does this computer for dell sound decent?

Question

I just need it for dvds, and my kid and thats about it.

Inspiron E1505 Intel® Core™ Duo T2250 (1.73GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Operating System (Office software not included) FREE Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium with 1GB of memory
LCD Panel 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife™
Memory 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
Video Card Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Hard Drive 80GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
Combo or DVD+RW Drive 24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive
Sound Options Integrated Audio
Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1390b/g (54Mbps)
Office Software No productivity suite- Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) No Security Subscription
Primary Battery 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Warranty and Service 1Yr Ltd Warranty and Mail-In Service
Internet Access Service 6 Months America Online Internet Access Included
Miscellaneous E1505 Dual Core
Dell Digital Entertainment Trial pack- Basic and trial products from Corel and Yahoo
Processor Branding Intel Core Duo Processor
Labels Windows Vista™ Premium

Answer 1

Not sure on the age of your kids, but if they are young then this sytem should do just fine.... I would contact the school though to see if they are a Microsoft shop or not... Since you may just want to buy Microsoft Word just in case.... Also the school could advise you on other software that you could need to make their education work...

Now for teens, gaming is the big thing and this system will be the low end.... Of course it is a laptop you are quoting... Laptops are not made for gaming...

Other recommendations would be a docking station and a 17" TFTP or LCD monitor... This way here you can treat the laptop as a desktop computer...

Have fun......

Answer 2

I don't see any specs on the video card, make sure it has enough memory to run Vista Aero Glass.

What will you do for Office software? I ususally uninstall Works immediately.

Also, get virus software immediately. There are free ones if cost is an issue, but I noticed you chose no protection.

If this is a pc for home, why didn't you chose a desktop? They are cheaper with more options. Try a dell config with the same specs and I bet you save $100 or more.

And take the longest warranty you can get. I usually try for 4 years.

Answer 3

Looks pretty good to me. Our office has had great luck with Dell desktop PCs. With kids, give thought about what if the screen goes. The boss at work damaged his and a repair shop charged a pretty penny to repair it. Even if you buy the part yourself and install it, it is expensive. When I bought 2 Toshiba laptops from Circuit City, the extended warranty was the same price as a new screen for about 1-2 years of coverage. Yikes!.

Answer 4

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