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  • Looking for the Best Refrigerator?

    Looking for the Best Refrigerator?

    The appliance in your house that has to work the highest amount of time is the refrigerator. If yours has stopped working all the time, though, you’re in the market for a new one. Being in the market for a fridge isn’t great though, as they’re expensive and there’s tons of options. So, which is the best refrigerator? Let’s get into it.

    Contenders for Best Refrigerator

    Samsung RS25J500D

    This fridge has a sleek exterior and interesting design. Namely, it has a side-by-side construction, with the fridge and freezer sides being split vertically. While this looks cool, it’s somewhat of a pain if you’re trying to store something like a pizza box. Wide items are difficult to cram into this one, which could make it a no-go for some people. However, the fridge, paradoxically, has plenty of room for groceries. It’s just awkwardly laid out. In either event, it’s a good option for those who don’t store large items in their fridge!

    LG LFX28968ST French-Door Refrigerator

    This sleek fridge is a great option for those who aren’t looking for a terribly technologically advanced option. It has a French-door style, which looks great and is spacious. The storage inside the fridge is very smart, maximizing the space available. It retails for $2,899.99, which is a pretty great price for how luxurious it is. One caveat: the front isn’t magnetic, which means your fridge magnets won’t stick to it.

    GE Profile PFE28PSKSS Smart Refrigerator

    This fridge is smart. It both looks smart and actually is a smart fridge, allowing smartphone integration. You can queue up things like dispensing hot water, ice and the like via smartphone integration. It also has wi-fi connectivity, allowing it to sync with the internet for various reasons. Namely, you can get push notifications for when the fridge is left open. This is easily the best smart fridge on the market, but it’s made better by just how good of a fridge it is.

  • Microsoft to Offer Free Xbox with Two Year Agreement

    Microsoft to Offer Free Xbox with Two Year Agreement

    In a move that looks familiar to cell phone providers, Microsoft is looking to give subscribers hardware for a monthly fee. That’s right, there might soon come a day when those who want an Xbox can get one for very little up front and start playing tons of games right away. This style has worked well for phone carriers, so it was only a matter of time before another industry tried it on for size.

    Free Xbox? No Way

    Okay, free might be a strong word. Customers will pay for the Xbox monthly over a two-year period. The cool thing is that it is going to include an Xbox Live subscription and access to Xbox’s Game Pass service. The Game Pass is pretty awesome, allowing players to access tons of games (and all first-party Microsoft games) right out of the gate. That’s a pretty unprecedented set up in gaming, but it makes sense. Microsoft has stated they want to be the Netflix of games. Well, this is certainly a way to do that very thing.

    The Competition

    Sony has been killing Microsoft in hardware sales with the PS4. It’s been no contest for years, as Microsoft lagged further and further behind. When Nintendo launched the Switch to critical and commercial acclaim, it’s pretty clear Microsoft had to switch tactics. The decision to go to a game-streaming, console-lending business model is drastic, but it makes total sense. They were very far behind Sony, and without a clear niche like Nintendo, they needed a way to stand out.

    Pricing

    Early reports say there will be two pricing tiers for the service. The first will include the standard Xbox One S and run at $22 per month. The second would include the beefier Xbox One X and cost $35 per month. In either event, after paying the monthly fees for two years, the hardware is yours. You’re able to keep your subscriptions to Xbox Live and Game Pass after that point, of course. All said, those prices are actually quite reasonable when you consider the sheer number of games on the Game Pass service.

    The Future

    If the future of gaming follows the track of music and video, streaming services will rule the day. Microsoft, at least, seems to think so. After all, the internet provides unique opportunities for content distribution. Without the market saturation and hardware base of Sony, Microsoft needed a way to get their games into households. Really, what better method is there to do that other than just giving the system away? Well, sort of.

  • 5G Iphone, No Not Yet

    5G Iphone, No Not Yet

    We have all read the 5 part dissertation of the 5G network here at Good.find.guru. We know 2018 is going to be the year that 5G networks finally set up and start our next stage in human evolution. 5G smartphones will be expanding rapidly in 2019. WE are all really thinking, that’s great an all but it doesn’t matter till there is a 5G iPhone. Well from what we are hearing today It’s going to take until at least 2020 for Apple to make a 5G iPhone available.

