Is this a good Laptop?? Buying for my aunt.

[gsrthomas]

I'm looking not to spend more then $800 with tax. This is for my aunt, she is 45 years old and just needs a basic setup. I never owned a Dell notebook before so I dont know what is latest word is about them. I have like 2 days to buy this laptop for her, so cannot be online. I called bestbuy and they have 1 in stock.

I found this on the BestBuy website.

Dell - Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5750 - Jet Black

This laptop anygood? Any feedback apprecaited, thanks!

-Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.0GHz
-3GB DDR2 memory
-Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video
-15.4" XGA widescreen display with TrueLife technology
-250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
-Built-in 2.0-megapixel webcam
-Built-in Dell 1395 wireless networking mini-card (802.11b/g);

Price $699

Deals here.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1210982227895


What do you guys think? Will this be a reliable laptop??

[MobsterRobster]

Look to see what the review says http://www.notebookreview.com/defaul...+Inspiron+1525

My sister had an inspiron for college and it worked fine for her for about 2-3 years. Slowed down quite a bit though.

[gsrthomas]

Look to see what the review says http://www.notebookreview.com/defaul...+Inspiron+1525

My sister had an inspiron for college and it worked fine for her for about 2-3 years. Slowed down quite a bit though.

Thanks, I will check it out.

Anyone else have any first hand experience on this particular model?

[kanehi]

The specs looks good. Screen size is adequate. Ask your aunt if 15" is too large to carry around. She might prefer a smaller screen for portability. If she's just going to have it at home then a 17" might be a better choice.

[mattocs]

For basic things, it will be a fine laptop. Good luck.

[gsrthomas]

Yeah, I'm sure this will be more then enough for a lady that is 50 yrs old.

Just picked it up at Bestbuy for $756 with tax.

Thanks, again!