Dell Inspiron E1705 PC Notebook Review

I bought this computer about 2.5 years ago and was very impressed at first. The first problem I had was with windows vista, I couldn't find headsets and microphones that were compatible. Every time you want to install something new, Vista asks you permission to allow it to install for what seems like half a dozen times. About a year after I bought this, the hard drive completely gave out. One morning I turned it on and the black startup screen came on and never went further than that. I had to pay for someone to wipe and reinstall everything. About six months ago my battery stopped charging. I still haven't figured out if it's the battery or the charger. SOMETIMES it will charge but on random occasions and if it charges with the computer on, if i turn it off it stops charging...if the computer is off and charging, it stops when i turn it on. Lastly, the area around the battery panel will give me small electric shocks (like when you lick a 9v battery), so if i'm wearing shorts, i have to have a blanket or something on my lap.