Free Laptop with AOL now! (merged)

rthirlby

Worth noting that only one of the memory slots is easily accessible !!

I used to repair laptops and the novice would not be able to replace both memory sticks themselves as the second one is hidden away requiring some dismantling of the laptop.

mk-donald

rthirlby wrote: »

Worth noting that only one of the memory slots is easily accessible !!

I used to repair laptops and the novice would not be able to replace both memory sticks themselves as the second one is hidden away requiring some dismantling of the laptop.

Crikey - what amazing non-user-friendly design.
Didn't even think to check on that.
Yes one needs to get under the keyboard...
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1520/en/sm/memory.htm#wp1180190

mk-donald

Now Play.com are offering branded/lifetime warranty 1GB memory at £17.99 including P&P...

Kingston Valueram Computer Memory 1GB PC5300 DDR2 667MHz 200 Pin SO Dimm

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3274801/Kingston-Valueram-Computer-Memory-1GB-PC5300-DDR2-667MHz-200-Pin-SO-Dimm/Product.html

See the messages above however about some technical dexterity for fitting it.

mk-donald

Not sure I'll be getting my laptop as my first 5 days of AOL broadband after MAC'ing to them have been TERRIBLE.

Synchonising about 10% faster than my old ADSL provider, but only getting around 10% of the usable throughput speed - ALLEGEDLY because my a/c is shown as a "migration" a/c because I once had an AOL dialup a/c (over 18m ago) and THAT dead a/c has been ressurrected and is being "migrated" to ADSL - allegedly will all go non-pear-shape after 7 days.

Somehow I'm not sure I believe them so may well end up cancelling within my 7 working days (mind you still havent had the free/supported modem/router/WAP) - argh

leruzin

I still havent received my laptop even though i signed up on the 8th of september!!!I have been told several times that it has been sent out,stuck in the post,sent out last week,due to be sent out today and today have been told "it will" be sent out on...........................the 17th of October!!!!38 days after i signed up:mad:

Lets just say i aint to happy!!!

getmeoutofhere

My broadband was active on the 28th Sept, but I didn't receive the router until 4th Oct.

They say I should get the laptop by Thursday 11th, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

liam191

activation on the 28th and received router on 4th oct isnt that bad really, mine was about the same.

cant believe the person about has waited 38days..mine has run smoothly...just keep ringing them up, there number is actually free on aol talk priceplan..there gona get some right calls i think if ppl rnt happy!!

AOL is the best tho, been with them for years, like 7 years since i first got broadband!

laptops seems to sell for 350 on ebay but not many on there!

Alice15

Did anyone get a manual with their laptop? Mine came with various CDs and booklets, but no manual.

DaveAshton

Alice15 wrote: »

Did anyone get a manual with their laptop? Mine came with various CDs and booklets, but no manual.

I think it's like the PS3, it has an online instruction manual.

If you're used to XP, it'll be reasonably intuitive. It's a little different, but the basics are the same.

The booklet you get is basically a list of phone numbers, and the fold-out sheet just shows what the buttons do, and how to turn it on.

If you get stuck, message me and I'll try to help you out.:j

Alice15

Thanks. I've found it fairly easy to use so far - it just seemed odd that it didn't come with any instructions, so I wondered if something was missing. An online manual wouldn't be much use if you can't get online...