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When it comes to shopping for the best budget laptops, you can do a lot for less than $1,000. (Heck, even $500 cuts some mustard nowadays.) But you'll probably have to make some compromises along the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you're looking for a cheap laptop for home, work, or school, there are some pretty solid options on the market. You can go with ...

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We've seen the lion's share of the latest GeForce- and Radeon-equipped models—and our experts have tested all of the top options in PC Labs. These are the models to buy among budget gaming laptops.