I realize that “cheap” is in the eye of the beholder. Not only that — the laptops in this article might not even be as cheap as something you could get off eBay or even as inexpensive as a refurbished laptop.
But, face it: new laptops are almost always going to be more expensive than the equivalently configured desktop PC because of the need for miniaturization of the components. And laptops have to use different (more expensive) technologies to maximize battery life.
Bottom line: you’re going to pay more for a laptop; or you’re going to get less laptop for your dollar compared to a desktop PC.
That said, these three laptops — Sony VAIO, HP Pavilion, and Dell Latitude — are all solid buys in a range of prices that is very competitive for brand new equipment. And they come from decent companies and offer you a range of features as well.
Let’s get started…
Sony VAIO N170GT
This Sony model is that it doesn’t have a lot of junky frills on it. It is a clean looking design. It is stylish, too. The screen is very bright. It doesn’t get a lot of glare. The speed and performance...