BEST DEALS ON CHEAP LAPTOPS:
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Asus VivoBook 14 (Renewed) — $417
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Asus Chromebook Flip C434 — $480
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SAMSUNG Chromebook 4 11.6″ — $195
It’s really (really) hard to make it in today’s world without a computer of some kind. Nobody wants to do school or work projects on a phone. You’ve gotta get yourself a real laptop.
Unfortunately, laptops cost money. If you’re not careful, you can end up spending well over $1,000 for a machine with impressive specs. But we’re not here to talk about those. There’s a whole world of laptops that cost $600 or less, and many of them are perfect companions for students returning to school or folks who just need something that’s a little more capable than an iPhone. Read more…
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BEST CHEAP LAPTOP FOR TRAVEL
HP Stream 11
This HP laptop is engineered without a fan, so it should be quiet and comfortable to use on your lap while you enjoy 10 hours of battery life.
- Storage: 32GB
- RAM: 4GB
- Features: One USB 3.0, one USB 2.0, HDMI port, microSD slot, 11.6″ diagonal HD sva Anti-Glare wled-backlit 1366 x 768, Intel Celeron N3060 up to 1.6GHz, Intel HD Graphics 400
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BEST COMPACT 2-IN-1
Microsoft Surface Go
A small and light laptop-tablet combo that’ll adapt to on-the-move lifestyles with no gimmicks.
- Storage: 64GB/128GB
- Memory: 4GB/8GB
- Features: PixelSense display, USB Type C, fast-charging Surface Connect, microSDXC, 3.5 mm headphone jack, front- and rear-facing cameras, Intel Pentinum Gold 4415Y processor
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BEST ONLINE-ONLY LAPTOP
Samsung Chromebook 4
Samsung’s latest traditional Chromebook isn’t going to wow you with specs or looks, but its svelte size and big battery make it a great buy.
- Storage: 64GB
- RAM: 6GB
- Features: One USB 3.0, one USB-C, 11.6-inch LED 1366×768 display, Intel Celeron N4000 processor
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BEST FOR PORTABILITY
Lenovo Chromebook Duet
The astoundingly tiny Chromebook Duet punches above its weight with a solid keyboard, plentiful battery life, and a touchscreen.
- Storage: 64GB
- RAM: 4GB
- Features: One USB-C, 1920×1200 10.1-inch display, MediaTek Helio P60T processor, ARM G72 MP3 800GHz graphics
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BEST FOR SECURITY
Acer Swift 1
The designers of the Acer Swift 1 created a simple but pleasing-to-look-at laptop with some pretty impressive specs.
- Storage: 64GB
- RAM: 4GB/8GB
- Features: One USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, one USB-C, HDMI port, SD slot, 13.3-inch, 1080p with 1920×1080 resolution display, Intel Core 1.10 GHz processor, Intel HD Graphics 505
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BEST CHEAP LAPTOP FOR STUDENTS
Dell Latitude 2-in-1
The Dell Latitude works in laptop, tablet, or tent mode, and is designed for use with a variety of Microsoft learning apps.
- Storage: 64GB
- RAM: 4GB
- Features: two USB 3.1, HDMI port, USD Card Reader slot, 11.6” HD IPS 16:9 1366 x 768 Touch with Corning Gorilla Glass NBT display, Intel Pentium Processor N4200
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BEST CHEAP HYBRID LAPTOP
HP Pavilion x360
The HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop is one of the best utility notebooks under $500. It’s powerful, lightweight, and durable.
- Storage: 500GB
- RAM: 8GB
- Features: Two USB 3.1, one USB-C, HDMI port, SD card reader slot, 14-inch diagonal HD SVA anti-glare micro-edge WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass 1366 x 768 display, Intel Pentium processor, Intel HD Graphics 620
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BEST FOR A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING
Asus Vivobook
A great, affordable laptop that’s well-suited for students, travelers, and those just who just need a computer for personal use.
- Storage: 128GB
- RAM: 8GB
- Features: 15.6-inch HD NanoEdge bezel display, Intel Core i3-8145U Processor, backlit chiclet keyboard with fingerprint sensor
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