Is this Inspiron 1520 a good choice for $629?

This versatile laptop PC intersects efficient computing and high-quality entertainment with its 15.4" high-definition BrightView widescreen display and innovative features.

Key Features & Benefits:
# 15.4" WXGA high-definition BrightView widescreen (1280 x 800) display
Enjoy greater viewing comfort and visibility on this bright screen
# AMD Athlon 64 x2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TK-55
Allows you to use multiple applications without a decrease in performance
# 1024MB (2x512MB) High Speed DDR2 SDRAM SODIMM Memory
Upgrade to 4GB Max Memory. (To add 1GB or 2GB memory module to this computer you will have to remove and replace one of the two pre-installed 512MB Memory Chips. To upgrade to 4GB you will have to remove and replace both 512MB Memory Chips.)
# NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M graphics card and up to 287MB shared video memory.
Get sharp, realistic images for 3D games and video editing
# HP QuickPlay
Enjoy your favorite digital music, photos, videos, DVD movies, live or recorded TV, karaoke, even games — all at the touch of a button
# 160GB (5400RPM) hard drive (SATA)
Plenty of room to store your music, photos, video files and more
# 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
Transfer photos and files quickly and easily
# Additional Features:

* 1024MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* 802.11b/g WLAN
* Super Multi 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN(i) (RJ-45 connector)
* High-speed 56k modem
* High-speed 56k modem
* Altec Lansing audio3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
* 2 Headphone out
* 1 microphone-in
* 1 VGA (15-pin)
* 1 TV-Out (S-video)
* 1 RJ-11 (modem)
* 1 RJ -45 (LAN)
* 1 notebook expansion port 3
* 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin)
* 1 Consumer IR
* Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
* Power-on password
* Accepts 3rd party security lock devices
* 65W AC Adapter
* 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery