Which Computer Processor to look For?

[Matt S]

Alright, so my Dell from 2011 with a "Intel Core i3 CPU M 380 @ 2.53 GHz" is my current computer, and is basically on life support for various reasons.

So, with that in mind, I recently went to Walmart and picked up an HP with an "AMD E2-1800 APU with Radeon™ HD Graphics 1.7 GHz." Okay, I know some of you have already slapped your head, I understand, so did I.

Said computer has been returned, and lessons learned.

My question:

I am on the market for buying a new laptop. I intend on staying cheap, but just getting what will satisfy my needs. My current Dell N4010 with the aforementioned Intel processor has been super awesome to me. What I need to know, is what kind of computer would you all recommend that can compare to this one (Preferably from Walmart and/or Best Buy)?

Uses:
Homework
Watching .avi video
Watching YouTube Video
MINOR gaming (Facebook type stuff.)
Regular Internet & E-Mail

That said, the reason I ditched the computer from Walmart specifically, was because I could feel the slight delay in Windows when switching tabs, as well as video skip on Youtube videos. I don't want that.

Any suggestions for a computer that will provide me with what I need, while hopefully, staying below $500? (Might refer to Bestbuy.com or Walmart.com and recommend models to me.) Appreciate explaining what to look for in processors too.
Prefer to stay in the 15" screen range.

[johnnyblaze430]

Buy used. Look on craigslist. I bought a dell n5010nr with an i-5 processor.. 4 gb of ram and 750 gb hd.
Got it for $200. Lady selling it said it had a virus and me being computer tech i was able to wipe the hd clean. I now own a brick shithouse worth $600+
Try buying used if you can hold up

[who?]

The E2-1800 APU is one of the most economics from AMD. If you want something like the i3, you have to go for the A series such as the A-6, and A-8

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/satellite-15...&cp=1&lp=2

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-pavilion-...215015_TXT

Some more details of Intel Celeron B820

The Celeron B820 belongs to the Sandy Bridge series of processor and is intended for the entry level notebook computing. You may like to check the core i3 and core i5 processors in the Sandy Bridge line if you are looking for high performance processors.
Some more details of AMD E2-1800

The E2-1800 belongs to the Brazos 2.0 platform and replaced E-450, the highy successful AMD’s processor. It bumps up E-450 clock by 50 MHz and comes with a better graphics. AMD is coming up with a newer chipset support for E2-1800 that will consume lower power and

[Ben]

I use this method to make dicision between HP Chromebook VS ACER C70
with watch video to compare it