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DELL inspiron 518 Satisfaction Reviews

Average Satisfaction
 
  3.21 out of 4

Percent Freezing
27%

Percent Slow
46%
Make
DELL
Model
inspiron 518
PC Type
Commercial Desktop
Total Votes: 1639
2%
 
10%
 
53%
 
35%
 
The Inspiron 518 is part of Dell's mainstream family of utilitarian, midrange Windows desktop PCs. Common configurations include Intel G33 Express chipset, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.33 GHz) ; Clock speed: 2.33 GHz ; RAM installed: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM. Other features include an ATI Radeon HD 3450.


Date Comments Satisfaction
11/7/2009 11:27:35 AM Very nice computer. Handles almost everything smoothly. Needs a better power supply and a graphics card.
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/3/2012 10:10:02 PM Internet is running slow.
 
  4.00 out of 4
4/5/2011 11:18:30 PM Runs great, just wanted to make sure I keep it that way!
 
  4.00 out of 4
2/8/2011 7:21:52 PM purchased for @ home work
 
  4.00 out of 4
7/8/2011 12:32:21 PM sometimes runs slowly most often after windows updates
 
  4.00 out of 4
8/1/2011 1:07:27 PM very slow
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/14/2011 4:19:55 PM It has been very good until the whole hard drive died...and nothing was recovered!
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/9/2010 8:58:11 AM sometimes is slow in loading for exe games...
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/18/2010 3:46:49 PM Whe I installed the Windows 7 OS two days ago Dell tech recommended I gat this software.
 
  4.00 out of 4
2/13/2011 6:07:59 PM This is the best thing i have ever used
 
  4.00 out of 4
1/26/2011 12:34:05 PM 2 error messages and yahoo homepage does not come up after windows aut update 2 days ago
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/20/2012 2:14:32 PM NA
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/15/2012 12:04:05 PM .
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/28/2012 3:23:18 PM h
 
  4.00 out of 4
9/12/2012 4:31:06 PM gud
 
  4.00 out of 4
9/4/2012 10:34:28 PM seems to run ok
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/12/2012 12:13:15 PM much faster then before
 
  4.00 out of 4
6/10/2012 11:15:37 AM iopuji9u8
 
  4.00 out of 4
7/3/2012 5:25:38 PM very happy
 
  4.00 out of 4
2/25/2013 10:47:30 AM i like my computer
 
  4.00 out of 4
2/19/2013 6:10:03 PM hi
 
  4.00 out of 4
8/3/2010 11:44:56 AM error imp servor droped notice shows on e-mail atocassionaly
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/20/2010 11:24:32 AM very satisfied
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/18/2010 11:06:06 AM jgfgjgfjhgf
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/16/2010 7:12:42 PM Great Dell Computer!
 
  4.00 out of 4
4/13/2010 8:53:47 PM Pretty darn good system for the bucks!
 
  4.00 out of 4
4/16/2010 12:08:33 AM n/a
 
  4.00 out of 4
3/11/2010 12:02:26 PM running windows 7
 
  4.00 out of 4
3/11/2010 10:06:48 PM SEEMS TO WORK OKAY ~ FIREFOX DOESN'T LOAD PAGES A LOT OF THE TIME
 
  4.00 out of 4
1/14/2010 4:48:35 PM Dell makes very good computers and they have Intel Processors which are better than the other processors on the market.
 
  4.00 out of 4
1/7/2010 1:44:23 AM basically satis wth the slonn but realiz s wslow
 
  4.00 out of 4
1/28/2010 6:10:21 PM I have had a primary hard drive repllaced and the replacement was delivered and installed in two days
 
  4.00 out of 4
1/29/2010 12:31:31 AM computer was infected but dell support helped the situation.
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/26/2009 12:11:29 PM This Computer was running slow then i call Dell they fix the Prouble and suggested that i buy this program.
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/19/2009 10:59:45 PM best one ive owned yet.
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/28/2009 11:14:24 AM i have the vista and love it
 
  4.00 out of 4
7/19/2016 4:33:16 PM its fast
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/1/2015 11:16:57 PM very pleased
 
  4.00 out of 4
3/11/2016 4:15:46 PM no
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/19/2016 11:02:12 AM Obtained as a used machine. Upgrading for personal home use.
 
