The first two months of every new year is an exciting period since all the famous companies try to come out with their latest models of laptops and notebooks. After doing some research on the net, i decided to come up with the list of 10 cheapest laptops available on the market for our readers. Those searching on net will find it much easier to get a start point and hence save their time for some other productive activity. So let’s save your time and share the list as of date. I will update the list after six months i. e for the second half of 2010. The list starts from the cheapest to the expensive ones but all of the laptops are below the psychological barrier of $550. All the prices have been confirmed from Amazon since we consider it a global benchmark.
1) Compaq Presario CQ61-410US 15.6-Inch Laptop
Price: $415
Product Specifications:
* AMD Sempron Processor for Notebook PCs M120 ( 2.1 GHz, 512KB L2 Cache)
* 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 DIMM) (expandable to 4 GB)
* 250GB (7200RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, * Up to 4.25 Hours of Battery Life
* 15.6″ Diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1366×768)
* ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 Graphics with 128MB Display Cache Memory with up to 1022MB total graphics memory
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Processor: 2.1 GHz AMD Sempron
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 14.89 inches, 9.93 inches, 1.38 inches
* Weight: 5.9 pounds
Wireless Connectivity
* 802.11b/g/n WLAN
Power
* 65W AC Adapter – 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
Weight
* 5.9 lbs
Official Website of Compaq Presario CQ61-410US
2) Toshiba Satellite T115D-S1120 LED TruBrite 11.6-Inch Laptop
Price: $439
Product Specifications
* 1.6GHz AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 Processor
* 2GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
* 250GB Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive (5400RPM); 802.11b/g wireless LAN
* 11.6″ LED (16:9) 1366×768 Display; ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
* Window 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon
* Number of Processors: 2
* RAM: 2000 MB
* RAM Type: SODIMM
* Memory Slots: 2
Hard Drive
* Size: 250 GB
* Manufacturer: Serial ATA hard disk drive
* Type: Serial ATA
* Speed: 5400.0 rpm
Graphics and Display
* Graphics RAM: 128.0 MB
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 8.3 inches, 11.3 inches, 1.35 inches
* Weight: 3.49 pounds
Power
* AC Adapter
65W (19V 3.42A) Auto-sensing, 100-240V / 50-60Hz input
Battery
Li-Ion (5600mAh, 6-Cell)
Battery Life*
Up to 5.5 hours
Wireless
* Wireless Type: 802.11bgn and 10/100 Ethernet LAN. No Modem Port. No Bluetooth (No Antenna)
Official Site of Toshiba Satellite T115D-S1120 and Click here to Download detail Spec Sheet in PDF
3)Acer Aspire AS1410-2706 11.6-Inch
Price: $449
Product Specifications
* 1.2GHz Intel Celeron SU2300 Processor
* 2GB DDR2 667MHz Memory
* 250GB SATA Hard Drive; 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wifi Connectivity
* 11.6″ HD WXGA Acer CrystalBrite LED-backlit Display; Intel GMA 4500MHD Graphics
* Windows 7 Home Premium; Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Processor: 1.2 GHz Intel Celeron
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 8.03 inches, 11.22 inches, 1.18 inches
* Weight: 3.08 pounds
Power
* Rated Charge (normal use): 6.0 hours
Official Website of Acer Aspire AS1410
4) Lenovo G530 15.4-Inch Laptop (Black Matte)
Price: $449
Product Specifications
* 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T4400 Processor
* 3GB 204 Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
* 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM); 802.11 b/g
* 15.4″ 1280×800 ccfl Display (16:10); Intel GMA 4500M Graphics
* Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* Memory Slots: 2
Hard Drive
* Size: 160 GB
* Manufacturer: sata
* Speed: 5400.0 rpm
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 10.1 inches, 14.1 inches, 1.46 inches
* Weight: 5.95 pounds
Power
* Rated Charge (normal use): 4.0 hours
5) Acer AS5517-1216 15.6-Inch Black Laptop
Price: $480
Product Features
* 1.6GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 Dual-Core Processor
* 3GB DDR2 667MHz Memory
* 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
* 15.6″ HD Widescreen Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit Display; ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
* Windows 7 Home Premium; Up to 2.5 Hours of Battery Life
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2
Communications
*Acer® InviLink 802.11b/g/Draft-N or 802.11b/g wireless LAN, WI-FI CERTIFIED™
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 10.8 inches, 14.4 inches, 1.5 inches
* Weight: 6 pounds
Battery
*Six-cell lithium ion battery: up to 2.5 hours life depending on configuration and usage (may be reduced if Windows Vista® Aero is enabled)
Offiicial Website of Acer 5517 – 1216
6) Dell Inspiron 11 11.6-Inch Obsidian Black Laptop
Price: $486 (Dell Starting Price – $349)
Product Specifications:
* 1.3GHz Intel Pentium SU4100 Processor (800MHz FSB, 2MB cache)
* 4GB Memory; 250GB 5400RPM Hard Drive; Flash Card Reader; 10/100 Ethernet
* Wireless 802.11 b/g Connectivity; Built-in 1.3MP Webcam; Integrated Audio
* 11.6″ Widescreen High Definition Display; Intel GS45 Integrated Graphics
* Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit); 6 Cell Battery;Webcam – 1.3MP; Wireless card – 802.11 b/g
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Processor: 1.3 GHz Pentium
* RAM: 4 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive
* Size: 250 GB
* Speed: 5400.0 rpm
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 8.42 inches, 11.49 inches, 1.01 inches
* Weight: 2.98 pounds
Power
* Rated Charge (normal use): 4.0 hours
Though released in later part f 2009, but ths laptop is one of the major hit for Dell. The laptop is loaded with Windows 7 operating system which is anothere r plus point keeping in mind its total price.
