Laptop questions

[vtecjerry]

Ok, so I've been thinking about picking up a laptop but I'm not wanting to spend a ton of money. Basically I just need something good enough to run Maya and the CS2 Suite comfortably. I know a guy selling a used laptop w/ the following specs.

Dell E1705:
Got it just before Easter 06
Core Duo 1.83 ghz processor
1 gig ram
17" WUXGA true life
blue tooth 350
Intel 3945 Wireless
DVDRW/CDRW
9 Cell Battery
ATI Mobility X1400-256 meg Graphics Card
3 Year service plan
80 Gig 5400 rpm HD
Other stuff-
6 USB ports
1 Firewire
DVI Output
VGA output
Media Card reader

What would be a fair price to offer?

[Professor Watkins]

Well, here's one on eBay going for $800

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-E1705-Duo-Core-laptop-1GB-Ram-17in-screen-60g-HD_W0QQitemZ130082323603QQihZ003QQcategoryZ140080QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Beware of ATI cards though - Maya sometimes doesn't get a long with them well. Sometimes the work great, but be sure and do some research on the forums (both here and at places like CGTALK.com) to find out if people have had good experiences with that particular card.

[Jeremy]

damn, when mine was brand new it was like 2gs, and its probably half the speed of that thing^ looks like a good deal..

why are you getting a laptop jerry? my 17 is giving me a hernia

[vtecjerry]

Well I don't spend alot of time at home on the weekends. A laptop would give me more time to work on 3D projects.