Notebook buying question

[ryan_self]

I want to buy my girlfriend a laptop computer for her birthday, and I'm looking for the best deal for $750-1,000. Looking for minimum specs of 512MB memory, 60GB hard drive, internal b/g wireless, and a cd burner and dvd player (a dvd burner is nice but definitely not necessary. Important considerations are a high quality/clear screen, battery life, and portability, although I know she doesn't want something as small as my Inspiron 700m.

Recommendations? I've been Dell-loyal for years and have bought 3 computers from them, but Im wondering if better deals exist for my needs.

Thanks.

[TruckStuff]

I'm typing this on a Dell laptop right now. Inspiron 6000. Widescreen, 1.5ghz, 528Mb RAM, built-in wireless B/G. I've been pretty pleased with it. Cost right at about $1000.

I've always been pleased w/ Dell laptops. Also had good experience w/ Toshiba. My mother-in-law is using a Toshiba that is pushing 6 years old. A few months ago, I replaced the battery and the keyboard, but other than that its still going strong also.

[ryan_self]

Dell is definitely my first option, but I've pretty much never bought anything else, so I'm curious as to if I'm missing a great deal/product.

[Cheesypuff]

1 vote for toshiba for me. my second choice would be dell. you would be able to find better deals with dell tho.

[Devhux]

I'd pretty much agree with Dell or Toshiba.

[bachviet]

Dell 6000

[Jeffbx]

:stupid:

Dell Inspiron 6000 is the best choice for $1000 & under.

Check the refurb site - I got a 6000 from there for $425 last April.

[ryan_self]

Probably looking to avoid the refurb option, since it's a gift. If it were for me, I would probably go that route.

Thanks to everyone for answering, I've been a Dell man for years and it looks like I'll continue to be, just wanted to make sure I was blindly ignoring nay better deals out there.

[apexbyte]

Do you have a costco nearby? i hear they are good for return policies. And cheap to boot.

[ryan_self]

I do, I'll check them out. I've also heard that they're amazing on returns, they take pretty much anything no questions asked.