Ordered -- Opinions Welcome

OK, below is my order. I thought I'd post it here to get any input
that might be helpful for anything I've overlooked.

What I want the laptop for: I want a laptop with good battery life, a
good keyboard, and a bright screen. I will use it mainly for word
processing while listening to MP3's, and browsing the Internet.

My main concern is that a Core Duo laptop with similar price might be
out within the next month or two, and whether I should wait for that.

I saved money by going with Windows Home (I have no need for
development or running a web server, etc), going with the 100G 5400 vs
7200, and a Pentium-M 1.73 instead of 2.0. Upgrading those things
would add an extra $400-$500 to the price, which I would rather save
for my next laptop.

One thing I am debating about is whether to get a 2-year or 3-year
warranty.

Any input / suggestions appreciated,

Journey


Inspiron 630m
Intel(r) Pentium(r) M Processor 740 (1.73GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB),
Genuine Windows(r) XP Home Edition
Qty: 1
Unit Price: $1,425.00
Inspiron 630m
Intel(r) Pentium(r) M Processor 740 (1.73GHz/2MB Cache/533MHz FSB)
BP17UM

Display
14.1 inch WXGA TrueLifeTM LCD Panel
14XGAS

Memory
1GB Shared DDR2 SDRAM 2 Dimms
1GB2D

Graphics Card
Integrated Intel(r) Graphics Media Accelerator 900
INTVID

Hard Drive
100GB 5400rpm Hard Drive

Operating System (Office software not included)
Genuine Windows(r) XP Home Edition

Integrated Modem and NIC
Internal 56K Modem and Integrated Network Card
56MPC

Optical
Free! 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability
8DVDRWP

Wireless Networking Cards
Intel(r) PRO 2915 and Dell 350 Bluetooth Internal Wireless Cards

Battery
9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (80 WHr)
9BAT
[312-0355]

Dell Service & Support Plans
1 Year Mail-in Economy Plan

Additional Battery
9-cell Lithium Ion Battery (80 WHr) Additional Battery

Operating System Backup & Recovery
Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Home Edition backup CD

Save 20% on select Inspiron 630m notebooks through the Small Business
division.
Expires on 2006-02-23 12:30:00
- $285.00


ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS
Small Business customers get 2nd-Day Delivery Shipping for only $39 on
Dell Notebooks!
Expires on 2006-12-31 12:30:00
- $13.00



Sub-Total: $1,140.00
Shipping Discount: -$13.00
Shipping: $39.00
Tax: $64.86
Total: $1,243.86
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