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Business Laptops Under $500

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Students, office workers, and casual browsers will fall in love with this cute little powerhouse. However, don't be fooled by the cuteness. This HP Chromebook's design and specs shows that it can cope with demand while looking fantastic. The Intel® Celeron® processor 2 means that you get a fast laptop that won't struggle to multi-task, and your battery life will last, too. For those that get a lot of use from video chats, there are some high-quality visuals involved here, and for Google Hangouts or Skype, there's plenty of viewing angle. What's more, the lovely bonus of noise suppression software means that you get little in the way or background noise. The Intel® HD Audio delivers sound quality that's clear and free from distortion, and the visual from its HD screen are lively and perfectly animated. For low-demand tasks like Facebook or Twitter scrolling you'll get maximum speed, and for more labor-intensive jobs it's not going to struggle either. It's a tank that hides its power in design.

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Designed for student but perfect for professionals, this is a tough laptop indeed. The optional touchscreen can be useful if you select this option, with its multitouch display that makes app management much easier. Even if you skip over the touchscreen, you're still left with a good sized screen that's in HD and comes with a cool backlight. With portability in mind, it's no wonder that this laptop is light and slim, but that doesn't have a negative effect on either power or durability. This is one tough laptop, but it's powered by some Intel® processors and great onboard Intel® HD Graphics so it's got the power to keep you going through work or play. The perfect finishing touch is the Intel® HD Audio which will make your Spotify sound flawless or your YouTube videos sound as crisp as imaginable. Whether it's for getting down to your homework, starting a new online lesson plan, or kicking back with Reddit, this laptop will do the job and do it well.

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Professionals who work online will love nothing more than an Acer Chromebook. Notorious for their high performance and impressive durability, this Chromebook is a wonder to look at and use. Sleek corners and a beautiful white coloring make this laptop ultra-modern. Ideal for students and professionals alike, this is the perfect companion for those who do a lot of web browsing, streaming content, or video calling their friends. The Acer has an Intel Celeron N3060 dual-core processor which can easily handle any online application and allows speedy surfing of the internet. You also get a compact 11.6 inch HD display that'll make viewing your content a breeze and joy. Plus, because you don't have a heavy operating system in the background, you also get a long battery life with up to 10 hours of use from a single charge. The Acer Chromebook 11 CB3 is just what you need if you like to spend time in Cyberspace.

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If you like to live life through a screen, there could be no better Chromebook than the Acer 15. With its anti-glare screen, you won't have to squint against the sun ever again, having a laptop that can fully adapt towards you needs and lighting conditions. Be prepared for full immersion into your videos and games content, with upward-facing audio speakers that are simply out of this world, giving you realistic sound that makes it seem like you're sitting in front of a live show. Never stay disconnected again with the Acer Chromebook's excellent fast connectivity and clear webcam, allowing you to see your friends and relatives as if they are in the same room as you. With a 1366 x 768 pixel screen resolution, this laptop can help to make your communication efforts refreshing by enabling you to view your friends and relatives away from pixelated screens, and switch to technicolor.

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Light enough to carry wherever your adventures take you, powerful enough to get the job done, this is a fantastic hybrid. View it and use how you like, with four modes to choose from, whether it's laptop, tent, tablet or just watching media in stand mode. A handy USB Type-C port makes connectivity easier than ever, and the rest of the ports make it simple to add your peripherals. The touchpad has been designed to be super responsive to even the lightest touch, meaning this machine works with you, not against you. Beautifully slender, with a blue lid that adds a unique sense of style. What's more, the multi-touch screen comes in HD with a groovy little backlight, and the SonicMaster audio makes your music and films sound crisp and clear. Durable enough to use on the go without worry, enough processing and graphics power to get your work finished before your deadline, and sleek enough to turn heads, this has it all.

