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Is this a good laptop for 499?

post #1 of 3
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I dont know to much about laptops but this one seemed to look like a pretty good deal I am looking for a christmas gift for my girlfriend she mainly just surfs the internet and does homework on it

http://www.circuitcity.com/applicati...IN#detailspecs

Specifications

Display Type: HD Widescreen CineCrystal LCD Display


Screen Size: 15.6"


Maximum Resolution: 1366 x 768


Memory Type: DDR2


Memory Size: 4GB


Memory Speed: DDR2 667


Memory Slots (Total): 2


Memory Slots (Filled): 2


Memory Slots (Available): 0


Capacity: 250GB


HDD/SSD Drives Included: 1x 250GB


Drive Types: Hard Drive


Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM


Lifestyle: Home & Student


Condition: New


Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit


Startup Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit


Platform: Notebook PC


Processor Brand: Intel


Processor Class: Pentium


Processor Type: Dual-Core


Processor Speed: 2.1GHz


Processor Number: T4300


Processor FSB: 800MHz


Processor Cache: 1MB L2 Cache


Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics


GPU/VPU: IntelĀ® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M


Video Memory: up to 1695MB of IntelĀ® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0


Video Interface: VGA


Optical Drive Type: DVD Super-Multi Dual Layer


Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader


Capacity: 5-in-1


Media Types: Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card
Secure Digital


Audio Description: Integrated Audio


Audio Chipset: Hi-Definition (HD) Audio Support


Audio Channels: Built-in Stereo Speakers


Audio Input: 1- Microphone input port


Audio Output: 1 - S/P DIF output port (shared with headphone port)


PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A


PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A


Serial Communication Ports: N/A


Parallel Ports: N/A


USB Ports: 2


FireWire Ports: N/A


Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A


LAN Ports: 1


Modem Ports: N/A


Audio Out Jacks: 1 - Audio Out/SPDIF Shared


Line In Jacks: N/A


Microphone Jacks: 1


VGA Ports: 1


S-Video Connectors: N/A


DVI Video: N/A


HDMI Ports: N/A


Port Replicator/Connector: N/A


eSATA Ports: N/A


Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Wireless LAN


Interface Type: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Acer InviLink 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN


Data Transfer Rate: Up to 300 Mbps
10/100/Mbps LAN


Protocols: WIFI
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n


Width: 14.4"


Height: 1.1" - 1.5"


Depth: 10.8"


Weight: 6 lbs


Mouse Type: Touch Pad


Keyboard Type: Fullsize with Numberpad


Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion


Battery Life: Up to 2.5 hours


Color: Black


Integrated Webcam: Yes



post #2 of 3
It's a bit light on USB ports (I would recommend at least 3), but other than that, it's a fair deal for $500.
post #3 of 3
Looks good to me.
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