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diff --git a/wired/published/cheap-laptops.txt b/wired/published/cheap-laptops.txt index f906eee..0f732de 100644 --- a/wired/published/cheap-laptops.txt +++ b/wired/published/cheap-laptops.txt @@ -1,40 +1,3 @@ -- action cams -- portable coffee -- labor day sales -- REI sale update +__WIRED:__ Do you really need a cheap *laptop*? Could you get by with a tablet? The Surface Go 2 gives you most, though not all, the power of Windows in a very lightweight, portable form factor. It can also double as a media tablet when you're not working. There's much here to love: it's fanless; the updated 10.5-inch display is sharper and battery life has been improved; there's a MicroSD slot to expand the storage; and the cover is a really lovely little keyboard. - - -Low end laptop round up notes - -Acer Aspire 5 -Model Name: A515-54-51DJ Part Number: NX.HG5AA.001 $529.99: - specs: - Intel Core i5 i5-8265U 1.60 GHz quad core - Intel UHD Graphics 620 - Screen Size 15.6" LCD IPS 1920 x 1080 - 8 GB RAM - Ports: ethernet, USB, USB-C, HDMI, headphones - notes: - - screen is lackluster, not super sharp - - hard to open from front edge - - edge is sharp on wrists in some situations - - tends to be quiet, speakers are weak - - plenty fast - - no problems with windows - -Acer Chromebook - - keyboard is nice - - same screen as Swift 3 - - Micro SD card is flush/recessed - - RAM was sufficient for chrome tasks - - Android apps are still hit or miss, mostly miss - - Linux on Chromebook works quite well and gives you access to tools you'd need for basic STEM-type courses, though not necessarily compiling software, probably not enough processing power. - -Acer Swift 3 - -Lenovo Chromebook C330 - -one are the days when a decent laptop would cost you north of $1,000. In this market, manufacturers are inventing new ways to outsell each other, including aggressive price cutting. It's now possible to pick up a full-size or ultraportable Windows 10 notebook with a processor powerful enough for use at home, school, or work, for around $500 to $600. It's also easy to find full-featured Chromebooks and hybrid systems that give you both laptop and tablet functionality in one device for as little as $300. - -You should be prepared to compromise, however. While it's certainly possible to find a powerful laptop with a 15-inch screen, you might have to make do with a flimsy keyboard and touchpad. Likewise, you could buy an impeccably made ultraportable that uses an underpowered CPU and a tiny hard drive to achieve its low price. +__TIRED:__ The very nice keyboard cover is still sold separately for $129. The Lenovo below manages to include the cover and cost half as much (though it is less powerful). |