Hey everyone! My girlfriend, who's starting a hotel business in the Philippines, visited recently to check out costs and essentials. She needs two laptops for the hotel and saw a deal for $1,000 total ($500 each) at a local store. I'm wondering if that's a fair price. What do you think? Here's a link to the specs she was given: [laptop specs](https://i.ibb.co/5hf3vdRV/72ef8e61-29c2-4f3b-9730-cd6d740d9a7a.jpg).
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Honestly, those cheap laptops might struggle for basic tasks. If it’s for accounting or simple hotel management tasks, ensure the specs are decent—ideally 4 cores and 16GB RAM if possible. What about considering desktops instead of laptops?
The price might seem high for the US, but local prices could differ. It’s crucial to get insights from folks in the Philippines regarding what those specs generally cost there.
Got it! Just curious, what would be the expected price for similar laptops in the US?
Definitely go for a laser printer instead of inkjet. Toner cartridges are way more economical over time, especially for regular use.
I’ll make sure to share that with her! Is laser more expensive upfront though?
If she goes with those laptops, see if it’s possible to upgrade the RAM to 16GB. Just remember, you typically get what you pay for, so investing a bit more might be worthwhile for longevity.
Thanks for the advice! These comments definitely made me realize that the deal might not be great.
She prefers laptops for portability. It is mainly for light tasks like printing and spreadsheets.