Suggestions for a new laptop

[anon24]

So, I'm looking for a good, cheap laptop to run Ubuntu. I am learning to code and I need a cheap machine to run command line and Python.

$100-$200 is my budget. I've looking into Chromebooks, but it seems like they are a bitch to get Ubuntu installed on them.

I'm open to suggestions!

[cloud95728]

check out gaming laptops on Newegg.com

[sudodus]

You can search for refurbished (second-hand) and maybe 'scratch and dent' but otherwise high class laptops, for example Dell, Fujitsu, Toshiba, HP, Lenovo. I browsed the internet for refurbished laptop usa and found some computers below $200.

[mastablasta]

+1 on refurbished.

[pfeiffep]

So, I'm looking for a good, cheap laptop to run Ubuntu. I am learning to code and I need a cheap machine to run command line and Python.

$100-$200 is my budget. I've looking into Chromebooks, but it seems like they are a bitch to get Ubuntu installed on them.

I'm open to suggestions!Once you have a few prospects in mind ... a post from Ubuntu MATE community (https://ubuntu-mate.community/t/share-your-system-specs-super-list/4522/39https://ubuntu-mate.community/t/share-your-system-specs-super-list/4522/39https://ubuntu-mate.community/t/share-your-system-specs-super-list/4522/39https://ubuntu-mate.community/t/share-your-system-specs-super-list/4522/39https://ubuntu-mate.community/t/share-your-system-specs-super-list/4522/39https://ubuntu-mate.community/t/share-your-system-specs-super-list/4522/39) with a list of computers that users have installed UM ... not specific to laptops however.

[kurt18947]

Maybe I've been lucky but I've purchased a few off-lease business class notebooks off Ebay and haven't been bit yet. I'm willing to 'pop the top' if necessary though. By business class I'm referring to Thinkpads, Dell Latitude models, higher end HP's, machines that retailed for $700 and up new. I recently bought a Thinkpad X201 for a little over $100 including shipping. New it was well over $1000. If browsing Ebay, be sure to pay attention to what is or isn't included. For example, hard drives are generally not included, batteries and hard drive caddies may not be included. One place you may score is on machines labeled "for parts or repair" that only boot to the BIOS screen because there's no hard drive or O.S. install. I bought one of those, plugged in a live USB and it booted fine. If the purchase price is right with no hard drive, a 240 GB. SSD might be worked into the budget;).

[Remson_Felipa]

You can purchase
HP laptop with Intel iCore 7 3.2Ghz processor, 12 Gb mem, SSD Win7, HDD Trusty, Mate 16.04
Dell laptop with Intel iCore 3 2.1Ghz processor 4 Gb mem, MATE 16.04, + Win 7

[Sableyes]

Refurbished HP Pavilion.

I have tried Ubuntu on 6 different HP Pavillions, including my current steed the Pavilion x360. Ubuntu has worked on all of them.

[ltrtiger2]

+1 on refurbished.

Agreed. At the price point being mentioned, it's the best way to go. Just check the hardware and make sure you can access and change/upgrade hardware if needed.