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    Any last opinions before I get the Vostro 1500?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by IssGonRain, Sep 2, 2007.

  1. IssGonRain

    IssGonRain Notebook Enthusiast

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    This will be my first laptop :)

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7100 (1.8GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    Genuine Windows XP Home Edition, SP2
    15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display with TrueLife™
    2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm
    120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive edit
    8X CD/DVD Burner w/ double-layer DVD+R write capability, w/o Roxio Creator
    256MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GT
    Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card
    High Definition Audio 2.0
    85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

    All for about $1,100 Canadian.

    It's mainly for University... but I want to play some games also :D

    Any last things I should know before I get it? I don't want to regret a single thing after paying this much.

    Thanks.
     
    IssGonRain, Sep 2, 2007
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    Go for it dude. This system seems good to me. The only thing that bothers me is the 5400RPM HD, but I dont think that will matter much.
     
    terminator1111in, Sep 2, 2007
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  3. IssGonRain

    IssGonRain Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah I've seen some things regarding it, but there is no way to change it on the Dell site. Oh well.
     
    IssGonRain, Sep 2, 2007
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    cvx5832 Notebook Evangelist

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    No worries. HDD's are easily changeable down the road. Just make sure you request for the DVD's for the OS during the build.

    Regards,
    Paolo
     
    cvx5832, Sep 2, 2007
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    Looks good, a Bluetooth module can come in handy (but that can also be installed later)
     
    PhoenixFx, Sep 2, 2007
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    sounds good man. I just got mine and its awesome! And theirs no delays on vostros!
     
    getafewlives, Sep 2, 2007
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    I would order 1GB instead, 150 ain't worth it. I'm sure you can find better prices.
     
    boli06, Sep 3, 2007
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    Ram is MUCH cheaper other places.
     
    getafewlives, Sep 3, 2007
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    Wsxga+ ;) :-d
     
    Ultimate1, Sep 3, 2007
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