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#Computer question:
I don't know the first thing about PCs anymore. But my neighbor needs a laptop for notetaking for her new volunteer position.
She only has a desktop PC (I assume Windows) and doesn't want to learn how to use a Mac (or Linux).
She is retired and doesn't have much of a budget. I imagine $350 or so would be her top limit. Used but with software still supported would be best.
Any suggestions for what brands to look at for something affordable, portable, and easy to write with (e.g. decent keyboard and trackpad)?
I've tried cheap chromebooks (got one for my mom when she wrecked the last MacBook Air) and they basically suck IMO.
I've already shown her the remarkable2 tablet setup I have, and it's outside her budget (especially with the keyboard case). TIA
@arisummerland Any used laptop is likely to have a baked battery. Any new laptop at that price is going to be terrible. I'll try to think of an alternative. I take it they don't have a tablet?
@lopta No tablet that I'm aware of. But you know, that might actually be a good option-- a Windows-based tablet (? Or maybe Android?) with a keyboard? I didn't even think of that. Thanks!
@arisummerland It's a pity they've ruled out Linux. Since January my primary desktop computer at home has been a Raspberry Pi 400.
@lopta sadly, they're just not techy enough for that.