Laptop - Budget $500

angywoo on 19/08/2023 - 16:34
Last edited 19/08/2023 - 17:18 by 1 other user

A few years ago I was given a chromebook as a Christmas gift. I love it as It has been perfect for my needs which lets face it is OzBargain, watching YouTube, emails and sometimes Netflix.

I recently got it in my head that I should go back and study and when I went to do my class presentation, it became apparent my chromebook is just not up to the task.

Any suggestions that fit the below needs?

Needed for: work - presentations, study, internet stuff, YouTube, Netflix and emails
Price: as close to $500
Weight: around 1kg-ish
Screen: 13-14"
CPU: have no idea what this even means
Needs: has to have the right hole to be able to use a projector.

Looking forward to see what you can suggest for me.

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AustriaBargain on 19/08/2023 - 16:43 Comment score below threshold.
- donga100 on 19/08/2023 - 17:21
  
  +3
  
  A $200 laptop will handle the tasks mentioned by OP just fine.
  - AustriaBargain on 19/08/2023 - 17:42
    
    Their Chromebook is a $200 laptop.
    - MS Paint on 19/08/2023 - 18:01
      
      +3
      
      How do you know that? You are more than likely correct but the OP never mentioned the make/model of Chromebook.
      
      It could be one of those $1000 SNSV Chromebooks
MS Paint on 19/08/2023 - 17:11

There is a web version of Microsoft PowerPoint but I've never used it so can't comment further.
pjetson on 19/08/2023 - 17:43

+5

You'd be able to get a great second hand laptop for your $500.
solidussnake on 19/08/2023 - 18:19

+4

There's I5 8gen refurbs for $400-500 that would be more than enough
OldSchoolHarry on 19/08/2023 - 19:11

Look at refurb Dell Latitude 7490 on eBay
shxhshzhz on 19/08/2023 - 19:31

+2

CPU is the processor of the laptop.

https://www.harveynorman.com.au/acer-aspire-3-15-6-inch-r3-7…
$499 on sale currently.

Should have enough power for the use cases you've listed. Only doesn't satisfy screen and weight requirements. Has a HDMI port which most projectors should work with. For older projectors using VGA, this laptop has a USB C port that supports display so you can buy a usb c to vga adapter and keep it in your bag (like this https://www.kmart.com.au/product/usb-c-to-hdmi-+-vga-adaptor…) .Should be enough hole options.
- Mechz on 19/08/2023 - 20:11
  
  +3
  
  Better off with a refurb Lenovo with 16GB of RAM.
  
  Plus it doesn't support Gerry.
dcep on 19/08/2023 - 19:43

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/788141

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/790239
liquornoodlescabbage on 23/08/2023 - 08:51

+1

@FLICKIT highly recommends Australian Computer Traders maybe check them out.

Laptop - Budget $500

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