Affordable Programming Laptop
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Finding the perfect laptop for programming doesn't have to break the bank. With an array of affordable options designed to meet the demands of coding, development, and software engineering, there's a model to fit every budget without compromising on performance. Whether you're a student diving into your first coding class or a seasoned developer looking for a reliable backup machine, these laptops offer the right balance of power, portability, and price. Explore models featuring efficient processors, ample storage, and vibrant displays to enhance your productivity and creativity in any programming endeavor.
HP - Spectre 2-in-1 16" 2.8K OLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 - 1TB SSD - Nightfall Black
Model: 16-aa0023dxSKU: 6568348Top comment"One of the Best Laptops...I like HP laptops, they are good quality. Highly recommend!...Great laptop...I love HP laptops and this one Doesn’t disappoint."
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Say hello to HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop. This innovative and adaptive device combines the function of a laptop and a tablet with built in AI technology and powerful processing. This laptop adapts to your way of working while giving you the freedom to run your world wherever you roam. Power up. Break through.Top comment"One of the Best Laptops...I like HP laptops, they are good quality. Highly recommend!...Great laptop...I love HP laptops and this one Doesn’t disappoint."
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Say hello to HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop. This innovative and adaptive device combines the function of a laptop and a tablet with built in AI technology and powerful processing. This laptop adapts to your way of working while giving you the freedom to run your world wherever you roam. Power up. Break through.See all Windows LaptopsYour price for this item is $1,749.99Save $600The comparable value price is $2,349.99
Apple - MacBook Air 15" Laptop - M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Midnight
Model: MQKX3LL/ASKU: 6534605Top comment"Apple laptop...Really good I love it can’t go wrong with apple best laptops...Laptop...One of the best simple, easy to use laptops out there in my opinion."
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The 15-inch MacBook Air is impossibly thin and has a stunning Liquid Retina display. Supercharged by the M2 chip—and with up to 18 hours of battery life¹—it delivers incredible performance in an ultraportable design.Top comment"Apple laptop...Really good I love it can’t go wrong with apple best laptops...Laptop...One of the best simple, easy to use laptops out there in my opinion."
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The 15-inch MacBook Air is impossibly thin and has a stunning Liquid Retina display. Supercharged by the M2 chip—and with up to 18 hours of battery life¹—it delivers incredible performance in an ultraportable design.See all MacBooksYour price for this item is $1,499.00
ASUS - Vivobook Pro 15 15" FHD OLED Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 1TB SSD - Earl Gray
Model: Q533MJ-U73050SKU: 6568760Top comment"Great laptop...Loving this new laptop. Looking forward to using more involved programming on it in the future....Great Laptop...I am an engineering freshman and got this for college work and other things like programming and CAD. It has been working really well for all my uses."
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The versatile and powerful ASUS Vivobook Pro OLED is designed for those who want to do more, ignite creativity, or game. The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, paired with NVIDIA RTX3050 graphics, deliver outstanding multitasking and creative power. Backed with advanced thermal technology, the laptop is primed to deliver maximum, sustainable performance. ASUS DialPad, an intuitive physical controller, gives you instant and precise fingertip control over creative, productivity, and entertainment apps. The NanoEdge OLED display with Dolby Vision comes with a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut, and is PANTONE Validated for its accurate color. The Harman Kardon-certified quad-speaker Dolby Atmos audio system adds to the cinematic experience with ultra-realistic multi-dimensional sound.Top comment"Great laptop...Loving this new laptop. Looking forward to using more involved programming on it in the future....Great Laptop...I am an engineering freshman and got this for college work and other things like programming and CAD. It has been working really well for all my uses."
