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DELL inspiron 1012 Satisfaction Reviews

Average Satisfaction
 
  2.92 out of 4

Percent Freezing
32%

Percent Slow
68%
Make
DELL
Model
inspiron 1012
PC Type
Portable
Total Votes: 1136
6%
 
19%
 
53%
 
22%
 


Date Comments Satisfaction
11/30/2010 1:17:11 AM Still relatively new.
 
  4.00 out of 4
10/19/2010 11:01:07 PM very fast great graphics and does exactly what i need it to.
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/5/2011 12:10:41 AM looks solid and professional
 
  4.00 out of 4
3/31/2012 1:07:36 PM i need it to go faster
 
  4.00 out of 4
9/3/2011 3:05:36 PM Given the chip and memory I am very happy with the performance of this notebook.
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/18/2010 10:29:51 PM This is a brand new mini so it still runs great.
 
  4.00 out of 4
7/1/2010 1:36:48 AM IT IS BRAND NEW
 
  4.00 out of 4
7/27/2010 1:42:21 AM love it
 
  4.00 out of 4
11/7/2012 10:36:00 AM .
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/10/2012 2:21:15 PM this is usually used for games ince in a while on the internet
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/26/2012 3:56:50 PM I enjoy the compactness of tis small sized computer.
 
  4.00 out of 4
7/4/2014 7:18:32 PM great
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/3/2011 6:31:01 PM i LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT
 
  4.00 out of 4
5/3/2011 6:44:39 PM i LIKE MY COMPUTER
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/15/2010 3:50:08 PM My second netbook which is performing better than my older one. Problem is that I need a way to improve graphics and screen resolution.
 
  4.00 out of 4
8/12/2010 9:51:10 PM So far so good.
 
  4.00 out of 4
4/6/2020 6:40:29 PM all my unit are runnig tip top even the xps this coputer is not new and running slow hope this will help
 
  4.00 out of 4
2/13/2018 7:37:32 PM This computer has been very efficient in doing what it needs to (whether it be for spreadsheets, running multiple system applications). It has never gotten any sort of malware or virus.
 
  4.00 out of 4
12/5/2019 9:03:45 PM new acquisition
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/18/2011 8:21:40 PM thanks
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/31/2011 12:52:13 AM It's an older netbook, so sites that use Flash are painfully slooooow.
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/8/2013 8:38:25 AM Absolutely everything runs slow. I run scans and do routine maintenance on it, but to no avail. I have stripped virtually all files from the computer, but it continues to lag.
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/17/2012 6:09:16 PM Netbook
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/25/2011 8:42:04 PM This is a netbook so I'm not expecting it to outperform my desktop or notebook, but I am satisfied with its portable size and decent performance for email, web browsing, and light office work.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/10/2017 11:52:49 PM small size is sometimes a bother, but often quite handy
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/2/2017 3:37:30 PM Just resumed useage of this pc so installed PC Mstic.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/17/2017 3:41:05 PM it is always slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/15/2018 6:34:49 PM Mainly used to check e-mail and surf internet. No heavy programs, games, streaming or graphics.
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/27/2013 5:48:14 PM Have no opportunity to test pc performance yet.
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/28/2014 10:04:16 PM I have always liked my little laptop, until I went to install iTunes and then everything went haywire. It has always served my purpose, until then.
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/14/2015 7:59:15 PM it can be very slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/8/2014 9:20:37 AM in general, I have had good service from this computer. It is a little out-dated, but for the most part still runs well.
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/11/2014 10:19:44 PM too soom to tell
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/7/2016 9:53:25 AM I bought this about 6-7 years ago, it is slower than what I thought. Its just a backup in case something happens to my laptop.
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/21/2015 1:57:47 PM its ok
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/14/2016 5:54:19 PM Can be a bit slow but generally works pretty good
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/14/2015 1:06:25 PM It is much slower than my other one. It is an older dell laptop.
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/20/2014 1:27:04 PM it would be great if it ran faster
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/24/2014 1:49:54 PM old and slow small laptop
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/24/2015 3:32:25 PM This is a DELL Inspiron Mini 1012
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/6/2016 11:15:31 AM Works for small tasks.
 
