Windows 10 is a lighter OS, and surprisingly it runs reasonably well even on older PCs. However, the compatibility status of the applications that I usually use is unknown, and I would like to check the behavior and specifications of Windows 10 as soon as possible. However, there will be many people who only have a main PC. The purpose of this article is to get a cheap sub-PC. So, first of all, if you look at the system requirements for Windows 10, CPU 1GHz or more, memory 1GB or more (2GB for 64bit version), storage 16GB or more (64bit version 20GB or more), graphics performance DirectX 9 or more, display The resolution is 800 x 600 dots or more, and it can be seen that it operates with lower specs than expected. Of course, if the specs are just above the system requirements, it will run quite sluggishly, but judging from the specs in the system requirements, it's at a level that even a PC sleeping in a storeroom can work. In other words, even cheap PCs lined up in stores and online shops will work reasonably well.
So, let's check out laptops that can be upgraded to Windows 10 starting at 30,000 yen. First of all, there are many Atom-equipped machines as a trend of low-priced notebook PCs. The current Atom is often used in Windows tablets, and the point is that it moves more comfortably than the image. Therefore, it can be assumed that most low-priced PCs are equipped with Atom. However, if you expand the price range a little, the Celeron will increase, so if you want a little more power, the correct answer is to increase your budget a little.
ASUS T90CHI-32G Actual selling price around 35,000 yen
8.9 type with touch support. The tablet body and keyboard dock can be used as a tablet or as a notebook PC. The specs are CPU Atom Z3775, memory 2GB, storage 32GB. ASUS X205TA Actual selling price around 38,000 yen
Small notebook like the old "netbook". It is a notebook PC weighing about 980g in 11.6 directions. Although it is not a touch specification, there is no problem with operability if it is a Windows 10 UI. The specs are CPU Atom Z3735F, memory 2GB, storage 64GB. Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 59428422 Actual selling price around 40,000 yen
Although it will be mainly used for tablets, it can also be used as a notebook PC with a keyboard attached. Also, the 10.1-inch display size is suitable for entertainment, so it is good for living room and bedside use. The specs are CPU Atom Z3745, memory 2GB, storage 32GB. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 59440893 Actual price around 48,000 yen
It is an orthodox 10.1-inch laptop, but the hinge has a wide range of motion, and the keyboard surface is the base, and only the display is here You can also face it. The CPU is equipped with Celeron N2840, which is more powerful than the Atom machine. Since the OS is Windows 8.1 with Bing 64bit and the memory is 2GB, the system requirements for Windows 10 64bit are barely met. Specs are CPU Celeron N2840, memory 2GB, storage 320GB. Japan Acer Aspire E E5-532-N14D Actual selling price around 50,000 yen
A 15.6-inch standard laptop. It has a large memory of 4GB, a DVD super multi drive, and IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac support, so it's enough for a solid PC at home. Specs are CPU Celeron N3050, memory 4GB, storage 500GB. NEC LaVie Direct NS(e) NSL601NE4Z1W Actual price around 53,000 yen
A bargain 15.6-inch model for the spring of 2015. Although it is a standard notebook PC, the color development of the panel is good with the Super Shine View LED liquid crystal. The NEC laptop keyboard is easy to type, so it's a waste for Windows 10 verification, so it's a target. Specs are CPU Celeron 3205U, memory 4GB, storage 1GB. Japan Hewlett-Packard HP 15-af012AU M9V78PA#ABJ Actual selling price around 65,000 yen
One of the few low-priced PCs equipped with our AMD APU A6-6310. It's a 15.6-inch standard laptop, but the GPU performance is high, so it's good for scenes that require GPU support, and it works well for older games. The specs are CPU A6-6310, memory 4GB, storage 500GB. NEC LaVie Direct DA (S) NSL701DS4Z1W Actual selling price around 70,000 yen
21.5 type all-in-one PC. Although the display can be tilted, the depth is 190 mm to 270 mm, which saves space, so there is a high degree of freedom in installation. Also, considering the price range, the point is that the resolution is 1920 x 1080 dots. Specs are CPU Celeron 3205U, memory 4GB, storage 500GB. I have checked the aim of tablets and all-in-one PCs. In the 30,000 to 40,000 yen range, there are only Atom machines that meet the system requirements, but after 50,000 yen, there are only Celeron machines and there is a tendency to have plenty of memory and storage. Then, when it comes to the case of only the PC itself, the situation is similar. If you have a display and keyboard, it's good to aim only at the PC itself. I chose the remaining two products from that perspective. The stick PC also satisfies the system requirements, but when considering only the main unit, it seems that light verification will be performed, so the specs are aimed at a little higher. ASUS Vivo PC VM42-S127R Actual selling price around 50,000 yen
A cool-looking compact PC. The memory starts at 4GB, but there are 2 slots and it supports up to 16GB. It also has 2.5 inch bays x 2, so it can withstand later expansion. Specs are CPU Celeron 2957U, memory 4GB, storage 500GB. Mouse computer LM-mini71X-BK2 Actual selling price around 50,000 yen
I thought it would be attractive to have a small PC that I could put around, but considering the price range, the specs are substantial. . The LM-mini71X-BK2 is equipped with Western Digital's WD Black2, realizing an SSD + HDD environment. Also, if you increase the budget a little more, you can also select a Core i3-5010U equipped machine. The specs are CPU Celeron 3205U, memory 4GB, storage SSD 120GB + HDD 1TB.
As mentioned above, there are many options for budgeting around 50,000 yen. Although it is out of shape, I would like you to refer to it when aiming for a new PC with Windows 10. (Correction on August 10: The specs of the ASUS X205TA were incorrect when first published. We apologize and will correct it.)
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