Pros- Pretty good value for the price
Cons- Big and bulky
- The latch does not keep the screen very secure
- Battery is not very secure
- High-piched buzzing noise
- Flickering when connected with an external monitor
- Fan is pretty loud
- Touchpad buttons aren't very well designed

ProsI almost always have purchased high end computers (always from Dell). I was looking for a non-work laptop that I could use for everyday web surfing; emailing; general non power use. I was a bit leary about how well a sub $400 laptop would work but was extremely surprised how well the laptop has performed 6 months in to ownership. If you buy this laptop it's a must to have the 9 cell battery. For the purpose of use, this Laptop is an ideal companion.
ConsFor the price there really is no drawback. You must understand that a few bells & whistles will be missing but a small price to pay for what you get!

ProsEasy to Use
Good processing power
Crisp, clear screen
Lots of hard drive space
Lots of RAM
ConsA little heavy
Average battery life

Review:This Dell Vostro 1000 is my first laptop and my first Dell. My previous two desktops were Emachines and were sub-par. I really like this little machine. It opens programs fast, it's never hot, it's quiet, and it really does the minimal tasks that I need one quick and in a hurry. This is probably not the machine for a hardcore WoW or other rpg gamer, but it's great for my minimal uses and school work.

ProsNice design, feels sturdy, well-placed drives and ports, screen is clear and wide, sound is great, has run everything I've wanted very smoothly, had no trouble hooking up to internet, quick start-up, overall very pleasing.
ConsMy only problem was that a time or two I accidentally left it on for long periods of time, while I was at work or out, and I returned to a blue screen claiming a memory dump. It always returned to normal after rebooting so I just recommend making sure that you turn your computer off when you're not using it.

Review:Before buying a laptop I did a lot of thorough research, reading reviews and hunting for deals, and I was lulled into the thought that I required a lot more expensive features and space than I really did! But I finally decided to try out a basic Dell just to see if it would work for me and I am extremely glad that I didn't pay $100-$200 more for a fancier computer that would be loaded down with things I don't need and more hard drive than I could ever use.
My little Dell has worked wonderfully for me, from watching movies to surfing the internet, to play World of Warcraft and various other PC games flawlessly. So don't get sucked into thinking you'll need more than you really do!

ProsComfortable keyboard, ease of operation. Screen size is perfect. I'm not very tech-savvy but had no trouble loading software, etc.
ConsScreen does pick up glare which is annoying if you're somewhere that you can't control the light.

ProsThis laptop is made in a way that it's hard to break it.
Screen latch won't break, hinges are very durable, screen doesn't bend while opening.
I really like it's ergonomy; even though, it's 15 inch screen laptop. It's a fast machine with high performace for home/office and small business use. Option of high capacity battery helps when you need to use it in the place where you don't have access to power source - it keeps going when you need it the most and it won't 'die' on you when you're in the middle of presentation or work.
DVD writer and memory card reader can do magic when you need to burn pictures that you just took, or make a DVD/CD for a customer.
I'm absolutely happy with this purchase ;)
ConsI'm using it for only over 2 months and I haven't found any problems with it yet.

Review:I would love it in Tablet edition, but Dell has so many different laptops in many configurations that my wish will come true with next purchase.

ProsFor the money, I can't believe there is another machine that gives the value of this one. Very sharp graphics and large screen are really a help to someone whose eyesight is not what it once was.
ConsA little heavier than some I have used.

ProsBest Laptop under $500
Consit is quite bulky

Review:I would rate Dell as one of the best for Customer satisfaction.

ProsI love this laptop because it is clean, streamlined, and easy to use. The battery lasts as long as it is said to last. The size is perfect for travel. The price I paid cannot be beat by any other company.
ConsThe wireless card does not work as well as I hoped it would work. Microsoft Word is purchased as a VERY expensive add on. Otherwise, this computer rocks.

Review:I would definitely recommend this laptop for work and personal use. I feel that it travels well and is very durable. Great investment!