The latest $400 notebook PC models are designed for basic notebooks computing functions such as browsing the internet wirelessly and safely, checking and sending email, listening to and burning CDs, watching DVDs, and downloading or saving a reasonable amount files. $400 notebook PCs will meet the requirements of the majority of notebooks users. If you're a businessperson, designer, serious video gamer, or multimedia enthusiast, then you'll want to boost your price range during your search for a new notebooks that will meet your personal or business computing needs.
You can usually buy a notebook PC for $400 with the following features and components: Intel Celeron single-core or Via C7-M processor, 512 MB DDR2 system RAM, 60 or 80 GB hard drive, 15.4 inch widescreen display, CD-RW/DVD combo drive, 802.11b/g wireless LAN, and either Windows Vista Basic or a Linux-based operating system.