If you need a laptop CHEAP, Dell:
Inspiron 2200
1.5Ghz Celeron
256MB shared Ram
40GB drive free B/G wireless
DVD ROM / CD Burner
90 Day Warranty
14" screen
XP Home
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...81103s&x=7&y=9
You can get for free from the web:
Anti-virus
Open Office Suite
Not a bad cheap rig (but I would suggest the two year warranty for $80)