Finding a good low-cost laptop or desktop computer with great battery life and storage space is difficult if you don’t know where to find the best deals.
Most budget computers have enough power to handle daily tasks, meaning you won’t have to break the bank to get your device up and running immediately.
Keep reading to learn how you can benefit from our low-cost desktop and laptop computer program today.
Our In-Store, Low-Cost Desktop PCs
Desktops need other hardware to work correctly. Thankfully, our low-cost desktop computer package will include all the additional tools.
These are our in-store desktop computer categories:
Fair: $0–$29
These computers are best for basic use, such as typing and light job searching. They have 4 GB of Ram and 160 GB hard drive, with a Linux operating system.
Good: $30–$49
These are best for most home tasks. They come with 6 GB of RAM and a 250 GB hard drive.
Better: $50–$99
This equipment is suitable for home, school work, and video streaming. They come with 6 GB RAM and a 250 GB hard drive.
Best: $100+
These are our fastest computers. Many of them have an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and are powerful enough for games, videos, and more. They have 8 GB RAM / SSD or a 500 GB hard drive.
When you purchase a desktop bundle, it will include a mouse, keyboard, and power and monitor cords.
Options for monitors include:
- 15-inch flat screen: $0
- 19-inch flat screen: $25
- 22-inch flat screen: $40
We also have additional accessories available at some locations with varying prices and availability.
Our In-Store, Low-Cost Laptops
These are our in-store laptop computer categories:.
Good: $50–$99
These are best for most home tasks. They come with 6 GB of RAM and a 160 GB hard drive.
Better: $100–$149
This equipment is suitable for home, school work, and video streaming. They come with 6 GB RAM and a 250 GB hard drive.
Best: $100+
These are our fastest Windows laptops. Many of them have an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and are powerful enough for games, videos, and more. They have 8 GB RAM / SSD hard drive.
We also have additional accessories like speakers, web cameras, USB flash drives, wireless mice, and wireless adapters available at some locations with varying prices and availability.
How Long Does the Battery Life Last in a Budget Laptop?
If you’re buying a budget computer, you might be concerned that the battery is used up or damaged so much that it won’t last you throughout the day. Thankfully, many budget PCs have an average battery life of 4-5 hours if you’re web browsing, sending emails, or performing simple tasks.
Do Budget Laptops Have an Intel Core?
Our top-of-the-line computers all come with Intel Core i5 or i7 processors. The Intel Core i5 is a great chip for light productivity activities. Most budget computers will come with an Intel Core, although some might come with the older Pentium processors.
Will the Budget Computer Have Intel UHD Graphics?
One of the primary benefits of purchasing a budget desktop over a new laptop is that you can upgrade most of its components later, adding more storage, a video card, a solid state drive, more memory, or an SD card slot. A good starting point is shopping for affordable laptops with replaceable batteries, graphic cards, and upgradeable memory.
Will My Low-Cost PC Come with a Hardware Warranty?
All computers from PCs for People come with a one-year hardware warranty. The warranty covers hardware issues not caused by the user. Accessories that come with the computer are also covered under the one-year hardware warranty, including the charger, monitor, and keyboard.
Issues caused by the user, including physical damage, viruses, malware, and other software-related issues, can also be repaired for a small fee at one of our retail locations.
New accessories can be returned within seven business days if the package has not been opened. Used accessories can also be returned within seven business days if they are in good working condition.
We Have Affordable Computer Repair Services
We offer affordable, in-store repair service. So if you’re having issues with your computer, bring it to one of our locations to have it repaired. Find your nearest PCs for People Repair Location here.
The basic repair cost is $25, although some computer repair services might require additional fees.
- Parts that must be ordered are added to the $25 basic repair fee.
- Screen replacement costs $35.
- Services that require the laptop to be opened cost $45.
- Virus removal costs $45.
For more information, email us at support@pcsforpeople.com or call 651-354-2552.
Best Budget Laptop and Desktop Computers in 2022
If you’re on a budget and want to shop for inexpensive models, other good cheap laptops and desktops are available in stores.
Here are some of the best budget PC options you can currently find in our stores:
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex
The Lenovo IdeaPad is an affordable laptop model for everyday tasks. It has a touchscreen, a Core 13-1115G4 (up to 4.1 GH memory speed), 4 GB Ram, an SD Card Reader, USB-C ports, HDMI, Wi-Fi, and an FP Reader.
While its RAM won’t allow you to have many browser tabs open simultaneously, it’s enough performance to get you through day-to-day tasks.
Aspire XC0830
This desktop PC comes with two USB-A 3.2 ports on the front and two on the back, an HDMI port, and an optical drive. In addition, it comes with Wi-Fi and Windows 10 installed and can come in a package with both a keyboard and mouse.
To increase its power, you can also upgrade your Aspire XC0830 with Intel Celeron.
Microsoft Surface Laptop
The 1st Gen Surface Laptop comes with Windows 10 S, a facial recognition camera, a USB 3.0 port, a 7th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7, and it’s 12.13 x 8.79 inches.
It’s one of the more expensive options in our stores.
Acer Aspire 5
The Acer Aspire 5 (A514-54-501Z) has more power than other inexpensive laptop models in this list but has fewer ports. In addition, its processor is much faster, but it lacks features like USB-C charging and USB-C video out. Regardless, the operating system has excellent performance.
A cool feature of the Acer Aspire is its backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader, which are practically impossible to find in its price range.
Dell Inspiron 14
The Dell Inspiron 14 model has fewer ports than other Windows laptops in its price range, featuring an HDMI port, microSD, combo audio, AC power input, and a USB-C port.
It also ships with Windows 11 Home in S mode, which only lets you install apps from the Windows Store or browse using Microsoft Edge, although this can be easily disabled.
Asus VivoBook 15
The Asus VivoBook 15 has great screen resolution (pixels: 1920 x 1080), a 15.60 HD display, and excellent blank level due to its OLED display. It’s a thin, light laptop with an Intel Core i3-8145U CPU, integrated graphics, 8 GB RAM, and a 128 GB SSD.
It’s powerful enough for streaming video.
Acer Chromebox CX13
This mini PC has plenty of ports, a compact design, and great performance. Although, unfortunately, it’s one of the more expensive models on our list, at least for the mini PC category. It has a more compact chassis than the Lenovo Chrome Book Duet.
This computer doesn’t run Windows. Instead, it runs ChromeOS, which is Google’s browser-based operating system. It has an Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 65 GB eMMC, which are impressive specs for a budget device.
Get Your Low-Cost Desktop and Laptop at PCS for People
PCs for People provide you with the best budget computers for all your personal needs at a low price.
Shop for computers in-store at one of our retail locations. Our team can answer all your questions to help meet your computer needs.
