A $40 refurbished Chromebook could be your affordable mobile workstation

TL;DR: As of July 20, you can get a refurbished HP Business Chromebook 16GB for just $40 instead of $139 — that's a 71% discount.

Desktop users know the struggle of having a powerful, customizable machine at the cost of being able to move around when you work. If you’re just looking for a simple computer that can perform a few tasks while you’re away from your desk, you don’t need to pay full price for a new machine. If all you need is a screen, enough processing power for a few apps, and the option to move, then you may be interested in a refurbished Chromebook like this restored HP Business Chromebook 16GB, especially because it’s on sale for $40 (Reg. $139).

Brand-new out of the box, a Chromebook features the basic performance of the Google Suite. This 2016 model Chromebook has some of those same features. With Chrome OS, you can browse, stream, or access Android apps via Google Play, but that’s the only way to install new programs. This one has a 16GB SSD, which is enough room for a variety of apps. WiFi-enabled and with a 9.5-hour battery life, there are few reasons not to make this computer a portable workstation.

The refurbishing process verified that this Chromebook is fully functioning, but it has been listed with a grade “C” rating. That means it may have some visible scratches, scuffs, blemishes, and spots that you may notice. However, if you are looking for a supplemental device that you mostly use when you’re out and about, a few scratches should not affect the quality of the device.

Looking for a machine that you can write and work on away from your desktop? Or maybe a computer you won’t worry about getting lost at the airport? You can get this refurbished HP Business Chromebook 16GB on sale for only $40 (Reg. $139) for a limited time.

Prices subject to change.

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