krtel
11-19-2003, 12:05 PM
Hi all,
I\'m
considering buying a notebook for college. I will use it for college work/research and some gaming (games like
Splinter Cell, Grand Theft Auto, etc.). I have been watching different ads for months now, and I finally came across
a very appealing offer. The notebook I want is priced at $799 after rebates. It comes with a free color printer. I
bought an 802.11b wireless network card (to take advantage of wireless internet access) for $5, after
rebates.
Here are the notebook specs:
Compaq Presario 2190US Notebook
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition
Intel Mobile Celeron Processor 2.4GHz
32KB Level 1 Cache
256KB Level 2 Cache
400MHz Frontside Bus
256MB
PC-2100 DDR SDRAM, Upgradeable to 512MB
(1) 256MB SO-DIMM Memory Module
1 available 200-pin SO-DIMM slot
40GB
UltraDMA ATA/100 Hard Drive
Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive
15.0\" XGA Active Matrix Display
Integrated 4x AGP ATI
Mobility RADEON Video Chipset
Up to 64MB of Shared Video Memory
Internal Max Resolution: 1024 x 768 at 24-bit
(16.7M colors)
Video Out Supported: NTSC, PAL
Integrated SoundBlaster Compatible Audio Chipset
16-Bit
Stereo
Integrated 56K V.92 Fax/Modem
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter
Ports:
1-Serial 9-pin
port; 1-Parallel 25-pin port; 1-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port; 1-VGA 15-pin port; 1-TV Out S-Video port; 2-USB 1.1 type
\"A\" ports; 1-Modem RJ-11 port; 1-Network RJ-45 port; 1-Microphone port; 1-Headphone port
1 (1 free) Cardbus
PCMCIA type II or type III slot
Built-in Speakers
Power Supply: Universal AC Adapter
Battery Included: 8 Cell
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Average Run Time: Up to 2.5 hours
Included Software:
Compaq Custom Utilities,
Norton Antivirus 2003 LE, WinDVD, Microsoft Windows MovieMaker 2.0, MusicMatch Jukebox, Roxio Easy CD & DVD
Creator, Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe
Dimensions (WxDxH): 10.72\" x
12.96\" x 1.62\"
Weight: 7.25 lbs
1 Year Limited Warranty
Is this a good buy, or would I be better off
waiting until after Christmas? I don\'t go to college until mid-January. Thanks!
I\'m
considering buying a notebook for college. I will use it for college work/research and some gaming (games like
Splinter Cell, Grand Theft Auto, etc.). I have been watching different ads for months now, and I finally came across
a very appealing offer. The notebook I want is priced at $799 after rebates. It comes with a free color printer. I
bought an 802.11b wireless network card (to take advantage of wireless internet access) for $5, after
rebates.
Here are the notebook specs:
Compaq Presario 2190US Notebook
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition
Intel Mobile Celeron Processor 2.4GHz
32KB Level 1 Cache
256KB Level 2 Cache
400MHz Frontside Bus
256MB
PC-2100 DDR SDRAM, Upgradeable to 512MB
(1) 256MB SO-DIMM Memory Module
1 available 200-pin SO-DIMM slot
40GB
UltraDMA ATA/100 Hard Drive
Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive
15.0\" XGA Active Matrix Display
Integrated 4x AGP ATI
Mobility RADEON Video Chipset
Up to 64MB of Shared Video Memory
Internal Max Resolution: 1024 x 768 at 24-bit
(16.7M colors)
Video Out Supported: NTSC, PAL
Integrated SoundBlaster Compatible Audio Chipset
16-Bit
Stereo
Integrated 56K V.92 Fax/Modem
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter
Ports:
1-Serial 9-pin
port; 1-Parallel 25-pin port; 1-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port; 1-VGA 15-pin port; 1-TV Out S-Video port; 2-USB 1.1 type
\"A\" ports; 1-Modem RJ-11 port; 1-Network RJ-45 port; 1-Microphone port; 1-Headphone port
1 (1 free) Cardbus
PCMCIA type II or type III slot
Built-in Speakers
Power Supply: Universal AC Adapter
Battery Included: 8 Cell
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Average Run Time: Up to 2.5 hours
Included Software:
Compaq Custom Utilities,
Norton Antivirus 2003 LE, WinDVD, Microsoft Windows MovieMaker 2.0, MusicMatch Jukebox, Roxio Easy CD & DVD
Creator, Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe
Dimensions (WxDxH): 10.72\" x
12.96\" x 1.62\"
Weight: 7.25 lbs
1 Year Limited Warranty
Is this a good buy, or would I be better off
waiting until after Christmas? I don\'t go to college until mid-January. Thanks!