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Even geniuses need a great connection to the digital world, and the HP Stream can help make every student feel like a mastermind with its accessible and responsive design. Catered towards a number of student activities such as note-taking, essay-writing and research, the HP Stream is powered towards reliability, with enough memory that you can even conduct all these activities at once. The 1366 x 768 pixel resolution is also perfect for students and professionals alike, providing a clean and crispy interface through which they can work and study without interruption. For a simple computer with added elegance, the HP Stream is a great option, and its modest size makes it completely portable, ready to be squashed between scraps of homework. Not only this, but its sturdy design is completely prepared for the mishaps of student life, ensuring that the student in your life will always have a reliable source from which they can work, no matter what they throw at it.

Acer Chromebook 14

$299.99
$235.00
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Beautiful, stylish, sleek and functional, the Acer Chromebook 14 will be sure to impress you with its stunning appearance and impressive features. With a brushed aluminum finish and 14-inch display screen that's completed with full HD and anti-glare, this laptop is a perfect partner for media users. Complete with a great 720p webcam for Skype and internal speaks that'll provide a crisp and clear sound for basic music listening, this laptop is perfect for both work and play. With a solid build, long battery life, and sleek design, if you will be spending a lot of time working with media online or browsing your favorite websites when you should be working, the Acer Chromebook 14's 4GB of RAM and 1.6Hz Intel Celeron N3160 processor completes this laptop so that it can offer beautiful design, incredible visuals, and enough power for you to complete any work-related chores. What more could you want?

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The Acer Spin is perfect for those that are always on the move. Its 11.6 inch FHD IPS screen and Intel UHD Graphics 600 gives you the vivid and smooth graphics that you need to complete work on your commute. Additionally, its small size makes this the perfect device to take wherever you go, ensuring that you have constant access to the internet and your files. Even better, Acer Color Intelligence adjusts your screen's brightness and contrast to your surroundings, ensuring that you get smooth visuals no matter what lighting conditions you are working under. Not only this, but the Acer Spin is also touchscreen. This allows you to find your important documents at a few clicks of your finger and makes this laptop accessible for both professionals and casual users. The Acer Spin also adapts to your working style, with four different modes, including tablet, tent, laptop and display. These allow you to find the best format for however you like to work.

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The HP Stream can meet all of your everyday needs from morning until night with its accessible interface and simple yet engaging features. With the USB ports and SD card slot, you can store all the information that you need throughout the day on one device, from that group presentation for school to the latest e-book to read on the way home. What could be better than having access to every piece of information when you need it? The HP Stream prides itself on its portability, and its sleek design allows you to fit it easily between your schoolbooks, allowing you to have access to its wide range of features from any location and when on the move. If you need your laptop to be a little more powerful, you can always upgrade the amount of RAM in your laptop, meaning that you can personalize its power towards the best option for your uses.

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The Acer Chromebook is a laptop which can help you to achieve your dreams. From entrepreneurs to creators, having this laptop by your side will give you the equipment needed to succeed. Its Quick Sync Video Technology allows you to edit and design videos and media in a flash, ensuring that you can meet the short deadlines and handle the fast-paced environment of both a business and a student world. However, the Chromebook's innovative and responsive touchscreen also makes this laptop perfect for creators, allowing them to get personal with their work, having access to all their files at the click of a finger. The 13 hour battery life is also perfect for those too busy to remember their charger, allowing you to have your laptop by your side at all times, to carry those complicated notes that you may otherwise forget. The Chromebook's simplicity is what makes it stand out from other durable laptops on the market, however. If other laptops are great distractions to you, the Chromebook's web-based applications are perfect for people who want their tasks done now, not later.

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Do you and your laptop work in tough conditions? The ASUS Chromebook has been designed to withstand the rigors of daily life, having passed numerous tests with its military graded design, ensuring that it will survive field trips and student life. However, even though this is a laptop designed to last, it is also slim and simple, with its convertible nature meaning that its uses are flexible at all times. Its anti-glare screen properties also make it simple to share your work wherever you are, even in bright sunlight or outside. This does not mean that its resolution is sacrificed, with the screen a modest 1366 x 768 pixels that is sure to dazzle you with crystal clear detail. Watch your shows in beautiful colors. The optional pen is perfect for those who love to design, giving you the opportunity to produce Van-Gogh worthy masterpieces as easily as using a notebook.

