If you are a gamer or a person that needs a strong machine and you are not sure what is the best computer to buy, consider Dell Vostro. The Dell Vostro 15 5568 is a low priced and visually pleasing upper entry-level business PC, packing some more multimedia power, thanks to its dedicated graphics (Nvidia GeForce 940MX GDDR5), great for those occasional gaming moments at home or during breaks. The Dell Vostro 15 5568 is a well-balanced, powerful and reactive notebook.
Even if very good, this computer may not be for everyone: heavy typists and digital artists are indeed better served by laptops from Lenovo or HP, since those brands usually offer much better keyboards and displays, with higher contrast and better viewing angles.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8111/8168 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, Ethernet, Audio, HDMI, VGA, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 147 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 342 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for office users not in need of typing often but valuing the extra multimedia punch the Dell Vostro 15 5568 can offer.
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The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA has a perfect build and is a good traveling companion due to its lightweight. Prolific writers will be happy to hear about the good keyboard.
The performance is pretty good and the 15W Intel Core i5-7200U processor doesn't throttle too often in real word scenarios
The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA also has other big advantages over the competition: it being silent yet air cooled, and its being much cheaper than most competitors are.
At just 730$, the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA is a total deal!
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Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0 Type C, Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 302 Points
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This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 87% (Notebookcheck)
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At just 730$, the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA is a total deal! A cheaper, yet still high end looking alternative to the competition.
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The Aspire 3 A315-21 is a simple office laptop that can easily handle everyday tasks.
The SSD enables the system to run quickly. There is no shortage of storage space, given that the SSD is accompanied by a 1 TB 2.5-inch hard drive! The SSD + Hard Drive combo is an extremely rare thing in the Cloudbook world and is usually mostly present in high-end gaming laptops. The keyboard is reasonably good and fulfills all the requirements for home use.
The matte 15.6-inch display will not win any prizes. It is dark, has poor contrast, and it does not provide stable viewing angles, but at least it's responsive.
For 308$, this basic laptop is quite a good choice and, thanks to its AMD A6-9220 APU, has a slightly better performance than Intel's equivalently priced Celeron/Pentium based solutions.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8111/8168 Gigabit Ethernet + Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card
Ports: USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0 HDMI, Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Battery: 37Wh Li-Ion
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 69 Points (
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 114 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 77% (Notebookcheck) and 3.2/5 Stars on Amazon
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Not surprisingly, this model gets a lot of praise for its matte display, barely warming up, rare SSD+HDD combo, upgradability, Wi-Fi AC wich is extremely rare on this price point, fast and reliable SD Card reader.
You can buy the Lenovo Yoga 720 for 850$ on Amazon
Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking for a simple office/internet browsing laptop that can easily handle everyday tasks and has lots of storage.
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This powerful business laptop is an extremely valid gaming machine as well. Thanks to its rare combination of features the MSI prestige packs in the great performance of a gaming laptop, combined with the style, design and features of a business laptop.
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Networking; Atheros AR8161/8165 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)
Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 3,5mm headphone, 3,5mm Microphone (great selection of ports, lacks only a docking station)
Operating system: Windows 10 Professional 64bit
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 148 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 672 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 82% (82% on Notebookcheck), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The MSI PE60 6QE Prestige iBuyPower Edition is a great choice if you are willing to spend some extra bucks for an extremely powerful, stylish and versatile machine.
You can buy and configure it on iBuyPower or directly on Amazon.
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If you need a quiet, almost silent and capable business & multimedia all-around laptop that can replace a desktop PC and be used outdoors, the Toshiba Satellite-C70-C-1FT may be your choice.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card(usually everything you need for cabled and wireless connection)
Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, USB 3.0, Ethernet, HDMI, Audio 3.5mm (good selection of ports but only one USB 3.0 and DisplayPort video output)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Free Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro 64bit (like most business oriented laptops Windows 7 Professional is preloaded instead of Windows 10)
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 70% (Notebookcheck), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The Toshiba Satellite C70−C−1FT is a good choice if you plan to have a laptop completely dedicated to multimedia and some moderate gaming at medium details.