    Apple is never the first to adapt the new networks, but they are the ones that make it the standard. Apple, has never been very interested in putting cutting-edge wireless tech into its phones first, they want to be able to offer 5G when 5G has the network penetration to be completely utilized. The benefits of 5G, like lower latency and gigabit speeds, aren’t particularly useful for smartphones right now, and Apple would rather wait for coverage to be widely adopted and implemented before trying to integrate a new technology. Completely understandable.

    Then we get this bit of news Nokia on Wednesday announced a flat, 3 euro ($3.48) per-device licensing fee for its 5G standards-essential patents. At the same time we are hearing that Ericsson will be charging between $2.50 and $5 based on the cost of a device. Now Qualcomm has said they are licensing its 5G patents at 2.275 percent of a single-mode phone’s total price, and 3.25 percent for multi-mode phones, capping at $400 of course. If you do the math a 5G smartphone could potentially be saddled with over $21 in combined royalty payments. Around $13 will go to Qualcomm regardless of any current spats.

    We have not heard from Intel and Huawei yet either on the rate for the 5G chips. While volume fee arrangements could reduce the price the other companies are going to try to push the price up. We do not specifically known what Apple pays per iPhone for 4G technologies. The licensing isn’t as simple as what has been worked out for 5G technologies. The cost is thought to be much higher than the approximate $21 expected for 5G.

    Apple and Qualcomm Delay in the 5G iPhone

    Apple and Qualcomm have been legally battling this issue since 2016. Even then Apple complained that Qualcomm’s practice of charging royalties on a phone’s entire cost was excessive. They say they should be disallowed since many of the patents involved are part of industry standards. Qualcomm in turn shut off a flow of payments. Apple described them as partial rebates on the royalties. This lead Apple to sue Qualcomm and stop paying royalties. In Turn Apple has designing its 2018 mobile devices to work without any Qualcomm chips.  This year’s iPhones are set to use Intel modems exclusively. They are nearly certainly going to skip 5G this time around, since the standard was only finalized in June, and U.S. carriers are only just beginning to deploy coverage.

    The Final Thought

    These licensing fees will have to be paid no matter who provides the actual 5G modem in Apple’s future smartphone. They aren’t related to hardware, but cover the cost of using patents on the 5G standard itself. So for Now we will just bite our tongues and wait for the 5G iPhone. Between you and me ill pay and extra $21 for the 5G.

  • Nintendo Striking Down ROM Sites, Sparking Conversation about Preservation

    Nintendo Striking Down ROM Sites, Sparking Conversation about Preservation

    In the most recent string of high-profile lawsuits, Nintendo has struck down numerous popular ROM sites that were operating illegally. Under the letter of the law, distributing video games, even thirty-year-old ones, is illegal if you don’t have the express consent of the copyright holder. However, seeing Nintendo take such a hardline stance on such sites is a bit quaint, as it is so reminiscent of the Napster case from the early 2000’s. As many other observers have noted: wouldn’t it be easier to meet consumers where they are, rather than to try and get them to come to you?

    Nintendo, ROM Sites and Piracy

    Nintendo is a big name when it comes to retro games. However, they are hardly the only kid on the block with a deep backlog of classic games. It just so happens that they are one of the longest-lived. Not to mention, one of the few that exists in mostly the same capacity that it did in the 80’s. As such, Nintendo’s ferocity in terms of legal defense of their older games is unmatched. While many video game enthusiasts using emulation to hunt down obscure games like Little Samson, Nintendo is adamantly against any and all emulation of their consoles.

    It is supremely ironic, then, that two of Nintendo’s most popular products in recent memory were the NES and SNES Classic systems. These systems build heavily upon the foundation laid by the internet ROM community. They also appeal to fans of classic gaming with a nostalgia for the early days of Nintendo’s systems. As it stands, Nintendo offers very few legal avenues through which to play the vast majority of its backlog library. However, the Classic series of consoles is a passable stopgap.

