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    need laptop advice on i8600

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by heidi_s, Nov 1, 2004.

  1. heidi_s

    heidi_s Newbie

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    I'd like to buy a laptop for about $1000. I will be using it for simple word processing, excel, a little java programming, watching dvds, storing pictures and playing the sims games.

    I found this configuration for $1082. Is this a pretty good deal? Do you think this is overkill or just about right? Is there anything I'm missing? Is it worth the extra money for the pentium chip instead of the celeron? Has anyone ever ordered from the small business side before? Is there a better computer out there?

    Intel® Pentium® M Processor 710(1.40GHz/400MHz FSB) 15.4in WXGA LP14MHM [221-6764] 1


    Operating System:
    Microsoft® Windows® XP Home WHXP [412-0408][313-2174][313-2208][412-0689][420-4766][463-2282] 11


    Memory:
    512MB DDR SDRAM 2 Dimms 512MB2D [311-3184] 3


    Hard Drive:
    40GB Hard Drive 40GB [340-9636] 8


    CD ROM/DVD ROM:
    FREE! 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive with Sonic RecordNow 24XCDVP [462-9713][430-1050] 16


    Video Card:
    64MB DDR NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go5200 AGP 4X Graphics NV64MB [320-2901] 6


    Wireless Networking Cards:
    Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 Internal Wireless (802.11b, 11Mbps) IP2100 [430-0570] 19


    Network Card:
    Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem INTNIC [430-0493] 13

    thanks for your help


     
    heidi_s, Nov 1, 2004
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  2. JonCRezk

    JonCRezk Notebook Enthusiast

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    I dont know if its overkill or underkill :)

    but I just received my 8600 3 weeks ago a nd its a great machine.. now I got one a lil more powerful than yours cuz I use it for gaming a lot...

    but anyways one suggestion...unless the Memory was a free upgrade it will be cheaper to buy the ram somewhere besides dell... like newegg or something...
    Infact can probably get a 512 chip for the same price dell will charge for the 256

    keep watching Dell is running all Desktop deals now but they might run another good laptop one who knows :)

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    JonCRezk, Nov 2, 2004
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  3. srdhkl

    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    That should handle all of your needs nicely. I also agree, unless the RAM is a free upgrade, purchase the minimum RAM, and upgrade later.

    I purchased mine from the small business site without any problems.

    Stay away from celeron, I think it is a lousy chip and will only drain your battery.

    Is portability an issue for you? The Dell 600m is a good machine as well that is a little lighter.


    I think that is a pretty good price for what you get.

     
    srdhkl, Nov 2, 2004
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