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The versatile and powerful ASUS Vivobook Pro OLED is designed for those who want to do more, ignite creativity, or game. The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, paired with NVIDIA RTX3050 graphics, deliver outstanding multitasking and creative power. Backed with advanced thermal technology, the laptop is primed to deliver maximum, sustainable performance. ASUS DialPad, an intuitive physical controller, gives you instant and precise fingertip control over creative, productivity, and entertainment apps. The NanoEdge OLED display with Dolby Vision comes with a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut, and is PANTONE Validated for its accurate color. The Harman Kardon-certified quad-speaker Dolby Atmos audio system adds to the cinematic experience with ultra-realistic multi-dimensional sound.See all Windows LaptopsYour price for this item is $1,299.99
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Apple M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Sky Blue
Model: MC6T4LL/ASKU: 6534644Top comment"Great Laptop...Just a great laptop. Low starting storage however....It’s very powerful, and does all the good stuff from school work like programming all the way to video editing. 16gb of memory and 512 storage for the base model definitely isn’t bad"
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The 13-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip lets you fly through work and play. With Apple Intelligence, a brilliant Liquid Retina display, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a strikingly thin and light design, it’s built to last and can take on just about anything, anywhere.Top comment"Great Laptop...Just a great laptop. Low starting storage however....It’s very powerful, and does all the good stuff from school work like programming all the way to video editing. 16gb of memory and 512 storage for the base model definitely isn’t bad"
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The 13-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip lets you fly through work and play. With Apple Intelligence, a brilliant Liquid Retina display, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a strikingly thin and light design, it’s built to last and can take on just about anything, anywhere.See all MacBooksYour price for this item is $849.00Save $150The comparable value price is $999.00
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Starlight
Model: MC8J4LL/ASKU: 6602766Top comment"Best laptops in the market....These laptops are for life....Apple Mac book is one of the the best laptops at best buy"
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The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the superportable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play.Top comment"Best laptops in the market....These laptops are for life....Apple Mac book is one of the the best laptops at best buy"
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The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the superportable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play.See all MacBooksYour price for this item is $899.00Save $200The comparable value price is $1,099.00
Microsoft - Surface Laptop - Copilot+ PC - 13.8" Touch-Screen - Snapdragon X Plus 10 Core - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD (7th Edition) - Sapphire
Model: ZGM-00062SKU: 6582845Top comment"I bought this laptop as my old one was starting to lag. The price on this laptop was affordable and I am able to complete my assignments without any issues. ...Surface laptop...Best of all laptops. Windows are the fastest laptop ever."
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Exceptionally powerful, ultrathin laptop — The new Surface Laptop is not just faster—it's smarter. Get the most out of your day with accelerated performance that unlocks a new AI era to enable Copilot experiences that transform the way you work, enhancing productivity and creativity. Experience visuals like never before on its stunning and modern Razor-thin touchscreen display.Top comment"I bought this laptop as my old one was starting to lag. The price on this laptop was affordable and I am able to complete my assignments without any issues. ...Surface laptop...Best of all laptops. Windows are the fastest laptop ever."
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Exceptionally powerful, ultrathin laptop — The new Surface Laptop is not just faster—it's smarter. Get the most out of your day with accelerated performance that unlocks a new AI era to enable Copilot experiences that transform the way you work, enhancing productivity and creativity. Experience visuals like never before on its stunning and modern Razor-thin touchscreen display.See all Windows Copilot+ PCs LaptopsYour price for this item is $1,199.99
Samsung - Galaxy Book4 Edge - Copilot+ PC - 14" AMOLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Snapdragon X Elite 3.4Ghz- 16GB Memory- 512GB Storage - Sapphire Blue
Model: NP940XMA-KB1USSKU: 6583789Top comment"Great laptop in almost every way....It is not very fast compared to almost all other laptops with replaceable ssds. If you are constantly adding things to the drive, this is not the laptop for you. ...The laptop itself is awesome. But the RAM architecture still limits the potencial of this laptop. "
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Transform all you do and how you do it with Galaxy Book4 Edge, the first Galaxy PC built for AI, now with Copilot+ PC. With an innovative Snapdragon X Elite processor powering industry leading intelligence, it’s designed to help you unlock higher levels of productivity, communication, creativity and more. Galaxy Book4 Edge revolutionizes your PC experience with intuitive AI-powered features right at your fingertips. Searching for a document, email, or web page on your PC? Now you can just describe how you remember something, and Recall* will find it, instantly. Just provide a short description of what you remember and let your PC do the rest. Controlling your Galaxy AI phone is now easier too — call, text, set reminders and more from the convenience of your PC.³ From international webinars to chatting with others overseas, get accurate subtitles in real time with automatic Live Captions¹ that translate 44 languages into English. And when you’re feeling creative, light your spark with Cocreator² and amplify your artwork on the stunning 3K AMOLED touchscreen display. Embrace the power and unlimited possibilities of AI with Galaxy Book4 Edge.Top comment"Great laptop in almost every way....It is not very fast compared to almost all other laptops with replaceable ssds. If you are constantly adding things to the drive, this is not the laptop for you. ...The laptop itself is awesome. But the RAM architecture still limits the potencial of this laptop. "
