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    Buying my wife a new laptop

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Stryker412, Jul 21, 2010.

  1. Stryker412

    Stryker412 Notebook Consultant

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    I get a decent discount through my employer so I wanted to upgrade my wife's older Inspiron 1405. Here are the specs:

    System Color: Plum Purple
    Processor: NEW 2010 Intel® Core™ i5-520M 2.40GHz (2.93Ghz Turbo Mode, 3M cache)
    Studio 15: Studio 15 Laptop
    Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit,
    Memory: 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
    Hard Drive: 320GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
    Hardware Support Services: 1 Year Basic Service Plan
    Video Card: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470, 1GB
    LCD Panel: 15.6” High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife™ and Camera
    Wireless: Intel© Centrino© Advanced-N 6200
    Battery: 85 Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
    CD ROM/DVD ROM: 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
    Sound: Soundblaster X-Fi Hi Def Audio - Software Enabled
    Software: Microsoft® Office Starter 2010
    Anti-Virus Software: McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months
    Datasafe: Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year
    Complete Care: 1Yr LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection

    Subtotal $869.99


    I have a Studio 1535. Are there any quirks with the Studio 15 I'm getting her that I should be aware of? I know on my Studio the keyboard squeaks.
     
    Stryker412, Jul 21, 2010
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    Stryker412 Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered her the laptop and it'll be here next week.
     
    Stryker412, Jul 29, 2010
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    theoak Notebook Consultant

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    I would have went with a 1080P screen ... however, if her old laptop was a 14 incher ... she should be okay.

    For me ... my wife has a E1705 with a 1900x1200 screen ... hence ... if and when I replace her laptop, if I don't get 1080P, she will leave me ... ;)
     
    theoak, Jul 29, 2010
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