I use Dell INSPIRON 1420, it costs $1,034. Laptop specifications are :

Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 (2.0GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1
High Resolution, glossy wide screen 14.1 inch display (1440x900)
CD / DVD writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
High Definition Audio 2.0
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty.