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Which laptop should I ask for?
(October 22, 2004)
I need a lower-end notebook to do the basics (e-mail, Web browsing, a little document and spreadsheet stuff, and so on). I don't want a $2,000 high-end notebook. What should I ask for? Or better yet, what specs should I get so that my machine stays useful, but not cutting edge, for the next year or two?
Submitted by: Cammby, CNET forums
Justin Jaffe
Senior associate editor,
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You're looking for a mainstream or budget laptop--something with the performance and the features that you actually need without all the stuff you don't.
You'll want a system with specs such as these:
 Value mobile processor
Intel Pentium 4 2GHz
Intel Celeron 2GHz
AMD Athlon XP-M 2GHz
Base amount of memory
Smaller hard drive (40GB or so)
CD-RW/DVD combo drive
Whatever you choose, make sure it comes loaded with Windows XP Home and a productivity suite.
Take a look at CNET's list of top mainstream laptops and our buying guide for more information.
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