Chromebooks are always a good choice if you’re on a budget, and this is especially true now that Black Friday deals are well underway. I just found a fantastic deal for a Chromebook that’s purpose-made for school, work and watching videos.
Right now, Amazon is selling the HP Chromebook 14 for $169. This laptop typically costs $260, so saving $91 isn’t bad at all. While this Chromebook isn't the fastest machine, it has enough power for everyday tasks. Here’s why you should consider the HP Chromebook 14.
This HP Chromebook 14 has a 1366 x 768 resolution. While that’s not as sharp as 1920 x 1080p, websites and videos will be clear enough on the 14-inch IPS display. The product description says it has an anti-glare panel that should reduce glare if you’re using this Chromebook outdoors.
Inside, you’ll find an Intel N100 processor and 8GB of RAM. That’s just enough for websites to scroll relatively smoothly and for video to run without a hitch (provided you have good Wi-Fi). This Chromebook also packs 128GB of storage. While that’s not a lot, you’re likely going to use Google’s cloud-dependent apps like Drive to store your files. You should also be able to play some Google Play games.
As you'd expect, this Chromebook runs on ChromeOS. If you frequently use Google’s services for work and play, then using this laptop should come naturally. Just remember that you’ll need to be connected to the internet to get the most use from this machine.
Chromebooks aren’t the most exciting laptops available, but they’re almost always the cheapest option if funds are tight. At this low price, this HP Chromebook 14 isn’t a bad choice if you need a cheap but reliable notebook for simple everyday computing. This deal might not last long, so don’t hesitate!
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