Cheap Laptops Under $200
You are probably looking at this article title and thinking there is absolutely now way to get a good quality cheap laptop for under $200. Well, it is possible to find a cheap laptop for under $200, but it is also important to remember that the cheaper the computer, the fewer features will be offered with the laptop. However, do not be discouraged, as there are some good quality, affordable cheap laptops under $200, you just have to know what is out there for sale and where to look to find these good deals.
So, we will in this article, show you where these laptops can be purchased, new vs. refurbished laptops, and what to look for when purchasing a cheap laptop under $200 for your student.
Cheap Laptops for Sale
One of the nations top on line retailers is Amazon.com. Since they have a large variety of quality products for sale, let’s take a look and see what they have to offer in the way of cheap laptops under $200.
Two of the top selling laptops under $200 on Amazon.com are the Dell Inspiron 910 Mini 9 16GB SSD and the Asus EEEPC900-BK090X 8.9-inch Netbook.
The Dell Inspiron 910 Mini 9 Netbook comes with a 7” Digital Panel 800 x 400, Windows CE 6.0 operating system, 2 GB, 128MB RAM, and 2 USB port and a SD card reader. This Netbook can be purchased for $197.00
The Asus EEEPC900-BK090X 8.9-inch Netbook includes a 8.9” WSVGA, TFT LCD Display and 1024 x 600 pixel resolution, loaded with Windows XP Home Edition software, 900 MHz Intel Celeron 353 Intel Mobile Processor, Memory Card Slot, Audio Jack, VGA Port and 3 USB Ports. This Netbook will cost you approximately $190.00 to purchase.
Refurbished Laptops Under $200
With the current economic climate, most people are looking for ways to find the products they need at a lower price. One thing consumers have turned to in an effort to save money is purchasing factory refurbished products. A refurbished product is one that has been returned to a store for several reasons. The main reason a product is returned is that it does not work properly or was damaged when the original package was shipped. The items are returned to the store by the customer, and then forwarded to the manufacturer. The manufacturer, in many cases, is able to bring the item up to factory standards, and then resales the product with some type of warranty attached. Finding a refurbished laptop under $200 is not always easy, but if you can, it is a great way to get a quality laptop for a heavily reduced price.
When considering purchasing a refurbished laptop under $200.00, there are a several things you will need to consider to make sure it meets your needs.
The main features that one would want to look at prior to making a purchase is the Processor, the Ram, pre-loaded software, the Hardrive and Graphics. If you buy a refurbished, or even new laptop, but do not get the programs and features that you want and need, you could possibly end up spending a lot more money than you had budgeted or be stuck with a computer that is basically unusable.
Two of Amazon.com’s top selling refurbished laptops under $200 are the Dell Latitude D620-1.66 Laptop Wireless Computer, and the Asus Eee PC 900A WFBB01 Refurbished Netbook.
The Dell Latitude D620 Laptop Wireless Computer is equipped with Centrino Core Duo, 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM 80GB HDD, DVD/CDRW, XP PRO, WIFI, and a 90 DAY Manufacturer’s Warranty. This laptop will cost you $199.00 to purchase.
The Asus Eee PC 900A WFBB02 Refurbished Netbook features a 8.9-inch WSVGA LED-backlit TFT active matrix Display, an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, and a 4GB Solid State Drive. Its efficient 4-cell lithium battery delivers extended playing time that will give you hours of use for business or leisure use. This laptop will cost you approximately $150.00 to purchase.
Cheap Laptops for Students
Many high schools and colleges are now requiring students to bring a laptop to class with them for projects and for notetaking. With the high costs of school supplies and college tuition, it is hard on families and many are looking for cost saving measures when looking to purchase a cheap laptop for students academic needs. As stated above, it is possible to find a cheap laptop under $200.00 but you will need to do your “homework” first to ensure that this computer will be able to do the things your student needs for it to do.
Several factors to look for when looking for a computer for your student is similar to things to look for when purchasing a refurbished computer. You need to look at the processing unit, the computer’s memory, the hard drive, the software package, and most importantly, the graphics. Students today are very into video gaming, so they will certainly want a laptop with a quality graphics component.
Also, remember to get a list from the school, if possible, of what types of things the student will need on their new system. This will greatly aide you in your search for your cheap laptop under $200.
Summary
Even though we are in the midst of tough economic times and everyone has had to tighten their belts a little, or in many cases, a lot, it is still possible to
find a cheap laptop for under $200. This laptop may be new, used or a refurbished model. No matter what type of cheap laptop you are considering buying, just remember to make sure it has the processor, RAM, memory and graphics that you are wanting. The last thing you want is to look back and realize that you are not satisfied with your purchase and that it just doesn’t do what you need for it to do. This will certainly costs you a lot more time, frustration, stress, and money in the long run.