Whats a good cheaper laptop? It would mainly be used for surfing the net, but not limited to watching dvd's and downloading pics from my cam on it as well. I'm just looking for some suggestions on a good one for under 450ish and has at least a 15" screen. Thanks

 

I would damn near give you mine on one of my bad days with it!
I got an HP running windows VISTA
Would be the perfect one for you to not get for that!!

 

I got an HP and its nice , battery sucks tho

 

Look at a Toshiba A series or P series Satellite. The A will be a little bit cheaper than the P series, but they will do what you're wanting. If you're not fond of Vista, and would rather run XP, PM me.

We've had 6 or 7 Toshibas over the years, and they are by far the most durable I've found yet. You might try looking on here for one Fry's Home Electronics | Computer Parts & Accessories, Software, Games, TVs, Cameras - Frys.com I've had them with both the AMD and Intel Processors and have been very happy with them.

Here's one I found for 499.
http://shop2.frys.com/product/581571...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

i use a compaq and it is fine, i do all of what you said on it, surf the net, watch movies and listen to music and it is ok

 

here check out some of these Dell Factory Outlet

there may be one or two that ya might like on there

 

I got my Dell from Best Buy for $599. Windows Vista, Dual Core Pentium, 3 GB Ram, 120gig HD, Built in Wireless, built in web cam, DVD/CD Burner.