    The Problem

    The problem with the current legal distribution method of older games is that it is entirely up to the copyright holder whether or not the game will even be made available. While ROM emulation of older titles is comprehensive and nearly every game exists somewhere on the internet, there are comparatively few options to play Nintendo’s backlog legally.

    The most common way, prior to the release of the Switch, was through the Virtual Console service. Virtual Console allowed Nintendo systems to act as emulators for older games. For instance, if one wished to play Super Mario Bros, they could purchase it for $10 or so from the online shop. Then, they owned a digital version of the software and could play it whenever they liked.

    However, the issue with this is that Nintendo was very slow-paced when it came to Virtual Console releases. Fans would clamor for re-releases of older games, but they were glacially slow to roll them out. By the time a system would have a sizable backlog, it would be the end of the console cycle. Then, upon grabbing a new system, players would have to purchase their library of old games all over again. That is, of course, assuming Nintendo ported the games they wanted forward.

    The Solution

    It seems unlikely either side will find a satisfactory middle ground any time soon. ROMs will continue to pop up on the internet, despite Nintendo’s best efforts. Likewise, Nintendo will continue to drip-feed its fans with re-releases of older games to maximize profits. In the meantime, projects like the Classic series seem to be the best middle ground. We sincerely hope to see more projects like it from Nintendo, in the interest of preserving the history of gaming.

  • Bone Conduction Headphones The Top 3

    Bone Conduction Headphones The Top 3

    Bone conduction allows you to hear sound through the vibration of the bones of your face, jaw bones, and cheek bones. This means that the sound waves are bypassing the outer and middle ear and directly stimulating the inner ear (hearing organ). Bone conduction technology has been around for many years as a tool to help those with hearing loss. Beethoven, who was hearing impaired, used bone conduction to listen to music by biting down on his composer’s wand that was touching the piano. I’ll bet you didn’t know that. While this technology has been around for quite a while, even making its way to hearing aids. Now its 2018 and we have crafted the ideal way to use this tech and make rocking Bone Conduction Headphones that let you enjoy your music despite your copious and annoying surrounding whilst not missing any of them.

    They offer a much duller sound compared to traditional headphones or earbuds, and they have a weaker bass response and quieter volume. On the plus side, most pairs are wireless, sweat-proof, flexible, and comfortable, and they have easy-to-use controls built-in for quickly adjusting volume and switching songs. Lets take a look that the top 3 bone conduction headsets

    1. AfterShokz Trekz Air Open Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones,

    Bone conduction technology and OpenFit design delivers music through your cheekbones. This processes ensures ears remain completely open to ambient sounds for maximum situational awareness during long-term wear. We tried them all and these are the best of the best. The Trekz Air build is 20% lighter than its counterpart with a new organic design that delivers a much more comfortable feel. These wireless stereo headphones are the safest alternative to traditional sport headphones and earbuds with superior sound and sound sensation.

    2. AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Open Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones,

    Aftershokz takes the 2 spot as well. If you are seeing a trend, and you should be, Aftershokz are leading the way in Bone conduction headphones. The lightweight and comfortable Trekz Titanium wireless stereo headphones are straight amazing. Bone conduction technology, an open ear design and a suite of convenient features deliver premium music play and crystal clear calling without compromise. Although slightly heavy and not as comfortable as the air. I will say I think I prefer the sound quality on the titanium.

    3. Vidonn F1 Titanium Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones

    The Vidonn F1 headset is an affordable wireless pick that pairs to your smartphone over Bluetooth. Weighing in at just 1 ounce, the headphones are incredibly lightweight and comfortable. They’re made of titanium.  They’ll survive drops, and they’re also impervious against sweat, making them a great pick for runners and cyclists. They’re headphones offer 6 hours of battery life. They even have a built-in microphone that comes in handy for extremely disturbing phone calls.

    The Final Thought

    Im very surprised and It doesn’t seem sensible that audio traveling through your bones instead of your ears could be so finely tuned. It dosent seem like I am hearing them its more like a stereo in my head. Only way to describe it is its like an over track in a movie. While some headphones have better sound I don’t know if I could ever go back to regular hearing headphones.