  3.00 out of 4
5/1/2017 7:33:52 PM i twas meant to be a bsaic tool for high school, in 2008
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/28/2016 5:56:58 PM ok
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/27/2016 7:15:05 PM limited capacity and memory, runs slowly
 
  3.00 out of 4
12/19/2013 9:48:10 AM It just seems to take a long time to boot up at start. Also runs slow.
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/21/2013 12:48:17 AM satisfied
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/5/2013 8:17:24 PM Could be faster
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/25/2010 3:05:02 PM Mini Computer, for plane
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/1/2012 8:25:26 PM Could be quicker. I like the size.
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/23/2013 9:43:35 AM SLOW TO EVEN BE ABLE TO TYPE AS FAST AS I CAN PRESS THE KEYS...THAT'S WHY II KNEW I HAD TO DO SOMETHING
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/21/2012 12:10:20 AM This computer was intended by me for limited use. Recently, it has become quite slow. Often, required continue buttons are below the visible window and are sometimes difficult to raise into view.
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/9/2012 9:10:16 PM Seems to be running slower and slower. It also gets hotter than it used to.
 
  3.00 out of 4
9/13/2012 2:52:16 PM 5 years old self build PC
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/21/2010 9:21:48 PM ...
 
  3.00 out of 4
8/9/2010 6:23:01 PM It takes to lond to boot up?
 
  3.00 out of 4
7/28/2010 12:51:30 AM Netbook was purchased for 5yr old granddaughter and works okay for her. A little small and slow for me. Not sure if it is because of os or the child-friendly websites she has visited!
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/19/2011 10:24:43 AM New setup, just got
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/12/2012 11:36:33 PM not used more than once so it is hard to rate at this time.
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/24/2012 6:59:03 PM This is a Dell mini. It skips letters when i type. It just came back from repair by Dell but the skipping problem is still a problem.
 
  3.00 out of 4
6/21/2012 3:49:36 PM bought for limited useage
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/20/2010 1:51:56 PM Small portable, energy saving, light weight.
 
  3.00 out of 4
11/14/2010 7:27:07 PM runs slow on videos
 
  3.00 out of 4
1/5/2011 8:03:54 PM programs run slow startup is slow
 
  3.00 out of 4
10/21/2010 11:59:47 AM You get what you pay for?
 
  3.00 out of 4
2/2/2011 10:40:34 PM the speed could be better. but is good.
 
  3.00 out of 4
4/18/2011 11:17:53 PM don't know how I feel, I justt got you but right now I feel very happy. :)
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/14/2011 10:54:11 PM ??????????????????? ?????????????????????????????
 
  3.00 out of 4
3/29/2011 3:01:29 PM slowly
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/20/2011 2:07:57 PM It is brand new, but slow.
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/20/2011 8:17:54 PM slow loading pages and even in text and mouse problems
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/19/2011 12:24:04 AM It is a Dell 1012 and the mouse pad intergrated with the mouse is the worse Dell has ever done. Very hard to use
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/9/2011 6:34:23 PM Does not shut down
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/28/2010 11:51:45 PM when watching movies on netflix the movie freeze from time to time.
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/18/2010 4:30:48 PM running very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/1/2010 10:47:48 PM Most of the time its telling me to restart or shut down to do updates. After updates are finished after a while it wants me to do the same.
 
  2.00 out of 4
9/26/2010 9:41:20 AM slow performance
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/6/2012 8:50:35 PM virus
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/14/2012 5:42:17 PM slow internet speed compared to my other one
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/15/2011 3:06:56 PM downloads and opening emails, programs, etc are etremely slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/14/2011 10:39:05 PM It susk's,hopefully your program will help it out
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/4/2011 9:52:05 AM Running very slowly. Trying to complete the "fixing" process so that I see a faster mini.
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/9/2012 12:52:55 AM My computer runs quite slowly, It takes forever to load when I first boot it up. It is slow to open any program that I click on.
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/6/2010 3:46:31 PM ....internet IP lock out
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/28/2010 10:12:47 AM this computer runs slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/9/2010 4:56:01 AM its slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/23/2013 5:47:06 AM it gets very hot when I use it and freezes all the time or non responsive
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/3/2013 12:18:24 PM runs very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/13/2013 5:04:47 PM I purchased this computer at a pawn shop. It has an aminastator that I cannot seem to remove. I have some how added my name with the admin. that was already on the computer I feel that this is the main reason for most of the issuses with this computer. Any help that you can give me will be very helpful. Thank you Cleveland Hall
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/10/2014 9:16:52 AM is slow to change programs
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/26/2012 4:20:08 PM very slow with wi-fi connection. extremely aggravating would be understatement
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/6/2013 2:24:53 PM may have a virus in Internet Explorer
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/25/2013 7:18:28 PM About to throw it in my driveway and run it over with my car
 
