Showing posts with label Lenovo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lenovo. Show all posts

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Value Laptops 2022

Value Laptops 2022

Want the best value for your money on a laptop in 2022?

This is targeted mainly at students and bloggers; people who need a do-it-all laptop that won't bust even a modest budget.


I'm very pleased with the direction that the industry has gone in the last few years. I've long recommended computers with an SSD, or solid-state drive, because they truly are that much better than the old spinning hard drives. It's like comparing a 1975 Cadillac Sixty Special Brougham (they called them 'land yachts' for a good reason!) to a modern Shelby Mustang - in terms of performance or reliability, there's simply no comparison.

I no longer need to make that recommendation, because you'll be hard-pressed to find a laptop without an SSD these days.

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Best laptop bargains 2019

Best laptop bargains

Here are 2019's best laptop bargains, hand-picked by The Froogal Stoodent!

You'll find everything from general-purpose to gaming laptops (but mostly general-purpose). The sweet spot is usually $400-500 for a good, reliable machine that will get the job done.

ASUS Vivobook F441 - $440
Amazon


  • 8 GB of the latest DDR4 RAM 
  • AMD A9-9425 processor 
  • 256 GB solid-state drive (SSD) version highly recommended

ASUS Vivobook K570ZD - $650
Amazon
  • 8 GB of DDR4 RAM 
  • Ryzen 5 2500U processor
  • 256 GB SSD
Are you a student who hopes to game on a tight budget? It's possible with this laptop.

Lenovo 330S-15ARR - $410
Amazon
  • 8 GB of DDR4 RAM
  • Ryzen 5 2500U processor
  • 128 GB SSD
High-performance on a tight budget. It's also possible to game on this one, though with the tight storage requirements, I wouldn't recommend it.

ASUS X555QA - $350
Amazon

  • 8 GB of RAM
  • AMD A12-9720P processor
  • 128 GB SSD ($350) OR 512 GB ($440)
I'd get the 512 GB one for $440 if I were shopping for myself.

Friday, October 13, 2017

Best Laptops (Fall 2017)

Great deals on great laptops!

Looking for a new high-performance laptop? Of course, you want one that will be reliable, cost-effective and capable of handling any task you need!

Well, as always, I've got you covered:

ASUS Flip TP501; $450
Amazon

Here it is, folks: the laptop deal of the season!

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Value Chromebooks

Best Chromebooks 

If you're looking for a cheap computer to surf the Internet, or for your kids, a Chromebook might be a good option for your needs. Chromebooks have very limited capabilities, and I generally preferand advisecomputers with more robust capabilities. 

But if a Chromebook (or a cloud-first Windows netbook) is all you need, here are some of the best options:

Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga Chromebook; $200
http://amzn.to/2nXZ5ED

*My top recommendation
   -360-degree hinge, 4 GB RAM, 16 GB eMMC SSD storage, 11.6" HD screen, decent Intel Celeron N3150 processor, very positive reviews

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Top Premium Laptops 2016

Top Premium Laptops 2016

Think reliability, comfort, and high style are only for businessmen with big bucks? You'd be surprised!

A nice computer doesn't have to break the bank! As I do every year, I've collected the best premium laptops for you. The best news is that most of these are under $1000!


Friday, January 15, 2016

Friday, January 23, 2015

Value Laptops 2015

Value Laptops 2015

This is an old article and will no longer be updated. Please see my latest version here.













It’s no secret that I’m a fan of laptops. However, I’m also a fan of saving money and living within my means. If you're looking for a great deal on a new computer, I've picked out some of the best deals around to include in this article. Isn't it nice to have someone else do your shopping for you? :)

Premium Laptops 2015

Premium Laptops 2015



This is an old article and will no longer be updated. Please see my latest version here.








Being Froogal doesn’t mean you can't have nice stuff! The trick is to allocate your resources effectively. If you can justify the purchase of a higher-quality, more expensive item because you need it for work or a hobby and you can afford a premium item, you can still get a great value!

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Value-priced laptops for 2014

The best value-priced laptops for school or work

This is an old article and will no longer be updated. Please see my latest version here














Thursday, July 10, 2014