Mom needs a new computer $700-$800 budget (1 Viewer)

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Too many options cripple me. These both seem like good options:


This Dell seems nice

This HP has a 27” screen

 

[belljr]

What does she need it for?

Chromebook is my answer if its just surfing and streaming

 

[SkyRattlers]

Have to know what she is using it for to give a good recommendation.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

What does she need it for?

Chromebook is my answer if its just surfing and streaming

Have to know what she is using it for to give a good recommendation.

All-in-one

She’s not a graphics designer or gamer. She’s an old lady. She surfs the web, uses MSoffice.

She doesn’t need a laptop and I know you guys all love chrome books, but my experience with them is that they are slow and crappy.

I’d like to get her something that I’m not gonna have to replace in three or four years.

 

[TripItUp]

I'm a Lenovo fan...durable and sleek design.

 

[SkyRattlers]

Anything you buy in the $700-$800 range will easily meet all of her needs.

She really would just be fine with this:

Dell Inspiron

or this

Lenovo AIO

 

[Dickies]

For what she is using it for I would imagine almost any new computer would work just fine. Don't overthink it.

I agree with you on Chromebooks. My experience with them is that they are slow, junky laptops.

 

[the moops]

She doesn’t need a laptop and I know you guys all love chrome books, but my experience with them is that they are slow and crappy.

Chromebooks are definitely not slow. There are some crappy ones though.
If I was to buy my mom a new computer it would 100% be a chromebook

 

[belljr]

She doesn’t need a laptop and I know you guys all love chrome books, but my experience with them is that they are slow and crappy.

Chromebooks are definitely not slow. There are some crappy ones though.
If I was to buy my mom a new computer it would 100% be a chromebook

As long as you keep the updates going - mine is like 6 years old. Works like it did when new

But I don't install a ton of stuff on it like I would a pc

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

She doesn’t need a laptop and I know you guys all love chrome books, but my experience with them is that they are slow and crappy.

Chromebooks are definitely not slow. There are some crappy ones though.
If I was to buy my mom a new computer it would 100% be a chromebook

As long as you keep the updates going - mine is like 6 years old. Works like it did when new

But I don't install a ton of stuff on it like I would a pc

Chromebooks are only in laptop form, right?

All-in-one is easier for her. She never moving the computer.

 

[belljr]

She doesn’t need a laptop and I know you guys all love chrome books, but my experience with them is that they are slow and crappy.

Chromebooks are definitely not slow. There are some crappy ones though.
If I was to buy my mom a new computer it would 100% be a chromebook

As long as you keep the updates going - mine is like 6 years old. Works like it did when new

But I don't install a ton of stuff on it like I would a pc

Chromebooks are only in laptop form, right?

All-in-one is easier for her. She never moving the computer.

Sorry I was just commenting on that after you got a couple good suggestions.

I use mine as a PC/Tablet..... Its a touch screen with detachable keyboard. My daughter has a "top of the line" "laptop" version.

You can dock them .

The LEnovo above I think is solid

 

[NewlyRetired]

The LEnovo above I think is solid

That Lenovo should last her 8 good years for what she needs it for. Maybe even longer if you get lucky with the hardware life.

 

[SWC]

man i have had great luck going to best buy and telling them honest here is what i want to spend it is for my lady and i am broke can you please help me get the best deal and computer i can and then they normally really help me out and get me something for less than i am looking to spend i mean its one of those things where i sort of just say thanks man and know in my head that im going to pass on so here i am take that to the bank brochachos

 

[MTskibum]

I would recommend a previous generation work laptop, ie dell lattitude, these can be found within your budget pretty easily.

These typically are more expensive for the performance, but have parts that are typically more reliable. Laptops have a fairly high 5 year failure rate.



edit: ignore below, sub 800 dollar model is out of stock.

If it was me, I would go with the below, but some assembly required.

Configure Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition (Intel® Core™ Ultra Series

Choose from AMD and Intel system options, select your preferred memory and storage, operating system, and more customizations. Available in DIY and pre-built configurations.

frame.work

 

[Chris B.]

I gave my Chromebook to my mom and these all in ones seem cool. Can I use them as a monitor by plugging a Switch into them?

 

[Rustoleum]

She doesn’t need a laptop and I know you guys all love chrome books, but my experience with them is that they are slow and crappy.

Chromebooks are definitely not slow. There are some crappy ones though.
If I was to buy my mom a new computer it would 100% be a chromebook

As long as you keep the updates going - mine is like 6 years old. Works like it did when new

But I don't install a ton of stuff on it like I would a pc

Chromebooks are only in laptop form, right?

All-in-one is easier for her. She never moving the computer.

They do make Chromeboxes to pair with the keyboard, mouse, and monitor of your choice. Basically the chrome book version of a Mac mini.

They can also be mounted piggyback on the monitor for the all-in-one look.