Pipeline Surf Point

I am thinking of buying this, I will mostly be using it for web surfing, I don’t do any gaming or graphic rendering of any kind.
What do you think of this deal?
$509 bucks
System Details –
AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor TK-55 (1.8GHz/512KB)
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA LCD Anti-Glare Display
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 Dimm
120GB 5400RPM Hard Drive
8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+R write capability, Cyberlink Power DVD
ATI Radeon® Xpress 1150 256MB HyperMemory™ (integrated)
Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card
Accessories –
85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
Integrated Audio
Services & Warranties –
1 Year Basic Limited Warranty plus 1 Year Mail-in Service

things to shop for [brands, type of clothing, etc], adventures not to miss out on [skydiving], parks to go to, nightlife’s to go to, places to go, where to see people, good surfing spots.

i live in brea ca (O.C) what is the best way to learn how to surf? i have heard that there is a good beginers place in seal beach but not sure were. what do i need? do i need an instructor? were is the best place to learn? what is the best technique? what kind of board do i need? pleae give me some good advise. i would really like to go out this summer
thanks

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I am planning a cruise in 2010 0n RCI freedom of the seas and was wondering what port has the best snorkling and scuba diving reefs. thanks in advance for the help. =)