I need a laptop/Chromebook for my 12 year old.
My budget is around $600.
Anyone with computer knowledge have any recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
Laptop for school
LBennyjayy on 03/02/2023 - 11:29
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$600 is sufficient for a second hand Wndows laptop for school. I've been selling those for years on Trademe. 100% positive feedback. PM me if you're interested.
Thanks for the advice, I found one on Facebook marketplace and hoping they come down in price a little.
If you don't mind second hand, below would be far better than new Chrome book, your kids can use it for up to 5~8 years.
For example this one, 16gb RAM, Screen is a bit small though, but must be quite light.
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/EXNBKHP0820191/HP-EliteBook…This one has got 7gen CPU
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/EXNBKHP8404040/HP-EliteBook…Below is a quite good one with 8gen CPU but around $700, ThinkPad
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/EXNBKHP36040/HP-ProBook-X36…I have bought 2 off-lease laptops from PB last year and run quite well.
I got a 2 nd hand near new Chromebook for my son can't complain , for school
I think 1600 $ apple Mac Book air is very good for the price for University
Your budget is decent for a Chrome book but a bit on the low side for a Windows laptop, best to contact the school and ask if they have a preference. My daughter's school require devices to be Chromebooks.
Chrome books have a lightweight OS design that's easy to manage and perfect for students but lack of functions compared to Windows devices.