Looking for a cheap laptop with an optical drive and can run Dragon speech recognition software

[wiipros]

So the title says it all.

I'm looking for the cheapest laptop possible for my father to carry with him on business and can use Dragon speech recognition software on. Other then that, he would only need basic word processing and light internet browsing.

The main kicker is he needs an optical drive because he will be outside of internet service for long periods of time and won't be able to download software.

I'm hoping to find something under $500. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[Xibyth]

http/www.bestbuy.com/site/toshiba-satellite-15-6-laptop-intel-celeron-4gb-memory-500gb-hard-drive-jet-black/8790192.p?id=1219370476235&skuId=8790192

There are plenty of $200-250 for your dad to choose from. Careful though many do not have an optical drive. The one I listed does.