Is this any good?

Ive seen a laptop i like with these specs...but is it any good, i just need it for windows applications, email, powerpoint word processing and broadband internet playing and burning cd's and thats pretty much it really....

Up to Intel® Pentium® M Processor 750 (1.86 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 400 MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Genuine Windows® XP Professional
High-resolution 14.1" WXGA (1280 x 800) or 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) wide screens displays provides a clear and crisp image with vibrant color.
Optional upgrade to internal wireless LAN, via mini PCI, for wireless connection on the go.
3 fast USB 2.0 connectors offer more bandwidth for transferring digital files and sending images to and from your computer.
DVD/CD-RW or DVD+-RW drive for watching movies and making your own music/data CD's.
Integrated Intel® 900 GMA with up to 128MB of shared video memory
Enhanced Connectivity with 56K V.92 Modem and broadband ready 10/100 Ethernet network card.

Sounds ok China but what's the make and the price?

dell inspiron 1300 299 plus vat....

Bit of a brick in size and weight, we've got the model down sat in the office as we speak but looks like a good deal. Is it from Dell Direct?

yes...dont really mind about weight etc...only just started up so cost is more important...i will mailnly be using for typing, powerpoint, databases and spreadsheets....is this a typical price or cheap?

Looks quite a good deal, inexpensive really. We use Dell laptops at work and they seem to be quite robust. Seems like it would suit you just fine.

thanks.........

Anytime!