Business Laptops Under C$500

This HP Chromebook is the Notebook all students have been looking for, with its excellent capacity for essay-writing, note-taking and conducting research through its easily accessible interface and quick start-up process. While you may be concerned to take your laptop into the classroom, this laptop has almost indestructible rubber edges that prevent it from being eaten by the dog - like your homework. Give your learning a 21st-century update with the Chromebook's touchscreen, providing you with an interactive way to learn with resources at a simple click of the finger. This also gives you access to the Chromebook's web-enabled apps which can boost your learning in a fun and enjoyable way. Parents - if you are worried about your kid's computer use, the Chromebook is pure simplicity, enabling students to access the web quickly and efficiently while having enough power to create a reliable work station, but without added distractions.

Students, office workers, and casual browsers will fall in love with this cute little powerhouse. However, don't be fooled by the cuteness. This HP Chromebook's design and specs shows that it can cope with demand while looking fantastic. The Intel® Celeron® processor 2 means that you get a fast laptop that won't struggle to multi-task, and your battery life will last, too. For those that get a lot of use from video chats, there are some high-quality visuals involved here, and for Google Hangouts or Skype, there's plenty of viewing angle. What's more, the lovely bonus of noise suppression software means that you get little in the way or background noise. The Intel® HD Audio delivers sound quality that's clear and free from distortion, and the visual from its HD screen are lively and perfectly animated. For low-demand tasks like Facebook or Twitter scrolling you'll get maximum speed, and for more labor-intensive jobs it's not going to struggle either. It's a tank that hides its power in design.

If you need a simple and no-fuss laptop to take you through everyday tasks and duties of school, the HP Chromebook 11 Education Edition has you covered. Its reliable capacity stems from the Intel dual-core processor and efficient DDR3L memory for seamless multitasking and bouncing between apps. Driven by Intel HD Graphics, the 11.6-inch display has a resolution of 1366x768 for crisp and clear visuals while browsing the web, composing assignments and streaming media. The outstanding battery life lasts up to 12 hours and 30 minutes, meaning you can take notes, watch videos and chat with friends through a full day on campus without having to worry about charging. The Chromebook builds upon this portability with a thin and lightweight frame that's easy to carry around. On top of that, the co-moulded rubber edges and spill-resistant keyboard make this a tough and dependable choice. Designed for speed, simplicity and security, the Chrome Operating is an easy-to-use interface with automatic updates and robust virus protection.

Do you and your laptop work in tough conditions? The ASUS Chromebook has been designed to withstand the rigors of daily life, having passed numerous tests with its military graded design, ensuring that it will survive field trips and student life. However, even though this is a laptop designed to last, it is also slim and simple, with its convertible nature meaning that its uses are flexible at all times. Its anti-glare screen properties also make it simple to share your work wherever you are, even in bright sunlight or outside. This does not mean that its resolution is sacrificed, with the screen a modest 1366 x 768 pixels that is sure to dazzle you with crystal clear detail. Watch your shows in beautiful colors. The optional pen is perfect for those who love to design, giving you the opportunity to produce Van-Gogh worthy masterpieces as easily as using a notebook.

Professionals who work online will love nothing more than an Acer Chromebook. Notorious for their high performance and impressive durability, this Chromebook is a wonder to look at and use. Sleek corners and a beautiful white coloring make this laptop ultra-modern. Ideal for students and professionals alike, this is the perfect companion for those who do a lot of web browsing, streaming content, or video calling their friends. The Acer has an Intel Celeron N3060 dual-core processor which can easily handle any online application and allows speedy surfing of the internet. You also get a compact 11.6 inch HD display that'll make viewing your content a breeze and joy. Plus, because you don't have a heavy operating system in the background, you also get a long battery life with up to 10 hours of use from a single charge. The Acer Chromebook 11 CB3 is just what you need if you like to spend time in Cyberspace.

In need of an adaptable tool to manage the school day? The HP Chromebook 11 G6 Education Edition is calling your name. This slender notebook is capable of handling all the essential programs and applications of the modern classroom with its 1.1GHz Intel Celeron dual-core processor with 4GB of RAM. With co-moulded rubber and reinforced corners, this Chromebook is ready to withstand the inevitable bumps and bruises of life on campus. The outstanding 10-hour battery life ensures that you're able to take this productivity on-the-go for extended periods of time. Being a student isn't easy, so the Chrome OS simplifies your life with an easy-to-use interface and low maintenance system, while you can also access an endless amount of web-based apps from the Google Chrome Web Store. Not only is the 11.6-inch HD display perfect for all your viewing and streaming needs, but alongside the exceptional audio quality and 180º hinge design, you can keep collaboration and communication alive with crystal clear video calls.

Designed for student but perfect for professionals, this is a tough laptop indeed. The optional touchscreen can be useful if you select this option, with its multitouch display that makes app management much easier. Even if you skip over the touchscreen, you're still left with a good sized screen that's in HD and comes with a cool backlight. With portability in mind, it's no wonder that this laptop is light and slim, but that doesn't have a negative effect on either power or durability. This is one tough laptop, but it's powered by some Intel® processors and great onboard Intel® HD Graphics so it's got the power to keep you going through work or play. The perfect finishing touch is the Intel® HD Audio which will make your Spotify sound flawless or your YouTube videos sound as crisp as imaginable. Whether it's for getting down to your homework, starting a new online lesson plan, or kicking back with Reddit, this laptop will do the job and do it well.

If you like to live life through a screen, there could be no better Chromebook than the Acer 15. With its anti-glare screen, you won't have to squint against the sun ever again, having a laptop that can fully adapt towards you needs and lighting conditions. Be prepared for full immersion into your videos and games content, with upward-facing audio speakers that are simply out of this world, giving you realistic sound that makes it seem like you're sitting in front of a live show. Never stay disconnected again with the Acer Chromebook's excellent fast connectivity and clear webcam, allowing you to see your friends and relatives as if they are in the same room as you. With a 1366 x 768 pixel screen resolution, this laptop can help to make your communication efforts refreshing by enabling you to view your friends and relatives away from pixelated screens, and switch to technicolor.

The Acer TravelMate Spin is the perfect addition to any suitcase, meeting all of your vacation and business needs in one simple and accessible device. The best thing about this device is its convertible nature. Whether you want to scroll through your holiday pictures or catch up on excess work over the holidays, this Acer TravelMate can be flipped from laptop to tablet form with a simple flex of the screen. This will allow you to be able to use your laptop for a range of different purposes, from replying to that email build-up and scribbling memories on your notes. With its 64 GB storage capacity and 4 GB internal memory, this laptop will give you the chance to store all those photos and documents that you need to take with you wherever you go without the worry of a full memory capacity. Additionally, the 1280 x720 pixel front camera can give you the chance to speak to family members and communicate with business associates whilst abroad.

The Acer TravelMate is perfect for students who love to learn their own way. Its convertible features allow you to flip/fold the beautiful IPS screen to whatever vantage point suits you - whether you like to get close and personal with your work or relax at a distance. The 360-degree hinge gives you the opportunity to utilize four modes so that you have unbeatable flexibility, whereas its enhance structural features of a pressure resistant screen and reinforced rubber sides adds extra protection, so it doesn't get battered by the rigors of student life. The more notable features, however, is the ability to write down your thoughts and notes, or even draw, through the Windows Ink, so that you can capture your creativity through the Acer Active Stylus3. This top of the class tech is fantastic so that you can turn your thoughts into clear actions, improving the relation between work-day productivity and being able to relax at the end of the day.