IS THIS A GOOD DEAL? (CENTRINO NOTEBOOK)

[docfever]

Hi there................ I was intrested in buying a centrino based note book,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
1. Is this a good deal for 55000?
2. Can a ISDN line be run on this notebook?
3. Can the Graphics be improved over 64 MB video memory?

Product Code :
ZENITH Strategist Laptop
CPU+ Cache:
Intel Pentium-M Processor,
1.5 GHz with 2 MB L2 Cache
Chipset :
Intel 855GME+ICH4-M
Wireless : Built in Intel 2200BG Wireless Mini PCI with
antenna for 802.11b and 802.11g wireless LAN communication
System BIOS :
Flash EPROM (Include System BIOS and VGA BIOS)
ACPI 1.0b,
DMI 2.3.1 compliant
Memory :
256 DDR 333-SDRAM
Expandable upto 1GB
Two 200-pin DDR SDRAM Memory Module,
ROM Drive :
24X10X8X24X DVD ?CD Writer
Combo Drive (8x DVD & 24x CDWriter)
HDD :
30 GB Ultra DMA ATA-100
Ext. FDD :
Supports External Optional FDD USB I/F;
3.5" Format for 720KB/1.2MB/1.44MB
Display :
15.4? WXGA+ TFT display; Resolution: 1280 x 800
Video Controller :
Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics2 64MB SHARED
Keyboard :
19mm pitch/3mm stroke,300mm length
Pointing Device :
Touchpad
PCMCIA :
Type II x 1 PCMCIA slot
Audio System :
Sound Blaster Pro compatible
Built-in mono microphone
Supports AC97
2W Woofer & 2 Speakers
I/O Ports :
Standard USB2.0 port x 3, RJ-11 modem port x 1,
RJ-45 Lan port x 1 ,DC input x 1,VGA monitor port
x1,Headphone jack x1,Mic-in x 1, IEEE1394a Port x 1
S-Video Out Port (7 pins)x 1 (NTSC/PAL)
Communication :
Built-in 56Kbps V.90 MDC modem
Built-in 10/100 Mbps LAN
Battery : Li-ion User swappable
AC adapter :
Universal AC adapter 60W ; Input: 240V, 50Hz AC
Dimensions :
353.8x250 mm, thickness 25 mm
Weight :
2.5 kg
Accessories :
Power Cord, AC Adapter, RJ-11 Phone Cable, Manual,
System Driver CD, Carry Bag
Certifications :
0.S Support :
Support PC2001 Specification,
Designed for Windows XP
Windows 200 Prof, Windows XP Home/Prof
Carry-In-Warranty : One-Year Comprehensive Carry in Warranty.

[blade_runner]

Seems like a good deal for 55k. However hi-end gaming wont be possible, If you crave gaming then get the MSI Megabook with radeon 9600 mobility gfx. Costs around 70k i think.

[Nemesis]

i agree with blade-shared graphics memory isnt good enough 4 high end gamind. else it seems like a decent config. and as 4 ISDN, since u need an ISDN modem, u hav 2 connect it 2 ur laptop if it's an external 1. i dont know if u get PCMCIA cards 4 ISDN modem. u could look at other similar options frm dell.

[akshayt]

nice for normal useage.