Get a nicely outfitted HP Chromebook 14 for $200
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The dual-core Intel processor is no powerhouse, but it doesn't need to be: Chrome OS requires considerably less horsepower than Windows. Similarly, the system has just 32GB of onboard storage, but most people are likely to keep their data in the cloud, in which case local storage is less crucial.
If you need more, you can pop in a microSD card or leverage one of the system's four USB ports: two USB-C, two USB 3.1.