  • Fitbit Charge 3 Review Roundup

    Fitbit Charge 3 Review Roundup

    Fitbit’s latest Charge-series watch, the Fitbit Charge 3, is here. What are people saying about this one? Is it a worthy successor to the Charge 2? Does it live up to the Fitbit name? And, most importantly, is it worth its $150 price tag? We’ll talk about all that and more in today’s review roundup!

    fitbit
    Photo Credit: Wareable

    What’s New?

    What makes this new Fitbit, well, new? There are a ton of iterative upgrades that we’re happy to see. Firstly, you’ll notice right away that this entry is lighter than the Charge 2. It’s about 20% lighter, to be exact. That’s nothing to scoff at, as you can barely even tell you’re wearing it at this point. That’s a great trait for a fitness tracker, so we’re not complaining. The screen is significantly larger this time, and it’s very easy to read. It’s an OLED screen, and it suffers from very little glare in sunlight.

    The side button is actually just a haptic feedback knob now instead of a true, physical button. That allows the Fitbit Charge 3 to be waterproof up to a depth of 50 meters, which is nothing short of excellent.

    Features

    The standard suite of fitness tracker features are here, of course. Swim tacking is excellent, as you would expect, as is running and other activity trackers. The watch has no built-in GPS, but it can pair with your phone to offer that functionality. Between the lack of GPS and the haptic button, ample space has been freed up within the tracker for battery size. The battery certainly doesn’t disappoint: most estimates clock it as lasting for a week or more. That’s a critical aspect for a fitness tracker!

    The Charge 3 even offers a few smartwatch-like features. Fitbit promises that the tracker will sport some full apps soon, including weather and timers. These are apps that make sense for what the Charge 3 is trying to be. That said, don’t expect to see Facebook on it.

    Is the Fitbit Charge 3 Worth it?

    As for the bottom line, this is an excellent fitness tracker. By bringing pitch-perfect weight and size to the table and offering just enough features, this is a tracker that knows its niche. It doesn’t try to be everything to everyone, and it does its job at a good price.

    It’s hard to not recommend this fitness tracker to those who are serious about exercise. If you’re looking for a smartwatch, of course, this isn’t for you. However, if you find yourself in the market for a fitness tracker, this is one of the best out there.

  • Polybius: Fact or Fiction?

    Polybius: Fact or Fiction?

    In the early 80’s arcades were the place to be for young kids. Pac-Man, Dig-Dug and Asteroids were favorites of fans the world over. Around this time, however, there were repeated incidents of people playing too much, or even becoming addicted to the games. Notable instances of players becoming ill from too many video games caused minor stirs. However, one urban legend holds that an arcade game called Polybius existed at this point in time that caused much more severe side effects. The legend holds that Polybius caused addiction, nightmares, memory loss and more.

    Today, we’re taking a closer look at the legend. Was there ever really a game called Polybius? What could have inspired the legend, if there wasn’t such a game? And, most importantly, could a video game cause such negative side effects?

    polybius
    Photo Credit: AllGamers

    Polybius: The Legend

    The legend of the Polybius arcade machine first appeared online around the year 2000. The game was purported to have only been available in the Portland, Oregon area for about a month in 1981. When it was released, it is said that it proved highly addictive. Players would line up around the block to play it, and fights would break out over who would play next.

    The next part of the legend turns much more sinister. Following a session of playing Polybius, gamers are reported to have developed severe paranoia, night terrors and amnesia. Worst of all, those suffering from the effects of Polybius would even suffer from extreme hallucinations. The legend also holds that men in black suits would come into the arcade to examine the Polybius cabinet. This led to the speculation that Polybius had some connection to MK Ultra or some other CIA or FBI experiment.

    Following a month or so of existence in Portland arcades, the game is said to have vanished. Legend holds that Polybius had gathered the data it was meant to gather, and as such the agency that created it recalled it.

