HP and Lenovo laptops ~$900

HP has a $500 off $1400 coupon that works on the consumer line of laptops (Pavillion).  Browse HP laptops and then use code NB0500 during checkout.  Shipping is free.  For example, for $909 you can get an HP laptop (model dv2700t) with:

• 2.5Ghz Intel Core Duo



• 14.1" widescreen display (1280x800)



• 160GB Hard disk
  
  



• 2GB RAM



• 128MB Nvidia GeForce 8400



• DVD writer



• TV tuner



• Windows Vista (Home Premium)

Lenovo (formerly IBM) also has coupons on laptops.  You browse ThinkPad laptops and then use code USPTHRESHOLD during checkout to get 10% off (and 20% off ultracompact X-series laptops) -- off an existing 25% off (through March 17), which makes it a pretty good deal.  Using this coupon, you can get a laptop (model T61) for $971 with these features:

• 2.5Ghz Intel Core Duo



• 14.1" display (1440×900)



• 160GB Hard disk



• 2GB RAM



• Intel graphics



• DVD writer



• Windows Vista (Home Premium)

Both are pretty good if you need a PC, but you might also consider stepping up and buying an Apple MacBook for $1,219 (after a $75 rebate).