I want to create a setup where I have a powerfull PC at home, and a lightweight economic laptop to carry around like at school to take notes or watch media on the go. I’d like to spend around 250 euro, and for the os linux is ok. Thanks for the help. P.S. sry if the sub doesn’t fit but I didn’t know where to post this P.P.S. sry for bad english

  • simple@lemm.eeEnglish
    111·
    1 year ago

    I don’t have any specific recommendations but when shopping for cheap laptops always keep in mind:

    • Always buy a laptop with an SSD, it will make a huge difference

    • Don’t get a Celeron processor.

    • Aim for 8gb of RAM.

    • “Windows 11 S Mode” is a limited version of Windows that forces you to use the Microsoft store. Essentially it’s a Chromebook style version of windows, and it’s garbage, so if you see a laptop that sells this be ready to install a different OS when you get it.

    Looking around, there are a few options that match the criteria in the $250-300 range. Good luck.

    • hperrin@lemmy.world
      3·
      1 year ago

      Pretty much every laptop has an “SSD” now. You gotta make sure they have an NVMe, as opposed to an eMMC. eMMC is much slower than NVMe.

    • ares35@kbin.social
      2·
      1 year ago

      “s mode” can be switched off, but it requires a visit to the ‘store’ (and the requisite ms account linked) to do. once you get rid of that nonsense, a future reset or reinstall will activate the ‘normal’ home edition (‘s mode’ is a one time deal, once it’s gone, it’s gone)