Top 5 Budget Laptops
On a tight budget? You want a notebook that delivers top value for the money. These cheap laptops may not pack gee-whiz technology, but they capably handle everyday tasks.
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HP 2133 Mini-Note PC
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8.7
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1.6GHz VIA C7-M ULV; 2GB DDR2; 120GB hard drive; no optical drive; 8.9-inch LCD |
The HP 2133 Mini-Note is a dream machine when size, weight, and price are more important than a laptop's performance. |
$499 |
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Asus Eee PC 4G
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8.0 |
900MHz Celeron CPU; 512MB DDR2; 4GB solid-state drive; no optical drive; 7-inch TFT |
With a tiny keyboard, small screen, and stripped-down OS, the Eee PC isn't for everyone. But it delivers unmatched portability at a bargain price. |
$398.00 to $436.80
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Gateway P-6825
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8.0
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1.5GHz Core 2 Duo T5250; 2GB DDR2; 160GB hard drive; DVD±RW; 17-inch TFT |
Though not a multimedia champ, the P-6825 scores with its attractive design, mammoth screen, well-rounded feature set, and amazingly low price. |
$899.99 |
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HP Pavilion DV2660se
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8.0 |
1.5GHz Core 2 Duo T5250; 2GB DDR2; 250GB hard drive; DVD±RW; 14.1-inch TFT |
The DV2660se lacks the performance of its more expensive Pavilion kin, but it delivers plenty of features and even more panache. |
$899.99 |
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Dell Inspiron 1525
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7.8 |
2GHz Core 2 Duo T7250; 2GB DDR2; 120GB hard drive; DVD±RW; 15.4-inch TFT |
Though no friend to gamers, the Dell Inspiron 1525 offers mainstream users a good mix of style and portability. |
$799.00
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