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Whether you’re a student, or you run your own small business — and yes, we’re including you gig economy freelancers in that group — or, you simply need a computer for the home, a laptop is a digital essential. You could try to get by with a tablet (they’re getting better all the time) but feature-for-feature, they end up costing more than a similarly equipped laptop. Desktops can be amazing machines, but we all know they make lousy travel companions. This puts some of us in an awkward position: We know we need a laptop, but that doesn’t mean we can afford to drop $1,000 on one. Heck, even coming up with $500 can feel like a stretch.
So what’s a laptop buyer to do? Is there such a thing as a decent laptop under $250? And if it does exist, what will I be giving up feature-wise compared to more expensive models? Will that $300 feel like money thrown down the drain after a year? We’re glad you asked. Here’s a look at the world of laptops under $300, so you can make the right decision.
You know the famous expression: You get what you pay for. It sounds like an admonishment against paying too little for something, and a promise that paying more is better. However it’s just a reminder, a way of pointing out that you can’t expect something that costs $300 to be the same as something that costs $500, or $900. As long as you set your expectations accordingly, getting the kind of laptop that you can buy for $300 can be perfectly fine for you.
At $300 or less, laptop manufacturers are looking for every single opportunity to bring down their costs so that they can still turn a profit, while delivering a computer at that price. This approach will be reflected in every component, from the keyboard, to the trackpad, to the screen, and of course the processor, memory, and storage too. None of these will be the best you can buy, but they will be the best that a company can make at that price point. A $300 laptop designed to run Microsoft Windows, for instance, will absolutely run that software, but it will be a just-good-enough-and-no-more experience. You’ll be able to surf the web, stream videos, and run Microsoft Office, but none of these tasks will be lightning-fast, and if you try run them simultaneously, things could bog down quickly.
You’ll notice that battery life is adequate, but far from the all-day lifespan offered on more expensive machines, and that helpful ports, like USB, won’t be as plentiful, or as fast. $300 laptops will have serviceable keyboards, but you may find that the spring mechanism under each key doesn’t feel as precise or satisfying as those on a higher end laptop. Screens will feel the same: Adequate for getting things done, but not as big, bright, crisp, or as easy to see from off-angles.
Does any of this matter? Only you can decide. But as with so many other purchases, it’s all about getting a laptop that does what you need it to do. If it does, and it costs $300 or less, fantastic! If it doesn’t, then it’s not the right laptop for you, regardless of what the price tag says.
To help you figure out if a sub-$300 laptop is right for you, we’ve pulled together an overview of three different categories, with Lenovo laptops that all ring in at, or just under that price point.
At this price point, full-fledge Windows laptops are harder to come by, but a Lenovo Chromebook might be the solution. Many Chromebooks have all the power you need for day-to-day computing. With Google Chrome OS, you’ll be able to run all the most popular software, while taking advantage of peripheral support for a vast array of devices.
Integrated graphics can make the most of a Chromebook’s display (usually HD and up), and while not suited to high-end gaming, they can easily power an external display via the laptop’s HDMI port — perfect for watching YouTube or Netflix on a big-screen TV.
Speaking of ports, with a USB 3.1 Type-C port, and USB 3.0 ports, there’s plenty of connectivity options for attaching external hard drives, wired mice, smartphones, or cameras. They also typically include a built-in microSD card reader, which lets you conveniently add to the machine’s internal eMMC storage.
Does a business laptop need to be a Windows laptop? With the most recent version of Chrome OS, we think there’s a good argument that the answer is no. Take our Lenovo Chromebook S330, for instance. At $300, it’s at the very top of our price range, but it also offers some unique features.
With a 14-inch display, you get a larger screen than Chromebooks typically ship with. It has 4GB of RAM, which makes the Chrome OS experience faster, and more responsive than models that only come with 2GB. Of course, just like all Chromebooks, the S330 starts up instantly, and has excellent battery life. You can expect to get 10 hours from a full charge on this laptop. You can expand the built-in 32GB of eMMC storage through microSD cards, thanks to the included microSD card reader.
