I am about to start school, i'm going to be a nurse, and i need someone that is even slightly tech savvy to let me know if this will work for me or not... I only use a computer for basic things, e-mail...facebook...google...shopping...research...writing papers...watching dvds and online videos, so it this a good deal for the price and what i need or should i return it?

Create customized CDs and DVDs using this laptop's double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive and enjoy video chats with the built-in webcam. The Intel® Celeron® processor delivers reliability for everyday mobile computing.Windows 7 Home Premium preloaded
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What's Included
◦Acer Extensa Laptop with Intel® Celeron® Processor
◦6-cell lithium-ion battery
◦AC power cord, AC power adapter
◦Software: Adobe Reader and more
◦Owner's manual
Product Features
◦Quantities limited. Minimum 5 per store. No backorders.

◦Intel® Celeron® processor 900
Features an 800MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.2GHz processor speed.
◦2GB DDR2 memory
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 and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
◦15.4" LCD high-brightness widescreen display
With 1280 x 800 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
◦160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
◦Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
For lush graphics. 2 built-in stereo speakers with high-definition audio support.
◦Built-in webcam with digital microphone
Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.
◦3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
◦Built-in 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN
Wirelessly connect to the Internet.
◦Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
◦Weighs 6.3 lbs. and measures just 1.7" thin
For portable power.
◦Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
◦Software package included
With Adobe Reader and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Professional 2007 also included.
◦ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
I also needed to ask, how exactly do you go about upgrading your memory... and how does wi-fi work? This computer is wifi capable but the last laptop i had didn't have wifi so i dont know how to make that work at all. Thanks again!
sorry i forgot to put the price of the computer... 265 including tax and shipping... Witricity: go witric!

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