Getting your hands on a beautiful, well-performing laptop within a tight budget for a college student has never been easier than reading on. There is a multitude of laptops released as we speak and it can be baffling to go through all of them trying to catch what works best for you at your budget. This is a brief article that tries to alleviate that hassle by presenting a few selected affordable laptops that you can consider while hunting for one. Please read-on
1. ASUS Vivobook E203NA-YS03
As a student, busy career or business person, the ASUS VivoBook is designed to help you be productive all day — even when you’re on the move. This compact and lightweight 11.6-inch laptop is powered by the latest Intel® processor and provides up to 10 hours of battery life. And with pre-loaded Windows 10, it offers full compatibility with a wide range of software and peripherals. It’s the best laptop for people on the go. Being smaller than an A4 sheet of paper in dimensions, Vivobook fits perfectly and silently in your bag without adding that uncomfortable bulk that itches.
Its style does not compromise on its performance. The VivoBook E12 is powered by the latest Intel® processor that delivers class-leading performance for both work, study and play. In addition to that the Vivobook has 180° hinge, such that it can be laid flat on the table to share content with friends and colleagues.
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core N3350 Processor, Intel® Pentium® Quad-Core N4200 Processor |
| Memory | 2 GB Onboard memory, total up to 4 GB SDRAM |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel HD Graphics |
| Storage | eMMC: 32GB/64GB/128GB |
| Display | 11.6″ (16:9) LED-backlit HD (1366×768) with 45% NTSC With ASUS Splendid |
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ASUS VivoBook E203MA Ultra-Thin Laptop [2019 Version], Intel Celeron N4000 Processor (up to 2.6 GHz), 4GB LPDDR4, 64GB eMMC, 11.6” HD, USB-C, Windows 10 S mode (Switchable to Pro), E203MA-YS03
2. HP Chromebook 14
Stay productive and entertained with the Chromebook 14 through a seamless Chrome experience and easy access to your favorite Android apps via the Google Play Store. Do more, experience more with plenty of performance, all-day battery up to 10 hours, and entertainment features like Audio by B&O PLAY and an optional touchscreen. Perfect for home, work, and school. Get great connectivity, up to 32 GB of storage, and up to 10 hours of battery life.
Feature Specifications Processor Intel® Celeron® N3350 Processor (1.1 GHz base frequency, up to 2.4 GHz burst frequency, 2 MB cache, 2 cores) Memory 4 GB LPDDR4-2400 SDRAM (onboard) Graphics Intel® HD Graphics 500 Storage 64 GB eMMC Display 35.56 cm (14) diagonal HD SVA micro-edge WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass (1366 x 768) Weight 1.54 kg
HP Chromebook 14-inch Laptop with 180-Degree Swivel, AMD Dual-Core A4-9120 Processor, 4 GB SDRAM, 32 GB eMMC Storage, Chrome OS (14-db0020nr, Chalkboard Gray)
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