A little adsvise on selecting a notebook

[jguitarp00]

Im in the market to buy a laptop for my first time. I would like some advise as to the selections i have choosen please let me kno thanks.

Basically im going to be using it for school purposes hold music, videos and other programs

Please let me know which one of these choices is a good idea

Thanks

System Price : $639.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005
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Memory
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)
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Hard Disk Drive
80 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
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Video
Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950
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Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished
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Base
Inspiron 6400/E1505 Notebook: Intel Core Duo Processor T2050 (1.60GHz/533MHz/2 X 1MB L2 Cache)
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Media Bay
24X CD RW/DVD Combo Drive
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Network Interface Card
1390 Wireless Card
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NoteBook Screen
15.4 WXGA Notebook Screen
Software
Corel Snapfire Basic
Norton Internet Security 2006, 90-day trial
Net Zero ISP
Power DVD Software
Trial pack- Basic and trial products from Corel and Yahoo
Earthlink ISP
Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Reader
ISP Search Assist
Software
Support Software
Wild Tangent Gaming Client
Image Restore Software
Microsoft Works 8.5 with MS Office Trial Version Software
AOL ISP Software
Earthlink ISP Software
AOL ISP Software
MEDIADIRECT Two Software
Dell Direct Download
Service Software
Operating System CD
Resource CD
Optical Drive Software
Windows Media Player
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
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Misc
Keyboard On Notebook
Hinge Cover
Shipping Material
6 Cell Primary Battery
Processor Label
Hardware is Microsoft Vista Capable
AOL Software Documentation
Processor Label
65W Adapter
Shipping Material

 

[jguitarp00]

I cant seem to find a difference betwen these two. but the prices are different

System Price : $689.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005
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Memory
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hard Disk Drive
80 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Video
Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950
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Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished
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Base
Inspiron 6400/E1505 Notebook: Intel Core Duo processor T2300 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)
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Media Bay
24X CD RW/DVD Combo Drive
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Software Upgrade
Trend Micro PC-cillin with AntiVirus and Spyware removal 15-months
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NoteBook Screen
15.4 WXGA Notebook Screen
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Network Interface Card
1390 Wireless Card
Software
Net Zero ISP
Power DVD Software
Music Match 10.1 Software
Earthlink ISP
Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Reader
ISP Search Assist
Software
ONLINE TRAINING
Support Software
Symantec PC Backup-90 Day
Wild Tangent Gaming Client
Image Restore Software
ISP Software
Microsoft Works 8.5 with MS Office Trial Version Software
AOL ISP Software
Earthlink ISP Software
Photo Album 6.0 Starter
AOL ISP Software
MEDIADIRECT Two Software
Dell Direct Download
Service Software
Operating System CD
Resource CD
Optical Drive Software
Windows Media Player
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
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Misc
Keyboard On Notebook
Hinge Cover
Shipping Material
6 Cell Primary Battery
Processor Label
AOL Software Documentation
Processor Label
65W Adapter
Shipping Material

 

[jguitarp00]

This is the last one on my mind as of now. If anybody is selling one please let me know. e-mail me at jguitarp00@aol.com thanks. my price range is anywhere up to $800

Thanks

System Price : $709.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005
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Memory
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)
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Hard Disk Drive
60 GB EIDE Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
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Video
Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950
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Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished
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Base
Inspiron 6400/E1505 Notebook: Intel Core Duo processor T2300 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)
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Media Bay
8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
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Software Upgrade
McAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 15-months
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NoteBook Screen
15.4 in WXGA Notebook Screen
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Network Interface Card
1390 Wireless Card
Software
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader
Paint Shop Pro Standard
Power DVD Software
Netscape ISP Software
Music Match 10.1 Software
Software
AOL 8.0 ISP Software
ONLINE TRAINING
Earthlink ISP Software
Wild Tangent Gaming Client
Net Zero ISP
Image Restore Software
ISP Software
Microsoft Works 8.5 with MS Office Trial Version Software
Support Software
AOL ISP Software
Earthlink ISP Software
Photo Album 6.0 Starter
MEDIADIRECT Two Software
Dell Direct Download
Service Software
Operating System CD
DVD Software
Resource CD
Dell 944 Printer Driver
Windows Media Player
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
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Misc
Keyboard On Notebook
Hinge Cover
Shipping Material
Processor Label
6 Cell Primary Battery
AOL Software Documentation
Processor Label
Documentation
65W Adapter
Shipping Material

 

[TRDCorolla1]

I'll sell you my laptop for $100. It's one years old, Compaq Presario. I think I paid close to $900 for it new. Uses an AMD turion 64 CPU, integrated ATi 200xpress chipset, 60GB (7200 RPM) hard drive -- fastest on the market when it comes to mobile hard drives. DVD burner (Ultra Speed), 7 in 1 memory stick reader, 3 USB ports, Ethernet/modem port, etc., etc. It's got some scratches on it and faded areas from use. It's used, so you can kind of expect that. It has integrated wireless RF for scanning Internet hot spots. 512MB DDR SDRAM. 15" widescreen WXGA screen.

Hell, I'll even throw in a wireless laser notebook mouse from Microsoft. Of course if you're interested, you'll have to pay me like $50 shipping and handling

 

[jguitarp00]

I'll look into it...i'm very intrested in it. Thanks!

 

[dude_se]

i have the exact same laptop as the first one you posted except mine is only a 60gb. its a good machine. i payed £450 with a leather case here in the uk which was a special price. im pretty happy with it.

 

[jguitarp00]

I like what im hearing. Any more input on this machine. does anybody know a good deal like this as well??

 

[muz]

i have the exact same laptop as the first one you posted except mine is only a 60gb. its a good machine. i payed £450 with a leather case here in the uk which was a special price. im pretty happy with it.

nice price indeed £450 for a dual core notebook

 

[Freak4Dell]

All those seem like very good prices.

I probably would go with the 3rd one because of the DVD burner and the better processor. Of course, if the DVD burner doesn't matter to you, the larger hard drive of the 2nd one might be a better option.

 

[jguitarp00]

All those seem like very good prices.

I probably would go with the 3rd one because of the DVD burner and the better processor. Of course, if the DVD burner doesn't matter to you, the larger hard drive of the 2nd one might be a better option.

I actually want the dvd burner. I didnt even realize it had a burner. but the thing is with that package like you said, the hard drive is smaller.

But is the third selection procceser that much better than the first two?

How much does an internal dvd burner cost?

Also how much does an external burner cost?

Thanks for all your input
Jp