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May 19th, 2012 06:00
Which Laptop Range has most durable hinges ?
I am looking for a new 17" laptop that will see extremely careful home use but that will be subject to several lid "open/close" cycles daily (perhaps on average 4). As hinge issues are a common problem generally, which Dell range would be the most durable.
Based on that criteria alone how would you rate the current 3750 Vostro range vs the rest.
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ejn63
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May 19th, 2012 09:00
About the same as the others. That's not surprising given that just five suppliers make most notebooks - regardless of the name on the outside, they're all the same inside.
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May 19th, 2012 08:00
Thanks for the reply... I'm in a bit of dilemma now. The Latitude isn't as far as I can tell available in 17" size. I'll have to think some more on this.
I guess what I should ask now is how the "consumer-grade Insprion/XPS/Vostro series." stacks up against the competition.
ejn63
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May 19th, 2012 08:00
The Latitude and Precision series are better-designed and built than the consumer-grade Insprion/XPS/Vostro series.
There's little if any difference between the Inspiron, Vostro and XPS models. They're designed like most notebooks these days - three-years then replace.
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May 19th, 2012 11:00
Fair comment, I wasn't looking at it from that angle :)
It is hinges + collateral damage that is the demise of my 6yr old Acer Aspire. They always have been so very tight and many failed in 12months (it became a well known issue for that model).
I'm still leaning toward the Vostro having looked a bit more. I have more questions which I will probably post.
Thanks for the help.