If you need a new laptop but you don’t want to spend a lot, Chromebooks can be a great option.
If you want to buy a new computer, Chromebooks are hard to beat.
“Chromebooks initially were lame, but now they’re fantastic. They’re simple, fast, and cheap. Under $200 buys you a very good Chromebook. They have decent battery life, you can get on the Internet quickly, and they’re easy to travel with,” said Clark.
The great thing about Chromebooks is there’s virtually no boot-up time and you don’t have to spend the money on buying a Microsoft Office suite since the Chromebook relies on Google Drive for its word processor and spreadsheet functions. One downside however is that Chromebooks may have a shorter lifespan compared to other computers. But, when you consider how fast technology changes, Chromebooks can be a great budget-friendly option for low-cost home computing, especially for folks who need basic web browsing and word processing capabilities.
Here are some notable deals:
- HP 11.6″ Chromebook, AMD A4, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage for $98 (Compare to $220.49 for similar at Office Depot)
- ASUS 11.6″ Chromebook, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC flash memory for $99
- Lenovo IdeaPaf 3 (11) Chromebook, 4GB RAM, 64GB flash memory for $119.99
- Samsung 11.6″ Chromebook, 4GB RAM, 32GB SSD for $119
- Acer 315 15.6″ Celeron 4GB/32GB Chromebook, 15.6″ HD Display, Intel Celeron N4000, 4GB LPDDR4, 32GB eMMC for $189
The above options qualify for free shipping unless otherwise noted. Also, find deals on open-box and refurbished Chromebooks at Woot. Note that these Chromebooks could sell out or prices could change at any time!
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