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A decent laptop for under $500—sounds impossible, right? We tested and found some great options, including Windows laptops, Chromebooks, and 2-in-1s.

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A decent laptop for under $500—sounds impossible, right? We tested and found some great options, including Windows laptops, Chromebooks, and 2-in-1s.