I've been using a Chromebook to do all my writing for the last year, but my old eyes are starting to rebel when I use the 12" screen for too long. I've started searching for a reasonably-priced 16" laptop (
I've been using a Chromebook to do all my writing for the last year, but my old eyes are starting to rebel when I use the 12" screen for too long. I've started searching for a reasonably-priced 16" laptop (
Staples has a 17.3" HP laptop for $350. That is $230 off list. I bought one last year and love it since the keyboard is about full size.
My wife and I have bought our last two (used) MacBooks from BackMarket.com. They sell refurbished, used Macs, Windows desktops, and laptops, etc...
The sellers generally get good reviews, and you can choose how good you want these used machines to be (scratches, dents, colors, etc).
Check Tuxedo Computers. They have a wide range of systems that run Linux.
The Aura 15 - Gen 4 will give you a Chromebook feel at under $1000.
Unless you really need a laptop for mobility reasons, why not choose a desktop with a nice big monitor instead? The CPUs nowadays are pretty small and can be moved around easily. You can get yourself a nice screen and avoid the eye strain. Larger keyboards are better for your hands and elbows as well.
I don't know about the chromebook specifically, but a lot of laptops you can hook up to an external monitor and keyboard. Gives you the best of both worlds.