Best laptop under $1,500?

[Skiz]

EDIT: See post #6

[Virtualbody1234]

Why did you start a new thread?

I'll ask again: Are there any preferences like screen size, weight, battery life etc?

[Skiz]

Why did you start a new thread?

I'll ask again: Are there any preferences like screen size, weight, battery life etc?

I dunno....

Again, screen size at least 17".

Weight? Doesn't matter. It's going to be stationary most of the time, and her current one is a brick.

Battery life?

[Virtualbody1234]

If it's not really for portability then why a laptop?

A desktop PC performs much better for less money.

[Skiz]

If it's not really for portability then why a laptop?

A desktop PC performs much better for less money.

My Mom is handicapped and can't climb stairs. She wants a laptop so that the computer can sit on a small side table, kitchen table, whatever. She doesn't want a computer desk anywhere downstairs.

[Skiz]

Alright, back to the drawing board (for the last time). I've raised the monetary limit to $1,500. I also spoke to Mum and she doesn't want to get rid of the small table that her current laptop is on, so the size needs to remain the same. Basically, a small screen.

This is what I'm considering ATM.

Dell Inspiron E1405 Dual Core for $1,349. Looks darn good to me.

Opinions?

PROCESSOR...............Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB)
OPERATING SYSTEM....FREE Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium with 1GB of memory
MEMORY 1GB.............1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
HARD DRIVE...............160GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE...........8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
VIDEO CARD...............Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
SOUND OPTIONS.........Integrated Audio
BATTERY OPTIONS......85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
WIRELESS CARDS........Intel PRO/Wireless 3945a/g
NETWORK CARD..........Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
A/V & SECURITY.........Norton Toal Internet Security 2007 Edition 15-months
2 YR WARRANTY

[zapjb]

Does it come with 802.xx b/g wireless?

[Skiz]

Does it come with 802.xx b/g wireless?

[zapjb]

Hows this computer connecting to the internet? Wired or wireless?

[Skiz]

Hows this computer connecting to the internet? Wired or wireless?

Primarily wireless. It will come with an Intel PRO/Wireless 3945a/g