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This weeks Best Laptop Under 500 Dollars Deal

We will update this page with the best laptop deal available under the price tag of $500 every week.

Last Updated: April 15, 2013

The best laptop deal under $500 for this week is ASUS K55N-DS81 priced at $379.99 available at Amazon. If you are looking to buy a reliable laptop under $500 with good gaming performance, movies playback and daily use then this laptop is for you.



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ASUS K55N-DS81 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

List Price: $499.00 USD
New From: $379.99 In Stock

This laptop is also available with a price tag of $399.99 at Tigerdirect here but you can use the $20 coupon available at the laptop page to lower the price to $379.99

asus amd a8 laptop under 500

  • ASUS K55N-DS81 is powered by AMD A-Series Quad-Core processor codenamed A8-4500M running at 1.9 GHz with 4 MB Cache
  • Provides better stunning graphics for gaming and watching movies with AMD Radeon HD 7640G Graphics packing 512MB of graphics system memory and 4 GB DDR3 RAM under $500 price tag.
  • 500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
  • 15.6-Inch 720p screen
  • Nice Addition of new Windows 8 Operating System instead of Windows 7 Home Premium at this price.
  • 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
  • 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
  • Bluetooth 4.0, 1.3MP HD Webcam
  • 1 USB 2.0 Port and 2 USB 3.0 ports for ultra fast file transfer
  • 1- HDMI port with HDCP Support
  • IceCool Technology keeps palm rest and typing surfaces cool even after prolonged use
  • 1 year Accidental Damage Protection
  • 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (4400mAh) providing upto 5 hours of battery backup

GAMING PERFORMANCE of AMD A8-4500 powered laptops

Battlefield 3 running on A8-4500M processor and HD 7640G Graphics with 30fps. See video below.

Skyrim running on A8-4500M processor and HD 7640G Graphics with 30+fps(without fraps). See video below.

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Top Laptops Under 500 Dollars Comparison

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Dell Inspiron i15N-4092BK Lenovo G570 4334EEU Acer Aspire V3-551-8469 Lenovo U310 Ultrabook HP Pavilion G7-2238NR ASUS K55A-BI5093B Acer Aspire AS5560-8480
Processor Intel Core i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M AMD A8-4500M Intel Core i5-3317U AMD A6-4400M Intel Core i5-3210M AMD Quad Core A8
Processor Speed 2.5 GHz 2.3 GHz 1.9 GHz 1.7 GHz 2.7 GHz 2.5 GHz 1.6-2.5 GHz
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000 Intel HD Graphics 3000 AMD Radeon HD 7640G Intel HD Graphics 4000 AMD Radeon HD 7520G Intel HD Graphics 4000 ATI Radeon HD 6620G
Screen 15.6 inches 15.6 inches 15.6 inches 13.3 inches 17.3 inches 15.6 inches 15.6 inch
RAM 6 GB DDR3 4 GB DDR3 4 GB DDR3 4GB DDR3 4GB DDR3 4GB DDR3 4 GB DDR3
Hard Drive 1 TB 640 GB 500 GB 500 GB, 32 GB SSD 500 GB 500 GB 500 GB
OS Win 7 Home Premium Win 7 Home Premium Win 8 Win 7 Home Premium Win 8 Win 7 Home Premium Win 7 Home Premium
Price $499 $498 $449 $499 $439 $495 $499
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Best Core i5 Gaming Laptop with 1GB Dedicated Graphics under $500

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LAST UPDATED: 11 APR 2013

UPDATE: There is a new upgraded version of Acer Aspire V3-571G-6407 available at Amazon which is Acer Aspire V3-571G-6622 and comes with 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3230M Processor and 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT730M dedicated graphics card. See below image



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Acer Aspire V3-571G-6622 15.6-Inch Laptop (Midnight Black) (Personal Computers)

List Price: $649.99 USD
New From: $629.99 In Stock

If you are looking to buy a new laptop with atleast a Core i5 processor and a dedicated graphics card then you should take a look at Acer Aspire V3-571G. This Acer laptop is outfitted with 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 Processor which will surely make you feel the difference while multitasking or playing your favorite media.

It also packs 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT630M dedicated graphics which provide incredible performance with visually stunning graphics in both gaming and watching movies. The 15.6 inch LED-backlit widescreen display with a resolution of  1366 x 768 also aids in providing stunning graphic experience. This system with dedicated nvidia graphics have no trouble whatsoever running games like Civilization V, Payday: The Heist and Neopolian: Total War even at highest settings.  If you are Team Fortress 2 fan then you would be happy to hear that it maintained 40-60fps on TF2 server with 24 bots and at highest settings. The most of all, this is the best gaming laptop under $500 if you are planning to buy it for playing Battlefield 3 as it can provide more than 30fps while playing Battlefield 3 on medium settings.



