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Best cheap laptop
Pros: inexpensive, second generation Core processor, good performance, stylish design, lots of extra features
Cons: overly resistant touchpad buttons, flimsy port covers
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fncws43
2.2 GHz Intel Core i3-2330M; 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-2430M available as an upgrade
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
4 GB; up to 8 GB available
500 GB; up to 750 GB available
8x CD/DVD burner
3-in-1 card reader
Touchpad
1 megapixel webcam with microphone
65W 6-cell Li-ion
14-inch HD screen (1,366 by 768 pixels)
Intel HD graphics
2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 Ethernet, 1 HDMI, 1 MiniDisplay port, 1 headphone-out, 1 Kensington lock
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n, wireless display adapter, Bluetooth
Espresso black; fire engine red available in upgraded configurations
0.94
13.6
9.7
4.6
1 year
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Affordable desktop replacement and gaming laptop
Pros: second-generation Core processor, generous 750 GB hard drive and lots of RAM, beats audio and Wireless Display 2.0 technology, hDMI and USB 3.0 ports, light 3D gaming with graphic …
Cons: integrated graphics by default, some bloatware installed, shorter battery life than other top-tier budget laptops
886112189839
LT070AV
2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-2430M
Windows 7 Home Premium
8 GB
750 GB
SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
3-in-1 card reader
Touchpad
HP TrueVision HD Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone
55W 6-cell Li-ion
15.6-inch High Definition HP LED Brightview (1366x768)
Intel Graphics 3000; AMD Radeon HD 6490M available as an upgrade.
VGA, 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, HDMI, 2 headphone out, Ethernet
802.11 b/g/n
Dark umber, steel gray
1.23
14.88
9.71
5.78
1 year limited hardware
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Best budget business laptop
Pros: thin and light, second-generation Intel Core processor, good battery life, excellent performance, lots of business and connectivity extras
Cons: poor speakers, not good for gaming, no optical drive, average display
not avail.
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N/A
2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-2410M
Windows 7 Home Premium
4 GB
500 GB
None
8-in-1 card reader
Touchpad
HD Webcam
65W 6-cell Li-ion
13.3-inch Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Intel HD Graphics 3000
2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet, HDMI, microphone in, headphone out
802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Aberdeen Silver
0.8
12.9
9.4
4
1 year
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Best-value cheap laptop
Pros: inexpensive, abundance of connectivity options, good components for the price, great performance for the price, long battery life
Cons: expensive for a budget laptop, suitable for casual gaming at best
884116061083
N5110
2.2 GHz Intel Core i3-2330M
Windows 7 Home Premium
4 GB
500 GB
8x CD/DVD burner
8-in-1 memory card reader
Touchpad
1.0 mega pixel widescreen HD Webcam
48W 6-cell Li-ion
15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display
Intel HD Graphics 3000
2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 eSata/USB combo, VGA, HDMI 1.4, Ethernet, headphone out, microphone in
802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth
Black; switchable lids
1.24
14.8
10.24
5.84
1 year