My daughter recieved Sims 2 for her birthday. I am concerned that it is not compatible with our Inspiron 1000. I hesitate to even open the package if it won't work. What if I can't return it? She will be disappointed but will just have to pick another game instead. Any suggestions for a different game?
Full specifications
for Dell Inspiron 1000
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: 1000C3
ProcessorProcessor type Celeron
Chipset type SiSM650
Clock speed 2.20 GHz
Data bus speed 400 MHz
Processor manufacturer Intel
OS ProvidedOS provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
RAMRAM Technology SDRAM-266 MHz
RAM installed size 512 MB
Optical StorageCD / DVD type CD-RW/DVD
CD / DVD drive CD-RW/DVD Integrated
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x
CD / DVD write speed 24x
Optical storage enclosure type Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)2nd optical storage type None
Audio OutputAudio output compliant standards AC '97
Audio output type Sound card
BatteryBattery capacity 65 Wh
Battery technology Lithium ion
Installed battery qty 1
Mfr estimated battery life 2.5 hour(s)
GeneralBuilt-in devices Stereo speakers
System type Notebook
Cache MemoryCache Memory Type L2 cache
Cache size 256 KB
ModemMax transfer rate 56 Kbps
Modem protocols & specifications ITU V.92
Modem type Fax / modem
Video OutputGraphics processor Integrated Graphics Card
Video output interface type AGP
Display (Projector)Display (projector) diagonal size 15 in
Display (projector) technology TFT active matrix
Max resolution 1024 x 768
NetworkingData link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Networking type Network adapter
Dimensions & WeightDepth 10.6 in
Height 1.5 in
Weight 6.6 lbs
Width 13 in
MiscellaneousFeatures Locking device keyhole (cable lock)
Storage Floppy DriveFloppy drive type None
Storage Hard DriveHard drive 40 GB IDE
Input DeviceInput device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Interface ProvidedInterface provided 1 Headphones Output, 1 Microphone Input, 3 Hi-Speed USB, 1 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX, 1 Modem Phone line, 1 Display / video VGA
Video MemoryVideo memory technology Shared video memory (UMA)
Power DevicePower device form factor External
Power device frequency required 50/60 Hz
Power provided 60 Watt
Storage RemovableRemovable storage type None
Slot ProvidedSlot provided 2 (0 free) Memory, 1 (0 free) PC Card Type I/II
SoftwareSoftware type Corel WordPerfect Productivity Pack
Storage ControllerStorage controller type IDE
Service & SupportService & support type 90 days warranty
Full specifications
for Dell Inspiron 1000
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: 1000C3
ProcessorProcessor type Celeron
Chipset type SiSM650
Clock speed 2.20 GHz
Data bus speed 400 MHz
Processor manufacturer Intel
OS ProvidedOS provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
RAMRAM Technology SDRAM-266 MHz
RAM installed size 512 MB
Optical StorageCD / DVD type CD-RW/DVD
CD / DVD drive CD-RW/DVD Integrated
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x
CD / DVD write speed 24x
Optical storage enclosure type Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)2nd optical storage type None
Audio OutputAudio output compliant standards AC '97
Audio output type Sound card
BatteryBattery capacity 65 Wh
Battery technology Lithium ion
Installed battery qty 1
Mfr estimated battery life 2.5 hour(s)
GeneralBuilt-in devices Stereo speakers
System type Notebook
Cache MemoryCache Memory Type L2 cache
Cache size 256 KB
ModemMax transfer rate 56 Kbps
Modem protocols & specifications ITU V.92
Modem type Fax / modem
Video OutputGraphics processor Integrated Graphics Card
Video output interface type AGP
Display (Projector)Display (projector) diagonal size 15 in
Display (projector) technology TFT active matrix
Max resolution 1024 x 768
NetworkingData link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Networking type Network adapter
Dimensions & WeightDepth 10.6 in
Height 1.5 in
Weight 6.6 lbs
Width 13 in
MiscellaneousFeatures Locking device keyhole (cable lock)
Storage Floppy DriveFloppy drive type None
Storage Hard DriveHard drive 40 GB IDE
Input DeviceInput device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Interface ProvidedInterface provided 1 Headphones Output, 1 Microphone Input, 3 Hi-Speed USB, 1 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX, 1 Modem Phone line, 1 Display / video VGA
Video MemoryVideo memory technology Shared video memory (UMA)
Power DevicePower device form factor External
Power device frequency required 50/60 Hz
Power provided 60 Watt
Storage RemovableRemovable storage type None
Slot ProvidedSlot provided 2 (0 free) Memory, 1 (0 free) PC Card Type I/II
SoftwareSoftware type Corel WordPerfect Productivity Pack
Storage ControllerStorage controller type IDE
Service & SupportService & support type 90 days warranty