Would you pass up a $179 laptop? Save 40% on the 'perfect' back-to-school device on Amazon
This "lightweight and very portable" laptop is currently on sale for just $179.
No one likes spending more money than they have to, especially on big-ticket items like laptops. If cash is on your side, it's easy to spend thousands of dollars on a name-brand device. However, if you're not nitpicky about specs, you can find a ton of incredible deals on assorted devices on Amazon Canada. One such device, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, is worth flagging. Right now, shoppers can score this "lightweight" laptop for 40 per cent off, bringing its price down to just $179. With back-to-school not too far away (plus Christmas after that), it wouldn't be a bad idea to scoop up this deal while it's hot-hot-hot. Keep reading for all of the need-to-know details.
This affordable laptop is a great option for students on a budget.
The details
If you're looking for a sleek, lightweight laptop for work, school or play, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 L210 is a great option. It's 0.67" thin and just 2.36 lbs, so it'll effortlessly fit into your backpack without weighing you down throughout the day.
Thanks to its Intel Celeron N4500 processor and 4GB DDR4 RAM, it'll also keep up with all of your multitasking needs. Plus, the 11.6-inch HD display will provide top-tier visuals and crystal clear images, and the 64GB storage will make room for all of your documents.
What others are saying
⭐️ 3.6/5 stars
💬 360+ ratings
🏆 "Perfect for on-the-go"
Although it's not the most high-end laptop on the market, Amazon reviewers have good things to say about this affordable little notebook.
It's "perfect for on-the-go," especially as students head back to school, commented one reviewer.
Another said it offered "good value for the money." It's "good" for photo editing, browsing, downloading, travelling and Microsoft Office, they write. It "runs perfectly fine, even when multitasking."
This affordable laptop is "perfect for on the go."
The laptop is "lightweight and very portable," says a third reviewer. It's "excellent" for putting in your bag with you.
While reviewers agree this laptop is "good quality for the price," some advise reigning in your expectations.
"This would not be my choice" for multitasking, gaming or other memory and/or processor-intensive work, writes one shopper; however, as a portable, second computer that relies on the cloud for storage, "I consider it an excellent value."
The verdict
For a limited time, Amazon shoppers can save a whopping 40 per cent on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, bringing its price down to just $179 — a great deal with back-to-school shopping around the corner. Reviewers call it the "perfect on-the-go" laptop that's great for travelling, fitting into backpacks and more. However, some shoppers advise lowering your expectations, something to keep in mind when heading to checkout.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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