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I currently have a Dell Inspiron 640 which I use for everything to do with my businesses and for home use. Unfortunately I think the machine may be nearing the end of it's life and I am looking around to replace it. I would like another laptop, preferrrably one designed to deal with graphics packages.
I currently do my designing with Inkscape and run my Redsail cutter via Signblazer. At some point in the future I would like to (...be able to afford to...
) purchase WinPC. I have visted the Inkscape website but I can't find anything there that sets out the minimum spec required to run their software.
Because I have school age children I am often out and about acting as a taxi driver and I take my laptop everywhere so that I can work while the kids are busy. I also use my laptop as a CD player at home as I can simply pick it up and take it with me if I have to work in a different room. My machine is used a lot and needs to be a sturdy workhorse.
My question is (yes, finally I get around to the question) I am considering replacing my current machine with another Dell, the Vostro 3700 (link here Vostro 3700 Laptop Details | Dell Australia ) Does anyone have any thoughts about the suitability of this machine? Can anyone recommend another laptop that may be more suitable? I like Dell as in the past I have found their after sales service to be excellent but am not committed but have no issue with buying another brand.
I would appreciate any thoughts you may care to share.
Thanks
Kim
I currently have a Dell Inspiron 640 which I use for everything to do with my businesses and for home use. Unfortunately I think the machine may be nearing the end of it's life and I am looking around to replace it. I would like another laptop, preferrrably one designed to deal with graphics packages.
I currently do my designing with Inkscape and run my Redsail cutter via Signblazer. At some point in the future I would like to (...be able to afford to...
Because I have school age children I am often out and about acting as a taxi driver and I take my laptop everywhere so that I can work while the kids are busy. I also use my laptop as a CD player at home as I can simply pick it up and take it with me if I have to work in a different room. My machine is used a lot and needs to be a sturdy workhorse.
My question is (yes, finally I get around to the question) I am considering replacing my current machine with another Dell, the Vostro 3700 (link here Vostro 3700 Laptop Details | Dell Australia ) Does anyone have any thoughts about the suitability of this machine? Can anyone recommend another laptop that may be more suitable? I like Dell as in the past I have found their after sales service to be excellent but am not committed but have no issue with buying another brand.
I would appreciate any thoughts you may care to share.
Thanks
Kim