Replies to post #15481 on Dream Machine

[julesg]

sue,

I am also a REALTOR. I upgraded my notebook last November from an old Sony Vaio Pentium 3 (It WAS a workhorse, never had a problem with it. Just became outdated.)

Here is what I purchased, and I'm quite happy with it. Order from Dell small business group, not the home group if you go the Dell route. I got the external HD from Dell, as well (not on this invoice):

Order Detail   
    
   
     
   
   
 Item Description  Unit Price   Quantity  Total Price    
   
   
   
 Latitude D820  
 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz) 4M L2 Cache, 667Mhz Dual Core, Free Upgrade to Genuine Windows; XP Professional, SP2, with media  $3,223.00  1  $3,223.00   
 Latitude D820  Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz) 4M L2 Cache, 667Mhz Dual Core  
  [222-5633] 
   
 LCDs  15.4 inch Wide Screen WSXGA+ LCD Panel  
  [320-4610] 
   
 Memory  2.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMMS  
  [311-5687] 
   
 Internal Keyboard  Internal English Keyboard  
  [310-7270] 
   
 External Monitors  Dell 19 inch UltraSharp™ 1907FP Flat Panel, adjustable stand, VGA/DVI  
  [320-4566] 
   
 Graphics  512MB NVIDIA® Quadro NVS 120M TurboCache™  
  [320-4613] 
   
 Hard Drives  100GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 7200RPM  
  [341-2982] 
   
 Fingerprint Reader for Added Security  Standard Touchpad  
  [310-7418] 
   
 Floppy Drive  Floppy Drive  
  [340-6895] 
   
 Operating Systems  Free Upgrade to Genuine Windows; XP Professional, SP2, with media  
  [465-8523] 
   
 Bluetooth  Dell Wireless® 350 Bluetooth Module  
  [430-1487] 
   
 AC Adapter  90W A/C Adapter  
  [310-7284] 
   
 Optical Drive - Modular  8X DVD+/-RW w/Roxio Digital Media™ and Cyberlink Power DVD™  
  [313-3883] 
   
 Wireless LAN (802.11)  Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Dual-Band Mini Card  
  [430-1961] 
   
 Productivity Software  Microsoft ® Office Small Business Edition 2003 and Adobe Acrobat 6.0  
  [410-0166] 
 [412-0489] 
   
 Resource CD  Resource CD and Reference Guide  
  [310-7430] 
 [313-3935] 
   
 Batteries  9 Cell Primary Battery  
  [312-0390] 
   
 Warranty & Service  3 Year Mail-In Economy Plan  
  [970-4122] 
 [980-0350] 
 [982-5768] 
 [984-7477] 
 [984-7478] 
   
 On-Site System Setup  No Onsite System Setup  
  [900-9987] 
   
 File System  NTFS File System for all Operating Systems  
  [420-3699] 
   
 Additional Batteries  Additional 9 Cell Primary Battery  
  [312-0392] 
   
 Miscellaneous  Latitude D820  
  [465-7301] 
   
 Docking Solutions  D/Dock, Expansion Station  
  [310-7279] 
   
 External Keyboard  Dell Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse bundle  
  [310-8047] 
   
 Purchase Intent  Purchase is not intended for resale.  
  [462-4506] 
   
 Hard Drive Partition  Custom Hard Drive Partition, 60GB Primary, Remainder Secondary  
  [373-0020] 
   
  
 Save $259 on Select Latitude D820 Notebooks through the Small Business division!  - $259.00   
   
   
   
 Logitech V270 Cordless Optical Bluetooth Notebook Mouse - Silver  $42.00  1  $42.00   
 Save 15% on Select Accessories through the Small Business division.  - $6.30   
   
   
   
 Belkin 4-port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Pocket Hub and Travel Surge Protector  $30.00  1  $30.00   
 Save 15% on select items through the Small Business division.  - $4.50   
 Subtotal:  $3,025.20   
 Shipping and Handling:  $25.49 
   
 Shipping Discount:  -$25.49 
   
 Sales Tax:  $164.11   
 Total:  $3,189.31

[wccawa]

Depending on the UPS you bought, there is software you can install on your 'puter to monitor how many/how bad the spikes are. All you need to do is plug in the USB cable.

Did you get an APC unit?

[julesg]

I save all my transaction docs (ZipForms) on a dedicated flash thumb drive and also back up those files on the external HD. That way, whether i am on my own computer or on someone elses (like the office computer), I always have my docs available.

[Newly2b]

Hi, Sue. I didn't know you were a Realtor. I'm a broker in coastal L.A., for over 20 years now. Pretty much quit when I became a full-time trader 5 or so years ago, but still maintain my license and do a deal here and there for friends/past clients. What area do you work?

Newly

PS How's the 'ladies room' doing without me now that I'm a freeloader again and can no longer post there?

[By Any Other Name]

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