Advice on laptop under $500

[Hauk]

I'm looking for a basic laptop for internet and Office use. Been building PC rigs for years, but new to laptops. I found these models, any thoughts on either?

Acer Aspire 5315

Recertified Gateway from the Egg

Any thoughts or other links are appreciated..

 

[Parasitic]

There is another one for $299 from Office Depot.

Compaq C700T $300 at Office Depot

Edit: 2/10 to 2/16
15.4" LCD
1GB DDR2 memory (upgradeable)
80GB HDD
DVD burner (apparently)
wireless
Vista Home Basic

 

[Hauk]

And that's brand new. Awesome, thanks. I think I'm gonna scoop it up today.

 

[Duddy]

Eee PC

 

[Rottie]

Do you really care about old technology CPU?

 

[kaishaku]

Yes.