Was this a bad deal?

After doing some research for about a month I've finally been able to persuade my dad to get me an e1705 with the folowing specs:

• Intel Core DuoProcessor T2400 (1.83GHz/667MHz FSB)
• 17 inch UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-screen WUXGA
• 1GB, DDR2, 533MHz 2 Dimm
• 256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 (YAY!)
• 80GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
• 24X Combo CD-RW/DVD
• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
• Primary Battery (6-cell)
• 2 Year Warranty

Sub-Total $1,421.00
Shipping $0.00
Tax $71.05
Total Price $1,492.05

(I'm still pissed I wasn't able to use the $100 off coupon... )

 

Up the price by $80 then use this coupon (may I recommend upgraded battery):

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and then it'll be a good deal

 

Doesn't seem to shabby at all, as long as you can live w/o a DVD burner...

HH

 

What does it do?

 

$450 Off Any E1705.

 

Lol I already used the $750 off coupon...

 

looks like an okay deal to me

 

upgrade the dvd drive

 

I was able (my dad) to cancel the order and we got a new e1705! This time I didn't forget to add the extra coupon!

Here's are the new specifications:

• Intel® Core™ Duo Processor 1.83GHz
• 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife™
• 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz
• 256MB NVIDA® GeForce™ Go 7800
• 100GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
• Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
• Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
• 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive
• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card
• Primary Battery 80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
• 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr At-Home Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support

Sub-Total $1,300.00
Shipping Discount -$49.00
Shipping $0.00
Estimated Tax $65.02
Total $1,365.02

So now, is this better?

 

yep... happy e1705

 

good job i bet that feels good, getting a better system for cheaper.

 

Heh, sure does!

 

now you just have to decide what your going to do with the extra money!

 

Actualy, my dad mostly paid for it... I think he's going to invest the money in a good case. I will try to get myself a decent mouse, do you have any suggestions for one which would be under $30?

 

under thirty is a tough price range for a good one. im actually in the market for one too but the ones im lookin at are around sixty or less.
i can give you the one that i really want but probably wont get.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2135,CONTENTID=10915
but i dont want a wireless one cuase i dont want to have to buy batteries when im off at college.