For IT programming
| Computer | Date | Price AUD | CPU | CPU Benchmark | RAM GB | Disk GB | Display | Weight kg | Dimensions cm | Battery life hrs | Graphics | OS | Warranty yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asus Zenbook UX305LA (US) | Jan 16 | $1,184 | i5-5200U 2.2GHz | 5th Gen Q1 15 (3,485) | 8 | 256 SSD | 13.3″ IPS 1920×1080 | 1.3 | 32.4 x 22.6 x 1.49 | 12 | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | Windows | 1 |
| Asus Zenbook UX330UA (US) | Feb 18 | $952 | i5-8250U 1.6GHz | 8th Gen Q3 17 (7,676) | 8 | 256 SSD | 13.3″ IPS 1920×1080 | 1.2 | 32.3 x 22.1 x 1.27 | 12 | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Windows 10 | 1 |
| MacBook Pro | Oct 18 | $2,699 | i5-8259U 2.3GHz | 8th Gen Q2 18 (10,941) | 16 | 256 SSD | 13.3″ IPS 1680×1050 | 1.37 | 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.49 | 10 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | macOS | 1 |
For web browsing / office apps
| Computer | Date | Price AUD | CPU | CPU Benchmark | RAM GB | Disk GB | Display | Weight kg | Dimensions cm | Battery life hrs | Graphics | OS | Warranty yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo G580 (UK) | Dec 12 | $513 | i3-3110M 2.4GHz | 3rd Gen Q2 12 (3,076) | 4 | 500 | 15.6″ HD 1366×768 | 2.6 | 37.6 x 24.5 x 3.43 | 5 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Windows | 1 |
| Dell Vostro 3560 | Dec 17 | $1,600? ($50 refurbished) | i5-3230M 2.6GHz | 3rd Gen Q1 13 (3,939) | 4 | 500 | 15.6″ FHD 1920×1080 | 2.7 | 37.6 x 25.9 x 3.3 | ? | AMD Radeon HD 7670M | Windows 7 | 1 |
For school kids
| Computer | Date | Price AUD | CPU | CPU Benchmark | RAM GB | Disk GB | Display | Weight kg | Dimensions cm | Battery life hrs | Graphics | OS | Warranty yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asus Vivobook E203MA (US) | Aug 2018 | $244 | N4000 2.6GHz | Celeron Q4 17 (1465) | 4 | 64 eMMC | 11.6″ HD 1366×768 | 0.99 | 28.6 x 19.3 x 1.69 | 10 | Intel Graphics 605 | Windows 10 | 1 |
| HP 14-BW021AU | Aug 2018 | $368 | AMD E2-9000E 2GHz | (1345) | 4 | 64 eMMC | 14″ HD 1366×768 | 1.68 | 34 x 24 x 2.37 | ? | AMD Radeon R2 Graphics | Windows 10 | 1 |
| Asus Vivobook E403NA (US) | Aug 2018 | $400 | N4200 1.1GHz | Pentium Q3 16 (2019) | 4 | 64 eMMC | 14″ HD 1920×1080 | 1.5 | 33.8 x 23.6 x 1.78 | 8 | Intel HD Graphics | Windows 10 | 1 |
| Kogan Atlas L300 | Jan 2019 | $299 | N3350 1.1GHz | Celeron Q3 16 (1111) | 4 | 64 eMMC | 13.3″ FHD 1920×1080 | 1.2 | 31.7 x 21.5 x 1.82 | 8 | Intel HD Graphics 500 | Windows 10S | 1 |
| Acer aspire A114-31-C014 | Jan 2019 | $348 | N3450 1.1GHz | Celeron Q3 16 (1849) | 4 | 64 eMMC | 14″ HD 1366×768 | 1.5 | 34.3 x 18 x 2.45 | 9 | Intel HD Graphics | Windows 10S | 1 |