Is this worth $US500?

[Voly]

Display
Display Type: 15.4" TFT
Widescreen Display: Yes
Max Resolution: 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )

Processor
Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 / 2.16 GHz
Chipset Type: Mobile Intel GL40 Express
Data Bus Speed: 667 MHz

Cache Memory
Type: L2 cache
Installed Size: 1 MB

Storage
Hard Drive: 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm

RAM
Installed Size: 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
Technology: DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz

Optical Storage
Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated
Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD±R DL)

Networking
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes

Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0

Operating System / Software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Battery
Technology: 6-cell lithium ion
Installed Qty: 1
Capacity: 4000 mAh
Run Time (Up To): 2.3 hour(s)

Product Dimensions
Width: 14.3 in
Height: 1.5 in
Depth: 10.6 in
Weight: 5.5 lbs

Service & Support: 1 year warranty

[ardizt]

yes

[Syn]

Sure. But Vista suuuuuuucks.

[Guitar_clock]

Yeah, but you're getting a $500 laptop. Save more I say.

[Azgarth]

600/700 gets you SO much more.
seriously, 500 is JUST under the threshold of a new line of quality.

[Voly]

*Shrug* I don't need an uber laptop right now. I'll be getting one for graduation next year, I just need a portable computer. I'll get back to you all when that time comes for further education in the world of computers.