Dell Inspiron 7000
• Pentium II processor
• 32MB or 64MB of memory, up to 192MB
• Liquid crystal display, 13.3", 14.1", or 15"
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives
• ATI Rage LT Pro graphics chipset
• integrated 56k modem
• lithium ion battery
• 8.2 to 8.9 lbs.
• 4BG hard drive, expandable to 8GB
• $2,799 to $2,999
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