Need Help choosing a Laptop

[inwood07]

I dont know much about laptops, so i came here to look for some insight in what type of laptop to buy. I am looking to buy a laptop for around 500 dollars. I will be using it for work, which uses basic software like excel, word, access, etc.. wont be using it for gaming. need it to be really reliable and durable. Also need the Screen to be atleast 14'. Here is some laptops i have been looking at. stores i will be able to buy from Newegg.com, microcenter.com, directron.com, i am open to other reliable stores also.

Acer America Corporation Aspire AS5730-4899
$429.99
* Intel® Pentium® Dual Core Processor T3400
* 3GB DDR2-667 RAM
* 160GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive
* 8x Super Multi Double Layer DVD±RW Drive
* 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
* 10/100/1000 Network
* 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
* 15.4" Widescreen XGA CrystalBrite Display
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic

Acer Extensa EX4630-4922 Intel Pentium dual-core T3400(2.16GHz) 14.1" Wide XGA 2GB Memory 160GB HDD DVD Super Multi Intel GMA 4500M NoteBook - Retail
Price:$449
* Part#: LX.EBS0X.023
* Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
* CPU Type: Intel Pentium dual-core T3400(2.16GHz)
* Screen: 14.1" WXGA
* Memory Size: 2GB DDR2
* Hard Disk: 160GB
* Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi
* Graphics Card: Intel GMA 4500M
* Model #: EX4630-4922

TOSHIBA Satellite Pro S300-EZ1511 Intel Pentium dual-core T3400(2.16GHz) 15.4" Wide XGA 1GB Memory 120GB HDD DVD Super Multi Intel GMA 4500M NoteBook - Retail
Price:$479
* Part#: PSSBAU-00M006
* Operating System: Windows Vista Home Basic
* CPU Type: Intel Pentium dual-core T3400(2.16GHz)
* Screen: 15.4" WXGA
* Memory Size: 1GB DDR2
* Hard Disk: 120GB
* Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi
* Graphics Card: Intel GMA 4500M
* Model #: S300-EZ1511

is there any other laptop that would be better?

 

[xSauronx]

personally, i like smaller ones and would go with the 14"
honestly, between the three the toshiba isnt worth considering because of less ram and hd space. the other two will perform about the same, and ram is a cheap upgrade anyway so its really just dependent on what size you prefer. if youre going to move around often, id get the smaller one. if youre going to stay in the same place mostly and take it around from time to time, get the larger one.

 

[inwood07]

thanks for the reply!