Need Tech Advice: Budget Laptop for Girls Who Code SCRATCH in Middle School

playahaitian · Oct 28, 2018

I need the BGOL tech squad to recommend a good BUDGET laptop for a tween into coding and STEAM,

I was looking at these three...

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Acer - 15.6" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 16GB eMMC Flash Memory - Granite Gray

Key Specs

- 15.6 inches
- No
- 12 hours
- Graphics
  Intel HD Graphics 400
- 4 gigabytes
- 1.6 gigahertz
- Intel Celeron
- Processor Model Number
  N3060
- Chrome OS
- Storage Type
  eMMC
- Total Storage Capacity
  16 gigabytes
- eMMC Capacity
  16 gigabytes

Feature

- Keyboard Touch Screen
  No
- Backlit Keyboard
  No
- Cooling System
  Air

Memory

- Yes
- LPDDR3
- 2 megabytes
- Number of Memory Sticks Included
  3

Display

- 1366 x 768 (HD)
- Display Type
  Widescreen LED

Storage

- Storage Type
  eMMC
- Total Storage Capacity
  16 gigabytes
- eMMC Capacity
  16 gigabytes
- Hard Drive Accelerator
  None

Graphics

- Integrated
- Video Memory Type
  Shared

Processor

- Processor Brand
  Intel

Connectivity

- Yes
- Embedded Mobile Broadband
  None
- No

Ports

- Headphone Jack
  Yes
- Number of USB Ports (Total)
  2
- Number of USB 3.0 Type A Ports
  2
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)
  1

Network

- Wireless-AC

Included

- Built-In Webcam
  Yes
- None
- Additional Accessories Included
  Power adapter

Power

- 3920 milliampere hours
- Battery Cells
  3-cell
- Battery Type
  Lithium-polymer

Dimension

- Product Height
  1 inches
- Product Width
  15.1 inches
- Product Depth
  10.1 inches
- Product Weight
  4.41 pounds

Audio

- Speaker Type
  Stereo speakers

Certifications & Listings

- No
- No

Warranty

- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts
  1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor
  1 year

General

- Casing Material
  Other
- Color
  Granite Gray
- Color Category
  Gray
- Model Number
  CB3-532-C8DF

Other

- Product Name
  15.6" Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 16GB eMMC Flash Memory
- Brand
  Acer
- UPC
  191114570975

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-1...UL82EdFKHOYL-SSm2ThoCDxAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

playahaitian · Oct 28, 2018

HP - 14" Touch-Screen Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC Flash Memory - Grey

Key Specs

- 14 inches
- Yes
- 10.75 hours
- Graphics
  Intel HD Graphics 500
- 4 gigabytes
- 1.1 gigahertz
- Intel Celeron
- Processor Model Number
  N3350
- Chrome OS
- Storage Type
  eMMC
- Total Storage Capacity
  32 gigabytes
- eMMC Capacity
  32 gigabytes

Feature

- Keyboard Touch Screen
  No
- Touchpad Type
  Multi-touch, with gesture support
- Backlit Keyboard
  No
- Cooling System
  Air

Memory

- Yes
- LPDDR3
- 2 megabytes

Display

- 1366 x 768 (HD)
- Display Type
  Touchscreen Widescreen LED-LCD

Storage

- Storage Type
  eMMC
- Total Storage Capacity
  32 gigabytes
- eMMC Capacity
  32 gigabytes
- Hard Drive Accelerator
  None

Graphics

- Integrated

Processor

- Processor Brand
  Intel

Connectivity

- Yes
- Embedded Mobile Broadband
  None
- No

Ports

- Headphone Jack
  Yes
- Number of USB Ports (Total)
  2
- Number of USB 3.0 Type A Ports
  2
- Number of USB 3.1 Type C Ports
  4

Network

- Wireless-AC

Included

- Built-In Webcam
  Yes
- None
- Included Software
  Google Drive (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 2 years)
- Additional Accessories Included
  Power adapter

Power

- Battery Cells
  2-cell
- Battery Type
  Lithium-ion

Dimension

- Product Height
  0.7 inches
- Product Width
  13.3 inches
- Product Depth
  8.9 inches
- Product Weight
  3.4 pounds

Audio

- Speaker Type
  Stereo speakers

Certifications & Listings

- Yes
- No

Warranty

- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts
  1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor
  1 year

General

- Color
  Grey
- Color Category
  Gray
- Model Number
  14-CA061DX

Other

- Product Name
  14" Touch-Screen Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
- Brand
  HP
- UPC
  192018765122

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-14-...mmc-flash-memory-grey/6199102.p?skuId=6199102

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playahaitian · Oct 28, 2018

https://www.blinq.com/detail/electr...0WESE4fjc0Tbm3ppmeTCgrcUmKaQnt2RoCOlgQAvD_BwE

Acer 15.6" Chromebook 1.6GHz 4GB 16GB Chrome OS

Description

The 15.6" Chromebook that you'll want to own. With its beautiful design, 27% larger screen, immersive multimedia features, long battery life and millions of apps.An absolutely stunning brushed aluminum Chromebook with an immersive display and upward facing speakers for a truly stunning entertainment experience.

