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Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 
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Buying an inexpensive laptop
These won't be the most powerful machines around. I certainly wouldn't recommend them for photo- or video-editing, or gaming. But they're good enough for surfing, viewing photos and basic tasks. That fits most people's needs. Size probably won't matter to most people. But frequent travelers will balk at the weight. They can be real back breakers. For this guide, we're using an $800 cutoff for inexpensive laptops. There was a time when nothing was available for that price. But many laptops today make that cutoff. Most of these machines are relatively heavy. Six pounds is common. That doesn't sound like much, if you've never hit the road with a laptop. But ask any road warrior. They'll tell you six pounds is really pretty heavy. If you want something lighter, you'll probably need to pay more. For instance, the MacBook Air is very svelte. It also costs $1,800. You could also look at nettops. More about them soon. Screen size is very important. This shouldn't be a big problem. A number of laptops in this price range have 15-inch or greater screens. If you consider going lower than 15 inches, try a screen in the store. So, what should this laptop include? You need a microprocessor, of course. I'd look for a full-fledged chip, rather than a budget model. For Intel, look for a Core 2 Duo or Quad. An earlier Core or Pentium, if you find one, also is OK. I'd avoid the Celeron, a budget chip. AMD also makes good chips. Turion is fine, as is Athlon. AMD's budget chip is Sempron. I'd avoid that. Don't worry if the chip is two or three years old. It is still powerful enough for today's software. Most programs are way behind chips' capabilities. There's more to know about inexpensive laptops. Just click here!  Every day, Team Komando produces some of the best content you'll find anywhere on the Internet. Here is a sampling of what's new on our site today! • Enter to Win: Today only, enter to win AutumnWave's OnAir GT ($179 VALUE) during the Komando.com Giveaway of the Day. Tomorrow, you have a chance to win a BedandBreakfast.com Getaway Gift Card ($150 VALUE). • Video of the Day: An angry cat can be feisty. What if that cat could box? Don't worry. It's more cute than scary. • Cool Site of the Day: Ready to make a masterpiece with your home movies? Get this is a free DVD-authoring program. • Digital Minute, on your radio: Like it or not, e-mail is forever. A mis-sent e-mail can make you look terrible. I'll tell you about a recent flub. • Free Download of the Day: Surf the Web, wherever you go. I'll give you some free wireless hotspots tools to help. • Tip on the site: Security issues are all too common with computers. Don't let yourself become a victim. Learn from one of my listeners! Kim :) 
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I need to buy a laptop. And my daughter, who is a freshman, also needs one. Can I get a decent machine on a tight budget?
Laptops have come down a lot in price over the past few years. It isn't unusual to see them in the $500 range.
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