Getting the best laptop on a small budget

• A good used business laptop (HP EliteBook, Dell Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad) often beats a cheap new one.
• Put the SSD and 8GB RAM first, before looks or brand.
• Avoid very old processors that Windows may stop supporting.
• Ask for the battery health and the warranty.
• Do not forget the cost of a bag and a mouse.

Tell us your budget and work, and we will suggest honest options.