I need a cheap Microsoft laptop/pad

[August]

We're all Apple here; everything actually.

Every once in a while, I need a MicroCrap product. I've loaded Windows on my Mac and can easily switch between for when I need Windows, but I'm looking for a dirt cheap laptop or pad that runs Windows 10, and has a USB or some sort of port to transfer data via hard wiring.






Dictated but not read and K can give me head

[johnparjr]

Cheap

https://www.costco.com/hp-14%22-laptop---intel-pentium-silver----1080p---windows-10-in-s-mode---microsoft-365-personal-(1-year-subscription).product.100760636.html

[Misterclick]

Low end surface.

[the86d]

If you need a Windoze device, use Lenovo's can be had a great prices on eBay:

You can get a BUOR (Beat up old rig, with cosmetic surface-wear) i5 T460 for $200ish with a 256GB SSD and 12GB of RAM.

Lenovo T470 (USB-C for a dock and charger) with a 1TB NVME SSD and 32GB of RAM with an i7 for like $220ish, but you have to buy the SUB-C power adapter separate.

[dizzyblonde]

Ever consider just using a virtual machine? It's cheaper, easier, involves less window licking and never goes bing when you're in the middle of an important piece of work.

[ibanezfoo]

We're all Apple here; everything actually.

Every once in a while, I need a MicroCrap product. I've loaded Windows on my Mac and can easily switch between for when I need Windows, but I'm looking for a dirt cheap laptop or pad that runs Windows 10, and has a USB or some sort of port to transfer data via hard wiring.






Dictated but not read and K can give me head

What are you going to use it for? Theres a million options out there... But no sense buying the cheapest thing if its not going to do what you want.

[Dragunov]

We're all Apple here; everything actually.

Every once in a while, I need a MicroCrap product. I've loaded Windows on my Mac and can easily switch between for when I need Windows, but I'm looking for a dirt cheap laptop or pad that runs Windows 10, and has a USB or some sort of port to transfer data via hard wiring.






Dictated but not read and K can give me head

Speak for yourself. Keep your fruit.

[Dragunov]

Low end surface.

They're Junk.

Get a Lenovo W540 with K2100m graphics, up to 3k screen, up to 32gb/RAM, and up to 3 SSD's, and i7, up to 4940mx.

I have two of them. One is my "DD", and has been for the last four years. After I went through it, and upgraded it, I've yet had any need to get inside of it again.

I do graphics, run multiple VM's, play games, sometimes all at once. Mine has an i7-4900MQ, and I've yet to find anything that bogs it down.

Mine, was $530 including all upgrades and purchase price. Probably cost you $75-$100 more at the present time. A real beast.

[Dragunov]

Ever consider just using a virtual machine? It's cheaper, easier, involves less window licking and never goes bing when you're in the middle of an important piece of work.

Better make sure you have a lot of ram, and a strong processor, if you plan on doing that, or you'll be VERY disappointed.

[ibanezfoo]

They're Junk.

Get a Lenovo W540 with K2100m graphics, up to 3k screen, up to 32gb/RAM, and up to 3 SSD's, and i7, up to 4940mx.

I have two of them. One is my "DD", and has been for the last four years. After I went through it, and upgraded it, I've yet had any need to get inside of it again.

I do graphics, run multiple VM's, play games, sometimes all at once. Mine has an i7-4900MQ, and I've yet to find anything that bogs it down.

Mine, was $530 including all upgrades and purchase price. Probably cost you $75-$100 more at the present time. A real beast.

[Dragunov]

My wife has a fairly new 2 in 1. Been pretty decent so far. Most Dells are pretty good computers, depending on the year.

[the86d]

Last I heard, even the new "Pro" iPhruity devices have a Soldered SSD and Soldered RAM...

Issues with the hardware?:
You're fscked.

[ibanezfoo]

Last I heard, even the new "Pro" iPhruity devices have a Soldered SSD and Soldered RAM...

Issues with the hardware?:
You're fscked.

HP at least repairs them and gets them back to you pretty quick. I don't think MS ever fixed a Surface under warranty. HP was good about it. Still a lot of hassle.

Dell comes to us when theres issues with them.

[sigstroker]

Cheap

https://www.costco.com/hp-14%22-lapt...100760636.html

What does this stuff mean?

Windows 10 in S Mode - Microsoft 365 Personal (1-Year Subscription)

[smird]

What does this stuff mean?

Windows 10 in S Mode - Microsoft 365 Personal (1-Year Subscription)

Windows 10 in S mode is a version of Windows 10 that's streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from the Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.

Kinda turns your laptop into a iphone you can only buy software through Microsoft App store. Plus stuck with edge.

Microsoft 365 Personal (1-Year Subscription) this is Office(word, excel...) after a year subscribe or lose it. $7-10 per month