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    making a decision today (e1505)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nonsense713, Aug 7, 2006.

  1. nonsense713

    nonsense713 Newbie

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    What do you guys think of this set up....it comes out to $785

    Inspiron E1505 Intel® Core™ Duo Proc T2050 (1.60GHz/533MHz/2 X 1MB L2 Cache)
    Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Home
    LCD Panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display
    Memory FREE 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
    Video Card Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
    Hard Drive 60GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
    Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
    Combo/DVD+RW Drives FREE 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
    Sound Options Integrated Audio
    Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1390 802.11b/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
    Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) No productivity suite- Corel WordPerfect word processor only
    Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) No Security Subscription
    Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    Hardware Warranty 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr Mail-In Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support
    Dell On Call Dell On Call, 30day, Getting started Assistance, unlimited incidents
    Dial-Up Internet Access 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
    Future Operating Systems Windows Vista™ Capable
    Operating System Re-Installation CD Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition re-installation CD
    Dell Digital Entertainment Starter Entertainment Pack - Basic digital Music, Photo and Game experience

    That was purchased through the dell.com/epp

    I also priced one with 15.4 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen SXGA+ Display with TrueLife™ for $823, but thought the whole glossiness thing I've heard so much about doesn't really make it worth it. Another issue would be the small text that comes along with the higher screen settings.
     
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    chris2pher71 Notebook Evangelist

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    What are you going to be using it for?
     
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    nonsense713 Newbie

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    general college stuff....web surfing, word processing and music. I use some dj programs for mixing mp3's and production.
     
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    Minger Notebook Consultant

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    Just to let you know, you'd probably be a little better off going through regular Dell home with the 20% off.
     
    Minger, Aug 31, 2006
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