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    Is this Lattitude D520 a good deal?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Alim, Jul 8, 2007.

  1. Alim

    Alim Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking to purchase a notebook for school. No games, only occasional movies and music. Mostly word processing, internet research, email. Could you please share your thoughts on whether this dell is a good deal? I'm also wondering whether heat and noise with a 7200rpm hard drive would be (significantly) greater than with a 5400rpm.

    Thanks,
    Alim

    Components
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5500 (1.66GHz, 2M L2 Cache, 667Mhz Dual Core), english
    Genuine Windows® XP Professional, SP2, with media, english
    15 inch XGA LCD Panel
    2.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
    80GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 7200RPM
    8X DVD+/-RW w/Sonic Digital Media™ and Cyberlink Power DVD™
    6 Cell Primary Battery
    Internal English Keyboard, english

    Essentials
    Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Dual-band Mini Card
    Resource CD - Contains Diagnostics and Drivers
    Quick Reference Guide

    Accessories
    No Floppy Drive
    65W A/C Adapter

    Protection
    1 year limited warranty,plus 1 year Next Business Day Onsite Service
    Large Nylon Carrying Case

    Total Price $1,291.62 CAD
     
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