What are some good laptops between about $700-$1000?

[CFH]

As the title says, what are some decent laptops in that price range? My girlfriend and I have decided that we need another comptuer.

[RP33]

that is a pretty solid price range..

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

cheapest shit.. i buy all my parts/friends parts there.. ask me anything you'd like if you have any questions.

[jamiebhoy]

After years of buying the usual bigger names like Hewlett,Compaq etc I bought a cheap package from K Mart and added a second memory card and additional hard drive and it still runs perfectly after 3 years.

I think as long as you buy it somewhere reputable and it has a good warranty then the branding is just a preference. I know over here you can buy a decent laptop from Aldi for about 700 and its normally 2gb memory and 160gb hard drive.

Just shop around and remember to ask for a cash discount idf that's how you're paying.

[CFH]

What is the minimum screen size I should be looking for? The stupid fucking Futureshop site has the laptops divided by screen size...

[CFH]

I know it's Walmart, but how does these look to you guys? I really know very little about laptops having never owned one and I'm obviously reticent to trust a salesperson.

Walmart.ca: Dell, Dell Inspiron 1545 Laptop in piano Black finish **Wal-Mart Exclusive**, Dell Inspiron 1545 Laptop in piano Black finish **Wal-Mart Exclusive** Also available in Red and Blue

Walmart.ca: Acer, Acer Aspire 7735Z 17.3" Notebook, The Acer Aspire 7735Z delivers digital excitement to see, hear and live. Feast your eyes on the 17.3" 16:9 display and treat your ears to the intriguing sound experience of 2nd Generation Dolby audi

[jamiebhoy]

Of the three desktop PC's I have my favourite is the Acer, runs smooth with no problems. Have had performance issues in the past with Dell.
The Acer you listed looks like a nice deal.