  4.00 out of 4
7/4/2014 9:39:44 PM bryan is a generous guy... radiant is a coolcompany
 
  4.00 out of 4
7/28/2018 6:48:09 PM This is one of several computers I have PCMatic protection
 
  4.00 out of 4
2/19/2020 12:47:27 PM I may be old but I still work!
 
  4.00 out of 4
6/10/2020 12:08:06 PM first time user , i heard pc matic is the best
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/19/2015 10:48:14 PM it has been reliable
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/22/2015 11:02:04 AM Satisfied, but slow to turn on and always having problems with Java
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/26/2017 6:34:41 PM mmm
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/15/2017 10:14:13 PM ??
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/15/2017 6:53:20 PM it is ok - just old - now that we are with PC MATIC we will be buying a new DELL very soon
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/10/2018 1:07:40 PM No securit5y from Micro Soft Vista system
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/12/2020 7:11:57 PM Because the operating system is old, increasingly there are fewer things I can do.
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/14/2018 7:02:30 PM It is mostly okay except when I get these sudden verbal alerts that here is a virus and to call a number for help. I have to shut the computer off to get rid of the alert.
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/28/2020 6:00:59 PM 10 year old desktop
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/22/2020 6:43:34 PM It's 12 years old.
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/14/2014 8:26:53 AM This is an older computer and at times runs that way, but we think it has several years more of life.
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/18/2014 6:20:47 PM This PC is still fstt but could be faster it is a 2008 model.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/6/2014 11:42:47 AM locks up for approx 1 minute then resumes
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/18/2014 7:44:04 PM First time I used it.
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/14/2014 9:43:04 PM not sure about the year of purchase
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/19/2015 7:10:44 AM its old but runs good
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/12/2014 10:06:16 AM new to pcmatic today
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/25/2016 7:55:53 PM I loved it until the MS duo pro slot for my camera chip quit working. The only problem with the computer, other than that, is the ISP. Consumer Reports says it's the worst in North Carolina - Mediacom
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/29/2016 5:55:20 PM a liilte slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/7/2016 9:01:47 AM just got this not sure yet
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/2/2016 10:35:41 PM occasional blue screen
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/23/2016 7:08:13 PM Older computer but running Windows 10 OK
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/13/2009 12:13:45 PM i love this new cpu, but it has a blue screen issue....
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/21/2009 1:21:39 PM WOULD BE NICE IF IT WAS FASTER
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/27/2009 5:58:48 AM Does what I need in the main. Would like it to be faster, but it was purchased with an eye to cost so speed was second priority.
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/14/2009 6:51:18 AM Windows Vista seems to be a problem. Applications frequently just hang up and I haveto log off and/or reboot.
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/21/2010 10:25:45 PM not as fast as I think it should be
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/6/2010 10:07:54 AM Sometimes it does run slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/25/2010 12:15:00 PM Thia program does not work properly
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/15/2010 12:08:13 AM Startup is slow.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/31/2010 4:25:01 PM Internet Explorer 8 is not operating correctly all the time!
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/9/2010 1:33:12 PM running very slow is my only complain about this PC.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/19/2010 10:44:46 PM my cd driver isn't working properly. It's also been having programs quit responding.
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/8/2010 12:53:26 PM Display card keeps crashing
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/9/2010 5:26:09 PM A GOOD RELIABLE SYSTEM
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/30/2010 3:50:29 AM A GOOD RELIABLE SYSTEM
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/20/2010 12:08:49 AM takes a long time for windows to load and start up
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/19/2010 10:55:23 PM takes a long time for windows to load and start up
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/4/2010 11:51:01 PM I like my computer
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/3/2010 8:58:45 AM I don't know enough about computers to really justify an answer.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/16/2010 8:56:40 AM it takes about 2 min. before it completly useable
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/17/2010 10:04:58 AM Only problem is first startup of the day with Windows 7; i have to go through a couple of boot up cycles.
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/23/2010 8:36:21 PM No comments
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/21/2013 11:57:37 AM Not sure yet.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/16/2013 3:01:49 PM ..
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/17/2013 5:41:12 PM fan motor is noisy
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/14/2010 10:47:08 PM Sometimes when it goes to sleep, it requires a couple hard restarts to get it back going again.
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/3/2010 10:16:09 AM my browswers crash everytime I use ebay. and I have pop ups
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/9/2010 6:43:23 PM The computer sometimes reboots itself the screen shows a lot of lines then it shuts down?
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/19/2010 11:41:40 PM It's been fine after replacing the hard drive and many other components!
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/27/2013 10:07:49 PM When trying to access a link, I am unable to access it, the the computer locks up, and has to be rebooted.
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/31/2013 6:01:12 PM k
