Dell Inspiron E1505 PC Notebook Review

I've had my Dell e1505 for three years, and it's been a good buy overall. I've had one or two problems with hardware, but they were resolved quickly by Dell. The computer's components are quality, and the system is well balanced and built.

My only major complaint was all the crap worthless pre-loaded software the computer came with. Out of the box, I was disappointed with the computer's speed and load time. The first thing I did was wipe the hard drive and install a fresh retail version of Windows Vista Business. Then the computer was lightning fast.

Only other problem was the screen hinge. The hinge is so tight that eventually it began to crack the plastic around the screen, and I had to take it apart to do a repair. I think this is probably a problem with laptops generally (this is the third I've had that has done this), so it's hard to be too critical of Dell. Beyond that, the laptop is sturdy and well-built.

Though my experience hasn't been problem-free, next time I'm in the market for a laptop, I'll likely consider Dell again. The price was right for what you get, and overall the computer is decent.