Gaming Need a cheap netbook/laptop with CD/DVD reader

[War]

Here's the situation... my step dad really likes my eeePC and he wanted to get one, but a CD/DVD reader is essential for his line of work. I don't think it matters if it can burn CDs/DVDs... I think he just needs it to read them. I tried telling him to just get an eeePC and an external CD/DVD writer/reader, but he's really new to computers and says he doesn't want to bother with that stuff. He needs it to be built in.

The netbook/laptop will be used for Skype and checking his emails, so it doesn't have to be top-of-the-line. I would say the requirements are:

-Must be cheap
-Must have a built-in camera for Skype usage.
-Must have a CD/DVD reader (writer is a plus)
-Good battery life is a plus
-Big screen is a plus, though he's fine with a 10" screen.

The most important requirements are the first three.

EDIT: Oh, I forgot to mention... it has to be available at Amazon, cause I still have the free 2 day shipping, and my step dad is leaving next week.

 

[playallday]

What do you count as "cheap"? $200, $300, $400?

 

[War]

I think his budget is probably around 400 bucks. He doesn't want to spend much because he's only gonna use it for Skype and checking his email.

 

[wchill]

Wow, I'm pretty hard pressed in finding one like that. :/

 

[War]

Well, I would imagine that a really cheap laptop would fit those requirements.... as long as it has a camera built in... cause afaIk they all have cd/dvd readers.

 

[playallday]

Maybe this?

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Extensa-5420-50...7621&sr=1-1

 

[War]

I think thats a bit too high-end for what he's looking for. Thanks for trying though

I found a perfect one in NewEgg but it's sold out :/

 

[dice]

I'm confused, if it HAS to come from Amazon why do you need our help?

 

[War]

I'm confused, if it HAS to come from Amazon why do you need our help?

Well, I guess it doesn't necessarily have to be from Amazon. But fast, cheap shipping would be a big plus.

 

[blooddrake]

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-X83VB-X1-2-0GHz...372&sr=1-50

well its over 500 buck(OVER 9000!!!!) BUT I THINK a little perfomace its good, but its up to your father to see if is good or not.

but by the point of you, what you think note? also can be linux?

 

[dice]

Has your step-dad ever considering buying used or refurbished? You could get something like blooddrake's for over 100 off (refurbished items usually coming with some sort of warrenty also).

 

[blooddrake]

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-NC10-14GB-10...925&sr=1-10

its hard to find with a cd or dvd burner at 100 to 500 bucks.