  2.00 out of 4
8/23/2013 12:32:37 PM unable to sign on to ebay, conflicks with internet explorer and keeps kicking me out of programs
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/28/2014 6:28:29 PM its a mini and slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
3/23/2014 9:01:45 AM only 5 computers?? system mechanic gives u whole home
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/9/2014 12:16:03 PM slow at times
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/6/2014 10:56:00 AM VERY SLOW
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/22/2013 3:00:30 PM Very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/29/2015 3:07:56 PM I was satisfied in beginning. The time it deteriorated
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/17/2016 5:43:16 PM It is slow. It is difficult to run quickly or to complete any up grade or install new programs or update existing ones.
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/23/2016 10:52:38 AM runs very slowly
 
  2.00 out of 4
2/8/2016 8:57:21 AM Very slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
6/16/2017 7:59:57 PM runs too slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
5/4/2015 4:03:36 PM This thing has been very user unfriendly up to this point . We'll see what it does now .
 
  2.00 out of 4
9/21/2015 6:06:48 PM touchpad unprecise slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/12/2014 5:11:32 PM Computer is very slow.
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/27/2013 1:45:53 PM Lately it has been running too slow.
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/14/2014 10:07:30 PM slow and video weak
 
  2.00 out of 4
12/3/2014 7:52:34 PM does not act as if it cleaned up the program kind of stagnated and did nothing for 2 hours
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/5/2014 10:00:00 AM viruses and pop ups keep me from using the internet efficiently.
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/29/2014 8:29:07 AM very slow and locks up
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/28/2014 12:02:35 PM kicks off websites
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/25/2012 2:56:38 PM infected with xp antispyware 2012
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/6/2022 8:42:57 PM Very old and slow.
 
  2.00 out of 4
7/1/2018 8:47:35 PM runs slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
11/8/2017 1:39:22 PM did not see any better performace
 
  2.00 out of 4
4/10/2018 8:29:35 PM too slow
 
  2.00 out of 4
10/20/2014 1:27:50 AM after updates pc is more jacked, plus usb mouse is not working right. help. thanx
 
  2.00 out of 4
1/8/2015 5:23:09 PM You get what you pay for. Don't buy this device.
 
  1.00 out of 4
3/1/2011 7:16:34 PM I hate this computer..it's a netbook and it sucks.
 
  1.00 out of 4
7/28/2014 5:06:39 PM This is a dell mini - it was fine - then it got a bug - shopping pop-ups and advertising pop-ups and other trojan crap have turned it into a paper weight - I believe that Kaspersky sabataged me after I was slow to renew with them -
 
  1.00 out of 4
10/9/2014 1:06:42 PM Very unsatifsifed prior to using PC Matic, seems to be running much more efficiently, have not had an opportunity as of yet to use it since the cleaning & fixing process.
 
  1.00 out of 4
9/2/2014 2:01:00 PM This is my wife's computer, I don't care for computers.
 
  1.00 out of 4
8/26/2014 7:22:56 AM I do NOT appreciate being made to take this small inventory and having my computer taken captive by this program!
 
  1.00 out of 4
9/23/2014 5:17:13 PM very slow
 
  1.00 out of 4
12/9/2015 2:49:53 PM VERRRRRRRRRY SLOW AND OLD
 
  1.00 out of 4
9/29/2015 9:50:16 AM very slow
 
  1.00 out of 4
7/24/2015 6:00:20 PM slow as mud flowing uphill
 
  1.00 out of 4
10/17/2011 8:54:54 AM ???????????????????????????
 
  1.00 out of 4
6/4/2013 8:18:57 PM I want to place it in my driveway and run it over with my vehicle.
 
  1.00 out of 4
7/22/2012 1:44:06 PM Running very slow and it is just not working properly it is really irritating
 
  1.00 out of 4
4/4/2011 6:50:24 AM Slow when I bought it 8 months ago and it's a lot slower now.
 
  1.00 out of 4
1/16/2012 7:52:36 PM terrible processr and memry. keypad broken
 
  1.00 out of 4
9/12/2011 2:50:54 PM slow!!!!
 
  1.00 out of 4
11/1/2010 5:43:13 PM Well, being under the impression that windows 7 was better and faster, not true.
 
  1.00 out of 4
10/17/2010 6:09:00 PM its a dell..it sucks
 
  1.00 out of 4



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