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From: Bob Villa on 18 Jul 2010 13:19
On Jul 18, 11:33 am, "Pat Conover" <nob...(a)comcast.net> wrote:
> "Pat Conover" <nob...(a)comcast.net> wrote in message
>
> news:i1v9v0$1dj$1(a)news.eternal-september.org...
>
> > "Bob Villa" <pheeh.z...(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:48532851-a032-48ae-8db4-5acbc82ddb42(a)e5g2000yqn.googlegroups.com...
> > On Jul 18, 10:15 am, "Pat Conover" <nob...(a)comcast.net> wrote:
> >> Hi All:
>
> >> I was at Sam's Club yesterday and saw this Dell Inspiron 1545 for $478..
> >> Specs posted below sig. The only thing I would want is a dedicated Video
> >> card and 3-year std warranty. Still checking it out, so I don't know yet
> >> what options for those are available. If the 1545 has a dedicated video
> >> card slot, I can fix that, but the warranty would be a problem, since I
> >> don't know how to fix laptops. All suggestions, and comments appreciated.
> >> Thanks, Pat
>
> >> Specs Below
> >> Processor and Memory:
> >> a.. Intel Dual Core T4500, 2.3GHz, 800Mhz, 1MB L2 Cache
> >> a.. 3GB DDR2, Shared Dual Channel DDR2, 800 MHz
> >> Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives:
>
> >> a.. 250GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
> >> a.. 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
> >> Audio, Video and Graphics:
>
> >> a.. Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
> >> a.. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
> >> Connectivity:
>
> >> a.. Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini Card
> >> a.. Integrated Gigabit (10/100/1000) network Card
> >> Ports/Slots:
>
> >> a.. 3 USB 2.0 compliant 4-pin ports
> >> a.. 15-pin VGA video connector
> >> a.. Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45)
> >> a.. AC Adapter Connector
> >> a.. Audio jacks (1-line out, 1 Mic-in)
> >> a.. 34 mm ExpressCard slot
> >> a.. 7-in-1 Media Card Reader
> >> Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor:
>
> >> a.. Glossy 15.6" Widescreen Display
> >> a.. Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
> >> Power:
>
> >> a.. 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
> >> Additional Software and Information:
>
> >> a.. Creative Camera SW
> >> a.. Adobe Reader 9.0 multi-language
> >> a.. Roxio Creator DE 10
> >> a.. Dell Connect 2.1
> >> a.. Dell Support Center
> >> a.. McAfee Security 10.0, 30-day subscription
> >> a.. Microsoft Works 9.0 (Does not include Microsoft Word)
> >> Operating System:
>
> >> a.. Microsoft Windows 7 (64 bit)
>
> > Check E-Value  code:00551-FNSPSZL1 ($449.99)
>
> > Will do Bob, Thanks  That was my next step, but Dell is getting like a
> > chinese menu with e-codes, coupon codes, etc.  The 3-year Sam's Club
> > warranty after the 1-year Dell for $40 is very appealing!  Pat
>
> Bob, that Deal is gone, the e code didn't work, but the price is now $500..
> Looks like I will have to spend some time on Dell and Sams to compare apples
> to apples.  The warranty may be the tipping point. Dual Core v Dore 2 Duo
> looks like a factor too.  So many choices so little time. :-) Thanks, Pat

Sorry it's 00551-FNPSZL1 Hope it works for you!
From: Pat Conover on 18 Jul 2010 13:40
"Bob Villa" <pheeh.zero(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
news:24e6d93f-e9c8-4f1f-922e-cd6fd8a9b993(a)d8g2000yqf.googlegroups.com...
On Jul 18, 11:33 am, "Pat Conover" <nob...(a)comcast.net> wrote:
> "Pat Conover" <nob...(a)comcast.net> wrote in message
>
> news:i1v9v0$1dj$1(a)news.eternal-september.org...
>
> > "Bob Villa" <pheeh.z...(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:48532851-a032-48ae-8db4-5acbc82ddb42(a)e5g2000yqn.googlegroups.com...
> > On Jul 18, 10:15 am, "Pat Conover" <nob...(a)comcast.net> wrote:
> >> Hi All:
>
> >> I was at Sam's Club yesterday and saw this Dell Inspiron 1545 for $478.
> >> Specs posted below sig. The only thing I would want is a dedicated
> >> Video
> >> card and 3-year std warranty. Still checking it out, so I don't know
> >> yet
> >> what options for those are available. If the 1545 has a dedicated video
> >> card slot, I can fix that, but the warranty would be a problem, since I
> >> don't know how to fix laptops. All suggestions, and comments
> >> appreciated.
> >> Thanks, Pat
>
> >> Specs Below
> >> Processor and Memory:
> >> a.. Intel Dual Core T4500, 2.3GHz, 800Mhz, 1MB L2 Cache
> >> a.. 3GB DDR2, Shared Dual Channel DDR2, 800 MHz
> >> Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives:
>
> >> a.. 250GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
> >> a.. 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
> >> Audio, Video and Graphics:
>
> >> a.. Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
> >> a.. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
> >> Connectivity:
>
> >> a.. Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini Card
> >> a.. Integrated Gigabit (10/100/1000) network Card
> >> Ports/Slots:
>
> >> a.. 3 USB 2.0 compliant 4-pin ports
> >> a.. 15-pin VGA video connector
> >> a.. Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45)
> >> a.. AC Adapter Connector
> >> a.. Audio jacks (1-line out, 1 Mic-in)
> >> a.. 34 mm ExpressCard slot
> >> a.. 7-in-1 Media Card Reader
> >> Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor:
>
> >> a.. Glossy 15.6" Widescreen Display
> >> a.. Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
> >> Power:
>
> >> a.. 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
> >> Additional Software and Information:
>
> >> a.. Creative Camera SW
> >> a.. Adobe Reader 9.0 multi-language
> >> a.. Roxio Creator DE 10
> >> a.. Dell Connect 2.1
> >> a.. Dell Support Center
> >> a.. McAfee Security 10.0, 30-day subscription
> >> a.. Microsoft Works 9.0 (Does not include Microsoft Word)
> >> Operating System:
>
> >> a.. Microsoft Windows 7 (64 bit)
>
> > Check E-Value code:00551-FNSPSZL1 ($449.99)
>
> > Will do Bob, Thanks That was my next step, but Dell is getting like a
> > chinese menu with e-codes, coupon codes, etc. The 3-year Sam's Club
> > warranty after the 1-year Dell for $40 is very appealing! Pat
>
> Bob, that Deal is gone, the e code didn't work, but the price is now $500.
> Looks like I will have to spend some time on Dell and Sams to compare
> apples
> to apples. The warranty may be the tipping point. Dual Core v Dore 2 Duo
> looks like a factor too. So many choices so little time. :-) Thanks, Pat

