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well the title says it all, im looking for a decent laptop for under $500


suggestions?


gotta be able to run xp and browse the net, lol
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Newegg.com - Recertified: Gateway ML6720 NoteBook Intel Pentium dual-core T2310(1.46GHz) 15.4" Wide XGA 1GB DDR2 667 120GB 5400rpm DVD Super Multi Intel GMA X3100
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oh i forgot to say, $500 max


either $500 in store (like best, circut, walmart, etc.)

or 500 shipped to 92392 on newegg
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I agree with Nukem, pretty much the best you are going to get.
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My December / January round up. Should be of some help to you.
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* AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 1.9 Ghz Dual Core Processor
* 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 Memory
* 160GB Serial ATA (5400 rpm) Hard Drive
* Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
* Wireless 802.11 b/g Network
* ATI RADEON X1250 Video Card w/ HyperMemory
* Gigabit Ethernet
* Built-in Webcam
* WXGA widescreen LCD with CrystalBrite technology (1280 x 800)
* Windows Vista Home Premium
* 6.4 lbs

Acer - Extensa Laptop with AMD Turion™ 64 X2 - EX5420-5687

$499. Sold out online, but should be available locally. This is a very slick deal.
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Hey I think the last suggestion is quite good for the budget.
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