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Only five years ago laptops were considered a pretty hefty expense, with even a mid range system averaging over $1400. Nowadays, cheap laptops can be found all over.

Depending on what your needs are will depend on how cheap you can go, but even a top notch Windows based laptop can be had for under $800 with all the bells and whistles of its predecessors only a few years before.

Even a more powerful laptop can still be had for about $600 – still pretty cheap in the scheme of things. Add a manufacture’rs rebate or a great sale, and you are definitely ahead of the game.

These most probably will only come with a gig of RAM but if you limit your computer usage to emails, social networking, maybe organizing some online photos, and some simple web browsing, that will easily handle all your projects.

Usually these are found in electronics stores that specialize in electronics only – not mass merchandisers that sell everything from candy to the kitchen sink plus stoves and computers. Look for smaller local stores that perhaps accept trade-ins. Many computer and techno-geeks buy updated technology every six months or so and what they trade in still being sold in retail stores for full price.

Be on the lookout for weekly sales, rebates, online specials, and even websites that specialize in overstocked electronics. At holiday time they might even throw in free shipping, too. Be careful about what you buy – if you aren’t familiar with the brand, pass on it. It could be overstocked because it’s a crummy device.

Before putting any of your files onto a computer you buy second hand, do a complete security scan for viruses, spyware, etc. This might be the reason they’re selling it – it’s been infected with a virus they can’t get rid of.

Andrew Johnson is an expert in computer products. If you want more information about varieties of cheap laptops or are searching for a reputable computer retailer please visit http://www.ebuyer.com