Budget laptop buying: Are entry-level Chromebooks still viable for basic remote work

I need a super cheap, basic backup laptop for traveling. I will only use it to write documents, check emails, and log into online databases. I have seen some really cheap Chromebooks, but I am worried they will lag or freeze when using basic websites and communication tools. Should I get a basic Chromebook or a cheap Windows laptop?

Should I buy the MacBook Pro M5 or save money with the MacBook Air M4?

Thinking of buying a MacBook laptop. Confused between MacBook Pro M5 and the MacBook Air M4. I found the MacBook Pro M5 price is above my budget range. Should I look for a MacBook Pro M5 or save money with the MacBook Air M4?

Best Laptop Under Rs. 80,000 for Someone Who Doesn't Game?

I am looking to buy a new laptop with a strict budget of ₹80k. I do not play games at all, so a highly dedicated GPU and gaming laptop are not required. My main priorities are excellent battery life, a great display, premium build quality, and features that can enhance my productivity at work. Any suggestions?

Best AI laptop for students under ₹60,000?

With LPDDR5X RAM and high-NPU chips like the Snapdragon X Elite being used commonly, what is the most reliable budget laptop that can actually run local AI models without lagging?

Which laptop currently offers the best display for creators?

To boost my productivity and creativity, I am looking forward to a super-sharp screen on a laptop. I am a full-time creator, and my budget is limited to 30k- 60k. I am considering HP Pavilion. Are there any other suggestions on the laptops that can come under this bracket?

Planning to buy a new laptop under Rs. 70,000. Should I get a Chromebook or MacBook Neo?

My budget is around Rs, 70,000 and I am a student who is studying software engineering. I usually need a laptop for my college work and to take notes. I just found out that Apple has launched a new MacBook Neo with some interesting features. Should I purchase the new MacBook Neo or stick to a cheaper Chromebook?

Apple’s new MacBook Neo - worth buying over MacBook Air M4?

I’m looking for a MacBook laptop, and my priorities are to browse, write and to boost my productivity. I’m considering two options, MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M4. What do you think would be suitable for me? I am a UX design student. Which one would be the budget-friendly and worth buying?

What’s the best laptop under Rs. 70,000 for work and light editing?

I’m looking for a laptop within the budget of 70,000. Being an influencer who is always busy in creating content, especially videos. I need a laptop through which I can access light editing and can use tools such as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Need suggestion for tablet to replace laptop

Hi, I'm planning to replace my laptop with a tablet. My usage would mostly be intense web browsing, watching videos, occasional gaming. Please suggest me which one I should go for. Budget is around INR 20000

Laptop to buy?

I am a college student and currently entering 2nd year. I am in search for a laptop that would suffice need like smoothly running softwares like Autocad & Matlab, occasional gaming, watching videos etc . My budget is around 60000 and would like one with no compromise in performance. 

Laptop purchase

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I want to purchase a laptop for daily use
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Best laptop under INR 70,000

Hi,
Planning to purchase a laptop ? for personal use. Any suggestion on configuration/ model? Budget 70K.
Thanks

Laptop/desktop for photo editing

Pl suggest laptop/desktop for daily use and photo editing. Budget is around 40K

laptop dilema?

hi im student(graphic designer) wanto buy a laptop ...i want 8gb RAM, 5th generation or more ...atleast 2gbgraphic card .....so tht my softwares run properly without hanging problem....and my budget is rs50.000 max...plz suggest me a laptop ?

Best choice of laptop

Which laptop l would pick :- budget under 40k, for gaming, 1 Tb HDD. And kindly give preference the model of laptop which you prefer for. In case of Dell/Hp? Or if any

Please help me in buying a good laptop!

Hello, everyone!

I want to buy a laptop but as there are so many laptops around I am confused what to choose exactly. Before buying a laptop, I was making myself aware with some of the new tech which is evolving these days.

