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[GottaDEAL]

<a href="http://www.gottadeal.com/Deal/16545" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.dell.com/images/global/configurator/chassis/inspn_e1505_cfg.jpg" border="0"></a><br /><br />Dell Home has the Dell Inspiron E1505 Dual Core Laptop w/ Combo Drive, WiFi and more for $659.00 with free shipping. Includes 15.4" LCD screen, 512MB memory, 60GB hard drive and much more.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gottadeal.com/Deal/16545" target="_blank">Dell Inspiron E1505 Dual Core Laptop w/ Combo Drive, WiFi - $659 Shipped - Dell Home</a><br /><br />

[RossMAN]

Recommended upgrades:

• 15.4 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen SXGA+ Display with TrueLife™ [add $100 or $3/month1]
• 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability [add $30 or $1/month1]
• 256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™ [add $99 or $3/month1]
  Especially if you're a gamer
• Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition re-installation CD [add $10 or $1/month1]

[Scott]

Recommended upgrades:

• 15.4 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen SXGA+ Display with TrueLife™ [add $100 or $3/month1]
• 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability [add $30 or $1/month1]
• 256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™ [add $99 or $3/month1]
  Especially if you're a gamer
• Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition re-installation CD [add $10 or $1/month1]

I just ordered one of these and would say good choice on the upgrades. I don't know if I would get SXGA+ again, but I would definately spring for TrueLife. The text is very small with SXGA+, and I had to spend a significant amount of time tweaking to make my wife happy.

The re-installation CD is also a must have in my opinion. There was a LOT of extra stuff installed on my system when I got it. I found it easier to just wipe it and start from scratch.

Make sure that you visit the Dell download site for your computer and grab your drivers first.

[DaveSimmons]

The upgrade to 1 GB is also reasonable at $65, since crucial.com sells a 512 stick for $60 and Dell's will be pre-installed and tested. (too bad it will be months before they have deals like this on the Core 2 Duo desktop systems )