Sorry it's 00551-FNPSZL1 Hope it works for you!
Bob, gotta do some work now, but will check when I get the time. Sams has
some good desktop deals too from Dell for the Dimension 560, with 23"
monitor.
Thanks for the efforts, Pat


From: Tom Lake on 18 Jul 2010 19:39

> Looks like I will have to spend some time on Dell and Sams to compare
> apples
> to apples.

I thought you wanted to buy a PC! 8^)

Tom Lake

From: Christopher Muto on 20 Jul 2010 00:41
Pat Conover wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> I was at Sam's Club yesterday and saw this Dell Inspiron 1545 for $478.
> Specs posted below sig. The only thing I would want is a dedicated Video
> card and 3-year std warranty. Still checking it out, so I don't know yet
> what options for those are available. If the 1545 has a dedicated video
> card slot, I can fix that, but the warranty would be a problem, since I
> don't know how to fix laptops. All suggestions, and comments appreciated.
> Thanks, Pat
>
> Specs Below
> Processor and Memory:
> a.. Intel Dual Core T4500, 2.3GHz, 800Mhz, 1MB L2 Cache
> a.. 3GB DDR2, Shared Dual Channel DDR2, 800 MHz
> Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives:
>
> a.. 250GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
> a.. 8X CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
> Audio, Video and Graphics:
>
> a.. Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
> a.. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
> Connectivity:
>
> a.. Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g Half Mini Card
> a.. Integrated Gigabit (10/100/1000) network Card
> Ports/Slots:
>
> a.. 3 USB 2.0 compliant 4-pin ports
> a.. 15-pin VGA video connector
> a.. Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45)
> a.. AC Adapter Connector
> a.. Audio jacks (1-line out, 1 Mic-in)
> a.. 34 mm ExpressCard slot
> a.. 7-in-1 Media Card Reader
> Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor:
>
> a.. Glossy 15.6" Widescreen Display
> a.. Integrated 1.3M Pixel Webcam
> Power:
>
> a.. 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
> Additional Software and Information:
>
> a.. Creative Camera SW
> a.. Adobe Reader 9.0 multi-language
> a.. Roxio Creator DE 10
> a.. Dell Connect 2.1
> a.. Dell Support Center
> a.. McAfee Security 10.0, 30-day subscription
> a.. Microsoft Works 9.0 (Does not include Microsoft Word)
> Operating System:
>
> a.. Microsoft Windows 7 (64 bit)
>

unless you are really short on cash i think that you should forget about
the t4400/t4500 machines that are regularly available for about $450 and
instead go for an i3 machine for about $100 more. the i3 are about 33%
faster and often even the low end i3 machine have hdmi ports that are
useful for connecting to large screen tvs and other display devices.
and unless you plan on doing video editing or gaming i would stay away
from discrete video cards in laptops as they add considerable heat and
are prone to failure.
$539 for a vostros 3500. light on memory with just 2gb installed but
that 2gb is all on one module so an empty memory socket is ready for
upgrading (add another 2gb for about $50 or max out to 2x4gb=8gb which
is twice what the inspiron 1545 max). solid performing integrated video
for less heat and greater reliability. wireless b/g/n included (n not
included in the 1545 you mention or the one recommended). faster
7200rpm drive for overall noticeably better performance vs the 5400 rpm
in the 1545 configurations mentioned. a solid machine.
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=bvcs5f1&c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04

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