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We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and other tech at ...

A tight budget does not mean you have to settle for a slow or outdated laptop. Many affordable models today offer solid performance for work, classes and everyday browsing, and some even pack in ...