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Hi Mike
All the big dealers have many good deals on at the moment under $1000 for Lap tops many with cash back options. Mainly Acer, ASUS and HP.
I bought one of those cheap $500 Acer 4315's last year and after I adapted it to my liking it is very good. I have used it in the field with internet, two USB-RS232 adapters and a USB hub with 4 outlets Its only problem is battery life (about 2hrs)
At that price I would expect Apple is out besides compatability problems if you are PC user.
The biggest problem with the cheaper varieties I have found is battery life. They do not last as long as the later technology in the later more expensive types. Larger screen types are also more in line with what you want but they do use more power.
You will find most of them will come with Windows 7 (cheapest variety) but there are still many with Vista and XP. XP will give the greatest compatability with your existing equipment but the others are pretty good now although you will need to learn the new program names and locations of the usual Windows utilities.
As I said they are all reasonable bargains so I think the one that most simulates your old lap top will be the easiest to use.
Barry
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