http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/ Engadget Comments for Ask Engadget: Best non-netbook laptop for around $400? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 17th 2009 11:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Review: http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/acer-aspire-1410.aspx
Specs+Features @ my favorite place to buy: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/657142-REG/Acer_LX_SA902_006_Aspire_AS1410_2497_Notebook_Computer.html]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/+1]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
How about the Acer Aspire 4810T or its replacement

Intel 1.4Ghz CULV processor, win 7, 320 gb HD, 4 gb ram, dvd/cd writer, intel 4800MHD graphics, 14" LED screen, and 8 hour batt life. Its thin and light too.

Great computer. Even runs youtube HD fine (usually).
Bought it in October at 550. I'm sure it or its replacement is much cheaper now. ]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
About to purchase an Eee PC 1201n...Is the Aspire 1410 better/worse?]]>Dec 18th 2009 9:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/I have the 1410, and it is very nice; keyboard is basically fullsize and its definitely faster than an atom, even though this CULV is a single core. This is the version I have, which sports the core 2 solo and not the celeron that was originally posted: http://www.buy.com/prod/acer-aspire-1410-8414-notebook-intel-core-2-solo-su3500-1-40-ghz-11-60/q/loc/101/211827804.html]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 18th 2009 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
Vouch this recommendation, I have a 1410 to supplement my 1530 Dell XPS and it's great for lugging to and from class, library, and coffee shop.]]>Dec 19th 2009 9:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 17th 2009 11:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/With that logic you could easily say
"Durr, just bailout the entire US durrr it's worth the extra money".
That's not what they're asking for. ]]>Dec 17th 2009 11:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
Well, yeah, thats the exact point I'm trying to make. I was being ironic, because theres always at least one fanboy who argues that a mac is the way to go in these topics. ]]>Dec 17th 2009 11:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 18th 2009 1:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
Its ok that you don't get it, don't feel bad.]]>Dec 18th 2009 1:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
I had a good laugh. Thanks ;)]]>Dec 18th 2009 1:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/]]>Dec 17th 2009 11:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 17th 2009 11:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
250 meg hdd? Looks like a quantum leaped back to 1996 :(]]>Dec 17th 2009 11:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 17th 2009 11:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 17th 2009 11:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 17th 2009 11:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
Link Please!!!]]>Dec 17th 2009 11:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Laptop+with+AMD+Athlon&%23153%3B+X2+Dual-Core+Processor+-+Black/9664376.p?id=1218140710154&skuId=9664376]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 18th 2009 12:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
You'll get more performance out of it, but the battery life won't be so great. At this price point, I don't think you'll be able to find anything with a Core 2 Duo in it unless you get it from eBay or refurbished.]]>Dec 17th 2009 11:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
I hope this helps and good luck with the laptop hunting!!]]>Dec 17th 2009 11:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
I've seen it used by everyone from businessmen to hospitals to the National Guard. And it's pretty good, my mom owns one for the same purpose as this guys dad. $400 new.]]>Dec 17th 2009 11:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 17th 2009 11:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/As for suggestions, be sure to check out the coupon/deal sites like Techbargin or Fatwallet. There are a couple of good machines on there that hit close to $400 after the instant rebates and %off coupons.]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/well basic rule of thumb is, if you don't want a crappy computer, don't have a crappy budget

maybe he should consider a desktop option if he already has display and keyboard]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 17th 2009 11:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115676]]>Dec 17th 2009 11:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115654]]>Dec 17th 2009 11:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 17th 2009 11:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 17th 2009 11:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/It says that he's NOT tech savvy, and since at that price it's comes with Ubuntu, I would say that it's not an option. I don't care how user friendly Ubuntu is compared to other distros, there's a huge learning curve, plus most things can only be done through the terminal.

And yes, I use Ubuntu 9.10]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
A non-tech-saavy person is a great person for Ubuntu, since they don't have to tinker with anything at all. I'll admit, if something goes wrong or isn't supported, then you may need the terminal and whatnot, but it's almost the same story with windows, except that you have to dig into the registry there. Granted, there are more people to help when you deal with windows problems (not that all of them are really helpful) so that's another challenge, but in 3+ years, the only thing she "broke" was her printer because she didn't use Ubuntu's built-in installer for the drivers on it... she was trying to compile and stuff, according to the Brother website (morons shouldn't be telling the user to do that!). In the end, it was an easy fix when you told Ubuntu to install it... it just worked, and was far easier than Brother's instructions.]]>Dec 18th 2009 8:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
I have Ubuntu on my Grandmothers machine. Nuff said.]]>Dec 18th 2009 11:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 17th 2009 11:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 18th 2009 12:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
# Intel® Celeron® Processor 743
# Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)
# 2GB DDR3 memory
# Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
#11.6 screen Supports 720p content, 1366x768 (HD)
# 250GB HDD (5400rpm)
#Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel
# 8-9 Hour Battery Life

http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/satellite/T100/T115-S1100]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
celeron? no thanks, but nice on the ddr3]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Celeron ~ Atom x 2
Atom x 2 for > $500 = Awesome
Awesome + Me = Ill take one!]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 18th 2009 12:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/oops, point-making fail]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/feed://www.engadget.com/rss.xml]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 18th 2009 12:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
But adBlockPlus does the trick, though it does disable some videos too (since they probably have embedded ads)]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/Dec 18th 2009 1:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
5lbs; 14" 1366x768 LED; Intel Dual-Core T4300 @ 2.1GHz; 3GB RAM; 250GB HDD; DVD burner; 802.11b/g; Windows 7 Home Premium; 6-cell battery; 1yr warranty

$669.00 - $220 instant savings - 10% off Code: USPNOTEBOOKS = $404.10 Free Shippin]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/ask-engadget-best-non-netbook-laptop-for-around-400/
http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=1753552&u2=http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/config.workflow:ConfigureMtmAsItem?mtm-item=:000000F3:00002611:?sid=482802&AID=10429688&PID=2370677&CJURL=http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/config.workflow:ConfigureMtmAsItem?mtm-item=:000000F3:00002611:?sid=482802

$384 after cash back also]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:14AM