Is this a good computer??

I'm going to buy a laptop and have had the best luck with hp. I just finished configuring this and was wondering if it was good enough.

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* – Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
* – Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T7700 (2.40 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
* – 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
* – $50 OFF upgrade from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)!
* – Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
* – HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Microphone
* – Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
* – FREE Upgrade to 120GB 5400RPM from 80GB 5400RPM!!
* – LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
* – No TV Tuner w/remote control
* – 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* – System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
* – Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
* – HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

plus i added a 3 year accident and hw warranty. Just wanted to see what everyone thought. Thanks.

 

I'm assuming you're not a gamer? (X3100)

And unless you do some very CPU-intensive tasks (video or photo editing) the T7700 is overkill.

Otherwise. Good build sir!

 

yea im too much in pc games i have a PS3, i gfx card is more then what i needed for. I may end up installing osx on my external hdd which is why the processor is big, plus your pc can never be too fast.

 

Well the HDD will be the bottleneck. Pick a cheaper CPU like the T7300 and save few dollars.

 

I would definitely get a better battery. I bought a 6cell for my last laptop and it only lasted 2 hours max. Its not that more expensive and its definitely worth it when your out and about. You could go with the 2.2Ghz or the 2.0Ghz and save $200-$300 and put in a faster RPM HDD and get a better battery. If you're not playing games and doing a ton of CPU intensive applications you won't even notice the difference between the 2.4, the 2.2, and the 2.0.

 

I already have one, my gf father gave said i can have his it's a 12 cell and the same model computer.

 

How do you define "good enough"?

 

I just wanted to know if the computer would be fast enough for college basic ****, downloading, and other everyday computer usage. And i wanted to know if it would be good enough to run Vista sorry it was a very unclear question.

 

if thats all you want... definitely select a cheaper processor... for everyday use 2.4 Ghz is overkill.

Alex

 

well im going to be minoring in computer programing and will need a serious processor, i already ordered and talked to my professor, i wanted a computer that would be "overkill" so i knew I had the options of doing more.