Tough to go wrong with this machine for $599:
Dell - Inspiron Laptop with Intel? Core?2 Duo Processor T5750
Product Features
Intel? Core?2 Duo mobile processor T5750 with 2MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed
3GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power, expandable to 4GB
Multiformat DVD?RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media
The next-generation Intel? Core?2 Duo processor is based on the innovative Intel? Core? microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation
15.4" XGA widescreen display with TrueLife technology and 1280 x 800 resolution
250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Intel? Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 integrated graphics with up to 256MB graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista; Intel? High-Definition 2.0 audio; S-video output
Top-side media buttons to easily play, pause, stop, fast-forward and rewind at the touch of a button
Built-in 2.0-megapixel webcam to liven up Internet chat, instant messaging and blogs with color photos and video
8-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Density, Secure Digital High Capacity, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD-Picture Card and SDIO formats
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
Built-in Dell 1395 wireless networking mini-card (802.11b/g); Dell's advanced antenna design features 3 antennas to find and connect to networks with ease, delivering enhanced wireless reception; standard Wi-Fi Catcher to quickly locate wireless hotspots
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet network card; 56 Kbps modem
Weighs 6.2 lbs. and measures 1"?1.5" thin for portable power; 6-cell lithium-ion battery
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled; software package included with Microsoft Works 9 and Roxio Creator Basic
