New Laptop spec

[patrickjd]

HI,

I mainly use a laptop to browse the web and download music (legally!).
Would this spec be sufficient for my purposes or am I missing something?:

Inspiron™ 15R(N00N5037) Qty 1 Inspiron N5010 (UK, FCG07) - P6000 (1.86GHz, 3M),
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
BaseInspiron N5010 (UK, FCG07) - P6000 (1.86GHz, 3M)
Microsoft Operating SystemGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
Memory4096MB 1333MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM [2x2048]
KeyboardInternal Keyboard
Video CardIntel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Hard Drive500GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Optical DevicesDVD +/- RW Drive (read/write CD & DVD)
Wireless NetworkingDell Wireless 1501 Mini Card (802.11g/n)
Cables1 Meter Power Cord
Shipping Documents
Documentation Inspiron N5010
Gedis Bundle ReferenceN08N5037
Standard Warranty1 year Collect & Return Hardware Support included with your PC
Services and Support1 year of coverage included with your PC
BluetoothDell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Module
Primary BatteryPrimary 6-cell 48 WHr Lithium Ion battery
ProcessorIntel® Pentium® Dual Core P6000 (1.86GHz, 3M)Dell
System Media KitInspiron N5010 Resource DVD (Diagnostic & Drivers)Camera1.3 Mega pixel Integrated Web CameraColour ChoiceMars BlackAccidental Damage SupportNo Accidental Damage SupportOnline BackupNo DataSafe Online Backup 2GB (Direct)LCD15.6" High Definition (1366x768) WLEDMicrosoft Application SoftwareMicrosoft® Office Starter 2010 (Word Starter, Excel Starter)Protect your new PCMcAfee® SecurityCenter 15 Month SubscriptionPower Supply65W AC AdaptorTOTAL :€ 569.00

 

[Deas]

More than enough I suspect; however why don't you call into a PC world or similar where I imagine you would get a much cheaper laptop given your requirements upon talking to someone there.

 

[patrickjd]

Would they really be better value?

 

[j26]

For your purposes, a cheap netbook would be sufficient, aside possibly from screen size.


On the topic of screen size, I notice the spec on the one you're looking at is 1366 x 768 on a 15.6 inch screen. That's the same res as on my 11.6 laptop, so it's kinda poor for that screen size.

 

[patrickjd]

I should have mentioned that I would be using it for photo management too.