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$449 at 1 store $449.99 - Dell, Inc. Check prices

Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop Computer

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

Specs: 4 GB, 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English, Intel HD Graphics, 8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)

Reviewed on January 24, 2013 Check prices
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$399 to $599 at 11 stores $399.00 - Amazon.com $599.00 - RadioShack.com $449.00 - Microsoft Store Check prices

Asus VivoBook X202E DH31T (black)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: It's great to see more touch-screen Windows 8 laptops under $600, but note that the Asus X202E requires some compromises in performance and battery life. Read review

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-3217U / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 2.9 lbs, Aluminum gray

Reviewed on October 18, 2012 Check prices
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$249 at 1 store $249.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Samsung Chromebook Series 3

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The $249 Samsung Chromebook is a good extra computer for cloud-loving Google-centric Web users. Read review

Specs: 5 / 1.7 GHz ( Dual-Core ), Samsung Exynos 5, 2 GB, 16 GB, Google Chrome OS, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Shared video memory (UMA), None, 2.4 lbs, 1 MB, Silver

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

Dell Inspiron 17 Laptop Computer

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

Specs: 4 GB, 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 8, 64-bit, English, 8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive), Intel HD Graphics

Reviewed on April 9, 2013 Check prices
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$310 to $339 at 3 stores $319.98 - Amazon.com $310.47 - B&H Photo-Video $339.00 - Datavision Computer Video Check prices

HP Pavilion Chromebook 14

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

The Bottom Line: The HP Pavilion Chromebook 14 advances the argument for Chrome as a low-cost mainstream computing environment, but the laptop's most noteworthy feature is a slightly bigger screen. Read review

Specs: Intel Celeron 847 / 1.1 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 16 GB, Google Chrome OS, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics, 4 lbs, L3 cache, 2 MB

Reviewed on November 20, 2012 Check prices
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$199 to $229 at 2 stores $229.79 - Amazon.com $199.00 - Google Check prices

Acer C7 Chromebook

CNET Editor rating:
2.5 stars Average
Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: At $199, the Acer C7 is an attractive proposition for anyone looking for a supercheap portable laptop, but the Chrome OS and short battery life mean you'll have to accept a lot of compromises. Read review

Specs: Intel, Celeron ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, 320 GB, Google Chrome OS, 11.6 in, 1366 x 768, ( HD ), None, 3 lbs

Reviewed on February 25, 2013 Check prices
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$428 to $653 at 13 stores $428.37 - Amazon.com $449.00 - Walmart.com $499.00 - RadioShack.com Check prices

Asus VivoTab Smart (64GB, black)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: In a sea of hard-to-distinguish Atom-powered Windows 8 tablets, the Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 stands out a bit thanks to clever accessories. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom Z2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, Windows 8, 10.1 in IPS, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), PowerVR SGX545, None, 24 oz, Black

Reviewed on March 23, 2012 Check prices
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$499 at 1 store $499.99 - Computer Geeks Check prices

Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook 530U4BI

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you ignore the ultrabook branding and instead think of this as a somewhat slim midsize, mainstream laptop, the 14-inch Samsung Series 5 is a fine example of the form. Read review

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-2467M / 1.6 GHz ( 2.3 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB, 500 GB - Serial ATA-300, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 14 in TFT active matrix, Intel HD Graphics 3000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 4 lbs, L3 cache, 3 MB, Silver

Reviewed on July 13, 2010 Check prices
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$378 at 1 store $378.88 - Amazon.com Check prices

Toshiba Satellite C655-S5049

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: The entry-level Toshiba Satellite C665-S5049 won't turn any heads with its plain looks and modest features, but it avoids any serious misstep, a statement not every ultra-affordable laptop can make. Read review

Specs: Intel Celeron 900 / 2.2 GHz, 2 GB / 4 GB (max), 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 ), Intel GMA 4500M Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 128 MB, 5.5 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Trax texture in black

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$299 at 1 store $299.99 - Dell, Inc. Check prices

Dell XPS 10 Tablet Computer

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

Specs: GB, Windows RT

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$428 to $821 at 2 stores $821.21 - ANTonline $428.00 - Walmart.com Check prices

Lenovo IdeaPad U410 4376 - 14" - Core i5 3317U - Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 750 GB HDD

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

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 GB - Serial ATA-300, Windows 8, 14 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, NVIDIA GeForce 610M / Intel HD Graphics 4000, 1 GB, 4.1 lbs, 3 MB, Sapphire blue

Reviewed on November 24, 2010 Check prices
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$499 at 1 store $499.00 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Samsung QX410-J01

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 42 reviews

The Bottom Line: Slickly designed and amply featured, the Samsung QX410 looks and plays the part of a more expensive high-end laptop at a price that's a solid value. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-460M / 2.53 GHz ( 2.8 GHz ) ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 640 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 14 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 310M / Intel HD Graphics, 512 MB, 5.1 lbs, 3 MB, Silver

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$429 at 1 store $429.99 - Dell, Inc. Check prices

Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop Computer

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

Specs: 4 GB, 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English, Intel HD Graphics, 8X CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)

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$499 to $567 at 9 stores $499.99 - Amazon.com $499.00 - B&H Photo-Video $499.00 - Adorama Check prices

