New Addition to My Family

My new baby is due sometime next week. I've been contimplating having another one for a while now and finally made the decision yesterday to just get it. I saw an ad in the newspaper and the offer was one I just couldn't refuse. Here's what he looks like.



Dell Inspiron E1505

Built for Entertainment
With an optional dual-core processor, up to 2GB of shared1 memory, optional Dual-channel 2 memory, a 15.4-inch widescreen display, optional TV Tuner3 and stereo sound, plus up to 100GB4 of storage capacity, you can get more out of entertainment. More power, more storage and more speed add up to an intense audio/visual experience. Watch DVDs and videos, listen to your favorite songs, organize and edit digital photos, and more - the Inspiron E1505 has enough power to make it the perfect PC for those who want a great balance of price and performance.

One-Touch Media Access
With Next Generation Dell MediaDirectTM , you can access your movies, music, video and photos without booting up Genuine Windows® . You get fast access to rich content regardless of location- hard drive, USB key, or optical drive with an intuitive Windows-like user interface.

Dual-Core Performance
Do more with optional dual-core power. The new Intel® Dual CoreTM mobile processors leverage two execution cores on a single chip to help increase your PC's ability to maintain maximum performance while running multiple applications such as background virus scans. No more waiting, no more hiccups - that's the dual-core advantage.

Control Your Multimedia
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 gives you total control of your multimedia. With easy photo and video editing/organizing, access to online content providers, TV tuner integration3, DVD and CD playing and more, Media Center lets you turn your notebook into a complete entertainment solution.

Built for the Road Warrior
Dell notebooks are RoadReadyTM -- durable design and rigorous testing delivers a dependable customer experience.

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Dell Inspiron E1505 Dual Core Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300 (2MB Cache/1.66GHz/667MHz FSB)

LCD Panel - 15.4 inch (1680 x 1050) Wide Screen XGA Display

Memory - 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm

Video Card - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Hard Drive - 80GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive

Operating System - Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

Network Card and Modem - Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem

Combo/DVD+RW Drives - 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability

Sound Card - Integrated Audio

Wireless Networking Cards - Dell Wireless 1390 802.11b/g Mini Card (54Mbps)

Carrying Cases - Dell Nylon Deluxe Carrying Case

Operating System - Genuine Windows® XP Media Center 2005 Edition re-installation CD

Dell Digital Entertainment Starter Entertainment Pack - Basic digital Music, Photo and Game experience


I ordered a couple of extras which raised the price some.


~~~ Primary Battery - 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
I spent an extra $100 for the larger battery, which is supposed to last up to 5.33 hours. I'm sure it's not going to be that much, but it will be a lot more than the 2 hours usage with the standard battery.

~~~ Genuine Windows® XP Media Center 2005 Edition re-installation CD
I also spent the extra $10 for an orignal Windows XP CD in case I need to reinstall the operating system.

~~~ Logitech - V270 Cordless Optical Bluetooth Notebook Mouse - Silver
I just had to have the wirelss optical mouse too. It looked so cute that I just couldn't refuse.

All this and free shipping and handling, I think I got a pretty good deal.