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i need to get a cheap windows laptop to do very very basic stuff (basically to run a few programs my mac won't run) any suggs? i'd prefer cheap and small/light to good. this would be primarily for opening files i get from FOIA that are sent in annoying formats by local governments, things like this. I basically want the last 3 years version of a netbook

i don't want to mess with parallels or a VM, would rather just have a dedicated device. would happily buy used/refurb

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in reply to Jason Koebler

LPS
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I'd suggest a used windows surface device. They have decent specs, lightweight and even as old as a surface 5 are really cheap.
in reply to LPS

LPS
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Just be sure it has an Intel processor i5 or better and includes a keyboard...they often sell as tablet only
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Jason Lefkowitz
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If you're serious about the "prefer cheap and small/light to good" part, HP plays hard in that space. They will sell you a brand new 14" laptop with Windows for less than $300, and while it's not GREAT, it's not the worst thing in the history of the world either.

theverge.com/23677127/hp-14-bu…

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