The death of a laptop

Yeah, I knew I'd get flack from you. I think it's something related to the cooling fan, because it normally turns on when you turn on the laptop, but it doesn't. The power indicator turns on, though, so it's not a supply problem. If the cooling went out, there's a fair chance the processor is gone too, but replacing that is still going to be cheaper than a new laptop. Also, the whole part where my wireless service card won't work with a new Dell without sticking 3 inches out of the thing is a big deterant to buying a new laptop.

Don't get a dell.

Why would he get a Dell, if the cost of repairing is somewhat cheaper than the cost of buying a new laptop?

The XPS laptop is fucking hot. But otherwise, go with HP.

Just build a small desktop and put it in a backpack.

Add a battery backup and you're golden for about 40 minutes!

And it only weighs 40 pounds!

I've got a Dell laptop I've had tons of trouble out of. Shitty optical drives/motherboards/wireless cards.

Eh. Dell has treated my family well. It's gateway that has sucked.


Went through 3 hard drives before the piece of shit finally died.

Well, if I want a high performance laptop, it's Dell or Alienware (Dell), so...

Make one ... =P. Come on WW ...I thought you were smart.

Build his own laptop?

Ack... now that'd take some work.