Samsung's netbooks fall in this range. Their most affordable netbook (around $300) is the N150. In terms of hardware and battery life, the N150 matches many of the netbooks currently on the market. Its key differentiators are style and durability -- these netbooks look really sharp. If that's important to you, you'll definitely like the N150. Samsung also sells some higher-end netbooks, but they're more expensive and don't offer a lot of bang for your buck. If you want a Samsung netbook, stick with the N150!

Samsung's laptops in this price range don't do a whole lot to stand out from the crowd. One example is the R530. For about $650, this 15.6-inch laptop offers pretty run-of the-mill features for a laptop in this price range. Once again, the design and durability are sound; however, it's worth noting that some buyers have complained that the screen is dim, so you might want to get your hands on one before you buy it. This laptop is ideal for home users that want to surf the web, listen to music, and watch movies.

In my opinion, this is where Samsung really shines. In the past year, they've received a lot of very positive press by offering feature-rich, bargain laptops in this price range. For example, the R540-11 offers a 15.6-inch screen, Blu-ray, a LED-backlit screen, a 500 gig hard drive, and an i5 processor. That's a very solid combination for around $900. If you're shopping for laptops in this price range, and you're simply looking to get the most bang for your buck, the R540-11 is a great buy. It's ideal for college students, multimedia enthusiasts, and occasional gamers -- it's also powerful enough to function as a desktop replacement laptop. Other solid Samsung computers in this price range include the 14-inch Q430-11 and the 15.6-inch R580, which offer similar features at slightly different price points.