You can buy it on Amazon or Monclick.
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The Acer Travelmate P278 is a great Desktop Replacement business laptop with a multimedia twist!
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Networking; Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (a/b/g/h/n/ac) w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 4xUSB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio, Ethernet
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
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Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (75% Notebookcheck and 5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users that need something more performant in multimedia and 3D graphics workloads than the average business PC.
You can buy right now for about 789$ on Amazon.com
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The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E550 is one of the best entry-level business laptops ever made. It features good business performance and great keyboard and matte screen for a small price under 500$. You can also try to play some casual games during coffee breaks; just don't pretend too much from it.
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Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3160 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, docking station port (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit upgrade DVD
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 110 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 264 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews (82% Notebookcheck and 4.4/5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business user and students that need a good quality built and typing experience and don't need a lot of RAM or are willing to upgrade it soon.
You can buy right now for about 599$ on Amazon.com
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This colorful little laptop is a great mobile video player and internet-browsing machine. The matte screen guarantees a flawless use outdoors, and the long battery life and silent operation makes it one of the best choices at just 249$. The small storage can be a problem, but thankfully it can be expanded via SD card and/or external USB drives.
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Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0(usually everything you need for Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, 3,5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 36 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 67 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (80% Notebookcheck and 3.4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of an ultraportable, basic, internet browsing laptop for a very low price.
You can buy right now for about 178$ on Amazon.com
The Acer Aspire E5-722-2611 is a giant sized netbook, made mostly for internet browsing and basic office workloads. It is constantly cool & quiet thanks to its huge chassis. The keyboard and the build quality are both excellent and as a plus, it can play some casual games thanks to its AMD APU. This laptop is a great introduction to the world of PCs.
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Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/ Bluetooth 4.0 (Everything you may need for cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, USB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (81% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a bigger sized, basic, internet-browsing PC with a little more performance than its Intel Braswell-based competitors do.
You can buy right now for about 329$ on Amazon.com
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This colorful 13 incher's main target are school students and other people that want to have a stylish, lightweight and silent internet browsing machine that can be used outdoor, thanks to its matte display. The HP Stream 13 Series is considered by many as the Chromebook Killer.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8723BE Wi-Fi n w/Bluetooth 4.0 PCI Express (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: USB 2.0, USB 3.0,HDMI, 3,5mm Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing pc with an extra long-battery life and a good keyboard for as little bucks as possible.
You can buy right now for about 219$ on Amazon.com
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This is a smaller and slightly less colorful alternative to the HP Stream 13, they are mostly similar and they are both very good internet browsing machines. The great Matte display is the main selling point, together with the free One Year Office 365 Personal license. The Storage of only 32GB is a bit tiny but can be easily expanded with microSD cards and/or External USB Drives.
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Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: HDMI, Audio, USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 3.5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing pc with an extra-long battery life and good keyboard for as little bucks as possible.
You can buy right now for about 160$ on Amazon.com
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This small basic laptop is extremely cheap and lightweight (less than 1Kg). In addition it does its job of internet-browsing machine fairly well, thanks to a quad core Atom CPU. Its Long battery, small size, Inexpensive price tag and well-built chassis make the Lenovo IdeaPad 100S a top seller worldwide.
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Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, Audio 3.5mm, microSD/SDXC/SDHC Card Reade
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 32bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 302 Points
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing pc with an extra-long battery life and good keyboard for as little bucks as possible.
You can buy right now for about 170$ on Amazon.com
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This small, colorful 360° convertible netbook from Acer surprises for its build quality and great battery life. If you need a basic, inexpensive laptop for basic needs that can turn into a tablet, tent or all-in-one, this is the right device for you.
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Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Excellent Connectivity, everything you will need for cabled and Wi-Fi connection)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 4.5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing convertible with an extra long battery life and a great, colorful chassis for as little bucks as possible.
