laptopkid1257

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Hey, this is my first post. I'm looking at getting a laptop.

1. What is your budget?
Under $800
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
15.6
3. What screen resolution do you want?
Good enough for some itunes movies.
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
More like a desktop replacement.
5. How much battery life do you need?
Not really important. Will probably not take it out of the house much.
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
Just web based games and games like Sim City 4, Zoo Tycoon, ect.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.)
Watch itunes movies, listen to music, play online games, do school work (word, excel, powerpoint)
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need?
320 is fine
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links.
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dncwv22&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=inspiron-15r-n5110
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop?
4 or 5 years if Im lucky.
11. What kind of Optical drive do you need? DVD ROM/Writer,Bluray ROM/Writer,Etc ?
Just DVD/ROM
12. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
I would like a Dell.
13. What country do you live in?
USA
14. Please tell us any additional information if needed.
Im looking at a Dell Inspiron 15R.
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dncwv22&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=inspiron-15r-n5110
Would this work??

Thanks!!
 

laptopkid1257

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Ok, thanks. I wasnt sure if I was going to get that. Do you think upgrading the ram from 4 GB to 6 is worth it for 60 dollars?? I don't know how to install stuff myself.... How much would it boost the performance??