Unless you are looking for a cheap throwaway laptop, don't bother.

If money is an issue and if all you plan on doing is "just to browse the web, play a few DVDs and talk with people on Msn", get a Netbook.

Netbooks are cheaper and you can go with a good brand. Netbooks are great for the few things you want to do.

Asus makes a nice Netbook.

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