Best Laptops for the Money

It is easy to understand why consumers gave the ASUS UL30-A-A2 Laptop great ratings. It has an incredible 12 hours of all-day battery life; it is compact and very portable. It features a multi-gesture touchpad to easily zoom in or out of pictures by pinching or navigate up and down pages by sliding your finger. The ASUS UL30-A-A2 Laptop has Altec Lansing speakers plus SRS surround for a virtual home theatre experience on the go; there is an HDMI port for connecting to an HDTV. It features a 500 GB Hard Drive for storing applications, documents and large video and audio libraries. Loaded with features, the price tag makes this one of the best laptops for the money. You can read consumer comments below.

R. Greenberg wrote: "I've been working with computers for over 30 years. This is the first computer of any sort that met and I will expect exceed my expectations (over time). It is the perfect computer for doing MS Office type work, emailing documents back and forth, and internet use. It's nice and fast, great display, no issues with the keyboard, and set up was not that difficult. I have a very capable desktop and did not need to duplicate what I already had. This is the perfect machine for getting work done and keeping in touch with email. Now if it keeps working for a few years, ASUS would have hit a huge home-run."

Chris wrote: "If you're like me, you research hours and hours before deciding what kind of laptop you want to get. It's a big purchase no doubt, and you want to make sure you're getting a great laptop for your money, which is why you've taken the time to scroll all the way down the Amazon page to the customer review section. . .Put simply, the ASUS UL30 is probably one of the best purchases I've ever made. It is so thin and light, the "UL" part doesn't do justice. Compared to that behemoth of a Vaio, the ASUS UL30 weighs less than a Mac . .Weight and portability were one of my top concerns because I would be lugging around this laptop with to campus, going from class to class all day. I can easily carry it in my backpack. . .The hardware is divine. The screen is so bright and vibrant. The speakers are unlike other laptops. You seriously have to listen to how loud the speakers on this small laptop really are to believe it. The part that I might (and that's a big MIGHT) come to miss is an optical drive. There is no way to play DVDs or CDs on the ASUS UL30, but that's a blessing in disguise. Because there is no optical drive, the laptop is lighter. . "

Ryan Mercovich wrote: "This is an amazing laptop with a super bright screen, and amazing battery life. My only complaints are that the screen is a little too glossy (but what laptop isn't these days) and that no powerful dedicated GPU is available that can provide this much battery life. This computer can do basically everything, and is a great buy."

The Lenovo Ideapad G550 Laptop is definitely a great laptop for the money. This laptop is both portable and durable. It features an integrated web camera, high quality speakers, and a DVD reader/writer. The OneKey Rescue System provides quick and easy data recovery and antivirus protection. Your face is your password with the VeriFace Face Recognition software. This is an outstanding laptop for a college student and definitely priced for the budget conscious. Below you can read some comments from users.

Chaz Palio wrote: "I did a lot of research to find the best value at $450-500 and I've narrowed down my search to this laptop. Quick processor, good amount of RAM, good size screen. We didn't get charged tax on this purchase which was a pleasant surprise! I like the design that Lenovo used on this laptop. It feels very strong and looks nice as well. . .The only downside that I've found is that I can't permanently disable the touch pad through the bios or even with the FN keys. Everything else is great!"

Drjones wrote: "I purchased this laptop based on the specs alone, never having seen a Lenovo in person. Lenovo purchased IBM's PC division a few years ago so I had some faith in the brand. I was positively floored with the quality of this laptop - it's a very, very nice unit. I have purchased several for clients and one for my girlfriend - that's how nice this Lenovo laptop is."

Ted Cramer wrote: "Purchased this for a college student and set it up and configured this with extra features and applications. It is fast and comes with the right amount of memory from the start. Sound quality is good and loud too. I wouldn't hesitate to buy or recommend this to friends, family and clients as a good buy for the money and quality laptop. I plan to buy a few more of these. Lenovo did a good job on this one. It is made in China but everything is made out of the USA these days."

IT Pro wrote: "I am a System Administrator for a small medical billing company and needed a laptop ASAP, but with a very tight budget. I shopped around for almost a week and regardless of which online store or physical store I went to the $499 laptop rice would eventually blow up to the $600 range. My requirements were pretty simple but at the same time I wanted to make sure I did not end up regretting my choice and returning the unit. I read the specs on this unit and really liked that I can get a 64 bit machine with 4GB of RAM for under $500! . .A very nice laptop for the price. Good for students all the way to IT professionals like myself. . ."

The Dell Inspiron is loaded with great features, and it is a fantastic laptop for the money. With the Dell Inspiron i15R-197-1974MRB Laptop, users have a stylish laptop with fast reliable performance. It features a 320GB hard drive, CD/DVD burner, built-in webcam and a high definition wide screen. The Dell Inspiron has a full size keyboard and the touchpad for easy navigation of websites and documents. You can read some customer comments below.

John wrote: "I just got my Inspiron 15R in the mail today and it is amazing. The specs were as listed. . .I searched around the internet for awhile to find a deal on an i5 processor. My old laptop was an Inspiron 1501. The 15R is a great improvement. On the 15R the touch pad does exactly what I want it to do, when I want it to do it. This computer is also fast."

SpankMac wrote: "Been a month since I got this computer. No problems whatsoever. Nice laptop, great keypad (with the numpad on it). I'd recommend it. I got a great deal on Amazon."

Santiago wrote; "I am very happy with this computer. It is fast, easy to handle and of great quality. I used to have a Mac but I decided to try a PC because: a) the price b) my Mac had become practically obsolete after 5 years. So the computer has worked great. The battery only lasts about 3 hours and even though that is enough for my use, I would expect more of a PC bought in 2010."

Definitely a laptop loaded with great features and its very affordable price tag makes this a laptop worth the money. Students and home business owners will find the Toshiba Satellite C655-D-S5043 Laptop powerful and reliable. It features a 320GB hard drive, excellent display and some very useful software. Comments from customers can be read below.

F. Howard wrote: "Was looking for a laptop with ATI Radeon graphics and this laptop was a steal for the price. Got it within 2 days through Amazon and was amazed at the size of the screen. The screen is very bright since it has the Tru Bright technology and it is also a wide screen which makes it nice for videos and movies. Sound is really good for a laptop. . .Overall the laptop is sturdy and feels solid."

Computer Geek wrote: "It comes with very little bloatware. The OS- Win7-64 works great. Performance wise, it runs smoothly for everyday activities, from web surfing to word processing. It has a bright glossy screen. One con might be that it doesn't have 4 GB of RAM but for the price I really can't complain."

Mr. Dave wrote: "As a purchasing agent for a computer reseller, I see a lot of laptops come and go and for the money this Toshiba is a knock-out!! Yes, it's only a single core with 2 gig but very fast and windows 7.64 bit works very well on it. The only thing I would change would be the speakers, they are not very loud. But the rest of it is built with quality and I am very happy with it. . ."

D. Allen wrote: "My son bought one of these, and I am very impressed with it. It has a separate numeric keypad to the right of the keyboard, a beautiful monitor, decent battery life, stays cool, has Windows 7 Home Premium, CD/DVD/R/W, an open RAM slot and excellent build quality. Cons are: 2 GB of RAM and a single core processor but this is no surprise at this price point. All in all, it is a good running, well built machine."