One of the cheapest Core i5 Laptops. NeweggFlash has the HP Elitebook 8540P 15.6 Core i5 Microsoft Authorized Refurbished Laptop Sale. Fast Intel Core i5 2.53Ghz Processor, 4GB/160GB Windows 7 Pro for $149.99. Free Shipping.

Tax in CA, IN, TN, NJ. Rated 5 out of 5 stars, $408+tax at amazon from a 3rd party. 30 day returns.

Reasonable 5.5lb. Upto 6.5 hours battery life. This is a fast desktop replacement notebook with a speedy Intel Core i7 processor.

Bringing Back The Start Menu

Classic Shell - Adds the start menu back to the desktop for Windows 8 users.

What to use it for

• Homework/word processing, presentations, and small spreadsheets
• Surfing Web/Email
• Streaming Video

HP Elitebook 15.6 Notebook Specifications

• Intel Core i5 2.53 GHz Processor
• 4GB DDR3
• 160GB HDD
• 15.6" 1366x768 LED
• Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
• Intel HD Graphics
• DVD+/-RW Writer
• 801.11bgn wireless Wi-Fi
• 90 day warranty