Theres a few good power sellers on Ebay that have auctions only for laptops. Also make sure the computer is not refurbished, i just wouldn't mess w/ that. Also make sure when you're looking for a laptop under a company, example ibm, hp, toshiba, ect that the seller displays a product code example "dell inspiron, toshiba satellite" model number. I was bidding on a P4 3.4ghz, 512mg, 80gb hd, good video/sound card, the item finished at 800 bucks, retailed for $1200-$1500 in stores/online. I figured i was the highest buyer and was outbid the last very minute. Oh well Good luck, im also getting a new laptop real soon from ebay if i can get a good deal