I bought a Dell Inspiron e1505 with Intel core duo processor T1050 (2mb/1.6 GHz/533MHz), 100 gb hard drive 5400RPM, 1 gb memory DDR2 533Mhz 2 Dimm, 15.4 inch screen with truelife, cd/dvd burner, windows xp professional, microsoft works, 9-cell lithium ion battery, 2 year warranty, laser printer, lock, flash drive, surge protector, and mouse.
It cost 1400 dollars.
Did I get a good deal? I don't know much about laptops (or computers in general). Should I have gotten Microsoft Office?
NOTE: I'm going to college in a month, this was close to what my school suggested, a bit better though.
Thanks for your thoughts!
2006-07-27 21:46:20 · 9 answers · asked by nsg_2006 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
It sounds like mean machine. Way to go! Microsoft Works is fine if you want a basic word processor, calendar etc. The Works Suite includes Encarta; Microsoft Office is expensive and requires a steep learning curve to master. Anyway, you'll probably have access to it at college so you can check it out yourself!
2006-07-27 21:50:44 · answer #1 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I personally think you got it a bit expensive, right now all the companies have offer going on for college students and they are all most half the price what you got your laptop for, with nearly the same configuration.
For 1400 you could have got some thing much better then what you have, i am not trying to disappoint you but trying to give a good advice so that next time you do not make the same mistake.
And I personally prefere Toshiba to Dell.
2006-07-27 21:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will not dicourage u
the machine and software r good
only hitch is u paid too much 4 it !
u dont need xp-pro, xp-home good enuf, and i would've got it with xp media cente 2005
done is done, cannot be undone
should've checked prices on dell site
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/entnb_e1505?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
lottsa deals for the inspirion e1505, starting $669
checkout 4 self and u can judge
plus , lottsa student discount options ...
yes the microsoft office package is essential
anyways, not a bad piece of equipment ... go ahead and enjoy
2006-07-27 23:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by sεαη 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you got a good deal! By the way, is your laptop equip with wireless feature? That will be a plus point! You will need MS Office for your college works, and antivirus software.
2006-07-27 21:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by DYBL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got the computer now...so no use harping on that. However; if you're going to do anything in the business field you will definintly need Microsoft Office!!!!!
2006-07-28 04:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya that's cool deal u bought laptop with fully loaded futures
2006-07-27 21:53:46 · answer #6 · answered by net_hacker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES awesome congratulations
2006-07-27 21:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by star sailor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! Thats a good deal!!!
2006-07-27 21:49:59 · answer #8 · answered by female_lizzzzzard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard dells suck...
2006-07-28 02:47:15 · answer #9 · answered by sugar56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