Which notebook to buy?

i have a great new desktop imac. i'm finding i need a secondary notebook for traveling and i don't want to spend a lot of money. it can be older or refurbished, as i will mostly use it for word documents and email. any recommendations on a model and a place to buy one?
thanks,
heidi

Well this is the Macbook section. The Macbook is a great computer, buying it refurbished will save you some cash. For what you say you will use it for you might want to look into getting an older Apple laptop (Ibook) used on websites such as craigslist.com or ebay.com

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    Apple has long ago stopped listening to users needs for  hardware and fired all their professional salespeople who would advise the proper machines for their users.
    Instead Apple hired a lot of young kids which they basically brainwash into cheerful clap happy folks who rely upon selling products via emotional means rather than on logical "this product will fit your needs best".
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