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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

Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 10:00 PM PST
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HP Pavilion dv2660se
HP Pavilion dv2660se
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
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Bottom Line: Designer notebook with excellent battery life will appeal to both multimedia fans and frequent travelers.
(Last Rated: April 11, 2008)
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82.5Very Good
2
Acer Aspire 5920-6954
Acer Aspire 5920-6954
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
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Bottom Line: Moderately powerful laptop has dedicated nVidia graphics, HDMI output, and an HD DVD reader.
(Last Rated: April 11, 2008)
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82.9Very Good
3
Dell Inspiron 1525
Dell Inspiron 1525
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
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Bottom Line: The customization options of this zippy $999 portable will please picky shoppers, and it's fast, too.
(Last Rated: April 11, 2008)
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81.1Very Good
4
Fujitsu Lifebook S7211
Fujitsu Lifebook S7211
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
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Bottom Line: Thin and light portable with so-so speed could still please budget-minded road warriors.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)
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77.7Good
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Toshiba Satellite Pro A210-EZ2201
Toshiba Satellite Pro A210-EZ2201
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
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Bottom Line: Bargain priced laptop has sweet built-in speakers, but it's too slow for demanding users.
(Last Rated: April 11, 2008)
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75.4Good
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