Anyone who’s been on the hunt for a new laptop recently will be familiar with the feeling of excitement over descriptions and reviews, only to discover that it costs £1000 or more. While some laptops may have sky-high prices, it doesn’t mean you can’t still snag a bargain if you search diligently.
In fact, if you head over to Wowcher, you can pick from an HP, Acer or Dell 2-in-1 Chromebook starting from a jaw-dropping £49 for the HP Chromebook 11A G6 option, £59 for an Acer Chromebook 11 Spin or £79 for a Dell Chromebook 11. All three are excellent choices, though it’s worth noting that these are refurbished laptops, not brand-new ones.
Regardless of your choice, you’ll receive a sleek 11.6-inch design that pairs well with travel, work or study. As they’re Chromebooks, they operate on ChromeOS and might feel a bit different to use compared to Windows or a Mac.
You essentially work entirely in the cloud, on Google Docs and other services. A 4GB RAM is sufficient to keep web browsing running smoothly, while a 32GB SSD provides quick storage, albeit not a vast amount of space for files.
- BUY HERE FOR £49: HP Chromebook 11A G6
- BUY HERE FOR £59: Acer Chromebook 11 Spin
- BUY HERE FOR £79: Dell Chromebook 11
Since Wowcher doesn’t feature user reviews, you can’t gauge how people have found their laptops post-purchase, although doing some research into the used Chromebook market could shed light on this aspect. However, you can also gain a lot by shopping for alternative low-cost options, reports the Manchester Evening News.
At Currys, you could bag a newer Chromebook model if you’re willing to splash out a bit more. The Samsung Galaxy GO with LTE is priced at £179 and boasts up-to-date components. Its 12-hour battery life and 64GB of onboard storage surpass the Wowcher offerings.
A slightly pricier option is the robust HP 15a-na0503sa 15.6″ Chromebook, retailing at £199, down from its usual price of £279 – a decent saving. It offers 128GB of storage, doubling the capacity once again, along with 11.5 hours of battery life and a large screen perfect for movie or TV viewing.
It’s worth noting that these options would cost at least twice as much as the Wowcher deal – so if budget is your main concern, this offer should definitely be considered. After all, the chance to snag a laptop for under £50 is quite astounding, and stocks may not last.
In other tech news, shoppers are now being given the chance to get Disney+ for just 50 pence a week in this new mega deal. For three months, customers can access Disney’s extensive TV and film library for just £1.99 a month – the lowest price among any of the major streamers.
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