Laptop rec?

[MissBritt]

Hello. I'm looking for a laptop under $250. NOT a Chromebook. I just need to be able to move photo/video files between storage types, browse Internet, run an online typing class. No streaming or gaming. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[ChiGirlMom]

I automatically went to Chromebook because DD has one for school.

Asus and Lenovo make good laptops at that price level.

 

[_19disnA]

If you check some websites like BestBuy you can find PC's for $200 and up. I have a basic laptop for home use and basically just need internet/email and think it was about that price when I bought it a few years ago. Most PC's have WAY more features then you need for typical home use. HP & Dell make a variety of models and the basic difference is the screen size. Too small of a screen can be annoying even if for occasional home use.

 

[Brett Wyman]

Most of the $200 ones are garbage. You'd be better with a slightly used or refurbished one in that price range.

Avoid - Windows 10 S operating System, Intel Celeron processors, and non-SSD hard drives.

If you can get into the $350-400 range for a non-chrome book you'll be much better off.

https://www.cnet.com/news/best-laptop-under-500/

 

[DisneyNaut]

I 2nd what Brett said. I would try to find a renewed (refurbished) laptop, you can usually score a good deal at the Amazon renewed store

 

[MissBritt]

Thanks everyone.

 

[Disneyfan754321]

Walmart also carries refurbished laptops.
We bought ours at a local place that had a huge sign that said laptops starting at 100.
I am retiring that and I'm getting a surface for 399 in so done with laptops.

 

[MrsPete]

Hello. I'm looking for a laptop under $250. NOT a Chromebook. I just need to be able to move photo/video files between storage types, browse Internet, run an online typing class. No streaming or gaming. Any ideas? Thanks

Thoughts:

- Can you wait until Black Friday sales? Laptops have become "a staple" for those sales.
- I agree with above posters that IF you can increase your budget a bit, you'll get a much better product.
- What do you have against Chromebooks? If you get one with a couple USBs, you'd have storage. They have some real pluses, and price isn't the only positive.