[sanjuro]

My cousin is hard-up for a computer, so the rest of the family has decided to get her a cheap laptop from Dell B130 Laptop, the one with the 15 inch screen and 40gb drive.

My cousin is just going to type her resume, do email, and edit some photos. I think this is the best choice.

Any other opinions?

 

[binary visions]

It has to be a laptop? So many people get laptops that would be equally served with a much more powerful, cheaper, and less fragile desktop.

There are deals all the time on Inspiron dual cores at places like www.bensbargains.net that will provide a better computer at a similar price. I've seen 1.66ghz Core Duos going regularly for around $650.

e.g.: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?CS=19&kc=6VAFF&oc=e1405s1

Dell Home has the new Inspiron E1405 Dual Core Notebook for $679 + $0 shipping = $679 shipped. This particular system qualifies for 20% off $999 code TMLZVFQ44WR72D [Exp 9/7] if you'd like some upgrades.

# Dual Core 1.60GHz, Windows XP MCE, 14.1" XGA, 512MB DDR2, 60GB Hard Drive
# 24x DVD/CD-RW Burner, Intel GMA950, 10/100 + 56k + 802.11g, 1-Yr Warranty

 

[sanjuro]

I personally prefer desktops because I won't be using a computer at the coffeehouse or taking it with me when I go camping/biking.

But the cousin has indicated she wanted a laptop...