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    Vostro 1500 deal?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mutton javelin1, Jan 27, 2008.

  1. mutton javelin1

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    check your link...
     
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    We can't see inside your shopping cart... Copy+Paste your specs.
     
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    Here are the specs. Sorry for the wrong link. ANy advice on this system would be appreciated. The total was 638 USD. I added the 1 year on site service(worth it?)
    Vostro 1500 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5270 (1.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    OS Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
    LCD Panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
    Memory 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
    Video Cards 128MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400M GS
    Hard Drive 120GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
    Integrated NIC and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
    Optical Drive 8X CD/DVD+RW Read and Burn CD and DVD
    Sound Card High Definition Audio 2.0
    Wireless Cards Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card


    MediaDirect Dell Exclusive MediaDirect™ Instant Play Software Application
    Primary Battery 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    Limited Warranty, Services and Support 1 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 1 1Year NBD On-Site Service
     
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    Yeah thats a decent deal.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 27, 2008
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    I thought it was worth it with the video card. You cannot upgrade to a video card if a laptop has integrated graphics, right?
     
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    correct. the 8400 is good enough for a casual gamer on a budget.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 27, 2008
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