custom laptop

My laptop is ready to die. It's on it's last breath. It's slowly dying and it's about time we replace it. I'd love to look at custom laptops, but I know it's way beyond our budget. I know a friend of ours paid a few thousand dollars for a "gaming" laptop. I, on the other hand, always look for the inexpensive ones. I don't care too much for graphics. As long as the speed is decent, it's fine by me. That way, if I have to change it every couple of years, it won't hurt my wallet that much.