Alternative to a entry level macbook?

[mrapoc]

I have set myself the challenge of finding a laptop, cheaper and just as good build quality as a macbook, same specs or better, to avoid paying the premium and getting one (very tempting)

I take it pretty much all makes/manufs are the same

Looking for a 13" screen, high quality, good resolution, decent graphics solution and 2gb at least.

For under £640

Where to start

[Rik]

Dell or HP I would have thought, Sam. Why 13" and not the more common 15?

[mrapoc]

Well 15" is definately ok, just looking for portability/weightwise

The sony FW looks HOT, but the price tag is steep for uk buyers (US price is so much more reasonable )

[Sebby]

Have you looked at the Apple Store refurbs? They're said to be better than new!

Check out this one:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/FB403B/A?mco=MjE0NDk5Mw

You can get some Quidco on that too.

[lozcart]

Cancom have some old model MacBooks in their clearance section.

Cancom

[Rik]

They're still not cheap, are they.

[Simon]

Still not cheap enough for me, at any rate. 

[Sebby]

Nope, but then we wouldn't expect anything less from Apple.

[bobleslie]

Where to start

I think I would start here.