I am trying to help my mom get a new computer by customizing one to her needs on dell.com but we don’t know too much about it and if this computer comes with the connector part to hook up her highspeed connection.

My Components
PROCESSORIntel® Core™ 2 Duo E7400 (3MB L2, 2.8GHz, 1066FSB)edit
OPERATING SYSTEMGenuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1edit
WARRANTY & SERVICE1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosisedit
MONITORNo Monitoredit
MEMORY2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 2DIMMsedit
HARD DRIVE640GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™edit
OPTICAL DRIVE16X DVD+/-RW Driveedit
VIDEO CARDATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB supporting HDMIedit
SOUNDIntegrated 7.1 Channel Audioedit
KEYBOARD & MOUSEDell Multimedia Keyboard and Premium Optical USB Mouseedit

Dell Recommends
Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard & Mouse! Enjoy Cable-Free Computing On Your Desktop or At A Distance
Upgrade to Dell Wireless Desktop Keyboard & Mouse [add or /month1]
My Accessories
SPEAKERSNo Speaker Optionedit
ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWAREMcAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 30-Daysedit
OFFICE SOFTWAREMicrosoft Works 9.0edit
My Service
REMOTE ACCESSDell Remote Access, free basic serviceedit
DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUPDell Online Backup 2GB for 1 yearedit
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
MEDIA READERIntegrated 16-in-1 Media Card Reader
MODEMNo Modem Option
MouseMouse included with Keyboard purchase
Adobe SoftwareAdobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0 Multi-Language
Network CardIntegrated 10/1000 Ethernet
LabelsWindows Vista™ Premium

does this description/computer come with a high speed connection thing included??

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I am getting a new pc from Dell here are its specs:
Are any of the harmful to running the sims with all eps and stuff packs?!

Please help!

My Components
PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor Q9400 (6MB L2, 2.66GHz, 1333FSB) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit edit
WARRANTY & SERVICE 1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis edit
MONITOR 20 inch S2009WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel Monitor edit
MEMORY 8GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz – 4DIMMs edit
HARD DRIVE 750GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™ edit
OPTICAL DRIVE Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x DVD+/-RW w/ dbl layer write capable edit
VIDEO CARD nVidia GeForce 9800GT edit
SOUND Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio edit
KEYBOARD & MOUSE Dell Multimedia Keyboard and Premium Optical USB Mouse edit
Dell Recommends
Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard & Mouse! Enjoy Cable-Free Computing On Your Desktop or At A Distance
Upgrade to Dell Wireless Desktop Keyboard & Mouse [add or /month1]

My Software & Accessories
ENTERTAINMENT & EDITING SOFTWARE WildTangent Games edit
SPEAKERS No Speaker Option edit
ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 36-months edit
OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft Works 9.0 edit
My Service
REMOTE ACCESS Dell Remote Access, free basic service edit
DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year edit
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
MEDIA READER Integrated 16-in-1 Media Card Reader
MODEM No Modem Option
Mouse Mouse included with Keyboard purchase
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0 Multi-Language
Network Card Integrated 10/1000 Ethernet
Labels Windows Vista™ Premium

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The computer im going to buy has these specs:
Product Features

AMD dual-core technology enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 512KB + 512KB L2 cache memory for efficient processing

15.4" WXGA high-definition widescreen display with BrightView technology and 1280 x 800 resolution

160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)

NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA) graphics with up to 559MB total available graphics memory; S-video TV-out

QuickPlay touch-sensitive music and DVD controls; HP mobile remote and ear bud headphones included

Built-in HP Web cam and integrated microphone make it easy to chat with family and friends

5-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card

IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer

Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; 56 Kbps high-speed modem; Expansion Port 3 connector

Weighs 6.8 lbs. and measures just 1.6" thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter

Long-lasting HP imprint high-gloss finish and silver interior with inlaid wave design; backlit media control panel

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system preinstalled; software package included with HP Photosmart Essentials, muvee autoProducer DVD Basic Edition, Roxio Creator 9 Basic and more

Learn more about Windows Vista

AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Turion, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

*Model number indicates relative mobility and performance among this AMD processor class.

**AMD’s Enhanced Virus Protection provides additional protection against buffer overflow viruses. AMD and its partners strongly recommend you continue to use third-party anti-virus software as part of your total security solution.

Product Details

Warranty Terms – Parts 1 year limited

Warranty Terms – Labor 1 year limited

Product Height 1.6"

Product Width 14.1"

Product Weight 6.8 lbs.

Product Depth 10.1"

Processor Brand AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2

Processor Speed 1.8GHz

Display Type WXGA high-definition widescreen with BrightView technology (1280 x 800)

Screen Size 15.4"

System Bus Up to 1600MHz

Cache Memory 512KB + 512KB on die Level 2

System Memory (RAM) 2GB

System Memory (RAM) Expandable To Nonexpandable

Type of Memory (RAM) DDR2

Hard Drive Type SATA (5400 rpm)

Hard Drive Size 160GB

Optical Drive Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW

Optical Drive Speeds Drive speeds not available

Direct-Disc Labeling No

Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader

Diskette Drive No

Graphics NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA)

Video Memory Up to 559MB total available graphics memory

Personal Video Recorder (PVR) No

TV Tuner No

MPEG Yes

Modem 56 Kbps*
*Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.

