Dell Vostro 1510

A "bog standard" 15-inch laptop selected on the strength of Dell's reputation for reliability. If you're looking for a particular bargain, or some extra frills, this would be a good reference machine to check against. A 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Windows Vista Home model with 2GB of RAM, 250GB hard disk and integral 8x DVD R/W drive. Includes web cam, 4 USB 2.0 ports and 802.11 wireless support, but no Bluetooth.