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/19/2012 11:36:39 AM you charged me TWICE!
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/24/2012 3:37:50 PM Na
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/10/2013 10:41:08 PM No plans to replace this computer at this time
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/22/2013 10:10:38 AM .
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/8/2013 4:39:22 PM a
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/9/2014 1:12:48 PM I have not had a chance yet to see improvement
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/17/2013 2:18:08 PM This computer is 8yrs old but it still fast.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/11/2013 12:25:08 PM .
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/10/2012 1:37:40 PM Slow, Slow startup; some programs that are to start on startup, don't always.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/19/2012 11:19:52 AM we are satisfied with this pc computer it just has issues with freezing and shuting down when trying to play a game. It has been running very slow lately and not wanting to work properly.
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/29/2011 12:24:20 AM I believe I need a bit more memory and a graphics card
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/26/2011 5:53:41 PM At the time of purchase it was the ideal computer and was fast. It's good for home usage but I think it's time to update.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/3/2011 6:08:03 PM r
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/7/2010 11:01:55 PM LOVE THE COMPUTER ITSELF, BUT FOR COUPLE MONTHS NOW, FREEZES UP 4-10 TIMES A DAY
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/19/2011 3:56:56 PM Runs slow and has several error messages. Some products won't install, I get reeive a message stating that another program is being installed and to wait untill it's finished.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/10/2011 1:12:40 PM when i first logon to this computer there seems to be too many startup programs.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/22/2011 5:04:56 PM sometimes it is slow. dsl keeps turning off
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/2/2011 6:53:38 PM Download speed is low
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/4/2011 8:24:07 PM half and half satisfied
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/7/2010 11:37:22 PM this computer should be runing faster. latley it has slowed down to an unsatifactory rate of speed.
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/16/2012 7:50:40 AM All of the sudden my computer says I'm past USB voltage and my mouse won't work
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/2/2014 7:29:09 AM occassionally requires frequent reboots then problem will disappear for a while. Fast considering age of PC.
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/28/2014 8:35:35 PM just trying a win 7 upgrade on this and I value your opinion...thanks
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/20/2010 6:05:41 PM Seems to hang on antivirus scan
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/30/2009 4:03:54 PM http403 on one site and i came up with doing a test with pc pitstop
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/7/2009 7:14:27 AM Vista seems to be a very buggy OS
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/19/2009 12:40:26 PM sound keeps going off
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/29/2010 5:49:22 PM windows vista 64bit is not what it should be, very sad windows system
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/3/2011 10:53:32 AM It was sold to me as being brand new and it wasn't.....have had problems the entire time....
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/27/2011 8:14:49 AM This computer is very slow when connecting wirelessly to the internet. Sometimes the IE get stuck in one place and I have to close the web browser and start over. Some time it tell me something is wrong with the internet connection all though the computer is connect to the wireless net in my home.
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/10/2011 7:24:53 PM it is wirelessly connected to the internet and the connection is very slow, and I sometimes get kicked off
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/12/2011 8:42:05 PM some attachments can not open
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/14/2011 8:49:37 AM Blue Screen occurs regularly; very slow, crashing
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/21/2011 2:27:16 PM IT'S A WIRELESS SETUP THAT LOSES THE CONNECTION FREQUENTLY AS WELL AS INTERNET EXPLORER
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/19/2011 9:04:03 PM It has started to slow down.
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/26/2010 6:00:22 PM Runs too slow.....
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/11/2010 11:26:59 AM I do not understand what your program has done and how it benefits me...I paid on my visa but at this point I do not have enough information on what is happening and why and I see no benefits.
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/19/2011 5:49:17 PM slow and unresponsive
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/4/2013 1:04:33 PM My computer stills runs slow. Web site takes time to load and I am on cable high speed internet
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/18/2013 8:02:45 PM Because I had to reinstall my window 7 and lost all of my desktop software.
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/14/2012 7:51:10 AM Keep running scans and still find errors
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/19/2014 11:48:58 AM it didn't stop the malware
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/1/2013 7:25:28 PM it's crashed twice, not sure why.
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/25/2012 11:00:46 AM this computer freezes and does not turn on when you turn it on' it turns on when it feels like it. runs slow.
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/14/2012 10:45:26 AM to slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/24/2013 11:56:43 PM opens files slowly
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/30/2013 4:05:48 PM the mouse freezes
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/28/2010 6:18:04 AM crashs every now and then allways state i have a viris
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/17/2010 1:08:44 PM can't close out programs especially facebook-runs slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/21/2010 8:47:41 PM real easy to recieve pop ups
 
