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
Bottom Line:
Bargain priced laptop has sweet built-in speakers, but it's too slow for demanding users.
PC World Rating:
75.4 (Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $699
- 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:
Thin and light portable with so-so speed could still please budget-minded road warriors.
PC World Rating:
77.7 (Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $899
- 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:
The customization options of this zippy $999 portable will please picky shoppers, and it's fast, too.
PC World Rating:
81.1 (Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $933
- 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:
Moderately powerful laptop has dedicated nVidia graphics, HDMI output, and an HD DVD reader.
PC World Rating:
80.9 (Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $999
- 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:
Designer notebook with excellent battery life will appeal to both multimedia fans and frequent travelers.
PC World Rating:
82.5 (Good)
- Price When Reviewed: $949
- 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.
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