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Suggestions on an inexpensive, durable laptop?

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  1. Browncoat

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    Hi all,



    Just randomly wondering if anyone has any suggestions for an inexpensive (something like $400-500 if I can get it), durable laptop?

    As much as I'd love one for gaming, I just don't have the time - so basically only need something for word processing and Netflix...



    Anything would be helpful - thanks!
     
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    Computers & Tablets, Laptops / Notebooks, All Laptops / Notebooks, $400 - $500, Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro - Newegg.com

    Just a search narrowing it down.

    I was trying to find something with a good screen (because of Netflix). Also word processing and using for example Chrome takes a hit on your CPU so you need a nice one to handle multitasking. This laptop was the best I could find (on amazon). Compare anything you think is good to this one:
    http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-G50-80...ie=UTF8&qid=1428803458&sr=1-7&keywords=Laptop
     
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    You can always go for a cheap laptop for light use (surfing, Netflix, email) for about $300 at Microcenter or Newegg. They'll be plastic, but since you're an adult that should not be a problem.

    But if you want something durable, you have get metal. Probably about $600.00.
     
    #3 Masnar, Apr 11, 2015
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    If you had a slightly higher budget I'd say a used MacBook Pro, mine has just been abused for the last 4 years, it's has water spilt on it twice, been dropped dozens of times, dented etc. but the screen is still rock solid and all works as it should.
     
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    a lenovo thinkpad would be a good option since there made for professional use also a macbook pro would be a good option but as for the durability mine got a bloated battery from just putting it on top of my xbox.
     
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    Don't go with Alienware. Their products are crap for anything femanding like modern games and even some old ones.
     
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    Lenovo Thinkpad L440. Cheap durable with an Intel i3 processor 4 gigs ram and Win 8.1 and 500gig hdd
     
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    Oooo I'm getting one soon :grin:!

    As for cheap but good laptops I am always told that Dell offers good priced laptops. Maybe have a look at their range?
     
    #8 lukeluvznicki13, Apr 13, 2015
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    Technically you should be able to find one of those Lenovo Thinkpads for that amount of money, but I can't tell you how durable they're supposed to be.

    My advice to you is to try and get a second-hand macbook or just save more money and get a new one. They are an excellent piece of hardware.
     
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    Lenovo Thinkpads are very durable I have the L440 and it is amazing
     
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    May I suggest an SSD? Take a cheap laptop like m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16834317600 and then put in an SSD like m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=20-148-945. That way your laptop will be a lot snappier. Also don't forget Chrome eats RAM that it just isn't funny anymore. OK, that is an overstatement, but still, you want lots of ram for Chrome.
     
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    I found Toshiba to have inexpensive options I bought mine for $ 259.00
     
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