    The Hunt for the Truth

    This tale was first published on coinop.org in 2000. Research into the existence of the game has turned up no mention of such a game in the 1980’s. To be sure, such a video game would have likely elicited some type of response from local media in Portland. Instead, no mention of a game with that name is found until the 2000 coinop.org article.

    That said, the urban legend could have grown in Portland surrounding a series of unusual events in 1981. The first even was the unusual occasion of two different gamers falling ill on the same day. The first was a man who collapsed after developing a bad migraine while playing the game Tempest. The second was a young man who played Asteroid for 28 straight hours in an attempt to beat a high score. However, before he could post the high score, he fell ill with stomach pain and had to call off his attempt.

    Roughly a week after this happened, the FBI raided several arcades in Portland, suspecting the owners of running gambling rings. Is it possible that these events led to the creation of the myth? After all, kids and gamers can be superstitious! Considering the world hadn’t been introduced to the internet or cellphones yet, paranoia of this type travels fast.

    We May Never Know

    While there is no concrete evidence to suggest Polybius existed, it’s impossible to dismiss entirely. If it truly was a top-secret government project, it certainly wouldn’t be public record. As for the actual events that could have inspired the tale, who’s to say those events weren’t connected to the cursed arcade cabinet? Sure, it’s unlikely… but what if it really did exist?

  • Amazon’s College Days Deals Not Just for Students

    Amazon’s College Days Deals Not Just for Students

    Just in time for our recent Grads to head to their freshman dorms, Amazon is blowing out the prices on the gear they will need to tech out those tiny little living spaces. Amazon’s College Days Deals are on and really something we should all be looking at. Let’s take a look at the 5 best Amazon back to college deals.

    1. The Echo Plus and Free Phillips Hue Bulb- $99

    The Echo Plus is a hands-free smart speaker built to serve as a hub for your smart home setup. It looks just like a metal version of the classic Echo, but it has a built-in ZigBee smart home hub for simple and direct setup of compatible lights, locks, plugs, and in-wall switches. You’ll be able to connect a wide variety of devices, from TVs to light bulbs without additional hubs, and control them all using your voice. And, as an extra benefit, this speaker comes with a Philips Hue A19 white bulb, which sells for $15 on its own.

     

    2. Amazon Fire Cube – $89.99

    If you missed out on the Launch day deal or the second offering on Prime day, then you are in luck. Back to the killer price of $89.99 the Fire TV Cube is the first hands-free streaming media player with Alexa, delivering an all-in-one entertainment experience. From across the room just say, “Alexa, play The Office” and Fire TV Cube turns on your TV and starts playing the The NBC hit, allowing you to control your entertainment with voice commands. Watch as thousands of movies and TV episodes come to life with vibrant colors and detailed contrast in 4K Ultra HD and HDR.

    3. Echo Show – $129.99

    The Echo Show is one of the best Alexa devices. I love that convenient screen, intercom functionality, and the added boost it gives Alexa with a visual element. Let it control your smart devices and look Amazon amazing will doing it. Its $100 off right now and kind of hard to pass up.

    4. Echo Spot – Black + Amazon Cloud Cam Security Camera Bundle – $209.98

    I love a bundle and This bundle contains Echo Spot and Amazon Cloud Cam Security Camera. Just ask Alexa to show Cloud Cam’s live view on your Echo Spot for a quick way to see what’s happening in another room. You can also speak or listen through Echo Spot using Cloud Cam’s two-way audio. Super easy way to let your kids know it’s time for dinner. Cloud Cam is built in the same cloud as Alexa so it’s always getting smarter with more advanced alerts, detection, and features. At this price point, load up for a interactive home monitoring solution.

    5. All-New Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Tablet, 10.1″ 1080p Full HD Display, 32 GB, Blue Kid-Proof Case – $159.99

    Starting off my Christmas shopping early and boy are my nephews going to be ecstatic. While it looks friendly this is not a toy. It rocks a full-featured Fire HD 10 tablet with a brilliant 10.1” 1080p Full HD display (1920 x 1200), 32 GB internal storage, and up to 10 hours of mixed-use battery life. Add a microSD card for up to 256 GB of expandable storage. Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is the first-ever all-in-one subscription that brings together all the types of content that kids ages 3-12 want. It gives them over 15,000 books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games. Fire Kids Edition includes a year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited at no additional cost.

