Is this a good deal?

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<p>I know there are a lot of computer threads out there and I feel bad for creating another one, but I do want people's opinions who are more knowledgeable about computers than I am. </p>

<p>I was thinking of getting a Dell laptop. Here's the info.</p>

<p>Dell Inspiron 6400 Core Duo</p>

<p>Processor:
Intel Core Duo T2500 @ 2.0GHz
2MB L2 Cache
667MHz Front Side Bus </p>

<p>Memory:
1GB DDR2 PC-4200 RAM (2x512)
2 SoDIMM sockets, both occupied. </p>

<p>Drives:
100GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8x DVD/CD Burner (DVD+/-RW) </p>

<p>Display & Graphics:
15.4" Widescreen Display, WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) with TrueLife
TrueLife Technology provides rich, vibrant color with crisp, clear text; up to a 10% higher contrast ratio over the same display with an anti-glare coating.
128MB ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 HyperMemory </p>

<p>Communications:
Integrated v.92 56K capable1 modem
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card </p>

<p>Ports
IEEE 1394
4-USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors
Flash Memory Slot - Secure Digital (SD) and SD/IO compliant 5-in-1 Combo Card connector - reads MS, MS Pro, SD/SDIO, MMC, xD CD type I/II, & IBM Microdrive through ExpressCard adapter
Video: 15-pin monitor connector
S-Video: 7-pin mini-DIN connector
Audio jacks: Stereo headphones/speakers mini-connector (same as line-out), microphone mini-connector
One ExpressCard slot 54mm 1.5 V and 3.3 V </p>

<p>Dimensions & Weight
Height: 1.44" (36 mm)
Width: 14" (356 mm)
Depth: 10.45" (265.5 mm)
Weight: 6.18lbs (2.8kg) </p>

<p>Battery
Battery life: approx 3-4 hours
6-cell (53 WHr) "Smart" Lithium Ion battery </p>

<p>Software:
Windows XP Professional SP2
Paint Shop Photo Album 6.0 Starter Edition
Dell Media Experience,v2.1
CyberLink PowerDVD v5.7
Sonic Digital Media v7.0 </p>

<p>Warranty
3 Years Next Business Day Parts and Labor (Battery 1 year)
Includes CompleteCare Accidental Damage Protection Plan. </p>

<p>And the total cost is $1389. Is this a good price or not?</p>

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<p>....bump..</p>

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<p>That's pretty damn good. Switch to a 9-cell battery at least, or get it an extra. And the videocard is kind of weak, but in the Inspiron 6400 you're not able to upgrade to anything to much better; I'd personally get at least the 256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™, only $50 more (depending on where you're getting it, I'm looking at this stat on the Higher Institutions page of the Dell site). But your current setup is great, price and all.</p>

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<p>yea thats really good, you must of done alot of customizing,</p>

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<p>Nice system!</p>

<p>Have you reduced the price through online coupons?</p>

<p>I respectfully disagree with Strykur... you'd only need the X1400 if you wanted to play videogames, the X1300 is good unless you want to do some heavy fraggin' (but even then a X1400 is not enough). I'm content with Intel integrated graphics (GMA 950), which is basically scoffed and laughed at... but I don't game, so it's all good.</p>

<p>For future reference, when doing a laptop query, you don't have to add:</p>

<p>pre-installed software (exception is the type of XP)
"Truelife Technology" whatever stuff.... each notebook producer has it's own little screen enhancement thingy, they just each call it something different (ASUS calls theirs Color Shine)</p>

<p>Killer system though! =D</p>

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<p>That looks like an awesome spec and price combo. =)</p>

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<p>thanks for the input guys!</p>