Dell Business has the Vostro 1500 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 15.4" Notebook PC for $449. Add 2GB DDR2, 120GB Drive to reach $479 with free shipping. Free Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz upgrade, free TrueLife, free Roxio Creator. Comes with either Vista Basic or XP Home installed. The 6-cell battery is advertised as having up to 4:59 hours of battery life.

C2D T5270 1.4GHz, 15.4" WXGA, 2GB DDR2, 120GB HDD, 8x DVD+-RW

10/100 + 56k + 802.11g, Intel GMA X3100, 56WHr 6-Cell, 1-Yr Warranty

Upgrades? SXGA+ Screen +$100, 802.11n Card +$49, 2MP Webcam +$40