If You Just Need A Basic, Easy Laptop, These 7 Options Are All Less Than $250
If you thought that buying a new laptop was bound to set you back quadruple digits, get ready for a (surprisingly good) wakeup call. Right now, Target has tons of laptops on sale for under $250.
We scoured the options to find laptops that are affordable and also highly-rated (or come from reliable brands). Rounded up here are 7 to consider, with details on each about who it's good for and what makes it stand out from all the other laptops out there.
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A refurbished Acer Chromebook 315
If you travel a lot or bring your laptop
with you on your commute to and from work, the slim and lightweight Acer Chromebook 315 could be a perfect fit for you. The 16.5-inch screen has an anti-glare finish, so you can watch movies or work outside while still seeing your screen. The battery lasts for 10 full hours before you have to plug it in. Get this with 64 gigs of storage.
Promising review:"Computer works great. It's very lightweight, which is a plus. Good battery and the screen is a nice size." — B
$150 at Target (regularly $199)
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A Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook
Target shoppers who have this laptop
and left reviews love how fast it is — no waiting for pages to load, even if you have multiple tabs open! Many also say that it's super easy to use, making it a good pick for people of all ages, from kids to older adults.
Promising review:"This computer was purchased for an elderly parent. It was easy to set up and it is used for browsing, social media and email!" — KTower
$185 at Target (regularly $249)
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A refurbished Acer Plus 515
This refurbished Acer Plus 515 laptop with a 15.6-inch screen offers a high processing speed and crisp, high-quality screen, it's perfect for streaming movies and shows.
$229 at Target (regularly $400)
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An Acer Chromebook 311
One of the smallest laptops you'll find, this one is perfect for bringing with you everywhere. It has an 11.6-inch screen and is still outfitted with a USB port, even though it's super slim. On sale for just $169, it's hard to find a better deal.
$169 at Target (regularly $229)
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An ASUS Chromebook CX14
Considering that this laptop
is just three pounds, having a 14-inch screen is pretty impressive! Outfitted with an anti-glare screen display, a headphone jack and USB port, it can be used for both work and entertainment.
Promising review:"This new computer is lightning fast. Feels well-made and solid. Has beautiful screen resolution. A great overall size and weight. A decent-size SSD. Good battery life. I am pleased with my purchase and would recommend it." — Electron
$199 at Target (regularly $279)
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A Lenovo IdeaPad 1
This Lenovo IdeaPad has a screen size that's bigger than the average laptop at 15.6 inches, so if small screens aren't your thing, it's right up your alley. (Great for movie watching.) It comes with one year of Microsoft 365, so you can use it to get some work done too.
$220 at Target (regularly $520)
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A refurbished Acer Chromebook 514
Take advantage of a great price on this refurbished Acer Chromebook with a 14-inch screen. With eight gigabytes of RAM, you can have multiple tabs open without it crashing. The graphics have been enhanced for the best entertainment watching possible too.
