What about this notebook?

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...es_continue.do

I have a nice rig for gaming and such right now but looking for something just to get on the net with, checke mail and write papers. I did a configuration at compaq and it came out pretty good I think.


What do you guys think?

549.00 + 69.00 for shipping and a 50.00 mail in rebate


Operating System Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition with SP2

Processor Intel(R) Celeron(R) M 360 (1.4 GHz)

Display 14.0" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x768)

Graphics Card Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 - Celeron

Memory 256MB DDR SDRAM (1x256MB)

Hard Drive 40 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive

Primary CD/DVD Drive 8X DVD Drive

Networking Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG WLAN

Primary Battery 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Productivity Software Microsoft(R) Works/Money

Sounds good to me, I would consider getting at least a CD burner if it doesn't cost a whole lot to add. Even for basic stuff I would up the ram a bit, probably aftermarket would be a bit cheaper. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a laptop with a Celeron-M, they aren't bad at all.

I would also check out Dell's Inspiron B120, awhile back it was $460 for one with 14in, 1.4Ghz Celeron-M, 512mb, WiFI, and CD-RW/DVD

Best Buy has one right now with about the same configuration
for $450 after rebate...its a compaq.