You can buy right now for about 329$ on Amazon.com
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Ever thought about a Pink Colored Gaming laptop? Yes, it exists, and this gaming and multimedia laptop with a feminine touch is called the HP Pavilion 15-ab116n!
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Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-3160 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - cabled connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as it is limited to 100 Mbit/s)
Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 5 Stars (5 stars on Amazon and 5 Stars at HP Store), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The HP Pavilion 15-ab116 is a great choice for every videogamer and multimedia enthusiast. For its price of under 600€, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. If you are not convinced by the color, a blue colored unit and a more serious silver version with the same or even better specs are also available.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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This Laptop is one of the cheapest entries in the world of multimedia entertainment and gaming. With a price of just 700$, you will hardly find an equivalent laptop with similar gaming performance and build quality.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-3160 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - cabled connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as it is limited to 100 Mbit/s)
Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 5 Stars (5 stars on Amazon and 5 Stars at HP Store), this computer has an above-average rating.
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The HP Pavilion 15-ab126 is a great choice for every videogamer and multimedia enthusiast. For its price of under 750$, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. As a plus, every future driver updates from AMD will make this laptop even more performant thanks to the newly added crossfire profiles.
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This is a basic laptop (at a cheap price!) for basic internet and multimedia stuff (not for videogames though). For its category, it has a surprisingly high amount of disk space.
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Networking; Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet + Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - of course, it doesn't reach top internet speed as it is limited to 100 Mbit/s)
Ports: USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, Ethernet (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit (pretty standard; this laptop has enough memory to run the 64bit version)
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0 Type C, Audio
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 37 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 68 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews on Notebook-center.ru with 5 out of 5 stars. Many platforms don't show any reviews yet (e.g. Amazon) simply because it's a very new device.
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for basic internet and multimedia stuff, but don't plan to play any videogames on it. Great storage size (e.g. for many downloads, huge music & movies collections) for its price. In addition, it's great that you can upgrade the computer (e.g. more memory & storage), a characteristic most models of this category don't offer.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The HP 15 af-105n/af-124n is an entry-level multimedia laptop based on the new AMD "Carrizo-L" platform. This laptop offers good multimedia and gaming performance at the very low price of just 512$.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 PCIe Fast Ethernet + Broadcom BCM43142 Wi-Fi n W/Bluetooth 4.0 (Supports only 100MBPs on cabled connection, Wi-Fi connectivity from Broadcom is good but doesn't support the recent Wi-Fi ac protocol)
Ports: USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Audio, RJ-45 (good selection of ports, sadly, only one USB 3.0 )
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (5 Stars on Amazon).
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a good choice for every multimedia enthusiast and video gamer on a tight budget.
You can buy right now for about 479$ on Amazon.com
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This ultra-low priced business PC is an interesting blast from the past! Even if this laptop features older generation hardware and software, it still is an extremely valid computer, offering roughly the performance of a 600$ laptop at almost half the price.
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Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for cabled connectivity, sadly doesn't support the latest and fastest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio (great selection of ports for this price range)
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Window 10 Professional 64bit
Weight; 2.32kg
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 70 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 191 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (73% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for home office and small business users with a tight budget planning to use this computer mainly connected to the a/c plug. This laptop offers a lot of performance for an incredibly low price tag, defeating all of its cloudbook competitors.
You can buy right now for about 347$ on Amazon.com
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The new Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E560 is one of the best entry-level business laptops ever made, and thanks to its 6th gen Intel Core i5 processor, is even better than the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E550. It features good business performance, a great keyboard, matte screen and great all day battery life for the small price of just under 600$. You can also try to play some casual games during coffee breaks; just don't pretend too much from it.
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Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3165 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)
Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, docking station port (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit upgrade DVD
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 99 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 253 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews (83% Notebookcheck and 4.4/5 Stars on Amazon).
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users and students that need a good quality build and typing experience and don't need a lot of RAM or are willing to upgrade it soon.
