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Posted by: Norgarth - 04-02-2008, 11:41 PM - Forum: Future Steps
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It's the Muppet Show! With our very special guest: Colonel Douglas Sangnoir! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!"
*Cue music*
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"I've always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific." - George Carlin
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Posted by: DHBirr - 04-02-2008, 07:53 PM - Forum: General DW Chatter
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I don't know why I was surprised at all, and most of you have probably seen it long since, but a friend recently sent me the link below: a recording of
"We Didn't Start the Fire" with associated pictures. No moving images, and of course no Sensurround such as Lisa got, but you can get the feeling
of being a bargain-basement version of Doug.
http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html
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Big Brother is watching you. And damn, you are so bloody BORING.
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Posted by: Kokuten - 04-02-2008, 07:35 PM - Forum: The Legendary
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threw this together in like five minutes as an off-the-cuff reply to Bob in another thread, but here goes.
2000$ "SRS MONEYS, SRS LAPTOP, SRSLY" edition:
Quote:[table][*]Inspiron 1720
| ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | [table] | [table][tr][td][table][tr][td][table][tr][td]![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Date | | 4/2/2008 12:23:25 PM Central Standard Time | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Catalog Number | | 29 Retail 19 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | [/table] | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Catalog Number / Description | | Product Code | | SKU | | Id | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: shad.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/brand/title/shad.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | System Color:
Espresso Brown | | BRN | | [313-5475] | | 2 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Inspiron 1720:
Intel® Coreâ„¢ 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache) | | GT83HN | | [223-5668] | | 1 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition | | VHP3E | | [313-5195][420-5769][420-5924][420-6436][420-6813][420-7026][420-7622][463-2282] | | 11 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | LCD Panel:
High Resolution, glossy widescreen 17.0 inch display (1920 x 1200) | | 17UXGAT | | [320-5504] | | 5 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Video Card:
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT | | 256NV86 | | [320-5468] | | 6 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | MEMORY:
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz | | 4G2D | | [311-7220] | | 3 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Hard Drive:
Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) | | 250GB | | [341-5010] | | 8 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Optical Drive:
CD / DVD writer (DVDRW Drive) | | 8XDVDRW | | [341-4716][420-8183] | | 16 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Wireless Networking Cards:
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-Card | | IP4965 | | [430-2337] | | 19 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR) | | TM355I | | [430-2348] | | 121 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Optical Mouse | | BTHWKM | | [310-8691] | | 121 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth-enabled Notebook | | 710431 | | [A0710431] | | 121 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Camera:
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam | | DCAMERA | | [320-5681] | | 21 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Battery Options:
85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell) | | 9BAT | | [312-0520] | | 27 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Sound Card:
High Definition Audio 2.0 | | IS | | [313-4783] | | 17 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Network Card:
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem | | INTNIC | | [430-0493] | | 13 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Adobe Software:
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1 | | ADOBER | | [420-7468] | | 15 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Labels:
Windows Vistaâ„¢ Premium | | VPN | | [310-8628] | | 750 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Processor Branding:
Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor | | ICNSNB | | [310-9348] | | 749 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | DOMS Camera Mod:
Premium Dark Chocolate with Soft Touch LCD back color w/ 2.0M pixel Camera | | DBRNWC | | [320-5802] | | 748 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Miscellaneous:
Inspiron 1720 | | I172001 | | [466-7740] | | 82 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Anti-Virus/ Security suite (pre-install):
No Security | | NOAV | | [461-8389] | | 25 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Misc Productivity Software:
No Productivity software pre-installed | | MSONO | | [412-1397] | | 22 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Dell Digital Entertainment:
No Entertainment software pre-installed | | NODE | | [466-3921] | | 399 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Color Coordinated Mice:
Logitech V220 Wireless Mouse - Espresso Brown | | A1201640 | | [A1201640] | | 1429 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Power Adapter:
90 Watt Spare AC Adapter | | 90WS | | [310-7253] | | 57 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Warranty & Service:
1Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor,24x7 Phone Support | | S1OS | | [412-0360][950-3337][960-2780][983-3100][987-5447][987-8109] | | 29 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service:
Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 1Yr Warr. | | CCLJ1 | | [412-0358][960-9187][986-3577][A0767893] | | 33 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | DataSafe Online Backup:
Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr | | DATSF3G | | [420-7091][420-7092][987-4817][988-0099] | | 813 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Dial-Up Internet Access:
No ISP requested | | NISP | | [412-0148] | [/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table]
the $4,600 "OMG I has a ton of money" option - you can drop this 1000$ by losing one of the video cards.