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Acer Aspire V3-571G-6407 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

List Price: $649.99 USD
New From: $634.99 In Stock
Used from: $649.50 In Stock
Release date October 26, 2012.

It packs standard 4GB DDR3 Memory with 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive and 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive. It comes pre-installed with the latest Microsoft Windows 8 operating system, which still seems to be buggy for many users.

Connectivity options include 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Bluetooth® 4.0, 2 USB 2.0 Ports, 1 USB 3.0 Port and 1 HDMI Portwith HDCP Support.

It also got 2 built in stereo speakers with Dolby v4 audio enhancement and 1.3MP HD Webcam. It weighs 5.74 lbs with 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery which provides up to 4.5-hours of battery backup.

This is one of the best Core i5 laptops under $500 and I think that you wont find another laptop with core i5 processor and a dedicated video card in this price range. This Acer laptop definitely seems up to vigorous gaming.

 

Pros
Weighs around 5 pounds, so portability is great.
Looks elegant and stylish
Nice display with crisp colors
Solid performance and no lag thanks to new third gen ivy bridge core i5 processor
Best match of price and performance
4-5 hour battery life

Cons:
Little difficult to use touchpad
Prone to fingerprint
Not so great built in speakers

OR if you are on a budget then the best laptop under $500 for gaming is Acer Aspire V3 p with AMD A8 processor priced at $399 here or if you are an Intel fan then you can buy ASUS K55A with Core i5-3210M and Intel HD 4000 graphics compared here

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook with Touch

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Lenovo has announced the upgraded version of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabook which now comes with touch. This ultrabook is optimized for business users and is also optimized to enhance user experience with Windows 8 touch capabilities. The X1 Carbon and X1 Carbon Touch are developed from superior grade carbon fiber and as a result of its high grade construction, this lenovo ultrabook offers superb durability.

The X1 Carbon Touch’s 14-inch display  has a resolution of 1600×900 and supports 10-point multi-touch with enriched Windows 8 experience by using the large multi-gesture glass touchpad. it comes with various processor options including Intel Core i5 and i7. security features of X1 Carbon Touch offers an integrated fingerprint reader, with BIOS encryption. Selected models also comes with Mobile broadband 3G.

 

If you are looking for a cheap ultrabook with similar features then you must take a look at HP Pavilion Sleekbook which is currently being offered at a discounted price and costs only $499 which is $300 less than the original price. HP Pavilion Sleekbook is powered by Intel Core i5-3317U 1.70GHz 3rd generation Processor with 6 GB DDR3 RAM and comes with 14.0 inch diagonal HD BrightView LED. This is a promotional offer for this holiday season so we cant say how long this offer will last but its definitely better than $1400 X1 Carbon Touch.

$300 Discount on HP Pavilion Sleekbook

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Amazon is offering huge discount on HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14t which normally costs $799 but only for a small period of time Amazon is offering this HP Ultrabook at a discounted price of $499, thats a huge $300 discount. If you are looking purchase an ultrabook under $500 this is one offer you shoudnt let go. I must say this is the best laptop deal under $500 for an ultrabook.



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HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14t 14" 1366 x 768 Laptop Computer, Intel Core i5-3317U, 6GB, 500GB, Windows 8 (Personal Computers)

List Price: $799.99 USD
New From: $579.98 In Stock
Used from: $582.84 In Stock

 

  • Hp 14t is powered by Intel Core i5-3317U 1.70GHz 3rd generation Processor which can reach speeds of up to  2.60GHz with Turbo Boost Technology.
  • It packs Intel HD graphics 4000 graphics with up to 1664MB of graphics memory and 6 GB DDR3 RAM
  • 14.0 inch diagonal HD BrightView LED backlit display with a resolution of 1366 x 768
  • Even being a portable laptop it got a full-size keyboard
  • It also packs 500GB 5400RPM hard drive with Altec Lansing dual speakers and Dolby Advanced Audio
  • Connectivity features include BASE-T Ethernet LAN and 802.11b/g/n WLAN
  • Other key features include  Touchpad supporting multi-touch gestures, Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader, 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and 1 HDMI port

 

Kindle HD Fire Holiday Season Discount, Save $50

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Good news for all the Kindle lovers as you can buy Kindle Fire on Amazon and save 50 off its regular price tag. Both the 8.9-inch Wi-Fi and the 8.9-inch 4G LTE Kindle will be available at a discounted price. You can get the discounted price by using the coupon code FIREHD89 at checkout, which will lower the 16GB Wifi  model to a price of $249 and $319 for the 32GB version. The 4G LTE 32GB is available at a discounted price of $449, while the 64GB model is available at a discounted price of $549. Get This Kindle Fire HD Deal NOW

