Cheap Laptop reviews

A cheap laptop review collection from brand name manufacturers

Since I spend 10-12 hours a day working with different brand laptops, I think I could qualify to provide you with a laptop review ... You can't go wrong with brand names. Since they are so well known they have to keep up their level of quality in order to have a good reputation. ...But you want to get them cheap, so this laptop review is about the cheapest laptops from my favorite manufactures.

In these laptop reviews I will show you the cheapest laptops from the top brand name manufacturers including Dell, Toshiba, IBM, Sony and Gateway.

As I've checked recently most laptop manufacturers offer at least a 1 year limited warranty. (A limited warranty covers parts and labor.) Plus, lately, with the rise of competition in laptop markets, the quality has improved greatly. From this prospective, I'll say, don't worry about their reliability. Rather worry about your personal preferences like the overall look, colors, screen size, options, and available ports and accessories of the laptop.

If you're still not satisfied with the laptop's limited warranty you can always purchase an extended warranty... After averaging extended warranties from the 5 manufacturers it came out to about 119$ for two years and 189$ for three. Take a look at these examples.

Dell Inspiron  1100: This Laptop will be about as cheap as you will get shopping for name brands. It comes complete with an Intel Pentium 4 processor and 128 MB of Ram. If you're looking for a notebook for essential computing, such as Internet access and e-mail, then the Dell Inspiron 1100 is your perfect fit. It's equipped with a variety of features that provide practical features at an affordable price, and integrated Intel Extreme graphics. It comes in Moonlight Silver with Venice Blue Accents, and is a looker. It's slightly heavier than average but still light enough not to give you any trouble. This laptop gives you the latest performance, mobility and usability features affordably. Check the latest prices at Dell.com

• 14.1" XGA TFT Display
• Intel® Celeron® processor 2.0 GHz
• 128MB Shared DDR Memory
• 20GB Hard Drive
• 24X CD-ROM Drive
• Battery Up to 3.5 hours
• Starting at 7.22lbs
• Integrated 10/100 Ethernet

Toshiba Satellite A15: Toshiba's notebooks are on top right now, and the Satellite A15 is a perfect example. Perfect for basic computing, this system is ideal for students, Internet browsing or first time purchase, or even for business users on a budget. The memory is expandable to 1GB. Weighing a little over six pounds, the Toshiba Satellite A10 is light enough to take anywhere, but has enough power to make your work go by fast. It comes in blue-gray and looks above average for a laptop. A good buy for a bit more. Check the latest prices at Toshiba.com

• 15" XGA Display (1024 x 768)
• Intel® Celeron® Processor 2.0GHz
• 256MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM
• 30GB Hard Drive
• DVD/CD-RW
• battery time up to 3 hrs
• Travel Weight 6.1 Ib
• 10/100 Ethernet

IBM ThinkPad R40e Series: You need a new laptop, but your wallet is empty. Don't worry the IBM ThinkPad R series may be just what you're looking for in your price range. The ThinkPad R Series notebooks are the low end for IBM, but for being at that end they offer the best blend of portability and essential features. These affordable notebooks are for frequently mobile users who want easy, ready-to-run computing. Has a plain black finish. Overall, I think the ThinkPad R series is a solid choice for users who care most about cost. Didn't think you could get such a low price from IBM? Huh? Check the latest prices at IBM.com

• 13.3 ATI RADEON IGP Display
• 1.70GHz Mobile Intel® Celeron® processor
• 128 MB / 1 GB Memory
• 20 GB Hard disk size
• 24x Max CD-ROM
• Up to 2.1 hours battery life
• Travel weight 6 lb
• 10/100 Ethernet Network card

Sony VAIO® GRT CTO: The VAIO® GRT CTO is the lowest model laptop from Sony. Complete with a stylish new silver body design and a large display it definitely looks good. The 256 MB of memory makes it an even more attractive buy. This is the best value Sony offers at this time.  Check the latest prices at Sony.com

• 14.1” XGA (1024x768) TFT display
• Intel® Celeron® 1.8 GHz
• 256 DDR SODIMM MB memory
• 30GB Hard Drive
• Integrated CD-RW/DVD
• Up to 1.0-1.5 hours battery life
• Travel weight 8 pounds
• Stylish silver chassis
• 10/100 Ethernet

Gateway® 400SP Plus: Just $999, the Gateway 400SP Plus is priced cheap for a new notebook, especially for one this generously equipped. Plus, the laptop comes with a 15-inch screen and an 8X DVD-ROM and 24X/10X/24X CD-RW combination drive. Also, you can easily share information with a six-format card, from digital cameras, PDAs (like palm-pilots), and other small devices. This drive makes it easy to share all forms of memory card data or storage media. With a shiny silver color this laptop is very attractive. The six-in-one memory card reader will appeal to everyone. Check the latest prices at Gateway.com

• 15" XGA TFT Active Matrix
• Mobile Intel® Celeron® Processor 2.2GH
• 256MB DDR SDRAM
• 30GB Ultra ATA hard drive
• Integrated 24x/10x/24x CD-RW / 8x DVD combo
• Integrated 6 in 1 memory card reader
• Travel weight 7.2 lbs
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
  

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