If you need a new laptop but you don’t want to spend a lot, Chromebooks can be a great option. (If you already have an old computer lying around, you could also turn it into a Chromebook for free!)
But, if you want to buy a new computer, Chromebooks are hard to beat.
“Chromebooks initially were lame, but now they’re fantastic. They’re simple, fast, and cheap. Under $200 buys you a very good Chromebook. They have decent battery life, you can get on the Internet quickly, and they’re easy to travel with,” said Clark.
The great thing about Chromebooks is there’s virtually no boot-up time and you don’t have to spend the money on buying a Microsoft Office suite since the Chromebook relies on Google Drive for its word processor and spreadsheet functions. One downside however is that Chromebooks may have a shorter lifespan compared to other computers. But, when you consider how fast technology changes, Chromebooks can be a great budget-friendly option for low-cost home computing, especially for folks who need basic web browsing and word processing capabilities.
Here are some notable deals:
- Samsung Chromebook 4 11.6″ laptop computer 4GB LPDDR4 onboard RAM; 32GB eMMC storage for $129
- Acer Chromebook 512 Intel Celeron N4020 4GB memory laptop computer for $129 (Add to cart for price)
- 11.6″ Acer Chromebook Spin 311 4GB, 32GB eMMC touchscreen laptop for $188.35
- Lenovo Chromebook 3 11″ with 4GB memory and 32GB flash storage for $119
- HP 14″ Chromebook laptop with Intel processor 4GB RAM memory 32GB flash storage for $199.99 (Save $60)
The above options qualify for free shipping unless otherwise noted. Also, find deals on open-box and refurbished Chromebooks at Woot. Note that these Chromebooks could sell out or prices could change at any time!
Why I Dig this Deal:
Clark is big fan of Chromebooks, especially Chromebooks under $200!