As for replacements.. do you do much 3d gaming? If it's light stuff like WoW etc. then you're fine with an intel integrated chip, which brings the price right down. For eg you could get a dual core dell inspiron 15" laptop with the following spec for £400 delivered (includes upgrades to HDD, CPU and battery. If you game you can go to an ATI chip for £40 more):
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Date 14/05/2010 04:14:10 Central Standard Time
Catalog Number 20211 Retail ukdhs1
Catalog Number / Description Product Code Qty SKU Id
Colour Choice:
Black Colour with Matte Finish 187652 1 [320-10314] 380
Base:
Intel® Celeron Dual Core T3100 (1.90 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 Cache) 375957 1 [210-31386] 1
Microsoft Operating System:
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit- English 301477 1 [545-10004][619-18918][640-10785][640-11714][640-12191][640-12205] 11
Microsoft Application Software:
Microsoft® Works 9.0 / English - (Does not include Microsoft® Word) 199678 1 [630-12198] 1002
Enhanced Service Packs:
1 year of coverage included with your PC 321942 1 [754-56795] 30
Protect your new PC:
McAfee® SecurityCenter 15 Month Subscription 404409 1 [650-13184] 1014
Theft Protection Solution:
Computrace LoJack for Laptops, 1yr license - included with your PC 365257 1 [773-10277][773-10287] 478
Accidental Damage Support:
No Accidental Damage Support 327717 1 [755-10532] 463
Online Backup:
DataSafe Online Backup 2GB 1 year 181706 1 [759-10296][764-10281] 467
LCD:
15.6" Widescreen WXGA WLED (1366 x 768) TFT Display with TrueLife™ 199676 1 [230-10251] 760
Memory:
2048MB 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x1024] 180903 1 [370-13693] 3
Hard Drive:
500GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA Hard Drive 195285 1 [400-15845] 8
Video Card:
Intel Integrated GMA 4500MHD 205481 1 [490-11107] 6
Optical Devices:
DVD +/- RW Drive (read/write CD & DVD) with DVD Burn software 301997 1 [429-14445] 16
Primary Battery:
Primary 6-cell 48 WHr Lithium Ion battery 187590 1 [451-10664] 112
Wireless Networking:
Dell Wireless 1397 Mini Card (802.11 b/g) 159247 1 [555-11434] 19
Bluetooth:
No Bluetooth Upgrade 96363 1 [555-10933] 59
Camera:
No Camera Included 187650 1 [319-10069] 379
Telephone Contact:
NO - Dell may NOT telephone me in relation to my order and related products and services 354878 1 [817-10088] 559
Gedis Bundle Reference:
N0554502 401551 1 [200-67485] 22
Order Information:
Inspiron 1545 Order - UK 188762 1 [799-11081] 111
Shipping Documents:
English - Documentation Inspiron 1545 187598 1 [340-15894] 21
Dell System Media Kit:
Inspiron 1545 Resource DVD (Diagnostic & Drivers) 187651 1 [340-15913] 319
Power Supply:
65W AC Adaptor 187591 1 [450-12272] 1015
Carrying Cases:
No Carry Case 5759 1 [460-10041] 118
Cables:
1 Meter Power Cord - UK 187663 1 [450-12280] 20
Keyboard:
Internal UK English Qwerty Keyboard 187623 1 [583-12272] 4
Standard Warranty:
1 year Collect & Return Hardware Support included with your PC 321937 1 [754-56794] 29
Labels:
Wireless Label - Celeron 167592 1 [555-11447] 750
PalmRest:
Black palmrest 205482 1 [214-10089] 55
Call Dell Experts:
One free Dell Expert call to help with your PC queries within 60 days of purchase 341357 1 [676-10045] 554
DataSafe (Services Owned):
Datasafe Local 2.0 Basic 284130 1 [640-11632] 813
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