Looking for a budget laptop for uni
Budget: around 300-350 USD
Location: Miami -Fl
No refurbs/used
I have a desktop and I will only use this laptop for my classes. Just gonna use Teams, youtube, office.
Processor: intel or amd
Storage: ssd
I dont need a super laptop that I wont use at its max just not want it to be slow or take time to boot or open the programs.
Would be nice if the ram coud be upgradable having a second slot so big excels run smooth if they have a lot of data.
I have 3 options and I'm leaning toward the Dell but I dont know which one is better of if there are better options, :
- HP - 15.6" Model:15-dy2702dx price 379.99USD
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-15-6-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i3-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-natural-silver/6510528.p?skuId=6510528 - Dell 15.6" Model:i3515-A706BLK-PUS price 349.99 USD
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-15-6-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-memory-256gb-solid-state-drive-carbon-black/6508652.p?skuId=6508652 - HP 14'' Model:14-fq0033dx price 330.99 USD
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-14-laptop-amd-ryzen-3-3250u-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-natural-silver/6502175.p?skuId=6502175
Thank you.
Posted Nov 8, 2022, 5:41 AM UTC
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The dell Inspiron is the best laptop from that list.
You might also look on the Dell Site at the Inspiron 3000 15 with an intel i5. dell has had some nice prices on it below $525.00. Think the will continue having good weekly prices that rise and fall.
I have had good luck with the Lenovo Ideapad. The 3 and 5 models are usually good. I have seen some especially good prices at Office Depot and Target. Target has been selling an Ideapad 1i at a really good price. It is a nice machine. The screen is only so-so, but it is still decent.
Acer has a good refurbished site on ebay. I think you could pick up an Acer Aspire 3,5 or Swift 3,5 for under $400.00. Includes a warranty of either 12 or 24 months.