  2.00 out of 4
9/6/2010 8:32:25 AM Lack of technical help with problems
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/11/2010 7:34:49 PM VISTA SUCKS!!!!!!
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/5/2010 12:34:20 AM The problems going on the net now have gotten worse. Now everywhere I go I get a script error. How do I get rid of that?
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/25/2010 7:53:15 PM boots very slow browing slowing
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/20/2010 10:58:05 AM constant virus/security issues
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/31/2009 11:39:56 PM appears to be laggy
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/24/2009 3:29:52 PM can't open links in web pages or e-mails
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/26/2009 7:28:17 AM has problems lding adobe
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/7/2015 8:25:17 PM Too slow and unresponsive and I am using windows10.
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/11/2014 8:38:04 AM This is an old computer, and I've had several virus problems in the past. I need help! I don't feel comfortable enough with it to trust it with my financial information anymore, as well as any banking, shopping, etc. where a secure contact is needed. I'm hoping PC Matic can help fix
 
  2.00 out of 4
9/30/2014 3:46:29 PM slow and stalls a lot
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/11/2015 10:03:09 PM Just need more storage
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/30/2014 12:04:16 AM Sometimes when it's been asleep for awhile it won't come back on but the modem is still showing that it's on. I'll touch the keyboard and move the mouse but the screen won't wake up. Another thing would be that sometimes a blue screen comes on and it's doing it's on thing which is really unusual. I know something got into this computer so I'm really looking forward to your services in making my phone run quick and smooth again!
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/16/2014 11:07:23 AM slow , freezes
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/27/2018 1:40:46 AM My computer has been running slowly and lately struggling with loading programs. Used to be I could turn it on and almost immediately go about my business. Now I have to wait a little while for it to wake up. Note: Purchase date of this PC is actually a little difficult to pinpoint. The case is original but I've been replacing hardware over the years as technology updates.
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/18/2020 4:27:58 PM very old very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/16/2015 11:57:33 AM slow frezen up reboot
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/9/2015 10:30:14 AM runs too slowly
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/11/2015 6:40:35 PM Internet is slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/26/2014 8:24:26 AM Has a embetted program that keeps poping up tell me my computer is out of date like IE,Adobe . It also tries to install a program like a bundler.
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/20/2015 5:20:24 PM slow vista
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/18/2010 6:53:39 PM Vista is not satisfactory. Many more problems with it, freezing, needing to reboot, etc.
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/27/2009 12:23:42 PM Network boots slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/27/2009 11:08:27 AM Network booting slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/27/2009 10:21:39 AM Network boot time is slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/3/2009 7:49:15 PM very happy with all aspects.
 
  1.00 out of 4
5/13/2020 8:53:10 AM Because you make me answer how satisfied I am before I use the product.
 
  1.00 out of 4
6/1/2018 2:57:53 PM lovve it
 
  1.00 out of 4
10/24/2009 3:54:22 PM It won't install the Pitsop Tune-up diska
 
  1.00 out of 4
10/24/2009 3:43:29 PM It won't install the Pitsop Tune-up diska
 
  1.00 out of 4
2/11/2010 4:45:14 PM I will not buy another Dell Pc.
 
  1.00 out of 4
1/15/2010 1:26:17 PM can't read anything here
 
  1.00 out of 4
7/2/2011 5:42:33 PM Slower that a turtle, It drives me nuts just to check my email.
 
  1.00 out of 4



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