Top Five Laptop Computers Under $1,000

Buying a new laptop computer can be a daunting task. There are literally millions of makes and models out there, all with prices ranging from $200 to a whopping $5000 or above. The key is to figure out what you are looking for in a personal or business computer. Do you like gaming? Email? Surfing the Internet? Are you looking for a strictly 'work' computer, or do you want to have some fun too? Do you need something child friendly? These are all questions you need to ask yourself before diving into the wide world of computers. However, once you have figured out what you are looking for check out some of these notebooks. These are examples of different makes and models that are the 'best of the cheap' when it comes to laptop computers.

Lenovo ThinkPad T61 $900.00

This ThinkPad is a Consumer Reports "Best Business Laptop". The compact design creates a ensures ease of transport and durability. With specs including up to a 320 GB hard drive, powerful duo processors, and an exceptional battery life, this little machine could be considered a powerhouse computer. It has the ability to do a little bit of everything.

HP Pavilion Dv7T $900.00

According to a PC World review this laptop is another compact durable power machine. While the multimedia experience falls short, the DV7T makes up for it in performance speed, battery life and ease of use. This handsome machine contains a 400GB hard drive has the ability (and the price) to replace any desktop computer on the market.

Dell XPS M1330 PC Notebook $749.00

A 13.3-inch widescreen display, Windows Vista, Intel Core Duo processor and up to a 200 GB hard drive this notebook packs a lot of punch for a little price. With a weight of under 4 lbs and color options galore the XPS M1330 represents the peak of a new era in computer design and performance.

HP COMPAQ Presario CQ60-215DX $349.00

Subject to some harsh reviews, this laptop is as basic as a notebook will come. Gamers be ware this computer is not for you. Short battery life and slow processing speeds make it hard to justify almost $400. However, if you are looking for a computer with nothing too fancy, this is it. A 2GB memory, 250 RAM and semi-speedy internet allow for a pretty basic, but functional, laptop experience.

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1786 (or other models) $299.00

A 15.4'' display, 1280x800 resolution and 6.4 lbs combine to form a not so bad notebook computer. This little guy has been described as "remarkably productive" with "great efficiency" by reviewers. A 120 GB hard drive, SD card reader, USB ports and preloaded software come standard in most Acer models. The light weight and sleek design allow owners the ease of travel and durability expected from any laptop computer.

Consumers be aware, when it comes to computer performance, you get what you pay for. For the most part, the more money you spend on a computer the higher ones expectations can be. However, there are thousands of computers out there that are perfectly capable of doing the jobs you need while keeping your wallet happy too. Take the time, and do the research, and you might just end up with the perfect laptop computer.

References:

http://www.nextag.com/acer-aspire-notebook/search-html

http://www.consumersearch.com/laptops

http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/31947/review/pavilion_dv7t.html

http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsnb_m1330?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19