im looking for my first laptop/netbook.?

[lilsegura]

hi everyone im in the market to get my first personal computer. i am going to be a senior in high school next year and next to get one, but i dont know where to look. im not trying to break my buget(550 give or take) all i want is a good laptop or netbook with sufficient memory to do asainments(essays, reaserch papers, ect) but still be social with myspace/facebok/twitter..... so can anyone goive my any advice? i dont want to rush this decision....i want to find one that works for me.
thank you

[help_indeed]

Go for an HP Netbook. It will be within your budget and with all features that will last another 5 years.

[Robert F]

I think you should go Sony Viao laptops. It will be in your budget and almost suitable for all things you asked.

[PyroTech]

You might try a place dellauction.com, which sells laptops for a great price. Refurbished.

[joe f]

if all you're going to do is text stuff consider the netbooks. they're cheap lightweight and get basic work done. you can listen to music on them too but you're pushing with watching videos. note: netbooks do not have optical drives.

list of manufactures
asus eee (i have one for my 7 yr old)
HP mini
Dell mini
Acer aspire one

For a full laptop look at the Toshiba x305 series (x=L, S)

good luck

[oxymoron]

Even i'm planning to buy a laptop, and have done some research on the subject
i think DELL inspiron series (1525 core2duo to be precise) is the best option, which is within the budget and gives you sufficient memory and features to do all that you intend to do... also Toshiba L300 is another laptop that i found to be worth its price and having all the necessary feaures!!

[Lexi B]

mac

[fuzzy]

Try looking on ubid.com

[Smith T]

MSI GX620
http://astore.amazon.com/best.gaming.lap...B001LXRKYE