For your applications, an E1705 is the bare minimum - and you'd be better off with a desktop than a notebook. If you go for a notebook, I'd consider a Precision mobile workstation, not an Inspiron. If the budget won't stretch that far, buy a desktop - it's far faster and more upgradeable.
I think you chose well with the 1505. The WSXGA+ screen is 1680 x 1050 and believe me...(I have the same machine with a 120 GB 5400rpm HDD)...the visuals are razor sharp. I enjoy this laptop no matter what I do with it. The 1705 is a bare minimum version as configured...where you loaded the 1505 with most of the best you can put into it. I think you are fine with the 1505...just my $.02
After finding a 25 percent off coupon on dell notebook computers i used that, and add more features, Loaded up the E1505 Laptop, ! Reason i dont want desktop., is laptop u can carry it anywhere,
SO heres the new system specs
Thanks for your help!. came about same price, with more features
E1505 Dual Core Date & Time: November 29,2006 2:13 PM CST
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
E1505 Dual Core Qty 1 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Unit Price $1,775.00
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Show DetailsInspiron E1505Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB)Operating System (Office software not included)Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005LCD Panel15.4 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen SXGA+ Display with TrueLife™Memory2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHZ, 2 DIMMVideo Card256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™Hard Drive100GB 7200rpm SATA Hard DriveNetwork Card and ModemIntegrated 10/100 Network Card and ModemAdobe SoftwareAdobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0Combo or DVD+RW Drive8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capabilitySound OptionsIntegrated AudioWireless Networking CardsIntel PRO/Wireless 3945a/gOffice Productivity Software (Pre-Installed)No productivity suite- Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORDAnti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed)No Security SubscriptionPrimary Battery85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary BatteryWarranty and Service1Yr Ltd Warranty and Mail-In ServiceInternet Access Service6 Months America Online Internet Access IncludedQuickSnap OptionsCarbon Fiber QuickSnap™ CoverFuture Operating SystemsWindows Vista™ CapableUpgrade to Windows VistaExpress Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from XP Media Center EditionDell Digital EntertainmentTrial pack- Basic and trial products from Corel and YahooProcessor BrandingIntel Centrino Core Duo Processor TOTAL: $1,331.25
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As long as you realize you're buying a system that has no upgrade potential (you're at the max for RAM, and that's the best video card you can get for that model), and you realize it's not a video editing platform of any caliber, it's probably a decent deal.
I would give serious consideration to upgrading to a 3-year warranty - notebooks are expensive to repair and about 1/5 of all of them have a major failure within a normal 3-year useful lifetime.
Nice system, nice specs. I have an E1505 and absolutely love it. I couldn't agree more with EJN63, buy the 3yr. next day warranty and also add the 3yr. complete care. A faulty screen after warranty will cost a nice chunk of change, and if a motherboard decides to go haywire, you'll be looking at a costly repair. Invest in the warranty if at all possible. Best of Luck!
Wait, so the new specs? is that not fast enough? and powerful for video editing???
If not, whats a good laptop system, that is upgradeble, and has good video editing capabilities?
I cant go over $1400
i mean i already have a desktop, thats from 2002, a Intel Pentium 4 CPU, 1.80ghz, with 768 MB of ram, and no video card, it runs okay, but def not for video editing,
Im hoping this loaded new laptop . will be alot faster then my desktop computer
Now i was looking at desktops! and all the XPS Systems, cost me over 1500, no i have to stick to dimensions, , tell me if this pc below, is better then the laptop, for Video editing, and it cost all for only 1000
Dell Dimension E520
Qty 1 Pentium® D Processor 805 with Dual Core Technology (2.66GHz, 533FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center 2005 Edition Unit Price $1,334.00
Qualifies for an Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium
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Catalog Number: 29 DDCWAA2 Module Description
Show DetailsDimension E520Pentium® D Processor 805 with Dual Core Technology (2.66GHz, 533FSB)Operating SystemGenuine Windows® XP Media Center 2005 EditionMemory4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz- 4DIMMsKeyboard and Mouse BundlesDell USB Keyboard and Dell 2-button Scroll MouseMonitor17 inch Ultrasharp™ 1707FP Digital Flat PanelVideo Cards256MB ATI Radeon X1300 ProHard Drives80GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™Floppy Drive and Media ReaderNo Floppy Drive IncludedMouseMouse included in Wireless, Laser or Bluetooth PackageNetwork InterfaceIntegrated 10/100 EthernetModemNo Modem OptionAdobe SoftwareAdobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0CD or DVD DriveDual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x DVD+/-RWSound CardsIntegrated 7.1 Channel AudioSpeakersNo speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed)No productivity suite- Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORDAnti-Virus/Security SuiteNo Security SubscriptionWarranty and Service1Yr Ltd Warranty and At-Home ServiceInternet Access Service6 Months of EarthLink Internet Access IncludedMiscellaneousAward Winning Service and SupportFuture Operating SystemsWindows Vista™ CapableUpgrade to Windows VistaNo Express Upgrade to Windows Vista SelectedDell Digital EntertainmentTrial pack- Basic and trial products from Corel and YahooLabelsVista Capable Sticker