    The Final Amazon’s College Days Deals Thought

    We all have a need, want and desire for an Amazon product. Don’t sleep on these Amazon’s College Days Deals. If you don’t have the extra funds amazon offers Prime members easy one click payment plans. Here is the link if you don’t already have it, Amazon.com, tell em Beau sent you. You can thank me later.

  • Smartphone Spotlight: Galaxy Note 9

    Smartphone Spotlight: Galaxy Note 9

    The 128GB Galaxy Note 9 can be purchased through carriers including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless and Xfinity, along with Best Buy, Costco, Sam’s Club, Straight Talk Wireless, Target, Walmart, Samsung.com and the ShopSamsung app.

    The Great

    • Slamtastic Screen
    • Instalike worthy camera
    • Adequate long battery
    • Interesting new S-Pen tricks
    • All the Specs needed

    The Conclusion

    The Galaxy Note 9 is Samsung’s Ultimate cry for tech geek attention. It has all the specs, a gigantic, magnificent, Fortnite worthy screen, a Bluetooth-powered S Pen, and a headphone jack… you know just all the essentials on the checklist for the kind of Android user that Samsung is targeting with a Note update. It’s a Phablets lover’s dream come true!

    I’m sure we all remember the note 7 scandle, but that is all history for the Galaxy Note brand. That was two years ago, this is the Note 9 we are talking about today.

    Galaxy Note 9 puts powerful technology in the hands of the tech geeks and gamers who demand more powerful and more screen from their smartphones. It certainly boast Innovative features and design make it the only phone to keep up with the next generation of users. Yes the rumors we have been telling you are true. Packed with a huge battery, a massive screen, and a powerful stylus, the Note 9 has more of everything than any other phone on the US market.

    How does it look and feel

    It’s large, I mean this phone is obscenely large. And when you put it in a case, it will become a liability. This is not a one-handed phone for any but the largest hands. Samsung moved the fingerprint sensor so no longer will the Note 9 fit into Note 8 case. On the bright side no more inadvertently smudging the camera lens.

    The Galaxy Note 9 has a 6.4-inch quad HD Super AMOLED curved screen, and USB-C and standard headphone jacks, it is IP68 Waterproof. We have been through this, the checklist of required wants and needs are covered. Not only that but it is stunning, think Charlene Theron on the red carpet elegant.

    No 5g on The Galaxy Note 9

    We have talked about 5G coming next year, Don’t get hung up on that; it will be another year before 5G is widespread and before chipset makers work out the power-management kinks that come with new wireless data systems. Yes write that down you are hearing it here first. Next year’s Note 10 will be 5G. Wanna wait that long? Anyways, The existing X20 modem get speeds up to 700Mbps with the right carrier setup, showing there’s still plenty of room in 4G. That’ll do, That’ll do just fine.

    Sounds and Stuff

    The Note 9 brings the S9+’s dual speakers to the Note line. The two speakers are by the earpiece, and along the bottom. Compared to the previous Note 8’s single bottom speaker, the speakers here aren’t much louder but clarity and treble are off the charts. Outside of the iPhone X I don’t think I have heard a better device speaker.

    The Biggest Difference

    The Galaxy Note 9’s biggest upgrade is its enhanced and gargantuan 4,000mAh battery hit it with a 10-hour battery test video. Yes you know the one where I leave it on the10 hour loop of He-Man singing 4 non blondes “what’s going on”. Results, 13% left, astounding. This leads me into projecting screen-on battery life out to 12 and half hours. That Destroys all other flagship smartphone on the market. The battery is significantly larger than the one in the Galaxy S9+ (3,500mAh, 10+ hours), the Galaxy Note 8 (3,300mAh, 6 hours), or the Galaxy Note 5 (3,020mAh, 8 hours and 30 minutes).