With an HDMI port, you can connect to a variety of external HDTVs and monitors, but there’s also support for DisplayPort through the S330’s USB Type-C port.
Unlike older Chromebooks, the S330 is able to run apps from the Google Play store, which dramatically increases the versatility of what used to be a limited, web-based operating system.
All in all, if you were thinking of using a Chromebook for business, the Chromebook S330 could be the most cost-effective option for doing so.
Some might say that you just can’t build a decent student laptop and keep the price under $300, but we disagree. Our Student Chromebooks aren’t just good student laptops, they’re affordably priced, have everything a student needs to excel, and are the perfect option for school. Chromebooks are small and light enough to fit in any backpack, and barely be noticed. Better yet, they’re often designed to withstand the rigors of student life, such as dropping them off a school desk.
Chromebooks are known for their smooth performance, whether it’s surfing the web, watching YouTube, or (yes, we know, shocker!) doing homework. And those tasks can be almost anywhere, because with great battery life, an electrical outlet is no longer a necessity (though a WiFi connection would be handy).
Like all Chromebooks, startups are almost instant. And if the onboard storage isn’t enough, you can usually supplement it via the MicroSD card reader.
Access to the Google Play store for downloadable apps, and easy connections to both Google Classroom and G-suite for Education, round out the Lenovo Chromebook report card.
Oh, did we mention that with USB Type-C ports, connecting and powering devices like smartphones is fast and easy?
Buying a decent laptop for under $300 can be tricky, so make sure you know what you need from a laptop and compare that to what the various models offer. But most importantly, you should buy from a brand that has decades of experience building the highest quality laptops on the planet. The sub-$300 laptops that we make may not be expensive, but they are every inch a Lenovo — if we couldn’t say that, we wouldn’t sell them.
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Ship date: shipping times listed are estimates based on production time and product availability. An estimated ship date will be posted on our order status site after your order is placed. Ship dates do not include delivery times. Lenovo is not responsible for delays outside of our immediate control, including delays related to order processing, payment issues, inclement weather, or unexpected increase to demand. To obtain the latest information about the availability of a specific part number, please call 13 LENOVO / 13 536686 to gain assistance.
Availability: Offers, prices, specifications and availability may change without notice and may differ from that promoted or available from Lenovo resellers from time to time.
Order Quantity: The maximum number of systems for each Online order is 5 units. Please call 13 LENOVO / 13 536686 for assistance to place large orders . If your order exceeds the quantity limit, Lenovo reserves the right to cancel the products ordered in excess of the quantity limit.
Trademarks: Ultrabook, Celeron, Celeron Inside, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Atom, Intel Atom Inside, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Intel vPro, Itanium, Itanium Inside, Pentium, Pentium Inside, vPro Inside, Xeon, Xeon Phi, Xeon Inside, and Intel Optane are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. www.intel.com/go/rating
General System Information: Review key information provided by Microsoft that may apply to your system purchase, including details on Windows 10 and Windows 11, and potential upgrades/downgrades. Lenovo makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services.
Warranty: For a copy of applicable warranties, visit Warranty Policies. To the extent permitted by law, Lenovo makes no representation or warranty regarding third party products or services. The Lenovo Limited Warranty applies only to Lenovo hardware products purchased for your own use, and does not transfer upon resale. Warranty Period for all Lenovo batteries, stylus, and digitizer pens are limited to 12 months unless otherwise specified. Unless you purchase a separate Battery Warranty Extension, the warranty period for your battery will expire at the end of the period specified in your Lenovo Limited Warranty.
Battery: Lenovo systems do not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo-made or authorised. Use of such batteries will enable systems to continue to boot, but may not charge or work effectively. Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorised batteries, and provides no warranties or liability for failures or damage arising out of their use. Battery life (and recharge times) will vary based on many factors, including system settings and usage.
Pricing: Includes GST and shipping fees. Any savings referenced are based off regular Lenovo web prices.
3rd party products: Lenovo does not guarantee compatibility with third-party products.
To find information about Make the Shift campaign visit https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RE2LHej