Just purchased an E1505. Good deal?

I just snagged up an E1505, but I'm having second thoughts of whether I should cancel and wait until the release of Meroms. Thanks!

E1505 Dual Core
Intel® Core™ Duo Proc T2300E (1.66GHz/667MHz/1 X 2MB L2 Cache), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 $1,207.00 1 $1,207.00
Inspiron E1505 Intel® Core™ Duo Proc T2300E (1.66GHz/667MHz/1 X 2MB L2 Cache) [222-3159]
LCD Panel 15.4 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen SXGA+ Display with TrueLife™ [320-4652]
Memory 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm [311-5776]
Video Card 128MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1300 HyperMemory™ [320-4654]
Hard Drive 120GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive [341-3316]
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Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 [412-0689]
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Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem [430-0493]
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0 [430-1048]
Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability [313-3959]
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Sound Options Integrated Audio [313-4217]
Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Internal Wireless [430-1626]
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) No productivity suite- Corel WordPerfect word processor only [412-0803]
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) No Security Subscription [412-0850]
Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery [312-0404]
Hardware Warranty 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support [950-3337]
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Dial-Up Internet Access 6 Months America Online Internet Access Included [412-0687]
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Free SKIN Promotion 15 - Free Promotion for 15 inch Skin [465-5400]
Future Operating Systems Windows Vista™ Capable [465-4663]
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It's good for the money you paid for it. I wouldn't wait for the Meroms, you won't notice a difference between it and the Core Duo. The Merom seems to be in short supply right now, so ship/availability dates may go into late September.

 

lol ... I paid $759 for mine and I didnt have as good config. as you did ....pretty good deal.

 

You got a great deal!

 

I dunno whtehr u hood wait or not, but thats a mighty fine deal

 

I saw one for a similar price but with a X1400. I let it go because it had Windows Media, and WXGA. By the time I changed my mind, it was gone. Stupid me.

 

Those who still want to get an E1505 can get it at the price I paid for. I have NO IDEA when the deal for my setup ends, but I'm guessing it's pretty soon. So HOP on the wagon before it's too late. Hope this helps!

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wow its brand new! i thought it was a refurb. good deal.

 

I just ordered one... but the $45 was only $30... better tha nothing, thanks..

 

I love mine, just ordered it, got a whole lot of extra stuff, and nice enhancements!

 

No problem! Glad to be of some help.