Dell Vostro 1550 2nd Gen Ci5/ 2GB/ 320GB/ DOS Laptop

Specifications of Dell Vostro 1550 2nd Gen Ci5/ 2GB/ 320GB/ DOS Laptop (Slate Grey)

 Processor

Processor	2nd Generation Core i5
Variant	2430
Chipset	Intel HM67 Express Chipset
Brand	Intel
Clock Speed	2.40 Ghz
Cache	3 MB

Memory
Expandable Memory	Up to 8 GB
Memory Slots	2 (Unused Slots 1)
System Memory	2 GB DDR3

Storage
Hardware Interface	SATA
RPM	5400 rpm
HDD Capacity	320 GB

Optical Disk Drive
Optical Drive	DVD RW

Platform
Operating System	Free DOS

Display
Screen Size	15.6 Inch
Resolution	1366 x 768 Pixel
Screen Type	HD WLED Anti-Glare

Graphics
Graphic Processor	Intel HD Graphics

Input
Web Camera	1.3 megapixel
Pointer Device	TouchPad
Keyboard	Standard Keyboard

Audio
Internal Mic	Yes
Speakers	Dell Audio Speakers

Communication
Ethernet	Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Wireless LAN	Standard Dell Wireless 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth	v3.0 HS

Power
Battery Backup	Up to 3 hours
Power Supply	65W AC Adapter
Battery Cell	6-cell

Ports/Slots
USB Port	3 x USB 2.0
Mic In	Yes
RJ45 LAN	Yes
HDMI Port	Yes
VGA Port	Yes
Multi Card Slot	3-in-1 Card Reader

Machine Dimensions
Weight	2.37 kg
Dimension	376.0 x 260.0 x 34.53 mm

Warranty

1 year domestic Complete Cover and Free Transit Insurance. Dell Vostro 1550 Customer Review : Vostro 1550 Expectations Well, I just recently ordered a Vostro 1500 from Dell, after using a Sony Vaio and right now having a probably 7 year old Dell Dimension 1550 with 256MB Ram, 2 GHZ Pentium 4, and a 64MB GeForce4 MX 420. For years I have run simple games like Age of Empires 2, Starcraft, and Counterstrike 1.6, which I have enjoyed and still enjoyed to this day. My most recent purchase, the laptop, will be used through the remainder of high school as a desktop replacement, where I will then be making my own machine, which will be a powerhouse, but thats not the main focus of my post. I will still be using my Vostro(I hope, I haven't even gotten it yet *crosses fingers*) through college to bring around campus with me, but will have my desktop setup to play games and such on. Here are my specs: Intel Core 2 Duo 5250 1.4GHZ, 2GB, 120 GB 5200RPM and 8400M GS 128MB 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Display Should I expect a huge increase over what I've been using? I mainly used the computer I have now(the old dell on the top) for web surfing, music, and the games I wrote above. I've read that it will run HL2 and source games with high or Max at good framerates and I'm happy about that. I've also read that it can play most modern games with very good framerates, but on low settings, which doesn't bother me. What I'd like to do is catch up on some games I've missed over the past couple of years. I currently have an XBOX 360 hooked up to a 50 inch HDTV, which I am enjoying very much, and is my main gaming system right now. I just bought Call of Duty 4 for it, so even if COD4 ran on this laptop, I probably wouldn't be interested in playing it. Well, I was wondering if some of you could post some good games I've missed out on, and what kind of performance I can expect. My first purchase will probably be the orange box, because I here it will run perfect on the 8400M GS, and I also have not played the HL2 series. Well, I was wondering if some of you could post some good games I've missed out on, and what kind of performance I can expect.