I found this deal, for 1,200, Desktop Dimension E520, Please tell me if this pC system is alot better for video editing, then the laptop, or the above dell dimesion pc i posted above
Dell Dimension E520
Date & Time: November 30,2006 1:59 AM CST
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Dell Dimension E520 Qty 1 Intel ® Core™2 Duo Processor E6400 (2.13GHz, 1066 FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center 2005 Edition Unit Price $1,519.00
Qualifies for an Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium
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Show DetailsDimension E520Intel ® Core™2 Duo Processor E6400 (2.13GHz, 1066 FSB)Operating SystemGenuine Windows® XP Media Center 2005 EditionMemory4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz- 4DIMMsKeyboardDell USB Keyboard and Dell 2-button Scroll MouseMonitor17 inch Ultrasharp™ 1707FP Digital Flat PanelVideo Cards256MB ATI Radeon X1300 ProHard Drives160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™Floppy Drive and Media Reader3.5 in Floppy DriveMouseMouse included in Wireless, Laser or Bluetooth PackageNetwork InterfaceIntegrated 10/100 EthernetModemNo Modem OptionAdobe SoftwareAdobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0CD or DVD Drive16x DVD+/-RW DriveSound CardsIntegrated 7.1 Channel AudioSpeakersNo speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)BundleNo productivity suite- Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORDSecurity SoftwareNo Security SubscriptionWarranty and Service1Yr Ltd Warranty and At-Home ServiceInternet Access Service6 Months of EarthLink Internet Access IncludedMiscellaneousAward Winning Service and SupportFuture Operating SystemsWindows Vista™ CapableUpgrade to Windows VistaExpress Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from XP Media Center EditionDell Digital EntertainmentNo preinstalled softwareLabelsVista Capable Sticker
the last PC i found that fit my budget for 1300, and seems to allow more ram, and a bigger video card, is this Dimesion 9200, SO please tell me once, between the laptop, and the other 2 Pc systems i posted above, is this 1 by far the best for video editing? Will it make a big difference? from the laptop
Dimension 9200 Date & Time: November 30,2006 2:29 AM CST
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Dimension 9200 Qty 1 Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6600 (4MB L2 Cache,2.4GHz,1066 FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition Unit Price $1,514.00
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Show DetailsDimension 9200Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6600 (4MB L2 Cache,2.4GHz,1066 FSB)Operating SystemGenuine Windows® XP Home EditionMemory2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz- 4DIMMsKeyboardDell USB KeyboardMonitor20 inch E207WFP Widescreen Digital Flat PanelVideo Cards256MB nVidia GeForce 7900 GSHard Drive80GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™Floppy Drive and Media Reader3.5 in Floppy DriveMouseDell® 2-button USB mouseModemNo Modem RequestedAdobe SoftwareAdobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0CD or DVD DriveSingle Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capabilitySound CardsIntegrated 7.1 Channel AudioSpeakersNo speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed)No productivity suite- Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORDSecurity SoftwareNo Security SubscriptionDigitial MusicMusic Jukebox by Yahoo! Music - Basic music softwareDigital PhotographyCorel Snapfire Basic - Organize and Edit your photosLimited Warranty, Services and Support Options1 Year On-site Economy PlanInternet Access Service6 Months of America Online Membership IncludedMiscellaneous9200Purchase IntentPurchase is not intended for resale.Upgrade to Windows VistaUpgrade to Windows Vista Home Basic from XP Home, $55 payable at redemptionLabelsVista Capable Sticker TOTAL: $1,304.00
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I would give serious consideration to upgrading to a 3-year warranty - notebooks are expensive to repair and about 1/5 of all of them have a major failure within a normal 3-year useful lifetime.
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Now i was looking at desktops! and all the XPS Systems, cost me over 1500, no i have to stick to dimensions, , tell me if this pc below, is better then the laptop, for Video editing, and it cost all for only 1000
Dell Dimension E520
Qty 1 Pentium® D Processor 805 with Dual Core Technology (2.66GHz, 533FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center 2005 Edition Unit Price $1,334.00Expires on March 15 2007 View Details
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I found this deal, for 1,200, Desktop Dimension E520, Please tell me if this pC system is alot better for video editing, then the laptop, or the above dell dimesion pc i posted above
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