Key Features of Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet
  • Stunning 8.9 inch HD display with 1920×1200 HD resolution and anti-glare technology for rich color which also gives it deep contrast when trying to view from any viewing angle
  • Dual stereo speaker with dolby audio providing crisp, booming sound without any sort of distortion
  • 1.5Ghz dual-core processor with PowerVR 3D graphics core for ultra fast, fluid and high performance
  • It also packs a front-facing HD camera which can be used for taking photos or making video calls using Skype
  • With your Kindle purchase you also get free unlimited cloud storage for all your content

This deal is getting so much attention and I’m afraid the this deal could run out very quickly, so if you’re thinking of buying it, then you better make your purchase now rather than regretting later. Get This Kindle Fire HD Deal NOW

Best Intel Core i5 Laptops Under 500 Dollars

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Intel Core i5 laptops are best in terms of both performance and usability. Many power hungry software like photoshop runs best on Core i5 processor. Although Core i3 laptops are capable enough to run these software at an ideal speed but more processing power never hurts and wont let you feel like lagging in your tasks. Below is the list of 10 best laptops which not only packs a good processor like Intel Core i5 but also comes under the price tag of $500.

1. Acer Aspire V5-571-6869

Acer Aspire V5-571-6869 is the only laptops which comes under the price tag of $500 and packs a third generation Intel Core i5 processor which can reach the speeds up to 2.6GHz with turbo boost technology. It packs a vibrant 15.6 inch HD widescreen display with the resolution of 1366 x 768. It comes with 6 GB DDR 3 RAM, 500 GB hard disk and Intel HD Graphics 4000 with 128MB dedicated system memory. Other key features it packs are  multi layer dvd drive, 2-in-1 digital media card reader, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0+HS, 1.3MP HD webcam, two built-in stereo speakers with dolby audio enhancement, 2 usb 2.0 ports, 1 usb 3.0 port and 1 hdmi port. It is powered by 2500mAh 4 cell battery which can provide up to 5 hours of battery life.

Best Deal on Acer Aspire V5-571-6869

 

2. Dell Inspiron i15N-4092BK

Dell Inspiron i15N-4092BK comes with a 2.5Ghz Intel Core i5 processor which can reach the speeds up to 2.6GHz with turbo boost technology. It packs a nice 15.6 inch HD widescreen display with the resolution of 1366 x 768. It also includes features like 6 GB DDR 3 RAM, 1TB Hard Disk and Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 128MB dedicated system memory. Other key features it packs are multi layer dvd drive, 2-in-1 digital media card reader, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth , 1.3MP HD webcam, two built-in stereo speakers with dolby audio enhancement, 2 usb 2.0 ports, and 1 hdmi port. It is powered by 2500mAh 4 cell battery which can provide up to 5 hours of battery life.

Best Deal on Dell Inspiron i15N-4092BK

 

3. Lenovo G570 4334EEU

Lenovo G570 4334EEU is shipped with the same 2.5Ghz Intel Core i5 processor which is mounted in the above listed Dell and Acer Laptop and is able to reach the 2.6GHz speed with turbo boost technology. It features 15.6 inch HD widescreen display at a resolution of 1366 x 768. It comes installed with 4 GB DDR 3 RAM, 500GB Hard Disk and Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 128MB dedicated system memory. Other key features it packs are multi layer dvd drive, 2-in-1 digital media card reader, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth ,  HD webcam, stereo speakers , 2 usb 2.0 ports and comes with VeriFace face recognition technology.

Best Deal on Lenovo G570 4334EEU

Best Laptop for Everyday Use Under $500

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If all you want is a basic laptop and planning to use it daily to type on, check email or surf the internet etc then you don’t really need to look for any special features when buying a new laptop because most of the laptops today pack enough power to do these basic things with ease. However when looking for such a laptop always shop in regards to price and quality as it needs to provide a decent usable life with good user experience.

HP G6 cheap laptop under 500

That being said there are many budget laptops that come under the price tag of 500 dollars or even 400 dollars or less that are quite capable to do everyday tasks with no problems whatsoever.  HP Pavilion G6-1d80nr is one such laptop priced at just $399 and is an awesome mix of price, quality and offers a usable longer life. HP Pavilion G6 is well built elegant looking laptop with a very responsive processor powerful enough for both daily use and also little bit gaming.

The AMD A4-3305M dual core processor  is more than enough for daily tasks like watching videos, browsing pictures, web surfing, and doing office related work on excel. The 15.6-inch LED backlit display has a resolution of 1366×768 pixel which provides good movie watching experience with stunning clarity.

 

The AMD Radeon HD 6480G packs 2GB of graphics RAM and along with AMD A4-3305M dual core processor and 4GB DDR3 RAM you wont feel lagging while multitasking. It is also quite capable to play some of the latest games such as Modern Warfare 3, Supreme commander 2, and Civilization V at low settings. At this low price you also get good storage with the 640GB hardisk which you can use to store your favorite movies, wallpapers and games.