You can buy right now for about 599$ on Amazon.com
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This colorful 11" Cloudbook's main target are school students and other people that want to have a stylish, cute, lightweight and silent internet browsing machine that can be used outdoors, thanks to its matte display. The HP Stream Series is considered by many as the Chromebook Killer.
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Networking; Broadcom BCM43142 Wi-Fi n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)
Ports: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, HDMI, 3,5mm Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (80% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).)
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The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing pc with an extra-long battery life and a good keyboard for as little bucks as possible.
You can buy right now for about 244$ on Amazon.com
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The HP Probook 640 G2 is a total blast from the past! Even if it features all the latest technologies, this computer looks like it came straight from the era of strongly built and bulky business laptops. If you are a business professional that values more excellent build quality and connectivity options than weight and style this computer may be the right one for you.
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Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet i219V Lan + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card + HP lt4120 Qualcomm Snapdragon X5 LTE Modem (Everything you will need for online connectivity at max speeds)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort Audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, Docking Station, Smart Card reader (awesome selection of ports that can be expanded even further thanks to the Docking Station support)
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 84% (Notebookcheck). Many platforms don't show any reviews yet (e.g. Amazon) simply because it's a very new device.
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for business professionals looking for a strong and reliable PC.
You can buy it on Amazon.
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The Dell Latitude 14 3470 is one of the cheapest high quality business laptops available in 2016. This computer is a good choice for small business users, thanks to its fullHD matte display, a relatively powerful 6th gen Intel core i3 Processor, upgradability and good build quality.
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Networking; Realtek RTL8111 Gigabit Ethernet + Atheros Wi-Fi b/g/n (Supports 1GBPs LAN connection that is great for this price, sadly Wi-Fi connectivity from Atheros, even if good and stable, doesn't support the recent Wi-Fi ac protocol and Bluetooth connectivity)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Audio, RJ-45, SD Card Reader (standard selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 98 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 251 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews (77% on Notebookcheck).
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The above characteristics make this computer a good choice for every small business users on a tight budget.
You can buy it right now for about 549$ on Amazon.com.
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The AMD based HP Pavilion lineup has just been refreshed with the latest AMD "Bristol Ridge" processors! With its price tag of just 550$/619€, Quad Core Processor and AMD Dual Graphics, The HP Pavilion 15-aw004ng is a great choice for anyone entering into the world of multimedia and gaming computers.
The low price suggests this PC has also some flaws... like the mediocre battery life and the necessity of keeping the Graphic drivers constantly up to date to get the most performance in games, especially the ones not designed with AMD Dual Graphics in mind. Thankfully HP choose swisely what to sacrifice and the overall system performance leaves a good impression.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Realtek RTL 8723BE Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - both LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as they both are limited to 100 Mbit/s)
Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader, DVD Drive (pretty good selection of ports, especially because this model features a good old DVD Drive)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 75% at notebookcheck this computer has an above-average rating.
Pros:
Extremely high performance for such a low price tag.
Features a decent matte fullHD display instead of the more common HD glossy screen we are used to see.
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Conclusion
The HP Pavilion 15-aw004ng is a great choice for everyone who wants to enter into the videogamer and multimedia world. For its price of 550$, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. As a plus, every future driver updates from AMD will make this laptop even more performant, thanks to the newly added crossfire profiles. A very well balanced laptop at a great price just be prepared to use the AC charger very, very often!
If you live in Europe, you can buy this computer on Amazon.
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The newly released HP Probook 650 G3 features the latest 7th gen Intel core i5 processor and thus its processing power and graphic performance are much improved if compared to the 2016 Probook 650 G2. Other than this nothing else changed and the HP Probook 650 remains one of the best (if not the best) upper mid-range business laptops. This PC's only serious drawback is the lack of a backlit keyboard that, for the computer's price range, should be standard nowadays.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, Serial, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, Fingerprint Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Application Performance
The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.
