Final Advice Needed for Purchase

hi all,

my long awaited dream come true this week. i am going to puchase m1210. i need some final advice before i gets the hands on it...

here are my specs:

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Integrated Webcam and Mobile Broadband Antenna
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
120GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 TurboCache™
Integrated Audio
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945a/g
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)
No Pre-installed software
McAfee SecurityCenter with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 15-months
1Yr Ltd Warranty and At-Home Service
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem

This package comes around 5200DHS thats isaround 1300$~1400$.
BLUE: Should i take a norton or mcafee

Thanks in Advance
Benna

 

do you mind if I ask how much you paid for it and where you are located? thanks benna

p.s.

why did you decide to go with the A/V package?

 

I live in Middle East...This package comes around 5200DHS thats is 1300$.

i decided to go with the AV Package bcoz the cam come in handy when i need it. i need to take it to campus

 

I wouldn't bother either with Norton or Mcafee...My M1210 (ordered in India) came with Norton which I uninstalled in favor of the AVG free edition...
Not only is it a better AntiVirus but also consumes less system resources...

On a side note, you are getting a great deal on the configuration

 

With the 15 month limitation, it's better to uninstall it and put something else more permanent on there like abhi182 mentioned. The deal you are getting is pretty good. You're saving a few hundred. A configuration like that in the US with the EPP discount would be around $1600+.

 

thanks for the info. i'm very sad that i am selling my inspiron 630m...i am really sad. it was a partner for me for a long time.......

 

You will probably forget you had it once your m1210 comes in .

 

I wish i could have it......Is there any great profmance loss with the 5400RPM HDD'?

 

hi benna i thought u've got e1405 arent you?
norton and mcafee i think both are crap.
ok , why dont u put some money in faster HDD which is the slowest component, and get Core 2 Duo with 2MB instead , u wont find big difference with such slow HDD. Thats my opinion.

 

yes it is a e1405, but on dell business it is named as Inspiron 630m....it doest have a core 2 or core processor, it is a Pentium M

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB)

i got the 4mb one- here the price is very low, so i go for more perfomance. is that right?

 

How can i ensure that i am getting a AUO Screen?/?/?Please reply fast

 

You cant, screens are based on whatever they grab first when they slap her together. The only time I've heard of anyone getting a specific screen on request was after multiple returns and replacements. I do highly reccomend you shoot for 2GB of ram as soon as you can, it will makes HUGE difference, especially running vista.

 

should i buy a extra ram from market or from dell?

 

Buy it from the market. You can get something good for around $75 shipped for a 1gb PC5300. Dell overcharges for it, which makes it not worth it to get it from them.

 

Thanks for the reply.