Recommend Me a Laptop/Chromebook - Budget under $600

DeeArrow on 04/07/2024 - 01:25
Last edited 04/07/2024 - 10:43 by 1 other user

Hey folks, My 7-year old MacBook died on me and I’m looking for something to replace it.

Meanwhile I got a PC for most things so this laptop will only be used for watching Netflix/ media, surfing the web etc. Won’t be using it for gaming/ MS Office/ heavy use.

I need something which is lightweight and has a great display, and minimum 8 GB of RAM. If it’s a convertible/ detachable that’s an added bonus but not a deal breaker. Anything 13-15 inch is fine. New or refurbished is fine.

I started looking at laptops online but I can see Windows laptops and Chromebooks are selling in the similar price range so wondering if there’s an advantage going for one over the other?

What do you good folks recommend?

Thanks.

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dpk on 04/07/2024 - 06:42

We can't get nicely specced Chromebook here better to get it from US. If you have any friends or family in US get it from there.

https://acerrecertified.com/acer-spin-714-14-touchscreen-chr…
MS Paint on 04/07/2024 - 08:21

Lenovo Duet 5 with 8gb Ram works perfectly fine for me as a daily use machine. The OLED is really nice. Battery life seems to last forever. Current prices seem ridiculous at the moment though.
87percent on 04/07/2024 - 09:24

Why not just get a tablet?
- DeeArrow on 04/07/2024 - 09:25
  
  Need to use for emails/ research so keyboard is a must.
  - ihfree on 04/07/2024 - 09:57
    
    Depending on how often, you could consider either a bluetooth keyboard or keyboard case.
ihfree on 04/07/2024 - 09:56

+1

Thought about a refurb?
- DeeArrow on 04/07/2024 - 09:57
  
  Yes absolutely. What do you recommend?
  - ihfree on 04/07/2024 - 10:07
    
    8th gen processor or newer, business focussed.
    
    I've bought various refurb systems for family - t480s, carbon X1, yoga 380 and a Dell 7390. The Dell was cheapest at $219. They have all been in decent condition.
    Checking battery health, they've all exceeded what was listed, however, this may just have been luck of the draw.
    
    Example deal OUT OF STOCK
    [Refurb] Dell Latitude 7490 Intel i7 8650U 1.90GHz 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Laptop $399 Delivered @ Australian Computer Traders. The eBay refurb coupon deals can also be useful https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/854230.
    - DeeArrow on 04/07/2024 - 21:26
      
      That looks like a great deal but alas it’s gone now. Do you recommend anything similar in this price range?
MeesusEff on 04/07/2024 - 14:49

I sold my Mac book air for a Lenovo Duet 5 and been pretty happy with it. Just use it for emails, occasional streaming, set up bills etc. I wouldnt exactly call it lightweight as what you think Chromebooks would be, I would have waited for the Duet 3 if I knew when it was being released at the time. The screen is quite fragile though, I dropped it on the couch and it hit the keyboard and there was a shatter. Lenovo quoted $800 to fix, thank fk I had Merchandise protection 😅 battery life is also very good and charges quickly
- DeeArrow on 04/07/2024 - 21:27
  
  Thanks for the reco, too expensive now though.
DeeArrow on 04/07/2024 - 21:38

I’m leaning more towards a Windows than a ChromeOS since the former will give me an option to use Office/ other apps if need be. Good ones in both are in the similar price bracket so thinking Windows.

Any recommendations please?

Recommend Me a Laptop/Chromebook - Budget under $600

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