Features

Built-in cloud support
Intel HD Graphics 400
Bluetooth 4.2 interface syncs with compatible devices
HDMI output expands your viewing options

Color
Black
Features
High Definition
Hard Drive Capacity
16GB
Hardware Connectivity
HDMI
Memory
4GB
Operating System
Chrome OS
Processor Speed
1.60GHz
Processor Type
Intel Celeron
Type
Audio Jack
Features
High Definition
Hardware Connectivity
HDMI
Features
High Definition
Hardware Connectivity
HDMI
UPC
191114570975
Brand
Acer
Model
CB3-532-C8DF
Part
NX.GHJAA.009

g0nbad real bad · Oct 28, 2018

No chrome book its to limiting.

I just grabbed this for $149 from Ebay

Dell Inspiron 15-3541

AMD A6-6310 1.8GHz Processor
Webcam
4.0GB of RAM
500GB Hard Drive
DVD-ROM Drive
15.6" Touchscreen LCD

playahaitian · Oct 28, 2018

g0nbad real bad said:
No chrome book its to limiting.

I just grabbed this for $149 from Ebay

Dell Inspiron 15-3541

AMD A6-6310 1.8GHz Processor

Webcam

4.0GB of RAM

500GB Hard Drive

DVD-ROM Drive

15.6" Touchscreen LCD

she just really getting into coding and I wanted something for her to practice with....

thanks let me check that out....

g0nbad real bad · Oct 28, 2018

playahaitian said:
she just really getting into coding and I wanted something for her to practice with....

thanks let me check that out....

If you get a Windows OS you can put VMware on it and setup virtual machines so if she mess up something you can kill it and load another one

playahaitian · Oct 28, 2018

g0nbad real bad said:
If you get a Windows OS you can put VMware on it and setup virtual machines so if she mess up something you can kill it and load another one

MY MAN!!!!

HellBoy · Oct 29, 2018

I agree with avoiding the Chromebook. Any i5 will be strong enough to serve as a multi use system. For kids 14" screen is about right. It'll be lighter too. i3s bog down too often to be worth it.

TimRock · Oct 29, 2018

I have the 15" Spin. If you do get a chromebook, get one that supports linux and Android apps.

brabra · Oct 29, 2018

i5 atleast.......

kidmegaii · Oct 30, 2018

Good shit... Playa, not trying to hijack your thread

I got quick question, for SQL training would the above recommend products work also?

HellBoy · Oct 30, 2018

kidmegaii said:
Good shit... Playa, not trying to hijack your thread

I got quick question, for SQL training would the above recommend products work also?

i5 can handle databases with no problem. I've install the full wamp suite and mysql community server in the past.

thismybgolname · Oct 30, 2018

Whatever you do stay away from Chromebooks.

I purchased one for my daughter when she was in elementary school and after a year it was obsolete.

playahaitian · Oct 30, 2018

thank you all....

if you happen to see any on sale please post

peace

TimRock · Oct 30, 2018

thismybgolname said:
Whatever you do stay away from Chromebooks.

I purchased one for my daughter when she was in elementary school and after a year it was obsolete.

What? How long ago was this? Obsolete? Majority of schools use Chromebooks over any other device.

thismybgolname · Oct 30, 2018

TimRock said:
What? How long ago was this? Obsolete? Majority of schools use Chromebooks over any other device.

Not sure what city you're in but the majority of the in Atlanta and the Metro use Microsoft Surface devices.

This was a 2nd generation Chromebook that if memory serves me correctly had a processor that they went away from that I couldn't even install Android via mod on it.

I got more value out of the Google Drive storage than she did the Chromebook.

Quek9 · Oct 30, 2018

playahaitian said:
MY MAN!!!!

Get something with Windows 10, it has Hyper V part of the OS.

TimRock · Oct 30, 2018

thismybgolname said:
Not sure what city you're in but the majority of the in Atlanta and the Metro use Microsoft Surface devices.

This was a 2nd generation Chromebook that if memory serves me correctly had a processor that they went away from that I couldn't even install Android via mod on it.

I got more value out of the Google Drive storage than she did the Chromebook.

https://www-recode-net.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.recode.net/platform/amp/2018/3/27/17169624/apple-ipad-google-education-event-chromebooks-market?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE=#referrer=https://www.google.com&amp_tf=From %1$s&ampshare=https://www.recode.net/2018/3/27/17169624/apple-ipad-google-education-event-chromebooks-market

Yes, the older devices did not get Android. But all the newer ones are, as well as Linux. They are becoming more popular than ever before

BlkStrength · Oct 30, 2018

The more she gets into coding, the more processor and memory she will need. As mentioned by others... i5's are a good start. Also as much memory as you can get...preferably over 8gb. Heavy use of chrome alone can bring others with less memory to its knees.

A good place to start:
https://www.dealnews.com/c49/Computers/Laptops/f15/Core-i5/

also, good sellers on ebay may be an option.
Also be on the lookout for upcoming black friday deals from slickdeals

I too would stay away from chromebooks and look for windows or linux.

HellBoy · Oct 30, 2018

TimRock said:
What? How long ago was this? Obsolete? Majority of schools use Chromebooks over any other device.

Schools here use HP laptops with Windows 10. Bill Gates foundation subsidized it.

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