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Not everyone wants to pay hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars for a new laptop. Some are happy with cheap and cheerful systems that get the job done. Here are a handful of such systems, all priced under $350.

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Dell Inspiron 15 3580
Dell Inspiron 15 3580

Dell Inspiron 15 3580 (starts at $330)

An everyday laptop that's perfect for work or school. Modern enough to feature 4GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, yet old-school enough to cater for those looking for a wide variety of ports. There's even the possibility of adding an optional DVD drive, if you still need one.

A good all-rounder, with enough power for the average user.

Tech specs:

  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Intel Celeron processor
  • 15-inch display
  • 4GB RAM
  • 1TB hard drive
Dell Inspiron 11 3195 2-in-1
Dell Inspiron 11 3195 2-in-1

Dell Inspiron 11 3195 2-in-1 (starts at $240)

A great device for those who can't choose between a laptop and a tablet -- with just a flip of a hinge you can swap between one configuration and another with ease. Choose between tablet mode, presentation mode, tent mode, and laptop mode.

The 64GB eMMC storage means this is a more robust platform, ideal for throwing into a messenger bag or school bag since there's no hard drive to knock about.

Tech specs:

  • Windows 10 Home
  • 7th Generation AMD A9-9420e processor with Radeon R5 graphics
  • 11.6-inch touchscreen display
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB eMMC storage
Dell Inspiron Chromebook 11 3181 2-in-1
Dell Inspiron Chromebook 11 3181 2-in-1

Dell Inspiron Chromebook 11 3181 2-in-1 (starts at $250)

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