I am looking for a laptop but i dont know which brand to get one from. I don't want a MAC so don't say that.

There are several good brands of laptops other then the MAC'S for you to pick from!  One brand I am really fond of is Acer!  They are a great quality brand that really lasts!
Walmart has an Acer Aspire Netbook that sells for $298.00!
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Acer redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire One AO532h, a revolutionary netbook packed with fun, powerful features to connect you to the world and enrich your mobile life. With a 10.1" LED-backlit display, comfortable typing keyboard and Windows 7 Starter, it has never been easier to browse the Internet, check email, share photos, chat over webcam, keep up with your social networks and enjoy a variety of entertainment wherever you are. Acer redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire One AO532h, a revolutionary netbook packed with fun, powerful features to connect you to the world and enrich your mobile life. With a 10.1" LED-backlit display, comfortable typing keyboard and Windows 7 Starter, it has never been easier to browse the Internet, check email, share photos, chat over webcam, keep up with your social networks and enjoy a variety of entertainment wherever you are.

• Intel Atom Processor N450
  1.66GHz, 667 MHz Front Side Bus, 512 KB L2 Cache
• 1GB DDR2 667 MHz
  Enough memory to handle basic computer needs and Internet surfing.
• 160GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
  Store your music, videos, photos and documents with plenty of space to spare
• 10.1 WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED-backlit display
  1024x600 resolution; Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 with 64MB shared graphics
• Wired Ethernet; Wireless Wifi
  Connect to a broadband modem with 10/100 Ethernet; connect wirelessly to a WiFi network or hotspot with built-in Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/draft-n WLAN
  
  Additional Features
• Your choice of Silver, Red or Blue.
• Built-in Webcam
• Multi-in-1 Digital Card Reader
• 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x VGA port, 1 x headphone/speaker/line-out jack, 1 x microphone-in jack, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45) port, 1 x DC-in jack for AC adapter, 1 x Kensington lock slot
• 6-cell Li-ion battery (up to 8 hours)
• AC power supply included

Another good brand is the Dell Inspiron 1750 which sells for $798.00
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You get more for your money when you buy these great products together — at one low price. From the display to the entertainment features, the i1750-3162 Dell Inspiron packs desktop performance inside a clean, portable design. One look at the 17.3" high-definition wide LED screen, and you'll have a hard time telling where the screen ends and reality begins. Stay in touch with friends and family with the built-in webcam and get more done at home or work with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007, which is pre-installed (Word, Excel & Powerpoint).

• 4GB of shared dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM system memory is rated at 800MHz and provides enough memory for plenty of multitasking
• 500GB hard drive stores up to 142,000 photos, or up to 124,000 songs, or up to 60 hours of HD video
• 17.3" high-definition LED widescreen offers TrueLife so you can enjoy your favorite movies or browse the Web. All powered by Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD integrated graphics
• Dual Layer DVD/CD burner lets you play and create CDs and DVDs in a variety of formats
• Wireless Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet enable you to connect to a broadband modem (cable or DSL) wirelessly or using the wired 10/100 Ethernet port
  You can also wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi signal or hotspot with the built-in Intel 5100 802.11n wireless
• Choose from Assorted Colors
• 9-cell rechargeable battery
• 7-in-1 digital media card reader
• Built-in 1.3MP webcam
• Integrated audio with stereo speakers
• Ports: USB 2.0 (3), VGA Video Output, ExpressCard 34mm Slot, Inegrated Dual Digital Array Microphone, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack

Also there is the Sony Vaio which sells for $598.00
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The Sony Silver 15.5" VAIO NW310F Laptop PC is a great value in a slim and elegant laptop. With the power of an Intel Pentium CPU, loads of RAM and multimedia capabilities, it's the perfect PC for multitasking. The extra-wide 15.5" LCD allows for an optimal viewing experience, whether you're browsing side-by-side websites or watching widescreen movies. Plus, since it runs on Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, you can be assured that everything will run smoothly.

• Intel Pentium T4400 processor
  2.2GHz, 800MHz Front Side Bus, 1MB L2 Cache
• 4GB (2GB x 2) DDR2 system memory (8GB max)
  Enough memory to handle today's most memory-hungry applications
• 320GB SATA hard drive, 5400 rpm
  Store your music, videos, photos and documents with plenty of room to spare
• DVD/CD burner drive
  Play and create CDs and DVDs with this DVD burner drive
• Wired Ethernet, Wireless WiFi
  Connect to a broadband modem with 10/100/1000 Ethernet; connect wirelessly to a WiFi network or hotspot with built-in 802.11b/g/n WLAN
• 15.5" diagonal LCD extra-widescreen display
  1366 x 768 resolution; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD with 1759MB total available graphics memory
• AC Power Supply Included
• Built-in MOTION EYE camera and microphone
• Built-in multimedia card reader
• 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA output, i.LINK connection (IEEE 1394), ExpressCard/34, microphone and headphone ports
• Standard capacity lithium-ion battery
• Intel High Definition Audio