What's the best laptop I can get for web browsing and basic word processing for this price?

I'd like it to run quickly and have a nice screen.

Don't care if new or refurbished.

I've been looking on Arrow Direct but not sure if this is the best option.

Thanks!

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Posted by SprintFun

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Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 2/22/17 at 12:43 pm to Salamander_Wilson

I'd look at a chromebook. They wont have the functionality of a laptop but they will have a nicer build quality and screen than a laptop at that price. They'll be able to handle browsing/media/office tasks fine. The new chromebooks this year will launch with Google Play support, previously launched chromebooks will get Google Play support at some point "soon".

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Posted by Salamander_Wilson

Member since Jul 2015

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Posted on 2/22/17 at 1:00 pm to SprintFun

Thanks.

So if I bought a refurbished Chromebook, it could be updated with Google Play support?

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Posted by IL Duce

Member since May 2009

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Posted on 2/22/17 at 8:31 pm to Salamander_Wilson

LINK

I asked the same question a week or so ago mr Fun pointed me in right direction.

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Posted by SprintFun

Columbus, OH

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 2/23/17 at 7:42 am to Salamander_Wilson

I don't really know about a refurb...they almost function more like a phone than a laptop, so its up to the vendor to push an update out. I don't know if all chromebooks will get the Play support or its a set list.

Check this out: LINK

On that list is this one which will get the Google Play support: LINK

Also don't forget if you order through Amazon you can get the item refurbished through "Amazon Warehouse"...that can allow you to get something at a higher price point. Also Dell, Lenovo and I think HP have an online "outlet" store. I just bought an XPS 13 from the Dell Outlet, will be here today.

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