Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook
Unless you’re making money by streaming yourself playing PC games, or studying for a degree in making games, you probably don’t need a spec’d out gaming machine, and may not even need an actual laptop. Starting at $429, the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook can easily handle all your productivity tasks, from email to essay writing to video chats, but since it’s a convertible, transforming into a tablet thanks to a keyboard case that folds away, you can also use its 13-inch OLED screen for all of your media consumption needs. It’s a TV and computer all in one, and while its performance won’t blow anyone away, it’s at least budget-friendly, even if you opt for the pricier $500 option.
