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Dell Dimension 3100

For users on a budget, the Dimension 3100 has most of its bases covered despite there being alternatives that provide superior value for money.

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Optima WorkPro 7000T

For those after a sub-AU$1500 PC, the Optima WorkPro 7000T offers the best bang-for-buck we've seen so far. Highly recommended.

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Optima Centoris KN (15.4-inch, 1.73GHz)

The Optima Centoris KN offers top performance and above-average battery life. It's a great notebook, if you can live with the lack of certain features and its added bulk.

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Dell Inspiron 630m (14.1-inch, 1.6GHz)

Dell's Inspiron 630m is undoubtedly the king of the budget notebook hill. Its battery life blitzes the competition, and its performance and features are also top notch.

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Toshiba Satellite M50 (14-inch, 1.4GHz)

Despite its extremely affordable price and logical design, the M50 fails to stand out in terms of performance, features or battery life.

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Best Budget Notebooks

Buying a budget notebook is a tricky task, since the value for money offered by models in the lower price range can vary immensely. We've put four head-to-head to make your choice easier.