Guest Fallen27 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 My girlfriend is looking for a laptop that is under $500 that she can use for school and personal use. She is looking at the Dell Inspiron 14'. Here are the specs: Processor BrandIntel® ProcessorIntel® Core™ i3 Processor Speed2.53GHz Battery Type6-cell lithium-ion Display TypeHigh-definition WLED (1366 x 768) Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)14" Cache Memory3MB System Memory (RAM)4GB System Memory (RAM) Expandable To8GB Type of Memory (RAM)DDR3 SDRAM Hard Drive Type5400 rpm Computer Hard Drive Size500GB Optical DriveDVD±RW/CD-RW Optical Drive SpeedsDrive speeds not specified Direct-Disc LabelingNo Digital Media Reader or SlotsYes, digital media card reader GraphicsIntel® HD TV TunerNo MPEGYes Built-in WebcamYes NetworkingBuilt-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) Wireless NetworkingWireless-B+G+N Bluetooth-EnabledNo S-Video OutputsNone AudioIntegrated SpeakersInternal PCMCIA Slots1 half mini card USB 2.0 Ports3 IEEE 1394 FireWire PortsNone Parallel PortsNone Game PortsNone Laptop WeightUltraportable (5.5 lbs. or less) Battery LifeUp to 5 hours and 15 minutes Pointing DeviceTouchpad HDMI OutputYes Blu-ray PlayerNo Operating System PlatformWindows Operating SystemWindows 7 Home Premium System Version64-bit ENERGY STAR QualifiedYes Best Buy PC AppYes Graphics ChipIntel Wireless Capability4G WiMAX Drive Capacity500GB Graphics CardIntel® HD Wireless DisplayYes What do you guys think? Would this work? Is it a good deal for the money or would you suggest something different? The only thing I'm a little worried about is that she wants to be able to run Sims 3 and I don't know about that intel graphics thing... Let me know what you think. Thanks. -Pfc.Fallen27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RET.Capt.DoggyRanger=US= Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Blu-Ray Player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fallen27 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 No idea what that field is suppose to be but no no blu ray player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RET.MCPO.MasterOfPuppets=US= Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Moved to appropriate forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andoldspar Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 http://www.intel.com/technology/graphics/intelhd.htm Thats for your graphics. I myself wouldnt count on it to play sims3 very well. All graphics are processed by the cpu so anything that uses graphics is going to slow that cpu down. Other than that id spring for a 9 cell battery cause those 6 cell dale's dont last near long enough. For a good 4 to 6 hours you need a 9 cell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RET.GEN.Darmine Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 *Right now Windows PC's are having a sell VIA Best-Buy, if you buy a $700 laptop you also get a Xbox 360.... Thats a good deal to me. *With Valid student ID or Email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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