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 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Poor
- CPU: 1.8-GHz Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-55
- Display Size (inches): 15.4
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 80
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 6
- Price When Reviewed: $699
- Rated on: April 11, 2008
Bottom Line: Thin and light portable with so-so speed could still please budget-minded road warriors.
PC World Rating: 78 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Fair
- CPU: 1.6-GHz Pentium Dual-Core T2330
- Display Size (inches): 14.1
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 120
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 5.2
- Price When Reviewed: $899
- Rated on: February 07, 2008
Bottom Line: The customization options of this zippy $999 portable will please picky shoppers, and it's fast, too.
PC World Rating: 81 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7250
- Display Size (inches): 15.4
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 120
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 6
- Price When Reviewed: $963
- Rated on: April 11, 2008
Bottom Line: Moderately powerful laptop has dedicated nVidia graphics, HDMI output, and an HD DVD reader.
PC World Rating: 83 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- CPU: 1.66-GHz Core 2 Duo T5450
- Display Size (inches): 15.4
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 250
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 7.2
- Price When Reviewed: $999
- Rated on: April 11, 2008
Bottom Line: Designer notebook with excellent battery life will appeal to both multimedia fans and frequent travelers.
PC World Rating: 83 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- CPU: 1.5-GHz Core 2 Duo T5250
- Display Size (inches): 14.1
- Wide Screen: Yes
- Total HD Size (GB): 250
- Min. Weight (lbs.): 6
- Price When Reviewed: $949
- Rated on: April 11, 2008
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