HP launched a new ultra cheap laptop from its compaq saddle the new Compaq cq61 with a decent specifications for your day to day activities. The CQ61 has a amd Semptron M100 2GHz processor , 2GB DDR2 RAM , 160GB hard disk, ATI Radean 4200 Graphics card (64MB) and even a DVD burner.
The laptop is targeted at colleged kids and has 15.6 display, the Compaq could become a hit among those who are looking to upgrade from assembled PCs in india, as a cheap laptop will avoid the need for Speakers/UPS etc.
This laptop's specification should suffice if your work involves Web Browsing, email, office documents , music and Movies etc. The laptop is should also be Ok for small flash games.