I picked up a HP T2300E notebook laptop for Euro533 (504.99 + 28 delivery) from
They are actually a UK firm based called Easy Computers. Anyway, I ordered on a Monday, it was delivered Wednesday morning.
I didn't need major power or performance - just surfing, email, photography, CD and DVD
Specs:
15.4" widescreen
Dual core Centrino 1.66GHz processor
Vista Home basic
RAM: 1GB
Hard Drive: 80GB
Wifi enabled.
Built-in modem
Ethernet Port
CD/DVD RW
2 USB ports
PC card slot
1yr warranty
There is a noticeable slowness when Vista is starting up and shutting down. Other than that its OK. Beware that most games designed for XP MAY NOT run on Vista. I have tried one or two, some worked, others wouldn't even install. I'm not that bothered about using games on this machine, anyway.
You can order XP laptops from them too.