Official Page of Dell Inspiron 11z
7) HP G60-630US 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
Price: $ 529
Product Specifications
* Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T4400 (2.2 GHz, 1 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
* 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 DIMM) (expandable to 4 GB)
* 320GB (5400RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, * Up to 3.75 Hours of Battery Life
* 15.6″ Diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1366×768), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M (shared) with up to 1309MB total available graphics memory
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 2.2 GHz Pentium
* Number of Processors: 2
* RAM: 3 GB
* RAM Type: PC 2100 DDR Memory
Hard Drive
* Size: 320 GB
* Type: Serial ATA
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 14.88 inches, 9.9 inches, 1.38 inches
* Weight: 6.57 pounds
Power
* 65W AC Adapter 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
Official Website of HP G60-630US
8 ) Lenovo G550 15.6-Inch Black Laptop
Price: $546
Product Specifications
* 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
* 4GB (204-Pin) DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory
* 250GB 5400RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive, DVDRW Drive
* 15.6″ (1366×768) 16:9 LED Display, Intel GMA 4500M Graphics
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Up to 3.8 Hours of Battery Life
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* System Bus Speed: 800
* RAM: 4 GB
* RAM Type: SDRAM
* Memory Slots: 2
Hard Drive
* Size: 250 GB
* Manufacturer: sata
* Speed: 5400.0 rpm
Ports and Connectivity
* Modem: None
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 9.6 inches, 15 inches, 1.04 inches
* Weight: 5.95 pounds
Power
* Rated Charge (normal use): 4.0 hours
Wireless
* Wireless Type: 802.11n
9) HP Pavilion DM3-1130US 13.3-Inch Lapto
Price: $549
Product Specifications
* AMD Athlon Neo X2 Dual-Core Processor L335 (1.6 GHz, 512 KB L2 Cache)
* 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 DIMM) (expandable to 8 GB)
* 320GB (7200RPM) Hard Drive (SATA)
* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, * Up to 5.5 Hours of Battery Life
* 13.3¿ Diagonal High-Definition LED HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1366 x 768), ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 Graphics with 128MB Display Cache Memory with up to 2046MB total graphics memory
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Hardware Platform: PC
* Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon
* Number of Processors: 2
* RAM: 4 MB
* RAM Type: SODIMM
Hard Drive
* Size: 320 GB
* Type: Serial ATA
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 12.83 inches, 9.06 inches, 1.23 inches
* Weight: 4.21 pounds
Official Website of HP Pavillion DM3-1130 US
10) Lenovo U150 11.6-Inch Laptop
Price: $550
Product Specifications
* 1.2GHz Intel Celeron SU2300 Processor
* 2GB 204 Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
* 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM); 802.11 b/g
* 11.6″ 1366×768 LED Display (16:9); Intel GMA 4500MHD Graphics
* Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
* Processor: 1.5 GHz Intel Celeron
* Memory Slots: 2
Hard Drive
* Size: 160 GB
* Manufacturer: sata
* Speed: 5400.0 rpm
Cases and Expandability
* Size (LWH): 7.5 inches, 11.4 inches, 1.35 inches
* Weight: 3.31 pounds
Power
* Rated Charge (normal use): 7.0 hours
