Dell I1525-106W Laptop Advice Please

[goldpaws]

It should work fine.
The only problem I've found with midnight Walmart sales is the computer doesn't have enough storage space (meaning I have to manage files), and that they aren't as equipped visually as one from another store. (meaning the graphics cards are so-so.)

I've had two laptops so far: one from best buy, and one from walmart.
One was thousands of dollars ($3000+); the other was $350.

the best buy one (XP, fully loaded, great graphics, Gateway, Works, no storage problems whatsoever) lasted approx 4 years, ending in a hard drive failure. the hard drive failure came really fast; I didn't have problems before the burn up that signified that there was an ongoing issue. It was simply a surprising hard ball.

the walmart one (XP, not fully loaded, Compaq Presario, minimal graphics, Works) gave me a virtual memory message within the first week! I haven't been fully satisfied but it does the job of surfing and writing up papers. I'm not complaining to the person who bought it for me because otherwise I would have no computer at all - but, in end, I really want my old computer to rise from the dead and work again. It's in a corner now. I think this HP computer won't last more than 2 years at the pace I write papers and play games.

When it comes to walmart and laptops, you get what you pay for.
There's no doubt most laptops are adequate for everyday use but, ya know, next time I'm going back to best buy because I, well, utilize programs that apparently don't love standard low-budget computers. I had a great warranty at best buy and even though the geek squad is expensive, everything I needed fixed was under warranty and I paid little or nothing to have a physical defect, etc., fixed. Definitely don't go Vista.

If you need specifics on my old laptop I would be happy to try and fill you in. You don't really want the specs on my new computer b/c I really wouldn't recommend it. If you are curious either way, just ask.