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4GB RAM for Windows 11 is not really enough for daily use. Also, the 1366×768 resolution is pretty poor by today's standards. I'd say spending $180 on this configuration is basically wasting money.
4GB RAM for Windows 11 is not really enough for daily use. Also, the 1366×768 resolution is pretty poor by today's standards. I'd say spending $180 on this configuration is basically wasting money.
Is 4GB enough for Mint?
It's sad to see how pricey laptops are these days. Target had a 1080p Asus with a better processor, upgradable SSD and same amount of RAM for $100 a few years ago.
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Is 4GB enough for Mint?
It's sad to see how pricey laptops are these days. Target had a 1080p Asus with a better processor, upgradable SSD and same amount of RAM for $100 a few years ago.
4GB of RAM might be enough to run Linux Mint for basic tasks, such as web browsing, document editing, and watching videos.
But it is still not recommended because it's a minimal configuration for most of systems now.
You can find some good refurbished laptop deal around $200. I got an refurbished acer 14" (with Intel N305, 8G soldered ram, 1920x2080 resolution, 3lb) for $158 a couple of months ago. It is almost new and the battery can last at 8+ hours. I am happy with it so far though the ram usage could run to 90%+ sometimes. You might be able to find some similar deal if you keep monitoring slickdeals.
Yikes. This running Windows is practically eWaste. If you're going to put a distro of Linux on it, it can be usable. If you're gifting for someone and their needs are all in the web browser, at this price or even cheaper, do a Chromebook. At least in this price range you can easily find 1080p Touchscreen with an IPS panel and 300 nits of brightness, versus this 768p TN 200 nit trash display.
4GB RAM for Windows 11 is not really enough for daily use. Also, the 1366×768 resolution is pretty poor by today's standards. I'd say spending $180 on this configuration is basically wasting money.
Completely agree, every bit of this is frustratingly sub-par, you'd be better off by far with a used/refurb in this price range, and 8GB RAM is non-negotiable for a real user experience.
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Oh my! Are mfgrs still making these low RAM low resolution crappy CPU laptops? Reminds me of all the Netbooks that flooded the market a few years ago. eWaste indeed.
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It's sad to see how pricey laptops are these days. Target had a 1080p Asus with a better processor, upgradable SSD and same amount of RAM for $100 a few years ago.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank
It's sad to see how pricey laptops are these days. Target had a 1080p Asus with a better processor, upgradable SSD and same amount of RAM for $100 a few years ago.
But it is still not recommended because it's a minimal configuration for most of systems now.
You can find some good refurbished laptop deal around $200. I got an refurbished acer 14" (with Intel N305, 8G soldered ram, 1920x2080 resolution, 3lb) for $158 a couple of months ago. It is almost new and the battery can last at 8+ hours. I am happy with it so far though the ram usage could run to 90%+ sometimes. You might be able to find some similar deal if you keep monitoring slickdeals.
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