~$500 Student Laptop (Desktop Supplement)

[bdizzle11]

Hey all! I'm looking for recommendations for a laptop for light school use for under $500 (flexible). I will be doing engineering and probably some comp sci but this will not be my main computer for that. I will be keeping my desktop (see my signature) in my dorm room and doing most of whatever potential CADing or programming on that.

Basically I just want a computer that has good battery life, a 14" screen, preferably a backlit keyboard, at least an i5 and HD 3000 graphics.

I'm a great deal hunter so toss out any PC's that come to mind and I'll see what I can find. If you need any more information just ask. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!

 

[lycros]

Although this doesn't meet your specs, this is a pretty good laptop, especially for the price. http/www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+15.6%22+Laptop+-+4GB+Memory+-+320GB+Hard+Drive+-+Textured+Black+Suit/3677442.p?id=1218426416903&skuId=3677442

Here is closer to what you want but $100 more http/www.logicbuy.com/deals/dell-vostro-3500-laptop/19449.aspx

 

[bdizzle11]

Wow, the $320 pricetag on that really surprises me. I would probably snatch that up in an instant if it had a bit more of the portability I was looking for. The 14 or 13.3" is pretty important to me right now.

 

[lycros]

http/www.logicbuy.com/deals/dell-vostro-3450-laptop/31806.aspx

14" Dell Vostro 3450 Core i5-2450M 2.5GHz Dual-core Laptop w/4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, Backlit Keyboard & Windows 7 Professional for $521 with free shipping