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Top 5 Laptops Under $1000

Our chart of inexpensive laptops shows you can find a surprisingly powerful model without breaking the bank, but you sacrifice some of the cutting-edge features found on more expensive notebooks.

Danny Allen

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PCW Rating: 82.5PCW Rating: 82.5PCW Rating: 82.5

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

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1. HP Pavilion dv2660se

CPU: 1.5-GHz Core 2 Duo T5250, Display Size (inches): 14.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 250GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 6Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Designer notebook with excellent battery life will appeal to both multimedia fans and frequent travelers.

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PCW Rating: 80.9PCW Rating: 80.9PCW Rating: 80.9

Last Rated: October 10, 2008

2. Acer Aspire 5920-6954

CPU: 1.66-GHz Core 2 Duo T5450, Display Size (inches): 15.4" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 250GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 7.2Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Moderately powerful laptop has dedicated nVidia graphics, HDMI output, and an HD DVD reader.

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PCW Rating: 81.1PCW Rating: 81.1PCW Rating: 81.1

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

3. Dell Inspiron 1525

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7250, Display Size (inches): 15.4" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 120GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 6Lbs.,

Bottom Line: The customization options of this zippy $999 portable will please picky shoppers, and it's fast, too.

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PCW Rating: 77.7PCW Rating: 77.7PCW Rating: 77.7

Last Rated: February 07, 2008

4. Fujitsu Lifebook S7211

CPU: 1.6-GHz Pentium Dual-Core T2330, Display Size (inches): 14.1" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 120GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.2Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Thin and light portable with so-so speed could still please budget-minded road warriors.

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PCW Rating: 75.4PCW Rating: 75.4PCW Rating: 75.4

Last Rated: April 11, 2008

5. Toshiba Satellite Pro A210-EZ2201

CPU: 1.8-GHz Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-55, Display Size (inches): 15.4" Display, Wide Screen: Yes, Total HD Size (GB): 80GB Hard Drive, Min. Weight (lbs.): 6Lbs.,

Bottom Line: Bargain priced laptop has sweet built-in speakers, but it's too slow for demanding users.

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