Buy a laptop for $ 600

The $ 600 laptop usually uses Intel Celeron chips that are slower than recent dual-core chips, besides, the configuration is not so high that it is only suitable for office work.

The source of the laptop revolution for less than $ 600 is due to the fierce battle for market share among computer manufacturers. Active participation in this war is a number of prominent names including HP, Acer, CMS. Here are some laptops under $ 600 such as TraveMate 2483 NWXCi ($ 589), TravelMate 2484 NWXCi ($ 599), Acer TravelMate 2480 ($ 577); Sputnick V3G110 (593USD) produced by CMS; Compaq Presario C301 TU (599 USD), Compaq V5208 TU (600 USD) of HP; Gigabyte N521U (599 USD).

Machine $ 600 with a rough, thick computer case

In general, cheap computers with a price of USD 600 are compact and usually have the following configurations: Celeron chip: 1.6 GHz, 256 to 512 MB RAM, 2 MB Cache memory, 40 - 60 GB hard drive (It is possible to integrate anti-shock function). 3 or 4 in 1 memory card reader, screen with 14 'and 15.4' types, DVD / CDRW drive, battery life: 2-3 hours, machine weight varies from 2.3 to 2.9 kg. Significant differences between these models are in screen designs (TFT screens or mirror screens), various buttons and keyboard configurations.

According to the staff in charge of selling laptops to the shop on Ly Nam De Street (Hanoi), due to the machine configuration and price, the main target of these laptops is usually those with tight budgets. The use of the device is only limited to simple tasks, such as light gaming which does not require high configuration (Mario, egg shoot, line . etc), office operations (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access) ), simple programming (C, pascal programming .), listening to music, surfing the Web.

Like the two sides of a coin, this laptop often has some weaknesses.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Thuong, Sales Manager of UIT company in Hanoi, commented, the quality of the computer case is rough, thick, not very nice. Besides, the meticulousness in every detail is also reduced. The sensitivity of the keyboard is also not high. In addition, the stability of the machine is poor. He also said that the warranty rate of this price range is higher, but most are minor failures. In addition, because the machine has a low configuration (chip celeron), the amount of RAM is not high, so to improve the machine speed and run many applications, users often have to install more RAM.

Should choose a mirror screen laptop.

In general, at the time of the 'due core' chip spread, laptops running Intel Celeron chips had to be discounted. The movement to reduce laptop prices is often led by a pioneer and followed by a series of similar policies from competitors due to fear of losing market share. For example, at the end of last year, shortly after Acer 'launched' TraveMate 2480 for $ 577, HP immediately jumped in with the $ 599 HP Compad Presario C301. In the future, the 'movement' of laptop price cuts will continue and take place strongly.

So choose to buy a laptop under 600 with configuration like? According to those who have bought a laptop for about $ 600, you should choose the type of RAM with 512 MB, mirror screen because this type of screen allows you to view images on the machine in many different angles: left, right, word bottom up and top down. In addition, attention should be paid to wireless connectivity so that it can be easily accessed via Wi-Fi. Besides, must also consider the conditions of warranty of each company.