PC/Chromebook/Mac purchasing guide and recommendations

Chromebooks:

Pros:

Cons:

Use case:

Recommended Models

14 inch

https://www.newegg.com/lenovo-14e-81mh000fcf/p/1TS-000E-0E8A8?Item=9SIAD6H9V57704&Description=lenovo%20chromebook%2014&cm_re=lenovo_chromebook_14-_-9SIAD6H9V57704-_-Product

11 inch
https://www.newegg.com/lenovo-100e-chromebook-2nd-gen-81qb000aus/p/N82E16834845666?Item=9SIAEYJAP88210&quicklink=true

Minimum Spec

 4gb ram

minimum screen resolution 1336x768 | Recommended 1920x1080 (1080P)

minimum storage 16gb | Recommended 32gb or above

Supported till year 2025 or later

PC laptops

Pros: Can do almost any task, huge software catalog, large variety of form factors and models

Cons: More expensive than Chromebooks, cheapest options can be a poor experience, less intuitive than chromebooks.

Use case: Engineering, programming, web browsing, content creation, document writing.

Recommended ModelsModels: 

Minimum recommended Specs:

4gb 8GB RAM recommended

128gb SSD minimum | 256gb recommended

 

Apple computers

Pros: Good/great build quality (dependent on model), High end specs compared to low cost alternativesPC/Chromebook options

Cons: High price for lower performance than PC alternatives, compatible with less existing software than windows, limited choice of devices.

Use case: Using apple exclusive software (eg. garageband, Finalcut,iMovie), general purpose web browsing.browsing, content creation.

Recommended ModelsModels:

 

Minimum recommended Specs: 

8GB RAM recommended

128gb SSD minimum | 256gb recommended