Well, we need to know what kind of laptop you need. While the $300 laptop may be right for some people, for other people, it will be the bane of their existence. What kind of iMac do you have?(G3, G4, et cetera) What do you like about the iMac?
Will this new laptop be your primary PC, or in addition to your iMac? What price range are you looking for? Most importantly, what will you be doing with your new laptop?
I have an Acer and wound buy it again as is. It works well and takes the bumps easy when carrying it. I am thinking of a netbook for weight difference but keeping Acers.
I got an add from Circuit City this morning that had a refurbished laptop for $300 Here is the link; http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4553294&sku=S445-150034&SRCCODE=CCEM024BY&cm_mmc=EML-_-Main-_-CCEM024-_-circuit24.
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