For those searching for an affordable laptop, you may want to consider investing in a Chomebook. They’re often overlooked, but Chromebooks are actually an excellent alternative to more expensive Windows laptops. They run on ChromeOS, which is a bit more lightweight than Windows and doesn’t need the same resources. That means it can deliver a lot more with lower specs.

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Samsung Galaxy fans can get this 2-in-1 Chromebook with a 13.3-inch, full HD, QLED touchscreen for less than half price right now. You can draw on the screen with any USI pen. Plus, each charge should deliver up to 13 hours of use and it weighs under 3 pounds, which is nice for when you’re on the go.

The Acer 15-inch Chromebook Plus is displayed against an orange background. The Acer 15-inch Chromebook Plus is displayed against an orange background.

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This Chromebook has a large 15.6-inch full HD screen and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life per charge, making it a solid option for streaming content, accessing basic productivity tools or surfing the web.

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With a 14-inch screen, automatic software updates and virus protection, this midrange laptop is a smart choice for students. That’s thanks to long battery life and enhanced features designed to help it last longer, including a keyboard that resists minor spills.

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If you’re looking for a touchscreen Chromebook that can be a laptop and tablet, this one has a generous 16-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a decent audio system and an Intel i3 processor. Overall it’s a great laptop for gaming, streaming videos and other basic functions, though if you’re planning on working with larger files you’ll need to upgrade the storage or buy some cloud storage.

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