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The best laptop for Fall 2014 under $500 – considering design, reliability & performance.–PC Pitstop.<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

Best Laptop Under $500<\/h3>\n

by K.T. Bradford for Techlicious<\/p>\n

A search for laptops under $500 turns up a wide range of choices, starting with smaller, netbook-like hybrids and moving up to full-size, mainstream PCs with a budget price tag. Assuming you want a full-featured PC, chances are that you’re looking for either a small, ultra-portable, low-power secondary machine or a full-sized computer that’s basic yet reliable. Since the criteria for each are different, a final choice comes down to one thing: Which laptop is the best value for my money?<\/p>\n

To evaluate the best laptops under $500, I didn’t just look at price; I also considered performance, design, brand reliability and reviews from professionals and consumers. A handful of promising contenders emerged, including the Acer Aspire E15, the Lenovo Yoga 2 11, the Acer Aspire Switch 10 and the Asus Transformer Book T100.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for a laptop to use as a main computer, my top pick is the 15.6-inch Aspire E15. But if you’re in the market for a small machine, the 10-inch hybrid tablet Acer Aspire Switch 10 gets the nod. Both do well in the areas that matter most: smooth and speedy performance, sturdy and streamlined design, comfortable keyboards and good battery life. However, they are very different machines meant for different workloads.<\/p>\n

And the Winner Is…Article continued here<\/a><\/h3>\n

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