Is this a good deal for £620?

Well Splattered · 6 Nov 2007 at 12:34

I am a complete novice when it comes to Laptops!

I am after something to keep for 6 months while I go travelling, something I can play games with on long journeys. I will need to buy additional batteries!

Found this second hand.. Is it a good deal?

Dell XPS
Processor: Intel Centrino Pentium-M 2.13GHz, 2MB
Memory : 2GB (2048MB) DDR2 533MHz
Hard Drive : 100GB
Display/Screen : 17" WUXGA X-Black (1920x1200)
Optical drive: DVD±RW
Graphics Card : nVidia Geforce Go 7800 GTX
Sound Card : Sigmatel 9750
Wireless network: Yes
Additional features: - USB
- Modem
- SD Card reader
- Local Area Network (LAN)
- Touchpad
- Built-in speakers with mini sub
Ports :
6 x USB
1 x ExpressCard
1 x Firewire
1 x VGA
1 x TV-Out
1 x DVI
Also comes with media dongle inc sound SPDIF output and TV out.

It comes with a XP home licence and the restore media. The laptop will be restored to factory.

Also comes with the Dell XPS backpack carrying case. 1 year manufacturers warranty left.

Comes with all original packaging boxes etc

Thanks for any replies
WS

GuruJockStrap · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:39

That won't be very portable!

It's large and weighs around 3.5-4KG, so certainly isn't portable. It'll become a right pain in the rear having to lug that around along with all of your other stuff.

panthro · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:50

Its a big laptop, but I think its a good price to pay. Its well specced if you want to play games.

Well Splattered · 6 Nov 2007 at 14:51

Agreed, and a good point

I will not be back packing so weight is not too critical. Good heads up, thank you.

lay-z-boy · 6 Nov 2007 at 15:34

Took my m1710 on a roadtrip for 2 months. Used it for internet, work + games on the go. Worked out really well as it wasn't too heavy for me, battery life was quite good and it was very quick. Seems you have got a very good deal there, very good value for money.

TheVoice · 6 Nov 2007 at 15:54

Seems like a nice machine. CPU isn't amazing but it's got a good graphics chipset to make up for it. Certainly wouldn't find anything of equal spec new for that price.

Well Splattered · 6 Nov 2007 at 15:59

Thanks all for reassurance

Just purchased! I have also sourced batteries for only $24 Canadian dollars too, will pick a few up while over there.