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The HP Probook 650 G3 is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.
You can buy it for 1050$ on Amazon.
The newly released HP ProBook 640 G3 features the latest 7th gen Intel core i5 processor and thus its processing power and graphic performance are much improved if compared to the 2016 ProBook 640 G2. Other than this, nothing else changed, and the HP Probook 640 still remains one of the best (if not the best) upper mid-range business laptops. This PC's only serious drawback is the lack of a backlit keyboard that, for the computer's price range, should be standard nowadays.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, Serial, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, Fingerprint Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 124 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 289 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 86% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.
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Conclusion
The HP Probook 640 G3 is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.
You can buy it for 930$ on Amazon.
The HP Elitebook 840 G4 is much probably one of the best 14" enterprise notebooks available as of early 2017! This PC packs in flawless build quality, excellent performance thanks to its 7th gen Intel Core i5-7200U and a blazing fast NVMe SSD (Solid State Drive) storage, input devices that are optimal for prolific typists, ultra-long battery life (more than 19 hours in idle!!) and excellent expandability. The HP Elitebook 840 G4 has no real flaws, apart from the relatively unimpressive display.
Other characteristics
Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 + Qualcomm Snapdragon X5 LTE 4G Module (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, SIM, Smart Card, Fingerprint Reader, Ethernet
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Weight
(Typical) user groups
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:
Application Performance
The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs made by Intel. This dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most business workloads with ease.
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Reviews on other sites
With an overall rating of 87% on Notebookcheck.net this computer has a very good rating.
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The HP Elitebook 840 G4 is the perfect choice for every enterprise professional that is looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.
You can buy it for 123$ on Amazon.
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The Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 14 perfectly represents Microsoft's response to Google's Chromebooks; the small 32GB (15GB available) of internal storage is balanced by a ton of Microsoft OneDrive and Office 365 cloud storage.
This PC is lightweight, silent and long lasting, so it can be an ideal companion for students. Sadly, the Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 14 is extremely difficult to upgrade.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for internet browsing - of course, being a cheap cloudbook, it doesn't reach top internet speed)
Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck).
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for students looking for a Windows alternative to a Chromebook.
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The Acer TravelMate B117 is an 11.6" cloudbook designed for school and university students. Thanks to its matte display, it can be used outdoors and its internal SSD storage is fast and features excellent battery runtime.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: USB 2.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, microSD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 81% (Notebookcheck)
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The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for students.
You can buy it for 599$ on Amazon
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The Acer Swift 1 is the basic model of Acer's Swift lineup. This pc is slim, cheap and compact. It has a good keyboard, is fanless and has a matte display. It also features a fast 128GB SSD for storage. It's a great solution for people looking for a Windows alternative to upper end Chromebooks.
Key characteristics
Other characteristics
Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card
Ports: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Audio, SD Card Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit
Reviews on other sites
This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck) and 5/5 Stars on Amazon
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for students looking for a stylish Windows alternative to a Chromebook.
You can buy it for 288$ on Amazon
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The AsusPro Advanced B8430UA, is a 14" Ultrabook for business, its main feature is the relatively low price point and lightweight. The AsusPro has a great keyboard, one of the best of its class and, as a plus, it is mechanical! The storage offers a blazing fast SSD and the battery life is good.
The case is sturdy and classy but sadly, like most business notebooks, the display isn't great and the speakers are just enough for a Skype call.
Overall, the AsusPro Advanced is a great laptop for business users that type a lot.
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Other characteristics
Networking; Gigabit Ethernet(1000MBPs) + Wi-Fi ab/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card
Ports: 4xUSB 3.0, VGA, miniDisplayPort, Ethernet, Audio, SD Card Reader, Smartcard Reader
Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)
Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).
Cinebench R15 Single Core: 119 Points
Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 290 Points
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)
Reviews on other sites
This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 87% (Notebookcheck)
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Conclusion
The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for employees/businesses that need a reliable device and type a lot.
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