Best Budget Laptop (under $1000)
Notebooks have dramatically decreased in price since they first entered the market, and with the advent of smaller and cooler parts, they are now powerful and affordable enough for most users. We’ve selected the best laptops in the "budget" sector, or under $1,000. It should be noted that this list excludes netbooks, which mostly sell for under $400, but typically can’t serve as a primary computer.
Why it's best:
The Thinkpad line-up of notebook PCs represents the standard for quality notebook construction, and Lenovo's ThinkPad T400 continues the tradition. The ThinkPad T400 is every bit as well constructed as its predecessors. It continues to set the standard with a winning formula... read full review
Price Range:
$797.00 - $879.00
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PC Connection $879.00
California Computer Center $797.00
Why it's a best pick:
Combining decent processing power with good battery life, the Asus UL80Vt-A1 is a flexible midrange notebook that has both the capability of running performance applications and games when battery life isn't needed, and switching to a power-sipping mode when battery life is ...
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California Computer Center $821.00
Why it's a best pick:
Boasting an advertised 12 hours of battery life, the UL30A-X5 is a long-lasting laptop away from the plug. While advertised battery life is always exaggerated to some extent, the UL30A-X5 is truly a good notebook for the battery life. It achieves a real-world battery life of...
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Why it's a best pick:
The Dell Studio 14z is smaller and sleeker than the older Dell Studio 15s. The Dell Studio 14z is claimed to be the thinnest and lightest notebook that Dell has yet to produce. This notebook can be well configured on Dell's website while staying under $1,000 with components ...
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Dell Home Systems $749.00
Why it's a best pick:
While this one is just slightly over our $1000 budget, it's an excellent performer for the money and definitely worthy of serious consideration. The Asus G51Vx-RX05 is designed to make a statement and is sure to impress with its raw performance packed into its relatively com...
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ecomElectronics.com $799.95