ASUS K55A DS51 - 15.6" - Core i5 3230M - Windows 8 64-bit - 8 GB RAM - 750 GB HDD

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

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3230M / 2.6 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 8 GB / 8 GB (max), 750 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), 5.8 lbs, Mocha

Reviewed on March 12, 2013 Check prices
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$275 to $309 at 5 stores $279.99 - Amazon.com $275.99 - B&H Photo-Video $285.99 - Datavision Computer Video Check prices

Acer C710-2055 Chromebook

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

The Bottom Line: More RAM and a focus on Chrome's offline capabilities, for a new sub-$300 Chromebook. Read review

Specs: Intel Celeron, 4 GB, 320 GB, Google Chrome OS, 11 in, 1366 x 768

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$17 at 1 store $17.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Acer Aspire ONE D255E-13639 - 10.1" - Atom N455 - Windows 7 Starter - 1 GB RAM - 250 GB HDD

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

Specs: Intel Atom N455 / 1.66 GHz, 1 GB / 2 GB (max), 250 GB - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ), None, Intel GMA 3150 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0, 2.8 lbs, L2 cache, 512 KB, Diamond black

Reviewed on March 12, 2012 Check prices
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$349 at 1 store $349.94 - Amazon.com Check prices

Asus Eee PC 1025C Flare

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Asus brought Netbooks into the world, and with the last-gasp Eee PC 1025C Flare, it looks like it's going to take them out as well. Read review

Specs: Intel N2600, 1 GB, 320 GB - Serial ATA-300, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 600, Intel GMA 3600, None, 2.8 lbs, 1 MB, Matte white

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$55 at 1 store $55.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Samsung RV515I A02 - 15.6" - E-450 - Windows 7 Home Premium - 4 GB RAM - 500 GB HDD

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

Specs: AMD E-450 1.65 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 4 GB / 8 GB (max), 500 GB - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), AMD Radeon HD 6320, DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5.3 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB

Reviewed on February 18, 2012 Check prices
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$349 at 1 store $349.99 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Dell Latitude E6220

CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars Good
Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its semirugged construction, the Dell Latitude E6220 feels dated, especially for a small 12-inch laptop, and it's painfully expensive, even for its very limited target audience. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 i5-2520M / 2.6 GHz, 4.0 GB, 250 GB - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, No Media, 64-bit, English, 12.5 in, No Optical Device, 3000, 3 MB

Samsung Chromebook Series 5 (Wi-Fi, white)

Reviewed on June 10, 2011 Check prices
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$350 at 1 store $350.00 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Samsung Chromebook Series 5 (Wi-Fi, white)

CNET Editor rating:
2.5 stars Average
Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite solid hardware, great battery life, and fast startup, we can't recommend the Samsung Chromebook Series 5 until and unless Google improves the Chrome OS. Read review

Specs: Intel Atom N570 / 1.66 GHz ( Dual-Core ), / 2 GB (max), 2 GB, 16 GB, Google Chrome OS, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ), Intel GMA 3150 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0, 3.3 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Arctic white

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$399 to $499 at 2 stores $499.00 - Amazon.com $399.99 - ANTonline Check prices

Lenovo B590 6274 - 15.6" - Core i3 2328M - Windows 8 Pro 64-bit / Windows 7 Professional 64-bit downgrade - 2 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

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

Specs: 2nd Gen Core i3, Intel i3-2328M / 2.2 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB / 8 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-600 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 Pro 64-bit / 7 Professional 64-bit Edition downgrade, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), DVD-Writer, Intel HD Graphics 3000, 5.5 lbs, 3 MB, Black

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$17 to $299 at 7 stores $239.00 - Amazon.com $279.99 - Sears $299.00 - Datavision Computer Video Check prices

Acer Aspire ONE D270-1375 - 10.1" - Atom N2600 - Windows 7 Starter 32-bit - 1 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

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

Specs: Intel Atom N2600 / 1.6 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 1 GB / 2 GB (max), 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32-bit, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ), None, Intel GMA 3650 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0, 2.9 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, Espresso black

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$364 at 1 store $364.00 - Amazon.com Check prices

Toshiba Satellite C855-S5350 - 15.6" - P B980 - Windows 8 - 6 GB RAM - 640 GB HDD

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

Specs: Intel Pentium B980 / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 6 GB / 8 GB (max), 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Microsoft Windows 8, 15.6 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), Intel HD Graphics, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, 5.4 lbs, L3 cache, 2 MB, Mercury silver

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$259 to $305 at 8 stores $270.27 - Amazon.com $299.00 - Kmart.com $264.00 - Buydig.com Check prices

ASUS 1015E - 10.1" - C 847 - Windows 8 64-bit - 2 GB RAM - 320 GB HDD

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

Specs: Intel Celeron 847 / 1.1 GHz ( Dual-Core ), 2 GB, 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm, Windows 8 64-bit Edition, 10.1 in, 1366 x 768 ( HD ), None, Intel HD Graphics, 2.8 lbs, Black

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$379 to $646 at 11 stores $379.99 - Amazon.com $399.95 - B&H Photo-Video $506.99 - 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:
0.0 stars
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 ), AMD Radeon HD 7340, None, 3.5 lbs, L2 cache, 1 MB, HP Soft-touch Imprint finish with the pinwheel design in ash black