I have been using my Inspiron 1501 for about two years now for my  job.  I use it on a daily basis around the clock.  The business that I am in is 24 hours 360 days a week.  I am constantly on my computer!  I have no problems with the battery dying if I unplug the computer and the programs that came with the system are wonderful!  I have windows Xp on the computer and I love how word and excel are set up.  I had to contact the IT support at Dell 2 times and both times the reps were extremely helpful!  I had to replace the keyboard because I had a couple keys pop off and the rep walked me...