With the school year starting, there are plenty of deals out there. But you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good computer.
Many lower-priced models, including last year’s versions, deliver exactly what most people are looking for. You don’t need cutting-edge specs to write papers, manage spreadsheets, attend video classes, or browse the web.
The laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets below focus on value: dependable performance, long battery life, and the features that matter day to day. They come from popular brands like Apple, HP, and Lenovo.
Where there are trade-offs to hit a lower price, like smaller storage or a dimmer display, we’ll point them out so there are no surprises.
