Now this is a good deal for a kid.
MSI Intel Dual Core 2.2GHz 14" Laptop $380 - dealnews.com
Today only, Fry's Electronics is taking preorders for the MSI A4000-078US Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2.2GHz 14" Widescreen Notebook, model no. 9S7-145112-078, for $379.99. With around $9 for shipping, that's $50 off and among the least expensive dual-core laptops we've seen with Windows 7. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4400 2.2GHz processor, 1366x768 14" widescreen LCD, 3GB RAM, 250GB Serial ATA hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, flash card reader, 1.3-megapixel webcam, 6-cell battery, HDMI, and Windows 7 Home Premium.