I can spend about $300 and I'll probably pick one up at Walmart.
Any recommendations or warnings ( I know someones going to say don't buy it at Walmart).
Any recommendations or warnings ( I know someones going to say don't buy it at Walmart).
you won't find a good laptop for less than $300. Mine cost about 600 bucks, I bought it 2 years ago and it still works great. I advise you to save up more and buy a better one.
@Aoza
What brand do you recommend?
What brand do you recommend?
Hi @Dukedog! Among Windows laptops, HP, Dell, and Microsoft Surface have good reputations. Apple MacBooks are more expensive and have a different operating system, though they're well-liked by many. I have a Dell Inspiron which is about three years old, and I haven't had any problems with it. It would be good to hear from other people too.
@Dukedog
Bought a refurbished laptop with touchscreen for about 110 Euros. Very happy with it. I guess (looking at chess coaches prices) some things are more expensive in the USA than in Europe.
My favorites would be Lenovo and Dell for laptop brand names.
Bought a refurbished laptop with touchscreen for about 110 Euros. Very happy with it. I guess (looking at chess coaches prices) some things are more expensive in the USA than in Europe.
My favorites would be Lenovo and Dell for laptop brand names.
@rachel8 For a second I thought you said Among Us Windows.
Hello @Dukedog
I'd recommend checking several places for pricing first before going to pick something out, and as Aoza said, you'll probably need more than $300. Newegg.com is a good place to check. Try the Amazon, Dell, HP, etc websites too. I personally like the MSI brand. Are you looking for a web-surfer or a picture editor, because that will play into what kind you buy.
It took me 2ish minutes to find www.newegg.com/classic-black-msi-modern-14-c11m-068us-work-business/p/N82E16834156464?Item=N82E16834156464 which is a little over $400, but should suit most needs. Again, check prices, KNOW what you need for what you are doing! The laptop above will not work very well for picture/video editing or high graphics games, anything that is GPU intensive. If you just want one to play chess online ;) then $300 should be sufficient for that. www.newegg.com/aluminum-black-bmax-s13a-work-business/p/1XV-00F5-00001 I'm personally not fond of this one, but it is in budget and can access the internet so... One of my favorites is www.newegg.com/black-msi-gf-series-gf63-thin-11uc-263-gaming/p/N82E16834156091 but at $1000 is a little out of budget(for most people including me :) maybe one day)
There are a lot of brands, options, different specs/components, etc. Don't lose your mind over it. Hope this helps! If you have questions, just ask!
I'd recommend checking several places for pricing first before going to pick something out, and as Aoza said, you'll probably need more than $300. Newegg.com is a good place to check. Try the Amazon, Dell, HP, etc websites too. I personally like the MSI brand. Are you looking for a web-surfer or a picture editor, because that will play into what kind you buy.
It took me 2ish minutes to find www.newegg.com/classic-black-msi-modern-14-c11m-068us-work-business/p/N82E16834156464?Item=N82E16834156464 which is a little over $400, but should suit most needs. Again, check prices, KNOW what you need for what you are doing! The laptop above will not work very well for picture/video editing or high graphics games, anything that is GPU intensive. If you just want one to play chess online ;) then $300 should be sufficient for that. www.newegg.com/aluminum-black-bmax-s13a-work-business/p/1XV-00F5-00001 I'm personally not fond of this one, but it is in budget and can access the internet so... One of my favorites is www.newegg.com/black-msi-gf-series-gf63-thin-11uc-263-gaming/p/N82E16834156091 but at $1000 is a little out of budget(for most people including me :) maybe one day)
There are a lot of brands, options, different specs/components, etc. Don't lose your mind over it. Hope this helps! If you have questions, just ask!
@Dukedog said in #1:
> I can spend about $300
I thought you were joking, but I made inquiries and made sure that such laptops exist.
For example, like this:
14.1" Lenovo T460 (I think this is ThinkPad)
Intel Core i5-6200U (2.30 ГГц)
RAM 16 GB DDR4
SSD 480 GB
Bluetooth 4.0
Webcam 2.0 MPixl
Windows 10 Pro
PSU Lenovo x 1,bag Lenovo x 1, mouse Lenovo x 1
A gorgeous laptop, it cost 2000, now it has been reduced to just 300.
Looking at the processor, this is a model from around 2016. But for Internet surfing it is quite suitable.
Therefore, look there among such discounted computers.
> I can spend about $300
I thought you were joking, but I made inquiries and made sure that such laptops exist.
For example, like this:
14.1" Lenovo T460 (I think this is ThinkPad)
Intel Core i5-6200U (2.30 ГГц)
RAM 16 GB DDR4
SSD 480 GB
Bluetooth 4.0
Webcam 2.0 MPixl
Windows 10 Pro
PSU Lenovo x 1,bag Lenovo x 1, mouse Lenovo x 1
A gorgeous laptop, it cost 2000, now it has been reduced to just 300.
Looking at the processor, this is a model from around 2016. But for Internet surfing it is quite suitable.
Therefore, look there among such discounted computers.
Could try a Chromebook possibly, i just bought a touchscreen 360 flip one, new for £200.00, its obviously not high end , but perfect for basic things, You Tube, Chess, search, etc.. :).
Hp laptop recommended. They work great!
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