HELP / Advice Needed ... DELL 1100 with 17" TFT...Worthwhile????

mike230652

I need a computer which my daughter can use for school projects and for internet access. We're on a wireless system w/ Belkin router so I want to ensure she can connect to the internet via same.
While we do have a more than adequate system + laptop, my daughter is often unable to leave her bedroom due to her illness so we want her to have the independence her own computer can offer...but unfortunately have to work to a budget.

The Dell 1100 comes out at around £310 delivered.

I'm looking at the DELL 1100 - spec as follows:

Features:
Celeron D 2.8GHz
512MB RAM
80GB Hard Drive
16x DVD-ROM
17" TFT monitor
Windows XP Home SP2

I'd add in a modem and speakers....and will need a Belkin dongle to enable wi-fi??

Will this be okay? We're not looking for future expansion on the computer, God willing our daughter will be able to use the "main" computer at some point...but we want to ensure the set-up we get will serve her needs, i.e. school projects and internet access/msn.

Any advice would be gratefully received.

mike

darfergu_2

Mike,

Specs there are pretty good for a base level PC, she should be able to do most things with it, even play some lower spec games. I must admit dell leaves a bad taste in my month after the TV fiasco , but I have never had a problem with their PC's.

Only thing is if your are using wireless you don't really need the modem.

Darren

buggu

That would do fine, my nephew has a simillar pc and it it is fine for general use.

If you already got internet access on your other pc, you wont need a modem. For the wireless connection via a dongle best to make sure its simillar to your current setup ie belkin with same speed, not vital but helps

You could buy the speaker for 11.85 from dell, not a bad price or get one slighlty cheaper from ebay.

jellacott

That computer would be absolutely fine for basic word processing, desktop publishing and internet browsing purposes.

Billy_Boy

Hi

Either you have found a superb bargain or the 17" TFT is really a CRT.

If TFT can you post a link please

mike230652

Billy Boy

It's definitely a 17" TFT......as a free upgrade from the 15" TFT.
Stupid me forgot I didn't need a modem..thanks for reminding me darfergu ..makes it even better value then!

Thanks Mike

mike230652

Well...just went ahead and bought the DELL 1100 for £327...definitely includes a 17" TFT monitor, so can't be too bad for the price.
Decided to pay the extra for a CDRW/Dvd player and opted for the free Optical Mouse...if it's useless then a 2 button mouse is cheap enough!!

mike

Neil0

anyone got the code for this?

Billy_Boy

Mike230652

Can you post a link please. I can only find this pc with a CRT i.e. the first monitor in attached list:-


Dell 17" (15.9") Value CRT Monitor (E773c) [Included in Price]


Dell E156FP 15" Flat Panel Monitor - Midnight Grey [add £117.50 or £3/month1]


Dell E176FP 17" Midnight Grey (TCO99) Flat Panel Monitor [add £163.33 or £4/month1]


Dell 17" UltraSharp™ Flat Panel with Height Adj Stand (1704FPt) [add £222.08 or £6/month1]


Dell 19" UltraSharp™ Flat Panel with Height Adj Stand (1905FP) [add £303.15 or £8/month1]


Dell 20" UltraSharp™ Flat Panel with Height Adj Stand (2001FP) [add £479.40 or £12/month1]


Dell 20" UltraSharp™ Wide Aspect Flat Panel with Height Adj Stand (2005FPW) [add £455.90 or £12/month1]


2405FPW Wide Flat Panel with Height Adjustable Stand (Midnight Grey) [add £714.40 or £18/month1]