Ordered New Dell Inspiron 1720 - Is this configuration acceptable?

Recently I ordered an Inspiron 1720. Despite having to cancel my order 4 times and not getting any additional monetary concession for this, I have chosen to purchase the 1720 anyway because I needed a new desktop replacement for my old Shuttle PC. Also, I have a long history with Dell Desktops and Laptops through home and work life (I was breifly a campus computer consultant).

Anyhow, my current configuration will not be used for gaming (as some many of the ones posted on this board will) so I wanted to know if tihs would be an acceptable config overall since it will be my first laptop purchase. Ideally, I will be using this to watch movies, listen to music (5.1 speaker setup), brose the internet, and regular office work.

DISCLAIMER: The weight of the notebook has absolutely no importance to me as I routinely carry more than 12-15 pounds around and spend a good deal of time working out.

Description

1. Inspiron 1720, Intel Core 2 Duo T7100, 1.8GHz, 800Mhz, 2M L2 Cache
2. Spring Green Color with Microsatin Finish
3. 2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm for Inspiron 1720
4. 17.0 inch Wide Screen XGA+ LCDInspiron 1720
5. Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Inspiron 1720
6. 160G 5400RPM SATA hard drive 5400 RPM
7. Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
8. Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
9. DELL SUPPORT 3.4,DIM/INSP
10. Media Direct 3.3
11. Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron
12. 8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
13. Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy
14. Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini Card
15. Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
16. Creative Earbud EP630
17. 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, Inspiron 1720
18. 1 Year Limited Warranty
19. Soft Contracts - Banctec
20. Warranty Support,Initial Year
21. Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
22. Dell Wirless 355 Bluetooth Mod
23. You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
24. Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
25. Premium Metallic Green with Soft Touch LCD back color w/ 2.0M pixel Camera Insp 1720
26. Dell Travel ExpressCard RemoteControl, IR

I will probably be recieving this around 8/16 as I ordered this, for the final time, on 7/20.

I really value the information from such a knowledgeable board so please provide me with all reasonable feedback. Thanks so Much!

 

Really depends on the price...

 

Yes, what is the price for the notebook. Also, with the specs that you have you can surely get a computer that is smaller with the same hardware.

 

Oh, the price was for about $1140 pre-tax. I really prefer larger screens as I already have a 19 inch lcd screen at home and found a 14 inch work one (Latitude 610) not quite spacious enough for me. So with that in mind, what do you think?

 

Hey everyone. Just wondering if there were any recommendations on this. Thanks!

 

Have you checked out the 1920x screens at all? You get a lot more pixels to work with, and its not too bad on a 17 inch laptop. Might be worth the upgrade if you need a lot of screen real estate. Other than that, seems ok. Check prince on Inspirons at Dell Home and Dell Small Biz (Vostro 1700) to make sure you are getting the best price.

 

Yeah, I checked the Vostro. The price is a little better but I wanted a different color laptop. Also, I am thinking of getting a vostro for my dad so I didn't want the same computer lying around.

The main deterrent that prevented me from getting the higher resolution screen was the glossy. I am not a fan of glossy at all and even before I started hearing complaints about glossy screens I assumed it would be a nuisance. I guess I will see how the anti-glare is when it arrives but I am a bit resistant to a glossy screen.

 

Thanks for the responses!