Low Price Laptop

Most people think of laptops as being expensive. That doesn't have to be the case, there are actually plenty of cheap laptops on the market. In fact, its possible to find one for under a thousand dollars, brand new, that will fit just about anyone's needs. It is even possible to spend as little as $260 on a simpler laptop, or $500 for one that can be used to play videogames, watch TV, or listen to music.

One of the cheapest laptops is a Dell. The mini is light and portable with only a ten inch screen. It is fully loaded with a 120- 160 GB hard drive, 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM memory, Intel Atom processor, long lasting Lithium-Ion battery, wireless capabilities, wide screen, mobile connectivity, video card,; and comes preloaded with either Windows XP or Ubuntu. Though it's tiny next to a full size laptop its keyboard is only 8% smaller, so it's efficient.

There are many brick and mortar locations where you can find a good deal on a laptop. Most people automatically think of CompUSA, or BestBuy when considering a new computer, and though they carry some cheap laptops, they aren't the only place to look. Wal-Mart, K-mart, or Target have unbeatable prices. Their selection of models is limited, but you can find brand names like Toshiba or Dell and Acer. Bulk stores also have good package deals. However, you have to have a membership to places like Sam's Club or Costco, and though you get more for your money, the packages can be more expensive than a laptop alone.

Online stores are equally, if not better, stocked with cheap laptops. Consumers might be shocked to learn that Dell.com has a large selection of cheaply priced laptops, starting at $360. Macintosh.com doesn't quite have the same selection, but they offer a few low end laptops too. The best place to search online for a good buy is TigerDirect.com. They have a wide selection, low prices, and top of the line support.

One option for purchasing a cheap laptop is one that has been refurbished. These laptops are either previously used, or were defective. A company specializing in computer repair rebuilds them to be like new. A refurbished laptop with all the bells and whistles can be purchased for the same price as a new basic model.

If you decide to go with a refurbished laptop, be cautious, not all places that sell them are reputable. Make sure you know who you are buying from, do some research. It's best to go with one of the companies you already know, like Mac, Dell, or Toshiba, who all sell refurbished products. Large companies like TigerDirect.com, who have some of the cheapest refurbished computers, are good options too.

Cheap laptops equal less worry. If a laptop is required for school, or travel, less expensive is better because there's no high replacement cost if it is lost, stolen, or accidently falls off a balcony. Even cheap laptops come with a one year warranty, so theirs no worry if something should doesn't work. Besides, in this case, with so many top companies providing affordable pricing options, cheap doesn't equal low quality.