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    Just bought an E1505!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by briantek, Jul 22, 2006.

  1. briantek

    briantek Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok so I finally configured the system the way I want it and purchased it through dell's military discount website www.aafes.com. Total price was $678.00.
    Here’s the specs of my system:

    Inspiron E1505
    Intel® CoreTM Duo Proc T2050 (1.60GHz/533MHz/2 X 1MB L2 Cache)
    Genuine Windows® XP Home
    15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display
    1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
    8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
    256MB ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X1400 HyperMemoryTM
    60GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
    Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    Integrated Audio
    53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless

    To keep the price down I opted for the lowest Core Duo cpu and getting the standard LCD. I felt that the 1680x1000 res was a little too high for a 15 inch screen. And it's not like I can game at that res with the x1400 anyway. What do you guys think?
     
    briantek, Jul 22, 2006
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Looks good. I haven't checked Dell lately, but you might want to get the lowest amount of RAM possible. Usually Dell is expensive on the RAM, but the 1gb might be free this week - so if it is, then just stick with what you got.
     
    Amber, Jul 22, 2006
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