lol ok seems like im still getting mixed results, let me put each laptop/notebook specs down with price and see what one would you all go for.
First the: Acer Emachines eME627-204G25Mi Laptop $600
* Processor: AMD Athlon 64 single-core processor 1.60GHz
* Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
* Display Size: 15.6" (39cm) 16:9 Aspect HD LCD
* Display Resolution: 1366x768 Pixel resolution, high-brightness
* Graphics Engine: ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics, supporting Unified Video Decoder, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range technology, Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft DirectX 10
* RAM: Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules
* Built-in Hard Drive: 250GB
* Integrated Webcam: Integrated low-light enhance video webcam
* Network Devices: Integrated 10/100 LAN
* Built-in Wireless Capabilities: 802.11a/b/g/n
* Optical Drives: 8 x DVD super multi double-layer drive
* Audio: High-definition audio support with two built-in stereo speakers
* Ports: Multi-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD), 2 x USB ports, VGA, Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, Microphone-in jack, Ethernet port, DC-in jack for AC adaptor
* Card Reader: Multi-in-1 card reader, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro and xD-picture Card
* Included Software: eMachines recovery management, Microsoft works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 trial, Adobe reader, Norton Internet Security 2009 trial (60days), Corel WinDVD, NTI Media Maker
* Battery Specs: 6-Cell 48.8W Li-ion
* Battery Power: Up to 2.5hrs
* Colour: Black
* Dimensions (closed): (W) 37.5cm x (D) 25cm x (H) 4cm
* Weight: 2.7kg
* Model: E627
* Brand: Acer
* Warranty: 1 Year with Acer
Package Contents
* Acer emachines E627 laptop
* Bonus carry bag
* AC Adaptor
* Battery
* Support DVD
* User's guide
Second : Acer eMachine 525 Notebook
Celeron 900 $605
Processor: Intel Celeron mobile processor900 (2.2GHz, 800FSB)
Memory: 2Gb DDR2-667MHz (1 x 2GB). max 4Gb (both slot filled)
Display: 15.6 WXGA 16:9 Wide Screen Crystal Brite (1366 x 768)
Hard Drive: 160GbSATA
Optical Drive: DVD super multi (Dual layer)
Graphics: Integrated Intel GMA 4500M chipset 3D graphics upto 1759Mb DVMT5.0
Camera: Acer CrystalEye 0.3M webcam featuring Acer PrimalLite
Communication: WLAN 802.11b/g 10/100 LAN
Ports: 2 x USB Ports
external VGA port
headphone/speakers/lineout
microphone jack
RJ45 ethernet port
Card Reader: 5 in 1 Media Card Reader
OS: Win7 Home Premium
Weight: 2.7kg
Dimensions: 373mm(W) x 246.5mm (D) 27/40mm (H)
Warranty: 1 YEARS Pickup Repair Return
Extra: MS Works 8.5 + Office Trial
And Third: Toshiba L500/CEL T3100 $565
L500/CEL T3100/1.9GHz/15.6/250G/W7
Satellite Pro L500, Intel Celeron T3100, 1.90GHz
15.6" HD 200 CSV LD, 2GB DDR3 1066, 250GB SATA
DL12.7mm 8x, VGA, RGB, HDMI, Modem, Win7 Home Prem
PI DATE : Jan 2010
PRODUCT : Toshiba L500 Notebook
PROC : Mobile Intel Celeron T3100 Proc (1.9GHz, 800MHz FSB,
1MB L2 cache)
CHIPSET : Intel GL40 Express Chipset
MEM : 2GB DDR3 1066 MHz expandable to 2GB
HDD : 250 GB 5,400 rpm SATA HDD
ODD : DVD SuperMulti Dual / Double Layer
DISPLAY : 15.6" Widescreen TFT Active Matrix XGA 200NIT CSV
(1366 x 768) resolution
GRAPHIC : Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GL40
NTWK : Integrated Realtek 802.11 b/g
V.92 data fax modem, Integrated 10/100Mbps TX Ethern
AUDIO : Intel High Definition Audio Sound, Stereo Speakers
Integrated microphone
PORTS : RGB/HDMI, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x eSATA/USB Combo,
Headphone & microphone port
SLOTS : Bridge media Reader/Writer slot (SD, MMC, Memory Stick/Memory
Stick Pro)
WEBCAM : Intg webcam
BATT : 6 cell Lithium-Ion battery (up to 3 hours)
OS : Windows 7 32/64bit Home Premium (OEM)
DIM : 383 x 259 x 35.5/39.25 mm (W/D/H)
WEIGHT : From 2.72 Kg