The latest $400 notebooks are designed for basic notebook computing functions such as browsing the internet wirelessly and safely, checking and sending email, listening to and burning CDs, watching DVDs, and downloading or saving a reasonable amount files. $400 notebook computers will meet the requirements of the majority of notebook users. If you're a businessperson, designer, serious video gamer, or multimedia enthusiast, then you'll want to boost your price range during your search for a new notebook that will meet your personal or business computing needs.
Regular-sized $400 notebooks usually come with the following technical specifications: Intel Celeron single-core or Via C7-M processor, 512 MB DDR2 system RAM, 60 or 80 GB hard drive, 15.4 inch widescreen display, CD-RW/DVD combo drive, 802.11b/g wireless LAN, and either Windows Vista Basic or a Linux-based OS.