Check out lenovo outlet closeout and doorbusters. I found out about it on Slickdeals, not sure if they still have a sale. Buy a laptop that is scratch and dent.
I got one with a good dual core processor and graphics, 500 GB HDD, HDMI, Optical drive for $227 with tax and shipping.
I got one with a good dual core processor and graphics, 500 GB HDD, HDMI, Optical drive for $227 with tax and shipping.