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Do you use a Dell Laptop - Kat


Posted: Dec 26, 2011

I would like to buy a new dell laptop to use to work on transcription because I have to travel across country and I need Dell brand because I have a Dell credit card that I can use to purchase it with.  Do any other MTs/QA use a dell laptop that you like and if so, which one is it.  If I can find one that another MT is using and likes, I'll order one.  Thanks

I use a Dell and like it. - sm

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My last two laptops have been Dell and I liked both of them. They're both older now though and those particular models aren't available.

I would advise upgrading the MS office to the professional version though because I think the Home and Student version is standard and it does not work with some platforms.

I have been using an Inspiron 5150 - for over 10 years!

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And that is daily use hours and hours a day. I use DQS and they have not upgraded the program to work with a new computer. I did, however, have to get it fixed once just a couple months ago, but am using it now to type this message.


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