r/PythonLearning • u/FeedSea1100 • 23h ago

Help Request Need computer recommendations.

My parents have agreed to help me get a computer to start learning python. I need recommendations within a budget of around 400-500 dollars that run well. Are there any good options around that price? Also, if you have any advice on brand that would be appreciated.

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u/am_Snowie 22h ago

Just get whatever laptop you want, python can run on anything. 500 dollars is good enough.

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u/karimzul 22h ago

For python, any cheap PC/ laptop will do.

But you're not going to use it just to learn python (at beginner level). You might want it to run Windows 11. You might want office suite. You might need it for graphic editors. You definitely would game on it.

Other subs might be better to ask for recommendations. r/computers maybe?

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u/RetroTVEmulator 23h ago

im hearing a lot of good things about high performance mini pc bc of lower cost and the laptop style processors are great for multitasking. but focus on minimum specs. That will rule out a lot of options if its not reaching the minimum specs. and setting your minimum budget to get one within specs. giving you an idea how much you have left to upgrade.

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u/BranchLatter4294 23h ago

What effort have you made to search for them?

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u/FeedSea1100 23h ago

None yet because I am looking for recommended brands and or models to look at.

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u/StatementFew5973 22h ago

For learning Python, I'd recommend a single board computer. Such as a raspberry pie. It makes the learning experience more interactive.

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u/LowDepth1790 22h ago

I bought a cheap lenovo to carry at work (just hobby programming during downtime) and it's still great years later.

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u/LankyCalendar9299 21h ago

I mean it’s all on what you need. I would never get a computer solely for Python, but look at what you’ll use the computer for. Gaming? 3D modeling? Just general email use or documents, internet browsing?

Gaming and any sort of video rendering, things like that are gonna be pricier because you need a good graphics card. If it’s just for like emails and browsing, you don’t have to spend so much. I mean you can program on just about anything.

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u/FeedSea1100 21h ago

I mean I will use it for a few basic tasks but gaming is kind of a side thought where if I can find a good computer within my budget that has a decent graphics card, I will choose it over another.

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u/ArtisticPomegranate5 20h ago

yo t recomendaria una lenovo legion o dell precision... de 9na generacion para arriba, son buenas maquinas... y python se puede ejecutar en cualquier maquina de gama baja para arriba, pero depende mucho de tu presupuesto.

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u/FunRepresentative766 20h ago

Macbook neo

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u/Darx32102 1h ago

This is what I was going to say.

The Neo is more than strong enough to run Python and learn to code with. And you won’t need a new laptop for a few years with the specs it has.

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u/hans_weirdman 20h ago

Any kind of computer will do. Python is great for beginners and generally not too hard on a system. I would personally think of longevity over short term goals, as admirable as they may be. PC parts are likely only going to get more expensive, RAM is insane right now and GPUs aren’t a laughing matter either, SSDs are gonna be soon to follow and at that point it’s gonna be borderline unaffordable.

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u/Background_Bug_1625 17h ago

For python even a computer from 2009 will work

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u/faultydesign 16h ago

Python runs well on my $50 raspberry pi so I wouldn’t worry about it.

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u/No_Technician4956 9h ago

Python doesn't take much. 8 G of ram, i5 intell, 200 HDD. That should do well. Stay away from Walmart black Friday deals. Check Best Buy for open box returns. sometimes you can snag a good one from a decent price.

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u/DBZ_Newb 22h ago

Does your family not already have a computer? If they do then it’s good enough to get started.