Opinions on this laptop......

• Intel® Core™ i3-380M processor
  Features a 3MB cache and 2.53GHz processor speed.
• Intel® Core™ i3 processor
  Features smart 4-way processing performance for HD quality computing. Intel® HD graphics provide extra graphics power for your laptop when you need it.
• 4GB DDR3 memory
  For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
• Mobile Intel® HD graphics
  Feature 64-1696MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory for lush images.
• Built-in webcam and microphone
  Make it easy to video chat with friends and family.
• Multiformat media reader
  Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSD and MultiMediaCard formats.

• Intel® Pentium® processor T4500
  Features a 1MB cache and 2.3GHz processor speed.
• 4GB DDR3 DIMM memory
  For multitasking power, expandable to 6GB.
• Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
  Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
• 15.6" LED high-definition display
  With TrueLife technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
• 320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
  Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
  For lush images.
• Built-in 0.3MP webcam
  Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.
• 3-in-1 digital media reader
  Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard and Memory Stick formats.
• 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
  For fast digital video, audio and data transfer

Found a great deal at Staples, of all places...........Toshiba L655 model........has 500g hd........4gb installed, 15.6 hd screen, Intel P6200, webcam & mic, Win7 64-bit, MC reader, 3 USB's, HDMI, dvd R/W....not much extra sw but I didn't care.........$449

 Would've like to have gotten something with a better processor but this has all I need & I stayed under $500.