Graphic: Cheaper than a Microwave? My, How Laptop Prices Have Fallen

On Monday we reported that the average price of a notebook has dropped steadily over time. Within the last two years alone tags have lightened from $530  in January 2010 to $456 in December 2011. Considering that, once upon a time, a name brand notebook cost thousands of dollars, we asked ourselves, "What else can you get for that kind of dough today?"  The answers are below. 

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Kenneth was a Social Media Editor at Laptop Mag. Outside of his limitless knowledge of social media, Kenneth also wrote about a number of tech-related innovations, including laptop reviews (such as the Dell XPS or the Acer Aspire) and even hands-on pieces about printers. Outside of Laptop Mag, Kenneth also worked at our sister site Tom's Guide.