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Have the need for speed? The Acer Chromebook is quick, reliable and makes working on the web effortless. With the Acer Chromebook, you are welcomed into a fast-paced world with simple but effective features, as well as its innovative touchscreen. Bend, flip and turn the laptop however it works best for you; maximize your full potential with this flexible machine. While Chromebooks are known for their simplicity, this Chromebook is designed with the user's experience in mind. If you have a sprawling documents folder filled to the brim with essays and drafts, this Chromebook will never say 'no more!', with its 16 GB memory more than enough for all of your storage needs. However much work you have, there is always time to squeeze in a movie or two, and the thrilling high resolution allows you to do just this, giving you the best quality display for HD movies and sparkling gameplay.

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If you've got the need for speed, look no further than the Lenovo IdeaPad 310 i3. This lightning-fast IdeaPad, with its Intel Core i3-7100U processor, is a brilliant little device that packs a lot more power than you'd expect, making for fast work. It's also got 4GB of RAM and Intel HD Graphics - but enough of the boring stuff. This IdeaPad is for those with endless creativity they're just waiting to unleash. This laptop takes 3D gaming to new heights, and for selfie lovers, you'll be pleased to note that the Lenovo Photo Master 2.0 comes with a selection of editing tools and features that will help you create the perfect pics for your social media. From the most boring work tasks to the most exciting expressions of your creativity, this will do it all and it won't hang about either. This IdeaPad is completed with clean and elegant design, with a firm a focus placed on power, speed, and portability.

E5-575-33BM

$375.00
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A great, powerful all-rounder with sleek lines, curved edges and an in-depth HD Widescreen LED-backlit Display that's as beautiful as it is astounding, this laptop is simply elegant but practical with its long-lasting battery life and backlit keyboard that'll have the least tech-savvy individuals falling in love with it. Complete with attractive design features like the Acer ColorBlast technology for vivid imagery and Acer TrueHarmony speakers that are music to your ears (pun intended), this model exceeds expectations and won't break your bank - making it ideal for students. Stay connected with the latest wireless features, remain entertained with its vibrant and large 15.6" screen (perfect for Netflix or Skype), and get a well-rounded laptop experience that is sure not to disappoint. To finish it off, this laptop comes in classical colors, and because of its simplistic design, is sure to appeal and suit everyone from student to business professional.

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This HP ProBook is flexible 2-in-1 designed for the classroom, ensuring that you can adapt your laptop towards your learning style. Firstly, this laptop has a set of high-quality and reliable basics such as the Intel Celeron processor and onboard Intel® HD Graphics 500. Not only this, but the HD touchscreen is precise and intuitive, whether you're in laptop mode, tent mode for watching work, tablet mode for creativity, or stand mode for kicking back and relaxing. For communication, this laptop has an HD webcam, which makes video chats clear with realistic visuals. In addition, the Ethernet port means that you won't be worrying about internet speeds either. To combat the rigors of your daily life, the full-size keyboard is spill resistant so you don't have to worry too much about the dangers of spilled drinks, and Intel® Anti-Theft Technology keeps your laptop safe both on and offline. The battery life means that you'll get through a full day in the classroom or the office without the worry of finding a charging cable as well.

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If you are looking for a chic and relaxed experience in your next laptop, then you should consider investing in the Acer Aspire A315, a practical and high-quality laptop for all your activities. The Acer Aspire boasts HD eye-catching colors that are visually pleasing, as well as the added benefit of a blue light filter to protect your eyes from harm. On the outside, it is designed with a beautiful cross-hair pattern on the Aspire's casing that helps you to present a professional façade within the workplace. If you have ever wanted to see your favorite movies in the cinema more than once, the HD screen also perfect for watching movies and reading e-books. Not only this, but the Acer Aspire is also designed for comfort, and its precise and responsive keyboard has round-cornered edges to provide the most relaxing experience when using the laptop for long periods of time.

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These laptop have got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment.