Are you looking for laptops on sale? Of course you can go ahead and scour the intenet, run to all electronic stores, or even go through the newspaper. If you’re looking to get a good laptop for low cost, take a glance at the Asus Eee laptop.
The Asus Eee laptop is like the little engine that could. One of the best small laptops for sale that are available is this one. The overall size of the unit is only 8-3/4″ x 7″ x 1″ and weighing less than 1kg. Making it quite easy to carry around without the bulkiness. Fits in a briefcase, handbag , pocketbook, or even a small knapsack. They claim to be more durable to bumps and shocks to the unit. Which is a good thing, I would think that something the size of a notebook and just as thin would take any abuse.
It’s size is not the only thing that’s small. You can pick one up of less than $400. As far as cheap new laptops go, this is one of the best. What’s inside is a 1.6 GHz Intel atom processor along with an Intel 950 graphics card, 1GB if RAM, a 80 GB hard drive, 512 cache memory and a few more items that make you want to give it some thought. As for start up speed, Asus claims the Eee is usable with Lixus booting in about 10 seconds (give or take). You can shoose to use Windows and take a fe more with that OS. When compared to a Mac, they’re ready in about the same time.
The programs that are available as standard with the Asus Eee are Microsoft Works, along with Star Office8 office suites (speedsheet, word processor, calender programs, database and much more. Keep in mind that with the 80GB hard drive, you sure have more than enough room for other software programs.
It seems that the Asus Eee at it’s regular price is like finding other notebooks on sale.
Update: One of our new readers, Jan D, sent us this list of places to find good deals on laptops. Thanks Jan!
1. Walmart can’t be beat for good prices on computers including laptops from Dell with their Inspiron 1545 Laptop PC with an Intel Pentium T4500 Processor and Windows 7 Home Premium software 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Works 9 software and Skype VoIP Software. Walmart is also selling a Holiday Laptop Bundle with your choice of laptop computers including the Acer As5334-2737, the Compaq Presario CQ62-219WM or the Toshiba Silver Satellite L455D-S5976. The Holiday Bundle also includes an extra 4GB Flash Drive, wireless mouse and laptop accessories.
2. Geeks.com has super deals on laptops from Toshiba such as the Pentium Dual-Core ULV, the Athion II Dual Core P320 or Dell’s Inspiron 1545 Dual-Core T4400. Prices are around $500 for refurbished laptops.
3. At Newegg.com laptop computers from companies such as Lenovo, Toshiba or Asus may cost as little as $400.00. Even at $400. you are getting a dual core processor.
4. Target carries HP Pavilions for $699.00, Toshibas are also sold for about the same price at $619.00 including the Toshiba Satellite with a 320GB hard drive for only $529.99.
5. Be sure to check with the “For Sale” ads in the local newspaper. Many times you can find used laptops in the want ads for a small price. Also consignment shops will pass on electronics such as laptop computers for a small cost to you.
Reader Question: For those of you that have owned an Asus, what did you pay for it and were you satisfied with it? Would you buy another one?
I purchased an Asus Eee laptop two months ago for one of my family members at around $410.00.The great thing is I decided to have it with out any reference or verification from friends or advertisements.The reason behind is,my desktop cpu contains around 80% of sections from Asus and since last 6 years I am enjoying a maintenance free computer work.I perform technical and nontechnical job on computer and work 50 to 60 hours a week.I guess the newly purchased laptop will work in similar way.
i purchased a asus laptop for my office use and also for home use. i bought it for $400.00. it is very nice laptop. the features of the laptop are very good and the internet facility and internet options are good. the screen revolution is also very nice.it has 4gb ram and 320 gb hard disc. i use it to watch movies and also to listen songs.it is given with a guarantee of 3 years. i can repair it for free if it get a problem.i am very much satisfied with it.
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I purchased my first ASUS laptop over three years ago from Walmart for just under $300. It lasted until this past year and took quite a bit of abuse from drips of coffee and occasional knocking about by the dog or one of the kids. I am currently looking at purchasing a new one in the next month or so. If I can find a computer that can last more than a year in my house, I know I found a winner, and ASUS brand laptops seem to “fill the bill” both in quality and price.
I would definitely buy another Asus and will be this Black Friday. I bought one for myself two years ago on Black Friday. I was nervous that it would not hold up , but I was pleasantly surprised. I paid $400.00 for it. It has been dropped , gotten wet and even run over by my son’s bike. The laptop continues to perform well. My daughter is in high school and I will be buying her one for Christmas because I know it can take the abuse that a teenager will give it !