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Dell - Inspiron Laptop with AMD Athlon $599

imported_craz4u3

Junior Member
I'm a longtime lurker, but this is my first post. Do you think this is a good deal? It's from Best Buy and these are the features. Thanks in advance.

AMD Athlon? 64 X2 dual-core processor TL-60* with 64-bit platform, HyperTransport? and AMD PowerNow!? technologies and Enhanced Virus Protection**
3GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power, expandable to 4GB
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media
AMD dual-core technology enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing
Glossy 15.4" XGA high-definition widescreen display with TrueLife technology and 1280 x 800 resolution
160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
ATI RADEON XPRESS 1270 graphics with HyperMemory and up to 256MB of shared video memory; high-definition 2.0 audio; S-video output
Top-side media buttons to easily play, pause, stop, fast-forward and rewind at the touch of a button
Built-in 2.0-megapixel Web cam to liven up Internet chat, instant messaging and blogs with color photos and video
8-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Density, Secure Digital High Capacity, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD-Picture Card and SDIO formats
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
Built-in Dell 1395 wireless networking mini-card (802.11b/g); standard Wi-Fi Catcher to quickly locate wireless hotspots; Dell's advanced antenna design features 3 antennas to find and connect to networks with ease, delivering enhanced wireless reception
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet network card; 56 Kbps modem
Weighs 6.2 lbs. and measures 1"?1.5" thin for portable power; 6-cell lithium-ion battery
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled; software package included with Microsoft Works 8 and Roxio Creator Basic


 
no not a good deal, actually bad deal... look towards dell.com for better deal. You can get laptop as good or better for 399. Also if you have been a lurker you would know this...

i saw a 399 deal just a few minutes
 
Originally posted by: KeypoX
no not a good deal, actually bad deal... look towards dell.com for better deal. You can get laptop as good or better for 399. Also if you have been a lurker you would know this...

i saw a 399 deal just a few minutes

Care to link it? Im not seeing a 399 laptop thats good or better for 399.
 
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