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$335 to $395 at 8 stores $335.00 - Amazon.com $380.99 - J&R Music and Computer World $339.99 - Sears Check prices

ASUS R503U RH21 - 15.6" - E2-1800 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: AMD E2-1800 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 4 GB (max), 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL), AMD Radeon HD 7340G, 5.7 lbs, Black

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$450 at 1 store $450.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX - 15.6" - V series V140 - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 2 GB RAM - 250 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AMD V series V140 / 2.3 GHz, 2 GB, 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 Shared video memory (UMA)

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$380 to $519 at 11 stores $380.00 - Amazon.com $399.99 - hp $500.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

HP Pavilion dm1-4310nr - 11.6" - E2-1800 - Windows 8 - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
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Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AMD E2-1800 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, AMD Radeon HD 7340, 3.5 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, HP Soft-touch Imprint finish with the pinwheel design in ash black

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$479 at 1 store $479.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5130

CNET Editor rating:
2.5 stars Average
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the Toshiba Satellite C655-S5130 cracks the $400 barrier for an affordable 15-inch laptop, this particular AMD Fusion-powered laptop underperforms and underdelivers. Read review

Specs: AMD, E-240 1.5 GHz, 3 GB / 8 GB (max), 250 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), AMD Radeon HD 6310, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated, 5.5 lbs, L2 cache, 512 KB, Trax texture in black

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$30 at 1 store $30.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e 0611 - 11.6" - E-240 - Windows 7 Professional 64-bit - 2 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
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Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AMD E-240 1.5 GHz, 2 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), AMD Radeon HD 6310, None, 3.3 lbs, L2 cache, 512 MB, Black

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$460 at 1 store $460.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

Dell Inspiron 15 - 15.6" - Core i5 2450M - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 6 GB RAM - 1 TB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
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Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2450M / 2.5 GHz ( 3.1 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB, 1 TB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 3000, DVD±RW, 5.2 lbs, 3 MB, Obsidian black

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$443 to $588 at 3 stores $443.95 - Amazon.com $582.99 - J&R Music and Computer World $579.00 - Sears Check prices

ASUS R500A RH51 - 15.6" - Core i5 3210M - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL), Intel HD Graphics 4000, 5.8 lbs, Black

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$359 at 1 store $359.99 - Best Buy Check prices

ASUS X54C BBK19 - 15.6" - Core i3 2350M - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

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Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-2350M / 2.3 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, 5.7 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB

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$411 at 1 store $411.25 - Amazon.com Check prices

Acer Aspire E1-571-6680 - 15.6" - Core i3 3110M - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i3 i3-3110M / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5.4 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Glossy black

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$449 at 1 store $449.99 - Sears Check prices

ASUS R500A RH51 - 15.6" - Core i5 3210M - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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$462 at 1 store $462.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

Toshiba Satellite L875D-S7332 - 17.3" - A series A6-4400M - Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 640 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
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Specs: AMD A series A6-4400M / 2.7 GHz ( 3.2 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB / 16 GB (max), 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), AMD Radeon HD 7520G, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 6.2 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Mercury silver

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$482 to $639 at 2 stores

Rebate $482.99 - Amazon.com $639.96 - P.C. Richard & Son Check prices

HP Pavilion G7-2240US - 17.3" - Core i3 2370M - Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 750 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-2370M / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB, 750 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), Intel HD Graphics 3000, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 6.6 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, HP Imprint finish in sparkling black

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$449 at 1 store $449.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Dell Inspiron M5040 - 15.6" - E-450 - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
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Specs: AMD E-450 1.65 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL), AMD Radeon HD 6320 Shared video memory (UMA), 5.2 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB

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$467 to $491 at 2 stores $467.25 - Costcentral.com $491.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b023cl - 15.6" - Core i5 3317U - Windows 8 64-bit - 6 GB RAM - 640 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
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Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB, 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics 4000, None, 4.6 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, HP Imprint finish with the modern mesh design in ruby red

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$385 at 1 store $385.50 - Amazon.com Check prices

