Another cheap laptop for you guys. This time from Dell, the 15-inch Dual-core processor Dell i1545-012B comes with price for about the same as a Netbook. The Toshiba Satellite L305-S5955 maybe the cheapest 15-inch notebook since only equipped with the old Celeron processor, but Dell i1545-012B has 2.0GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 processor which is much better.

Specifications Summary:

Processor:
2.0GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200

Memory:
2GB, 800MHz DDR2

Hard drive:
160GB 5,400rpm

Video Card
Intel GMA 4500MHD (integrated)

Screen size (diagonal):
15.6 inches

Operating System:
Windows Vista Premium

Other Key Features:
3 USB 2.0, Wi-Fi

Price Range: $399.99

Dell i1545-012B missing some basic features such as webcam and bluetooth. The battery life ran for 2 hours and 27 minutes though still reasonable for such an inexpensive system it’s still short for the 3 hours target.

Another cheap notebook from Toshiba, with price range only at $349.99, that even cheaper than many netbooks, you will get the 15-inch Toshiba Satellite L305-S5955. If you like netbook for its cheap price but doesn’t like the small 10-inch screen, the this Satellite L305-S5955 is your perfect option.

Specifications Summary:

Processor:
2.2GHz Intel Celeron 900

Memory:
2GB, DDR2 800MHz

Hard drive:
160GB 5,400rpm

Video Card
Intel GMA 4500MHD

Screen size (diagonal):
15.4 inches

Operating System:
Windows Vista Home Basic SP1

Other Key Features:
3 USB 2.0, Wi-Fi

Price Range: $349.99

Toshiba Satellite L305-S5955 is basically a netbook in a larger case. So don’t complain about the performance which is not much different with netbook because it’s only equipped with the old Intel Celeron processor. One small bad point is the odd absent of webcam that supposed to be universally included in every laptop product.

Toshiba cheap entry level notebook, the 15-inch Satellite L505D-S5965 features an AMD dual-core processor along with other solid selection of components. Priced at $449.99 this laptop computer is aimed at low budget consumer with basic computing need.

Specifications Summary:

Processor:
2.1GHz AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core

Memory:
3GB, DDR2 800 MHz

Hard drive:
250GB 5,400rpm

Video Card
ATI Mobility Radeon 3100

Screen size (diagonal):
15.6 inches

Operating System:
Windows Vista Premium

Other Key Features:
2 USB 2.0, Wi-Fi

Price Range: $449.99

As a usual, cheap price comes with some sacrifice and bad points. You won’t get bluetooth and the ommision of webcam makes the laptop fells odd. The battery life is also below average that only lasted for 1 hour and 38 minutes.