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Cheap Laptop Computer - Dell Inspiron 1525

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Dell, a world leader in personal computers has produced a budget conscious laptop called the Inspirion 1525 for those looking for a laptop that won't break the bank. As far as value is concerned

As far as it's features are concerned the Inspiron 1525 has a number of great features , but is also lacking a few features that I would expect on a laptop, even in cheap laptop computers.

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For one thing, it has a built-in high resolution webcam, which is a bit surprising, however does not come with a DVD burner as standard equipment. Personally I would take the DVD burner over the webcam any day, but that's just my preference. It does come with a DVD player so at least you can watch your DVD's.

With only 1GB or RAM, I find it lacking and would prefer 2GB. RAM is the one thing that can make a big difference in the performance of a system and not something to cheap out on.  An Intel GMA X3100 Integrated graphics card is standard, which would not be my first choice, especially with only 1GB of RAM.

One benefit for sure is the fact that an Intel Dual-Core Mobile Processor comes standard. A 120 GB Hard drive is also standard, which should be enough for the average computer user. A 15.4 inch WXGA screen is also standard, which is the perfect size. That's a great size to combine portability and ease of use, even if it is replacing your desktop PC.

For those of you that like colored laptops, the Dell Inspiron 1525 comes in 4 different colors.  Of course, if you buy this laptop you're going to get Windows Vista as the standard operating system, which is not my favorite OS either, but we have little choice in this, unless you want to install XP or Linux. The 1GB of RAM would not be such an issue if the system had Windows XP, but with Vista you will need as much RAM as you can afford if you want the system to run smoothly.

As for weight, the Inspirion 1525 is a bit heavier than I think a laptop should be at 5.9 lbs, but nothing out of the ordinary. The battery was able to last 3 hours 45 minutes, which is quite good for an average size laptop.

For a laptop originally priced at around $500 with a basic configuration, this laptop will do the trick for most average computer users.

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Cheap Laptop Computer - Acer 5100 Review

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Almost 2 years ago I purchased an Acer 5100 used, on the internet for only $500.  The computer was only a few months old when I bought it and the previous owner needed to sell it to pay the rent.  It was an exceptional deal.  On a side note, don't be afraid to buy a used laptop computer on the internet.  I have done it and have been happy with my purchases.  Sometimes people just need quick money and they sell off some of their toys for cheap!

As for the Acer 5100; I loved this computer!  Notice I said "loved".  I had this computer for well over a year and took it everywhere with me.  The small, thin size made it perfect for traveling.  As far as performance, the Acer 5100 had what I needed.   It had a 120 gb hard drive, 1 gb of RAM and a DVD burner.  It was a perfect computer to replace my desktop.

Unfortunately all good things have to end.  I took this laptop on vacation with me in a backpack, which was a mistake.  After I got to my destination the computer never worked properly again.  Sometimes it would boot up, other times it wouldn't.  In the end I sold it on eBay and got more than $250 for it.  I was happy with the price since I had used it extensively for over 1 year so the cost to use it for over the year was only $250.  Cheap Laptop Computers are out there....you just have to look!

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I Love My Asus EEE PC

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Ever since I purchased my Asus EEE PC a few months ago, I've been pleasantly surprised by all it has to offer for such a low price.  Even though I purchased the cheapest model the 2gb Asus EEE PC, I am very happy with it.  I bought it for just over $300 after tax.

I opted for the 2gb model because I couldn't justify paying an extra $100 to get 2gb more of hard drive space.  Even though $100 more isn't bad, I can buy a 2gb SD card and place it in the SD slot on the Asus EEE PC for a lot less money.  Besides that, I don't think that the Asus EEE PC is meant to replace your home computer.  I still have a desktop with plenty of storage.

The only downfall is that unless you're familiar with Linux, which I am not, there's not much in the way of software upgrades for the Asus EEE PC.  It works well for my uses since it comes preloaded with Open Office and even has links to Google Docs and Gmail which I use.

In terms of portability, I don't think I have come across a better computer.  At only 7 inches, it can easily fit into my wife's purse and also fits into the glove box of our car, which is great for keeping it out of the site of thieves.  Every morning I take my Asus EEE with me to Starbucks to do a little writing.  The keyboard size takes a day or two to get used to but once you have the hang of it, you won't notice a difference.  Daily I receive comments about how small or cute it is and have been asked on many occasions where I got it.  Asus should be paying me commission!

One of the best features is the fact that it does not have any moving parts.  Because it uses a solid state hard drive and has no CD-Rom, I don't have to worry about knocking it around a bit.  The plastic case fits snug around all the components inside and feels very sturdy, unlike many laptops that end up cracking in the corners.

Overall the Asus EEE PC is an INCREDIBLE little computer and for the money, you can't go wrong.  It makes a great second computer or even a first computer for the occasional computer user.  For a frequent traveler that likes to keep in touch, the Asus EEE PC really can't be beat.

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