Acer Aspire ONE 722-0473 - 11.6" - C-60 - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 2 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: AMD C-60 1 GHz ( 1.33 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, AMD Radeon HD 6290, 3.2 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Espresso black

Asus Eee PC 1005HA (Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, black)

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$355 at 1 store $355.95 - Amazon.com Check prices

Asus Eee PC 1005HA (Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, black)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Asus hits nearly all the marks in the 1005HA, the latest version of its iconic Eee PC, highlighted by a 6-hour-plus battery life. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom N280 / 1.66 GHz, 1 GB, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ), None, Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0, 2.8 lbs, L2 cache, 512 KB, Crystal black

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$408 to $455 at 4 stores $455.78 - Amazon.com $408.99 - Sears $420.00 - Costcentral.com Check prices

HP Pavilion G7-2233CL - 17.3" - A series A8-4500M - Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 640 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AMD A series A8-4500M / 1.9 GHz ( Quad-Core ), 6 GB, 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, AMD Radeon HD 7640G, 6.6 lbs, L2 cache, 4 MB

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$325 to $359 at 9 stores $341.46 - Amazon.com $328.00 - Walmart.com $325.00 - BuySehi Check prices

Acer Aspire V5-121-0430 - 11.6" - C-70 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
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Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AMD C-70 1 GHz ( 1.33 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), AMD Radeon HD 6290, None, 2.6 lbs, 1 MB, Black

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$484 at 1 store $484.11 - Amazon.com Check prices

HP 630 - 15.6" - P P6200 - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Intel Pentium P6200 / 2.13 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated, 5.5 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Pewter

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$388 to $424 at 2 stores $424.99 - Amazon.com $388.00 - Walmart.com Check prices

Gateway NE71B06u - 17.3" - E1-1200 - Windows 8 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AMD E1-1200 1.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, AMD Radeon HD 7310, 7.1 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Satin black

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$428 to $519 at 10 stores $429.99 - Amazon.com $428.00 - Walmart.com $459.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

Toshiba Satellite C875D-S7330 - 17.3" - A series A4-4300M - Windows 8 - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AMD A series A4-4300M / 2.5 GHz ( 3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 16 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 8, 17.3 in, 1600 x 900 ( HD+ ), AMD Radeon HD 7420G, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 6.2 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Satin black trax

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$469 at 1 store $469.99 - Amazon.com Check prices

Toshiba Satellite L455D-S5976 - 15.6" - Sempron SI-42 - Windows 7 Home Premium - 2 GB RAM - 250 GB HDD

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: AMD Sempron SI-42 / 2.1 GHz, 2 GB / 8 GB (max), 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated, ATI Radeon 3100, 5.7 lbs, L2 cache, 512 KB, Matte silver

Acer Aspire V5-171-6422 (Core i5 3317U, Win8, 11.6

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$489 to $579 at 2 stores $489.99 - Amazon.com $579.69 - Datavision Computer Video Check prices

Acer Aspire V5-171-6422 (Core i5 3317U, Win8, 11.6")

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 3rd Gen Core i5, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 8, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 3 lbs, Silky silver

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$499 at 1 store $499.99 - Dell, Inc. Check prices

Dell Inspiron 14R Laptop Computer

CNET Editor rating:
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Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 4 GB, 500 GB, Windows 8, 64-bit, English, Intel HD Graphics (UMA), 8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)

Apple iBook G4 (PowerPC G4 1 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD)

Reviewed on January 27, 2006 Check prices
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$152 to $163 at 3 stores $162.99 - MacMall $152.93 - pcRUSH $163.99 - PC Mall Check prices

Apple iBook G4 (PowerPC G4 1 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The attractive 14-inch iBook G4 has most of the features, performance, and battery life a basic user will need, but the new Intel Core Duo-based iBooks loom large on the horizon. Read review

Specs: PowerPC G4 1 GHz, 256 MB / 1.25 GB (max), 40 GB - 4200 rpm, Apple MacOS X 10.3, 14.1 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 768 ( XGA ), AGP 4x - ATI Mobility Radeon 9200, Plug-in module, CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo, 32 MB DDR SDRAM, 4.9 lbs, L2 cache, 512 KB, EPA Energy Star

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