New Laptops? (1 Viewer)

[Johnny Saints]

I'm in the market for a new Laptop.. It will be used mainly for work (MS Office) and websurfing. Trying to go the "thrifty" route, are there any brands/models I should avoid?
I have an HP that has been marginally useful the last few years, and I had a Gateway before that, that constantly gave me problems. I'm looking at the Toshiba's but I'm seeing some less expensive options out there..

 

[mc4saints]

This seems to be a lot of laptop for $500 - FRYS.com | LENOVO

Key Specifications
3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7-3520M processor
Genuine Windows® 8
15.6” LED Backlit HD display
(1366×768)
16:9 widescreen
4GB DDR3 memory
500GB HDD storage
Integrated high-speed 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0
Integrated DVD reader/writer
USB2.0,
USB 3.0 connectors
5in1 card-reader
Integrated (720p HD) webcam
Dolby® Home Theatre v4 audio enhancement & stereo speakers
HD graphics support
HDMI output
Warranty 1 Year Limited