Acer Inc.

Acer Nitro V 15A budget gaming laptop with reasonable specs for its price.A budget gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 and an Nvidia Geforce RTX 4050 with good build quality overall; however, it skimps on a few quality-of-life aspects that really hamper enjoyment over the long term. Starting at $850 (reviewed at $1,000)ConsBattery life Cheap feeling trackpad The HP Spectre Fold: One Device, Three Modes, All MehIf there’s one thing in the gaming laptop space that doesn’t get enough attention, it’s the sub-$1,000 category.…

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2Photo: Phillip Tracy/GizmodoBuying a laptop for a kid isn’t easy. Review sites (even this one) tend to focus on flagship devices and those with unique features rather than basic budget products. That’s partly due to reader interest, but also because vendors don’t like sending us cheapo, low-margin devices they don’t put much effort into. I’ve found that to be especially true in the laptop segment,where budget devices aren’t that good. Fortunately, a few worthy options have entered the market…