Inspiron 9100 mistake

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I messed up.  A few months ago I bought a fully-loaded Inspiron 9100 that runs like a champ but is breaking my back.  I thought I could handle the weight each day but I was wrong.   I would like to trade it for a lighter notebook.  Any advice on how to go about this?  I am looking for a simple, trustworthy way to make the trade.  I'd rather not mess with eBay.  I am in the Washington, DC area.

mnguyen281 · Answer

sell it and buy a new one.

mattcowger · Answer

Dell won't take it back. You'll need to do craig's list or ebay.

NemesisDB · Answer

or buy a case with wheels ;p   or buy an extra battery and AC adapter for your 'other location' so you don't have to carry those parts Message Edited by NemesisDB on 11-15-2004 01:59 AM

anettis · Answer

What are the exact specs on your laptop i.e. screen resolution, RAM, HD, GPU, etc?

digrudy · Answer

Here are the specs:   P4 /  3.20 GHz 1 GB DDR 400 MHz 2 DIMMS 15.4' WUXGA XP Pro / Office Pro 2003 40 GB HD 64 MB DDR ATI Mobility graphics 4x CD/DVD burner (DVD+RW/+R) Dell 1450 (a/b/g 54 Mbps) Bluetooth internal card TrueMobile 5100 GPRS PC card   Already bought an extra 'power brick' (adapter) for my other location; even without the adapter and the battery it's still too heavy to carry every day . . .

anettis · Answer

I you can't live with the weight I would say your best bet is to sell it on Ebay or perhaps see if someone is on these boards who would make a trade with you (although I am not sure if Dell frowns upon using these boards in that manner).   How much does the 9100 weight?  I am guessing about 8 or 9 pounds.  I guess another option is to start hitting the dumbells more at the gym . . .   :smileyhappy:   Tony Message Edited by anettis on 11-15-2004 12:34 PM

digrudy · Answer

The funny (well, I guess not so funny) thing is that I assumed that the weight would not be a problem because I do lift weights.  But even Arnold at his prime is not going to enjoy a 10-minute walk with a 10-lb. weight suspended from his trapezius!

anettis · Answer

I am considering upgrading to the 9200 this holiday season, so I may be in the same boat has you. However luckily I don't travel as much as I used to with work. I am probably going to sell my decked out 8600 on Ebay. It should be interesting to see how the auction goes. Best of luck!

Tony

mhampton · Answer

Try a backpack type bag.  It works well for my XPS and I ain't no spring chicken (42). :)

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