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and a variety of fun colors. This laptop is affordable and a great choice for someone
who just wants the basic functions of a laptop such as surfing the web, writing, and
sharing pictures. The brightly-lit display is easy to see in any light, and the
keyboard features brightness controls along with volume and media controls that
work seamlessly with windows media player or internet browsers. This computer
starts up fast and is loaded with Windows 10, as well as the Office 365, 1 TB of
cloud storage, and a year‟s warranty that includes 24-7 online tech support in
addition to phone support during business hours.
Pros:
4 GB internal memory has plenty of room for documents and pictures
Large, backlit 14” HD screen
Thin and light, weighing in at less than 3.5 pounds and measuring 13.27” x
8.9”x .7”
Up to 9 hours (video playback); up to 7 hours and 45 minutes (wireless
streaming)
Windows 10 Home with one-year limited warranty with 24-7 web support.
Least expensive on this list coming it at under $200
Cons:
Tends to overheat quickly on flat surfaces
No room to upgrade memory
Sometimes prone to connectivity issues due to a very sensitive Wi-Fi detector
Further Resources
For more information about shopping for laptops and accessories, as well as getting
the most from your new laptop, the following websites provide additional helpful
information.
Skillful Senior: This helpful website offers tutorials and more to teach seniors
how to make the most of their computers.
Microsoft Accessibility: Tips from Microsoft on how to adapt your computer
to common situations faced by seniors.
The Senior‟s Guide to Computers: This website offers a glossary of basic
computing terminology and helpful articles for seniors new to computers.
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