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Transform all you do and how you do it with Galaxy Book4 Edge, the first Galaxy PC built for AI, now with Copilot+ PC. With an innovative Snapdragon X Elite processor powering industry leading intelligence, it’s designed to help you unlock higher levels of productivity, communication, creativity and more. Galaxy Book4 Edge revolutionizes your PC experience with intuitive AI-powered features right at your fingertips. Searching for a document, email, or web page on your PC? Now you can just describe how you remember something, and Recall* will find it, instantly. Just provide a short description of what you remember and let your PC do the rest. Controlling your Galaxy AI phone is now easier too — call, text, set reminders and more from the convenience of your PC.³ From international webinars to chatting with others overseas, get accurate subtitles in real time with automatic Live Captions¹ that translate 44 languages into English. And when you’re feeling creative, light your spark with Cocreator² and amplify your artwork on the stunning 3K AMOLED touchscreen display. Embrace the power and unlimited possibilities of AI with Galaxy Book4 Edge.See all Windows Copilot+ PCs LaptopsYour price for this item is $849.99Save $500The comparable value price is $1,349.99
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Midnight
Model: MC8K4LL/ASKU: 6602767Top comment"Good for learning programming...This is a great budget friendly laptop that allows me to do all my programming projects for school....Best Apple affordable laptop...The best price for a great Apple laptop! One of my favorite Apple laptops! Runs so smooth"
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The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the superportable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play.Top comment"Good for learning programming...This is a great budget friendly laptop that allows me to do all my programming projects for school....Best Apple affordable laptop...The best price for a great Apple laptop! One of my favorite Apple laptops! Runs so smooth"
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The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the superportable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play.See all MacBooksYour price for this item is $899.00Save $200The comparable value price is $1,099.00
ASUS - Zenbook S 16 16” 3K OLED Touch Screen Laptop - Copilot+ PC - AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 - 24GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Scandinavian White
Model: UM5606WA-S16.R3651TBSKU: 6584435Top comment"But this is the same for all x86 laptops in this category. I might get a laptop stand to help with the cooling. ...Great laptop...The speakers get to be a decent volume and have good sound quality, not tinny sounding like on some laptops. All in all I love this laptop and in happy I purchased it."
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The new Zenbook S 16 harmoniously blends beauty and performance. Featuring an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis crafted from premium Ceraluminum material, the S 16 exudes elegance in its craftsmanship. Immerse your senses in its breathtaking 16-inch 3K OLED Lumina display and experience high-fidelity audio from its six powerful speakers. Optimized for productivity, the S 16 is powered by the latest AMD Ryzen processor with a dedicated AI NPU that speeds up local AI processes, while a quick-access Copilot AI Assistant key streamlines your workflow. Despite its compact form and powerful performance, the Zenbook S 16 offers incredible all-day endurance thanks to its 78Wh battery.Top comment"But this is the same for all x86 laptops in this category. I might get a laptop stand to help with the cooling. ...Great laptop...The speakers get to be a decent volume and have good sound quality, not tinny sounding like on some laptops. All in all I love this laptop and in happy I purchased it."
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The new Zenbook S 16 harmoniously blends beauty and performance. Featuring an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis crafted from premium Ceraluminum material, the S 16 exudes elegance in its craftsmanship. Immerse your senses in its breathtaking 16-inch 3K OLED Lumina display and experience high-fidelity audio from its six powerful speakers. Optimized for productivity, the S 16 is powered by the latest AMD Ryzen processor with a dedicated AI NPU that speeds up local AI processes, while a quick-access Copilot AI Assistant key streamlines your workflow. Despite its compact form and powerful performance, the Zenbook S 16 offers incredible all-day endurance thanks to its 78Wh battery.See all Windows Copilot+ PCs LaptopsYour price for this item is $1,399.99
Apple - MacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop - M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 24GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Space Gray
Model: MNEW3LL/ASKU: 6382796Top comment"Great laptops, comes with great battery life and is very light weight....Works great for video editing and programming. Hope another price drop comes along next month for a similar device."
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The 13-inch MacBook Pro is more capable than ever. Supercharged by the next-generation M2 chip, it’s Apple’s most portable pro laptop, with up to 20 hours of battery life.¹Top comment"Great laptops, comes with great battery life and is very light weight....Works great for video editing and programming. Hope another price drop comes along next month for a similar device."
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The 13-inch MacBook Pro is more capable than ever. Supercharged by the next-generation M2 chip, it’s Apple’s most portable pro laptop, with up to 20 hours of battery life.¹See all MacBooksYour price for this item is $2,099.00
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