What do you think of this Dell. Do you think it is a good buy?
 
Inspiron 5100
Intel® Pentium® 4 processor,2.4GHz,15.0 XGA Price: $1,277.00
 
Inspiron 5100: Intel® Pentium® 4 processor,2.4GHz,15.0 XGA
Memory: SAVE $75! (Savings included in price) 512MB,266MHz,2DIMMs
Video Card: 64MB ATi Mobility™ Radeon™ 7500
Hard Drive: FREE UPGRADE! 40GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive (from 30 GB)
Floppy Drive and Additional Storage Devices: No Floppy Drive
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Network Adapter: Integrated Network Card
Modem: Internal 56K Modem
Fixed CD/DVD Drives: 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Productivity Software: WordPerfect® Productivity Pack with Quicken New User Edition
Security Software: Dell SecurityCenter by McAfee, 90-day introductory offer
Digital Music: Dell Jukebox powered by MUSICMATCH
Primary Battery: 96 WHr Lithium Ion 12-Cell Battery
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 2 Year Limited Warranty plus 2 Year At-Home Service
Dell Picture Studio: Dell Picture Studio, Image Expert® Standard
Internet Access Options: 6 Months America Online Internet Access Included
Multi-Media Players: RealOne™ Player, with 14 day SuperPass trial
High Speed Internet Access: Find a high speed Internet service provider in your area
Special Offer: Special Offer - $100 off online purchase

try getting a better video card like a Radeon 8500 or higher and it's the best deal. Plus Windows XP Pro.
 
<font color=red>If your nose <b>RUNS</b>, and feet <b>SMELL</b>.
Then you must be born <b>UPSIDE DOWN</b>.</font color=red>

just pray that you'll get better support with DELL, i did encounter several difficulties with their online support.
 
<font color=red>If your nose <b>RUNS</b>, and feet <b>SMELL</b>.
Then you must be born <b>UPSIDE DOWN</b>.</font color=red>

The current 5100 rebates aren't very good.  Wait until Thursday.