calling all dell gurus!!!!!!?
Is this a good computer?
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-55 1.80GHz - provides much better performance over common for this model single-core Sempron processor
Memory: 2GB RAM (2x1024MB DDR2 667MHz SDRAM)
Hard Drive: 80GB Serial ATA 5400rpm
Optical Drive: CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Video card: ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 256MB HyperMemory Video Card Adapter
Sound Card: SigmaTel High Definition Stereo Sound Card Adapter
Screen: 15.4-inch WXGA+
Wireless card: 1390 Wireless Card (WiFi)
LAN: 10/100Mbps Ethernet Adapter (LAN)
Modem: 56K V.92 Voice Fax Modem
Ports: PCMCIA Slot, Microphone In, Headphones Out, 4xUSB Ports, RJ45 LAN, Modem, VGA
Memory Card Reader: SD/SDIO/MMC
Battery: 6-Cell Primary Battery
AC adapter: 65W
OS: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
It is new and it costs $440
I am just look for internet, word processor, possibly mic and webcam, just High school stuff...
So, opinions?
I would not buy a Dell at least not nowadays, they have started to cheap skate on some of their internal parts. I have brought Dell for the past 7 years and have always been happy but the last 2 purchases i have been displeased with some of the quality of their parts. DVD burner, sound cards, video cards etc.
I suggest trying newegg.com or tigerdirect.com they normally throw in better quality parts than Dell. Also try looking at TechBargains.com they have some great deals if you keep watching the site regularly.
Just to add, 1.8ghz is not a lot for a processor these days, it will be obsolete before you know it. Their video card is not really anything special. 15" screen is way to small, you can get a 19" for around a $100 these days. Also as the other poster stated the HD is way to small, you need at least 200-350GB.
good luck.
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