Other built in key features HP G6 comes with are Webcam, bluetooth 2.0, wifi and digital card reader. You also get a pre installed copy of 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. The SRS speakers are loud with good crystal clear sound and provides a decent average battery life of around 6 -7 hours.

Overall, for everyday use this is the best laptop available in the market that comes with lots of good features like good processor, long battery life, easy to carry lightweight, 2GB Graphics Memory, large hard drive and the most important of all comes at the price tag of $399 which makes it a perfect choice to buy as a laptop for daily use.



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HP Pavilion g6-1d80nr 15.6-Inch Laptop (Dark Gray) (Personal Computers)

List Price: $479.99 USD
New From: $599.99 In Stock
Used from: $322.49 In Stock

Best Portable Laptop Under 500 Dollars

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A ultra portable laptop is a gadget that every business owner need as they have to move around a lot and moving with a bulky laptop is not an ideal choice for anyone. It’s not easy to find a laptop that is both slim and light without buying an ultrabook which doesnt exactly come at a  cheap price. Weighing at only 4 pounds ASUS U32U-ES21 is the best choice for Ultra Portable laptop under 500 dollars for anyone even if you are not a business person who is looking for cheap under $500 portable laptop options. This ASUS laptop is half the price of even a low end ultrabook but there are of course some compromises to be made like the less powerful processor.

Best Ultra Portable Laptop under 500

ASUS U32U-ES21 is equipped with 1.65GHz AMD E Series Dual Core E 450 processor which isnt the best in terms of a good processor but does the job since portable laptop users use this laptop for mostly office related work like checking email, spreadsheets and not for gaming.  Although the AMD E450 processor is fully capable of playing your favorite movies, browsing your favorite pictures, fast web surfing and doing office related work for which this laptop is best suited for. The 13.3-inch LED backlit display supports native resolution of 1366×768 with 4 GB DDR3 RAM which really adds to its performance and can also be extended.

This ASUS laptop sports a  stylish etched hairline aluminum finish with ultra-light and ultra-compact form factor. The average height of this laptop is  just 22mm and it weighs only 4 lbs even with the 8-cell battery which makes the U32U very easy to carry. It is equipped with AMD Radeon HD 6320G Graphics which will add to your movie watching experience. Its 8 cell battery makes all-day computing more than possible as it provides a prolonged battery life of 10-hours and 6 hours with continuous use of wifi and the USB 3.0 port will make sure to provide you with fast data transfer speed.

Overall if you are looking forward to buy a portable laptop to do office related work on the go, which doesnt cost a fortune and comes under the price tag of just $500 then ASUS U32U-ES21 is your best bet.



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ASUS U32U-ES21 Ultra-Portable 13.3-Inch Laptop (Silver) (Personal Computers)

List Price: $489.99 USD
Used from: $529.99 In Stock

HP Pavilion G7-1261NR Laptop Under 500 Dollars

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HP Pavilion G7-1261NR falls in the same category of AMD powered HP laptops like HP G6  but packs a nice 17.3 inch screen which is perfect for watching movies and surfing the web.

HP Pavilion G7-1261NR is equipped with AMD A4-3300m  processor whereas the HP G6 packs the AMD A4-3305M dual core processor. Although the A4 processor is fully capable of playing high quality movies, browsing your favorite pictures with stunning clarity, fast web surfing, doing office related work with excel or word but if you are into low to mid gaming then you should go for the Toshiba Satellite l755d laptop which comes with AMD A6 proessor. It can offer you high quality gaming with decent frame rates but the HP G7 can offer good movies watching experience. The 17.3-inch LED backlit display supports native resolution of 1600 x 900 . It comes with 6 GB DDR3 RAM which really adds to its performance and can be extended upto 8 GB of RAM.

HP Pavilion G7-1261NR laptop under 500 dollars

The AMD Radeon HD 6480G Graphics is way better than the Intel integrated graphics and provide best movie watching as well as web surfing experience with stunning clarity. Along with the 500GB hardisk, the blue ray dvd player is a great addition to this laptop and makes it a perfect entertainment alternative to your desktop.

Other features this HP Pavilion laptop packs are Wifi, digital card reader and 3 usb 2.0 ports. It also comes pre installed with 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. Scroll pad is also well built with multitouch support which also comes with gesture support and on/off button.

Overall, it’s a perfect laptop for watching your favorite movies, and considering you get a 17.3 inch laptop under 500 dollars, this should serve as a good desktop alternative for infotainment.



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HP Pavilion G7-1261NR 17.3" Laptop (2.5-1.9GHZ AMD A4-3300m Processor, 6GB RAM, 500GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Burner + Blu-ray, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit) (Personal Computers)

List Price: $618.00 USD
Used from: $499.00 In Stock