I'm in the market for a cheap laptop.
will be used for wordprocessing, getting email on the run,
and some various number crunching activites.
no games, no multimedia, just basic office duties.

I'm trying to stay around $1000 maybe $1200.

does anyone have any brand suggestions?
Dells(of course) and it looks like toshibas are up there...

I know how to spec out a desktop (I just read JB's (justin is it?) posts),
but what should I look for, for a notebook?
I've read compter shoppers suggestions, but I just don't trust
those guys. hehe.

P.s., has anyone ever seen/had a gateway laptop? just curious.