Help buying a used dell 700m - issues to look for? daignostics? etc HELP

I am seriously considering buying a local used dell 700m, is there any program I can download to a disc and load onto this 700m to "test" it out and make sure everything is working?

I think my wifes 600m had a diagnostics type thing that ran a series of tests, I wondered if the 700m has the same thing and how to get to it, or if there is some other program out there on the net I can throw onto a disc and run to check this 700m out.

I will of course inspect it for scratches dings hinge smoothness etc seller says they havent even used it much is there anyway with a laptop to tell total hours unit has been on or anything?

Overall seems like a decent deal price wise vs ebay and such just never bought a used computer and don't know the seller personally yet they state it is in great shape 100% working fine has all restore discs and paperwork etc etc just they rarely use it so were selling it.

ANY help as to what things on the 700m to look for or in general any programs or things I can do to possibly insure I am not buying someone else's problem machine.

Also if there is any dell warranty left on this (he has paperwork still) can it be transfered to me as the new owner or only to original buyer?

Thanks,

Bill

havent got exact dates but when you buy one new they give ya what 1 yr standard? if the date is within 1 yr on his invoice i should be able to call and move into my name? If date is past whatever his warranty date could I call dell and get some sorta warranty added?