Compaq Presario CQ60-615DX
The Compaq Presario CQ60-615DX covers the basics, and that's really all you can ask for from a $349 laptop.
Sony Ericsson Naite (unlocked)
The esoterically named Sony Ericsson Naite may classify as a feel-good eco-phone, but its packed feature and toolsets make it a good pick for socialites shopping in the midlevel range--daintier carbon footprints notwithstanding.
HP Pavilion dv4-2145dx
Given its entertainment features, relative bulk, and poor battery life, the HP Pavilion dv4-2145dx is more of a mini desktop replacement than take-everywhere midsize laptop.
