Thanks to geforcemmx for posting this. Dick Smith Electronics is selling the Toshiba Satellite A100/Y03 notebook for $892. Not a bad notebook computer from its spec, and it definitely has a better processor than the Acers I posted a few days ago.

• Intel Core Solo T1350 1.88Ghz
• 512Mb DDR2 RAM
• 40Gb Hard Disk Drive
• CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
• 15.4″ Widescreen LCD
• Card Reader
• Wireless 802.11a/b/g
• Firewire/IEEE 1394 port
• Windows XP Home
• 1 Year International Warranty

Toshiba is currently running a $100 mail-in rebate, which brings down the price to $792. Moreover, according to what geforcemmx has posted in OzBargain, DSE in Sydney CBD York Street has its price marked down by $115 — making the final price $677 after the rebate. Not sure whether other DSE/DSE PowerHouse is marking down their price, but maybe you can point them to the catalogue posted in OzBargain.

That is cheap for a good budget notebook. I also had very good experience with Toshiba Satellites, as they are very solid (though bulky).