Quote:[table][*]XPS M1730
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Bone White | | BWHT | | [310-9523] | | 2 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | XPS M1730:
Intel® Coreâ„¢ 2 Duo T9500 (2.6GHz/800Mhz FSB/6MB cache) | | SP95HN | | [223-6311] | | 1 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Operating System:
Genuine Windows® XP Professional - English | | WPXP | | [310-8617][412-0689][412-1056][420-4775][420-4928][420-5769][420-5924][420-7622][420-8143][463-2282] | | 11 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | LCD Panel:
17 inch UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-screen WUXGA | | 17UXGAT | | [320-5788] | | 5 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Memory:
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz | | 4G2D6 | | [311-7447] | | 3 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Hard Drive:
Speed: 200GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) Free Fall Sensor | | 200GB72 | | [341-6253] | | 8 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Combo or DVD+RW Drive:
CD / DVD Burner (DVDRW Drive) | | 8XDVDRW | | [313-5591][420-8183] | | 16 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Video Card:
NVIDIA® SLIâ„¢ Dual GeForce® 8800M GTX with 1GB GDDR3 Memory | | 1GBNV88 | | [320-6384] | | 6 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Wireless Networking:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965a/g/n Mini Card | | IP4965 | | [430-2582] | | 19 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR) | | TM355I | | [430-2655] | | 121 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
Dell Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Bundle | | BTHWKM | | [310-8691] | | 121 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Bluetooth and Wireless USB:
ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth-enabled Notebook | | 710431 | | [A0710431] | | 121 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Primary Battery:
85 WHr Lithium Ion Battery (9-cell) | | 9BAT | | [312-0603] | | 27 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Sound Options:
High Definition Audio 2.0 | | IS | | [313-4217] | | 17 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Cables and Accessories:
Multimedia Cable Kit | | MMCBL | | [310-9519] | | 20 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Physics Game Accelerator:
AGEIA PhysXâ„¢ 100M Processor | | PHYSX | | [320-6171] | | 200 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Labels:
Windows XPâ„¢ | | VCN | | [310-8624] | | 750 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | GAMING LCD:
Logitech® GamePanel Display | | GLCD | | [320-5789] | | 24 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Adobe Software:
Adobe® Reader 8.1.1 - English | | ADOBER | | [420-7468] | | 15 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Processor Branding:
Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor | | ICNSNB | | [310-9348] | | 749 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed):
No Security | | NOAV | | [461-8389] | | 25 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed):
No Productivity software pre-installed | | MSONO | | [412-1397] | | 22 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Carrying Case:
Dell XPS Notebook Backpack | | BACKPAK | | [310-9521] | | 28 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Dell Digital Entertainment:
No Entertainment software pre-installed | | NODE | | [464-9572] | | 399 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Warranty & Service:
1Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor,24x7 Phone Support | | S1OS | | [412-0360][950-3337][950-9797][960-8710][983-8450][988-0307] | | 29 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Accident and Theft Protection:
Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 1Yr Warr. | | CCLJ1 | | [412-0358][960-9187][988-0659][A0767893] | | 33 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | DataSafe Online Backup:
Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr | | DATSF3G | | [420-7091][420-7092][987-4817][988-0099] | | 813 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Dial-Up Internet Access:
No ISP requested | | NISP | | [412-0148] | | 37 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Environmental Options:
Free Recycling Kit | | RECYCL | | [310-5408] | | 129 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | [/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table]
Hrm., This was supposed to be the 'budget' option, but it ended up being almost 2 grand.. oh well, at $1750, here's the budget option - I'll have to revisit this.
Quote:[table][*]Inspiron 1420
| ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | [table] | [table][tr][td][table][tr][td][table][tr][td]![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Date | | 4/2/2008 12:34:08 PM Central Standard Time | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Catalog Number | | 29 Retail 19 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | [/table]![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Catalog Number / Description | | Product Code | | SKU | | Id | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: shad.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/brand/title/shad.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | System Color:
Midnight Blue | | BLUWC | | [320-5528] | | 2 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Inspiron 1420:
Intel® Coreâ„¢ 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache) | | LT83HN | | [223-5811] | | 1 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition | | VHP3E | | [310-9171][420-5769][420-5924][420-6436][420-6813][420-7076][420-7622][463-2282] | | 11 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | LCD Panel:
High Resolution, glossy widescreen 14.1 inch display (1440x900) | | 14XGAL | | [320-5521] | | 5 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Video Card:
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS | | 128NV84 | | [320-5496] | | 6 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Memory:
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz | | 4G2D | | [311-7256] | | 3 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Hard Drive:
Size: 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) | | 120GB | | [341-4864] | | 8 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Optical Drive:
CD / DVD writer (DVDRW Drive) | | 8XDVDRW | | [313-5277][420-8183] | | 16 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Wireless Networking Cards:
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card | | IP4965 | | [430-2337] | | 19 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Bluetooth Options:
