Laptop Shopping

[Jboman]

I'm looking to purchase a laptop that is not that expensive, but performs really good
I'm not a gamer
I just basically want a laptop for surfing the net, checking email...etc
Also, not too big in size
Advice on any brand(s) will be helpful
Thanks

 

[shaneio]

cheap with decent specs try acer!

 

[raybay]

Dell, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo in the upper half of their product range... No cheap laptop lasts for long, and the long-term cost is much higher due to repair requirements.
The most important feature is cooling channels, and the ability to clean out lint, fiber, and dirt.