I found, SSDs are a great help if I am looking for a laptop which does things fast. So, I have curated a list of specifications that my laptop should include -

 

- 14 or 15-inch HD screen. i5 processor. 4GB RAM 512GB SSD. Windows 10

installed. A good graphics card,(I need a good one, possibly from

NVIDIA or whatever you prescribe) - I have lesser knowledge in this

area. good camera, may be HD, 720p. USB Type- C, USB 3.0 port, HDMI

port.

My budget is 45,000 INR (around $500-$650).

Please help as soon as possible as my current laptop is really slow and I need a replacement.

Advice on which laptop to buy (UK)

* **Total budget and country of purchase:** £1000 UK * **Do you prefer a 2 in 1 form factor, good battery life or best specifications for the money? Pick or include any that apply.** Best specs for the money * **How important is weight and thinness to you?** I would travel with the laptop so something not too bulky would be preferable * **Which OS do you require? Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Linux.** Windows * **Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.** Large enough for photo editing * **Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.** Photo editing with photoshop * **If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?** Not for gaming * **Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?** Reliable build quality * **Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.** I will be using the laptop for work - mainly using microsoft office - and for photo editing using photoshop. Interested to find out if I need to spend my max budget or if something cheaper will suffice?

Truly Wireless earbuds that can connect with two device at same time

I am looking for Truly Wireless earbuds that can connect with two device(mobile & laptop) at same time. Budget Rs 5000

Help me purchase my new lap top

Most important spec of all is "build quality, service, support". I am willing to pay for that quality!
I have nothing against large PC companies, HP, Dell, Lenovo, Sony, etc. That said, it seems very difficult to get close to what I'm looking for from these main suppliers. I live in the US but discovered in my research, small PC builders, they seem to cater to gamers, hi end business machines, but some will work with someone like me. Some were even in the UK and seemed to be well thought of and some even seemed competitive in price, even with shipping. A question is, is it silly for me to consider looking at these small builders, I might be incorrect in thinking that these smaller shops might take quality/service/support as more important, then say a multinational corp. I'm open to any and all suggestions, directions, opinions. Anybody who has weighed through this long winded request and wants to comment, hey, feel free, I'll be happy to hear any thing you all have to say.

General Specs.

1) What is your budget? Up to $1500

2) What size notebook would you prefer?

e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

3) Where will you buying this notebook?
US if possible UK if necessary
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
N/A
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
Yes
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Watching/streaming videos, uTube, TV...Web surfing...Email...letter writing
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Notebook will travel but will be plugged in most of the time, no matter where it is.
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
No games.
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Machine will rarely run on battery longer than 1 hour.
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
I do not need to physically see/touch machine before buying.
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (Windows 7 / 8), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
I'm hoping to buy PC with Win 10 installed, hopefully without bloatware/crapware, a clean install.
Screen Specifics
17.3
12) What screen resolution would you prefer?
Text should be big and east to read, very good resolution a must. Something like a 1920x1080 display would be fine.
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
No preference, open to suggestions.
Build Quality and Design
Build quality is most important also warranty, support (Will pay for quality)
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No
15) When are you buying this laptop?
Right away, if my old one dies, or end of July, when Win 10 is available, I have Win 7 now and I am eligible for the upgrade to Win 10, either as OE or when Win 10 media is available.
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
As long as my old one, 5+ years
Notebook Components
CPU, a decent dual core or a lower end Core i3-5-7 processor core may be a better choice down the road.
GPU, any Intel IGP should do, or a lower end dedicated chip.
RAM: 12GB sounds good, open to suggestions.
Networking: A good Intel or Atheros chip will do the trick quite well. plus Blue Tooth.
Extras Card readers, fingerprint stuff, docking station. not important. Connections for USB 2 and 3, MDMI, ethernet, yes important.
Battery, What ever battery comes with this PC will be hard pressed to keep up with a 17" display, as stated above, unit will be plugged in most of the time.
Thank you for any help, direction or suggestions.