Refurbished laptops for students and online classes
Online classes are surprisingly demanding: a video call, a browser full of tabs, notes and sometimes a coding environment, all at once.
What works well
- Core i5, 8th gen or newer: handles Zoom or Meet with other apps open
- 8 GB RAM: the minimum for smooth video calls
- SSD: fast start-up before class
- A decent webcam and microphone: most business laptops have both
- A 14-inch screen: big enough for slides, small enough to carry
Nice to have
- A Full HD screen for reading PDFs
- A backlit keyboard for late-night study
- Headphones with a mic