    Quick Speck Look

    • Graphics Mali-G72 MP18
    • Processor Octa core (2.7 GHz, Quad core, M3 Mongoose + 1.7 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)
    • Architecture 64 bit
    • Ram 6 GB
    • Audio Features Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
    • Display Type Super AMOLED
    • Aspect Ratio 18.5:9
    • Screen Size 6.4 inches (16.26 cm)
    • Screen Resolution 1440 x 2960 pixel

    The Final Thought

    The screen alone will improve your Fortnite results instantly giving you an unfair advantage over any other player on a regular smartphone.


  • Best 5 Laptops Under $500 in 2018

    Best 5 Laptops Under $500 in 2018

    Laptops are very essential these days- for school, work, or just personal use. The price of a premium new laptop can cost up to $1,000, which is pricey for anyone. Numerous companies have made laptops more affordable while keeping the quality and capabilities of more expensive laptops.

    You don’t have to feel like you’re settling when shopping for a laptop under $500. There are value-priced notebooks that include full-HD displays, solid performance and long battery life, plus all the ports you need. We picked all the best all-purpose laptops in $500 price range which we think are best laptops to suit the wide range of requirements of people. Here is a list of the best five laptops under $500!

    1. Dell Inspiron i3567 Laptop

    The latest version of this Dell laptop has a powerful system in place with 8GB of memory and a 128GB hard drive and a Intel Core i3-7100U 2.4GHz processor. It has a professional feel in it’s all black look with a 15.6-inch laptop with a screen resolution of 1366 x 768. The operating system runs smoothly with Windows 10 and is backed with a 12 month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.

    • A new, powerful hardware system
    • Has many ports and slots to use your external devices
    • 8 GB Ram
    • 7th Gen Intel Core i5 processor
    • It is not backlit enabled
    • Battery life up to 5 hours

    2. Acer Aspire A515-51-50RR Laptop

    The Acer Aspire 5 is one of the best budget full-size laptops you can find in stores today. It checks most of the right boxes: well built, slim and fairly light, gets a decent keyboard, an IPS screen and modern hardware, performs well, runs cool and quiet and lasts for a long while on a charge. This slim and sleek laptop is a great all round performing laptop, especially for the price. The visuals are spot on with vivid, bright colors.

    • LCD display and is backlit
    • 2.50 GHz Intel Core i5-7200U processor
    • Storage: 1TB hard disk
    • Intel HD 620 graphics
    • Battery life up to 7 hours
    • All-plastic chassis

    3. HP 15-ay191ms Laptop

    The HP 15-ay191ms, a signature edition laptops that comes with a seventh-generation Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB DDR4 system memory, 1TB of storage and a touchscreen, but still remains insanely affordable. It’s one of those laptops you’d buy without a second thought if you find inexpensive chromebook attractive, but really, really need Windows. If you love touchscreen, this one’s for you! This laptop contains the Kaby Lake processor which makes this laptop consume little power. Apps are not an issue here, they all run very smoothly.

    • Touchscreen
    • Intel Core i3-7100U processor
    • 8GB RAM
    • 1TB hard drive
    • Lag-free performance
    • Battery life up to 6 hours

    4. Dell Inspiron i3567-5185BLK Laptop

    Yet another Inspiron made this list! This version comes in different color options and a textured finish.  Packed with a large 15.6 Inches display and a decent 7th Gen Intel Core i5-7200U up to 3.1GHz CPU processor. This Dell laptop model would work well for portability with its 4.85 Pounds lightweight design and sleek black look. Great for school work or the family computer. A huge bonus with this laptop is it doesn’t heat up much!

    • 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3-7100U processor
    • 8GB RAM
    • TB hard drive
    • LED display with a built-in webcam and mic
    • Battery life is up to 6 hours

    5. ASUS Chromebook Flip

    This is one of the best convertible laptops on the current market. The Asus Chromebook Flip C302 is worthy of its premium stature with a gorgeous screen, tactile keyboard and a classy design that’s equally as comfortable to use in tablet mode or as a traditional laptop. The screen is a full HD touchscreen and can be converted from a laptop to a tablet by turning the screen. A top pick for a college student!

    • Intel Core m3 processor
    • 4GB RAM
    • 64GB of SSD storage
    • Battery life of up to 10 hours