yeah, Dell really got this suc of service. 
Wah  ... S$2000 ??

dunno dell will charge how much on this ? no try before .
u got upgrade tat Dell noteboook with CompleteCover Programme. ?
tat is nice.

    * Extensive protection against the rough and tumble world of mobile computing
    * A great complement to the award-winning service and support that comes with each Dell system
    * One year or three years repair or replace service for accidental damage including drops and liquid spills
    * Helps reduce end user downtime
    * Reduction in downtime will help your organization to save on time, resources and money.

chek itu out at : http://www.dell.com.my/completecover

just whacked one ...... waiting for delivery ...... nx8220 .....

okie. a notebook with independent graphic card. May be u can consider toshiba tecra S2 (with 1.6 centrino). the current retail price is RM5399, but u will get lower price if u pay by cash. The best thing bout tecra series is they come with 3 years warranty and hv some sort of protection mechanism for ur hdd. Also, since u are an engineer student, are u going to transfer data to machine? if yes, tecra will be ur choice since it comes with serial port which home user series doesnt provide. Dont worry bout the 256mb ram. u can deal with the shop to get a single stick 512mb. never get 2x256mb which forces u to sell it at very low price when u wanna to upgrade to 1GB.

I have been eyeing on this model.. but due to my budget constraint, I took samsung P40 which doesnt have independent graphic, causes me having lagging prob when I'm using Pro-E.

yeah ..now its new model that is T43 ..T41p is old modell.hehehe

ACER ASPIRE 5502 or Dell 700m..? This 2 models always in my mind now..the price within range my budget..i love the specs of ACER but exterior wise, goes to Dell 700m.

Pls debate on this to help me to make decision..PLs..