Networking Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)

Wireless Networking Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g)

S-Video Outputs 1

Additional Audio/Video Connectors 1 SPDIF digital audio out

Audio Altec Lansing

PCMCIA Slots 1 ExpressCard 34/54

USB 2.0 Ports 3

IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports 1

Parallel Ports None

Serial Ports None

Game Ports None

Notebook Weight Standard (more than 6 lbs.)

Battery Type Lithium-ion

Pointing Device Touchpad with on/off and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad

Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium

Included Software Microsoft Works; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Hewlett-Packard QuickPlay, Photosmart Essentials; muvee autoProducer Basic Edition; Roxio Creator 9 Basic and more

Included Accessories HP mobile remote, ear bud headphones

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The computer im going to buy has these specs:
Product Features

AMD dual-core technology enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 512KB + 512KB L2 cache memory for efficient processing

15.4" WXGA high-definition widescreen display with BrightView technology and 1280 x 800 resolution

160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)

NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA) graphics with up to 559MB total available graphics memory; S-video TV-out

QuickPlay touch-sensitive music and DVD controls; HP mobile remote and ear bud headphones included

Built-in HP Web cam and integrated microphone make it easy to chat with family and friends

5-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card

IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer

Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; 56 Kbps high-speed modem; Expansion Port 3 connector

Weighs 6.8 lbs. and measures just 1.6" thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter

Long-lasting HP imprint high-gloss finish and silver interior with inlaid wave design; backlit media control panel

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system preinstalled; software package included with HP Photosmart Essentials, muvee autoProducer DVD Basic Edition, Roxio Creator 9 Basic and more

Learn more about Windows Vista

AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Turion, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

*Model number indicates relative mobility and performance among this AMD processor class.

**AMD’s Enhanced Virus Protection provides additional protection against buffer overflow viruses. AMD and its partners strongly recommend you continue to use third-party anti-virus software as part of your total security solution.

Product Details

Warranty Terms – Parts 1 year limited

Warranty Terms – Labor 1 year limited

Product Height 1.6"

Product Width 14.1"

Product Weight 6.8 lbs.

Product Depth 10.1"

Processor Brand AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2

Processor Speed 1.8GHz

Display Type WXGA high-definition widescreen with BrightView technology (1280 x 800)

Screen Size 15.4"

System Bus Up to 1600MHz

Cache Memory 512KB + 512KB on die Level 2

System Memory (RAM) 2GB

System Memory (RAM) Expandable To Nonexpandable

Type of Memory (RAM) DDR2

Hard Drive Type SATA (5400 rpm)

Hard Drive Size 160GB

Optical Drive Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW

Optical Drive Speeds Drive speeds not available

Direct-Disc Labeling No

Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader

Diskette Drive No

Graphics NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA)

Video Memory Up to 559MB total available graphics memory

Personal Video Recorder (PVR) No

TV Tuner No

MPEG Yes

Modem 56 Kbps*
*Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.

Networking Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)

Wireless Networking Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g)

S-Video Outputs 1

Additional Audio/Video Connectors 1 SPDIF digital audio out

Audio Altec Lansing

PCMCIA Slots 1 ExpressCard 34/54

USB 2.0 Ports 3

IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports 1

Parallel Ports None

Serial Ports None

Game Ports None

Notebook Weight Standard (more than 6 lbs.)

Battery Type Lithium-ion

Pointing Device Touchpad with on/off and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad

Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium

Included Software Microsoft Works; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Hewlett-Packard QuickPlay, Photosmart Essentials; muvee autoProducer Basic Edition; Roxio Creator 9 Basic and more

Included Accessories HP mobile remote, ear bud headphones

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Product Features
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor TK-57* with 64-bit platform, HyperTransport™ and AMD PowerNow!™ technologies and Enhanced Virus Protection**
2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM for multitasking power, expandable to 4GB
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM
AMD dual-core technology enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 256KB + 256KB L2 cache memory for efficient processing
14.1" WXGA TFT-LCD widescreen display with CrystalBrite technology and 1280 x 800 resolution
160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
ATI RADEON X1250 graphics with up to 896MB HyperMemory; Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers with high-definition audio support; S-video TV-out
5-in-1 media card reader supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
Built-in Acer InviLink wireless LAN (802.11b/g); Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; V.92 high-speed modem
Weighs 5.4 lbs. and measures just 1.6" thin for easy portability; lithium-ion battery
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled; software package included with Acer GridVista, CyberLink PowerDVD and more; 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office 2007 also included
Learn more about Windows Vista
AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

*This model number indicates relative software performance among this AMD processor family.
**AMD’s Enhanced Virus Protection provides additional protection against buffer overflow viruses. AMD and its partners strongly recommend you continue to use third-party anti-virus software as part of your total security solution.

casual user, email and browsing!!!! not very computer literate. modem? wifi? air card? ACER EXTENSA 4420-5963

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