Budget Laptops 2013

HP Pavilion dm1z

This tops the list of budget laptops 2013 in many parts of the world today, not only because of its very affordable $400 base price tag, but also because it stands out considerably from other netbooks in its genre. Powered by the AMD E-300 processor and 2GB of RAM, it does perform relatively fast for a netbook and can even compete with the speed and efficiency of some of the larger laptops in the market today. Thanks to the very efficient use of available space and the smart design, the dm1z also has a larger keyboard, which greatly reduces the awkwardness of typing on a regular netbook.

Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M5

At almost $700, this is definitely not the cheapest laptop out there but the reason why it is included in our list of best budget laptops 2013 is because the very impressive graphics features that are included in its relatively small frame.  With the M5, you will have a choice between discrete graphics and integrated graphics. The ultra-book is quite thicker in order to accommodate the more powerful graphics but it makes up for it with a very plush design that makes it look a lot more expensive than it really is.

Samsung Chrome book Series 3

The retail price of the Samsung Chrome book is enough to catch anyone’s attention. For as low as $250, it is obvious why this laptop is one of the best budget laptops today. As for the pros, the Chrome book Series 3 is built with a very solid design, yet is very lightweight. It has a very efficient keyboard and touchpad, as well as a decent battery life. The only disadvantages are the slightly dim screen and the rather poor accessibility to the ports, all of which are located at the back. Some people are still turned off by the Chrome OS that comes with this laptop, but this is becoming less of an issue as people get used to the operating system. Overall, the drawbacks are not very significant, especially when you recall the very cheap price of this model.

Dell Inspiron 14z

The design of the Inspiron 14z is quite classy, and it definitely is very portable with its light weight and less than an inch thickness. The performance is relatively fast since it comes with 4GB of RAM and runs on an Intel Core i3 processor. The Inspiron 14z also has one of the best keyboards among small laptops, rivaling even the keyboards of some 15.6-inch laptops. The glossy display offers vibrant images, although it makes it difficult to view the screen in a brightly lit room.

Certain sacrifices definitely have to be made when buying 2013 budget laptops. It is up to you to decide which of these sacrifices are worth making. By making smart choices and having patience in your shopping, you can definitely find the best 2013 budget laptops that won’t cause you to spend more than you can afford.