Dell :: General Question About An Old School System
Jan 21, 2010
I know the system isn't that old. But you know how it is in the tech world. I have a inspiron e1705 I will list the specs below. I just wondering how many out there are still using this system faithfully. My systems is still running smoothly, but I just made a trip out to a my local tech store "Micro Center" & saw alot of new desktop replacement laptops. I've been out of the big laptop world for awhile since my everyday comp is a xps m1330 which I am thinking of selling since i just fell in love with the upcomming alienware m11x thats coming out soon since I only get about 3.5 hrs of battery on it with a 9 cell & was looking at getting a netbook but hate screens less then 11'. Well if the alienware is close to what they are predicting the m1330 is gone. But as of the e1705 its pretty much maxed out, do you think its worth selling and upgrading to something new or just sticking with it, or I wont get much for it.
Inspiron E1705
Windows XP Pro
Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2.16GHz
17" WUXGA 1920x1200 Res
3gb DDR2 Ram
320gb 5400rpm HDD
Nvidia 7900 GS Video Card
Dell 355 bluetooth
Intel Wireless 4965abgn
XPS M1330
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz
13.3" LED Backlit Display
4gb DDR Ram
500gb 5400rpm HDD
Nvidia 8400m GS Video Card
Dell 355 Bluetooth
Intel Wireless 5100
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