Overall, the Dell Inspiron 1501 has proven to be a very effective and easy to use laptop. I purchased it roughly two years ago, it still runs wonderfully without a doubt. It's one of the fastest and functional computers I've had to date, complete with all of the traditional necessities you would need on a computer.

I've had a few bad experiences regarding the laptop, however, I expect that they are typical issues that most encounter with similar products. I purchased the laptop right as Windows Vista was first introduced, so I had some minor compatibility issues between the laptop and Microsoft's...