Built-in Bluetooth capability (2.0 EDR) | | TM355I | | [430-2348] | | 121 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Bluetooth Options:
Dell Bluetooth Keyboard and Optical Mouse | | BTHWKM | | [310-8691] | | 121 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Bluetooth Options:
ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth-enabled Notebook | | 710431 | | [A0710431] | | 121 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Camera:
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam | | CAMERA | | [320-5522] | | 21 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Battery Options:
85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell) | | 9BAT | | [312-0540] | | 27 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Sound Card:
High Definition Audio 2.0 | | IS | | [313-4783] | | 17 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Integrated NIC and Modem:
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem | | INTNIC | | [430-0493] | | 13 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Adobe Software:
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1 | | ADOBER | | [420-7468] | | 15 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Labels:
Windows Vistaâ„¢ Premium | | VPN | | [310-8628] | | 750 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Processor Branding:
Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor | | ICNSNB | | [310-9348] | | 749 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Miscellaneous:
Inspiron 1420 | | I142001 | | [466-7693] | | 82 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Anti-Virus/ Security suite (pre-install):
No Security | | NOAV | | [461-8389] | | 25 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Misc Productivity Software:
No Productivity software pre-installed | | MSONO | | [412-1397] | | 22 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Color Coordinated Mice:
Logitech V220 Wireless Mouse - Midnight Blue | | A1201639 | | [A1201639] | | 1429 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Power Adapter:
90 Watt Spare AC Adapter | | 90WS | | [310-7253] | | 57 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Warranty & Service:
1Yr Ltd Warranty and Mail-In Service | | ST111RR | | [950-3337][960-2780][983-3180][987-5397][987-8139] | | 29 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Accident and Theft Protection:
Add Accidental Damage and LoJack Theft Protection to 1Yr Warr. | | CCLJ1 | | [412-0358][960-9187][986-3577][A0767893] | | 33 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | DataSafe Online Backup:
Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr | | DATSF3G | | [420-7091][420-7092][987-4817][988-0099] | | 813 | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | ![[Image: spacer.gif]](http://i.dell.com/images/global/configurator/general/spacer.gif) | Dial-Up Internet Access:
No ISP requested | | NISPFSS | | [461-3063] | [/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table][/td][/tr][/table]
Wire Geek - Burning the weak and trampling the dead since 1979
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Posted by: Bob Schroeck - 04-02-2008, 07:05 PM - Forum: Drunkard's Walk V: Another Divine Mess You've Gotten Me Into
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"Okay, Bell, c'mon, what's this all about?" Chris demanded as
they filed into the cool dryness of the temple after breakfast.
Whatever it was, Belldandy had not taken the time to wash the
dishes first before leading them in here, and in his experience
any break that Belldandy made from her familiar routine was
something to worry about.
"And what's *he* doing here?" Chris added after his eyes had
adapted to the dim candlelight, and he realized that Doug was
kneeling at the far end of the temple, facing the door.
Belldandy shushed him and he winced; that had come out a bit more
sharply than he'd intended.
"Thank you for coming, all of you," Doug said in a firm but calm
voice, loud enough to carry through the entire temple. "Before
we can start the ritual later this morning, there's something I
need to do, if only to calm my mind before we start." One corner
of his mouth twitched almost into a half-smile, as though he were
amused at the thought. "I've always been something of an anti-
theist," he continued. "But three of my grandparents were French
Catholics, and as Chris already knows, my maternal grandmother
was a German Jew."
This time he did smile, and it was a smirking, self-deprecating
one. "So believe me when I tell you, I'm *quite* familiar with
guilt." The smirk disappeared. "Now, while I'd like to think
that I'm a good person, I know for a fact that I'm not
necessarily a *nice* one."
"Oh, Doug," Belldandy interjected, "I've told you that's not so."
He held up a hand. "No, no, hear me out, okay? You haven't seen
me in a real battle, or doing something distasteful because it's
my duty. I try my best to be ethical, but I can't always afford
to be *moral*." He chewed on his lower lip for a moment. "The
important thing is, I'm thinking I need to address that before I
get involved in something as inherently... well, *holy,* as what
we've got planned. Therefore, I believe it's absolutely
necessary that I do this."
He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and then very clearly
enunciated, "Bless me, Lord and Ladies, for I have sinned. It
has been over thirty years since my last confession."
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
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Posted by: Matrix Dragon - 04-02-2008, 10:03 AM - Forum: The Legendary
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Bob and a few others would know me as Matrix Dragon over on the EPU forums. Last night, knowing Bob had experience with supergroups, I asked him if he knew any
willing to put up with a freaking MMORPG noob, and he promptly invited me over. Now the only issue is actually joining the group. Is anyone online at the
moment?
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Posted by: Bob Schroeck - 04-02-2008, 04:08 AM - Forum: Drunkard's Walk VIII: Harry Potter and the Man from Otherearth
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"What are you doing?" Hermione demanded as the song kicked into
gear and power started to flood me.
I spared a glance at her. "I'm going to give Riddle one hell of
a migraine."
Curiosity obviously was consuming her. "*How?*"
I raised my right hand and let it hover over the unconscious Death
Eater's Dark Mark. "You ever see 'Dr. Who', Hermione?"
"Yes, but..."
I didn't let her finish. "Well, I'm about to reverse the polarity
of the moron flow." And with that I clamped my hand around the
Mark and released the pure white power directly into it.
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.
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