsheet document that I could modify and save in the new format.

Also pre-installed was Adobe reader.  I went to my bank and credit card statements online and was able to read them with the Adobe on the new computer without any problem.

After checking all the things that I used to do with my Windows98 - yes I still had Windows98 working most of the time - I was very pleased at the way Vista handled everything from my gaming on Pogo to my shopping at CVS.