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Compact, vibrant, and versatile, these laptops can also transform into large-screen tablets. With prices under $500, the HP Stream 13, Acer E3-112, and ASUS Transformer Book T100TAM-DK014B are must-have options.
1. Top 6 budget-friendly laptops for students
Compact, vibrant, and versatile, these laptops can transform into large-screen tablets. With prices under $500, the HP Stream 13, Acer E3-112, and ASUS Transformer Book T200TA-CP004H are must-have options.
Looking for a stylish, compact laptop with enough power for work and study, all without breaking the bank? These 3 laptop models below are sure to fit the bill.
Aside from the sub-$500 price tag, these 3 laptops share low-power processors but still meet everyday computing needs.
ASUS Transformer Book T200TA-CP004H
Experience uniqueness and portability with the innovative 2-in-1 Transformer Book T200TA-CP004H. This device features an 11.6-inch multitouch display (with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels), allowing users to use it as a tablet when detached from the keyboard. Weighing 1.07kg or just 0.55kg without the keyboard, it's incredibly lightweight.
The Asus Transformer Book T200TA-CP004H runs on an Intel Atom Z3775 1.46GHz processor with 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM. It boasts dual storage options - a 32GB eMMC for the operating system and common applications, and a 500GB traditional hard drive for storage purposes.
As part of ASUS's Transformer Book lineup, this 2-in-1 laptop comes with a variety of useful ports, including USB 3.0, microSD card reader, LAN port, and microHDMI for external display connectivity.
The Asus Transformer Book T200TA-CP004H comes pre-installed with Windows 8.1 with Bing, along with a licensed Office 365 Personal suite and a 2-year warranty.
HP STREAM 13
This budget-friendly laptop features a sleek and stylish design, available in vibrant pink and blue colors. With a slim profile of just 19.8mm and a weight of only 1.2kg, it's perfect for students.
The HP Stream 13 features a 13.3-inch HD LED display with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, incorporating LEDBacklit technology. It is powered by an Intel Celeron N2840 2.16GHz processor, 2GB DDR3L RAM integrated on the motherboard, and a 32GB eMMC storage drive.
The storage capacity may seem limited, only enough for Windows 8.1 with Bing and the licensed Office 365 suite. Therefore, HP provides the Stream 11 with a USB 3.0 port, two regular USB ports, and a microSD card reader for easy connectivity with external storage devices and quick data exchange.
Additionally, along with the Office 365 suite, users receive a one-year subscription to OneDrive with unlimited storage space. This seems to be an effective solution for the very limited storage capacity of this stylish laptop. The HP Stream 13 is currently priced at nearly 6 million VND.
Acer E3-112
Similar to the HP Stream 11, the Acer E3-112 also offers users multiple color options, including gray, white, brown, and pink. The design seems tailored for female users with soft curves and exquisite rounded corners. The laptop weighs just 1.29kg.
The Acer E3-112 is built with an Intel Celeron N2480 2.16GB central processing unit, 2GB DDR3L RAM, and users can upgrade the RAM capacity for smoother operation with the available slot. The laptop still uses a traditional 500GB mechanical hard drive with a 5,400 RPM speed. This allows users to easily upgrade the hard drive capacity as needed or switch to a solid-state drive for faster boot-up and application operation.
The Acer E3-112 comes with an 11.6-inch display, 1366x768 pixel resolution with LED backlighting, sufficient for reading documents, viewing images, or entertainment with crisp image quality and vibrant colors.
Of course, the E3-112 is also equipped with Acer's USB 3.0 port and a microSD card reader. Users can easily connect to any mobile storage device or memory card for quick data copying. Acer E3-112 runs on Windows 8.1 with Bing license.
