akahmed

I don't want a laptop because it doesn't give you the most performance value for your money, and mobility is not an issue for me, I am a premed, and will be taking mostly technical classes, so typing notes is not really a good idea. Also, if in the rare case I need a computer at my disposal in the middle of the campus, the University is scattered with libraries.

So I have decided on getting a Dell Desktop and am looking at an 800 - 950 budget. The problem is, most of these customize desktops come with Windows Vista (Home Premium), which after reading many review, is not that appealing. Will I have speed and stability problems if my PC is built for Vista?

Also, tell me if I am getting a good deal, I don't regularly buy comps

PROCESSOR Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4500 (2MB L2 Cache,2.20GHz,800 FSB)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
MONITOR 22 inch E228WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel
MEMORY 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 2DIMMs
HARD DRIVE 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
OPTICAL DRIVE Blu-ray Disc Combo (DVD+/-RW + BD-ROM)
VIDEO CARD ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB
SOUND Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
KEYBOARD & MOUSE Keyboard included in Dell Bluetooth Package
BLUETOOTH OPTIONS Dell Bluetooth Wireless Media Hub + Keyboard/Mouse
FLOPPY & MEDIA READER Dell Media Card Reader included in Dell Bluetooth Package
MODEM No Modem Option
WIRELESS Internal PCI 802.11g Wireless Network Card

All for $ 914

I approached buying a computer with the idea that I don't buy these things often, so I want the latest tech that will last, (although you don't see a Quad here)

Thanks