If you’re looking for an ultra-cheap laptop solution, you may now consider Dell’s Inspiron Mini 9.  This 8.9″ glossy, portable laptop starts at $399 with Windows XP Home Edition only, 512MB RAM, 8GB solid-state hard drive, and may be bought in black or white.  This laptop is probably the cheapest, newest one you can find.  It is great for kids just learning to use a computer, or if you’d like a quick and cheap option.

The good: It’s ridiculously cheap! You can add an integrated webcam and bluetooth as well as upgrade up to 1GB of RAM.

The ugly: You’re stuck with Windows XP Home Edition unless you enlist an NYC tech support company to upgrade it to Windows XP Professional.  Don’t even think of going to Vista being that your speed is only at 512MB or 1GB of RAM.  Also, your hard drive, albeit a rugged, shock-free solid-state drive, can only be upgraded from 8GB of space to 16GB of space. 

This laptop is great for you if you don’t mind storing your files online or if you just want to cheaply get on the Internet and use your computer.   And if you’re looking for an ultra-portable and light laptop to travel, this is the one to go with.

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