It is in the shop right now, but they were a little backed up and so haven't called me. Just trying to decide -- I'm not very handy -the most advanced thing I've done is add extra memory inside the desktop.
I just bought a new HP PC, they seem to have great service, but I doubt they have a very cheap laptop. I'm guessin around 800 bucks minimum. Dell has some cheap ones, but they are fraught with problems.
That Averetec is a pretty stout little computer for the price. There is not much in that price range that compares.
I have no knowledge of Apple's stuff, so I cannot help with that.
I have two cheap laptops in a bucket already, and that Averatec outlasted both of them and has withstood severe drops. I'd spend some money if I were to buy another. No more cheap ones for me, and get the service.