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The HP Essential is a budget 15.6-inch laptop built around an Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Its strengths are the fast processor, the light 3.5 lb body, a fingerprint reader and long 10-hour battery life. The weak point is the screen: 1366 x 768 resolution on a 15.6-inch panel looks soft next to the 1080p displays most rivals now offer. It suits students, home users and office workers who want a quick everyday machine and can live with a basic display.
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Lowest price we've seen: $369.99 on Nov 9 at Walmart. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 9.
Ratings are middling at 3.7 out of 5. Buyers tend to like the speed and value for everyday tasks but many are disappointed by the low-resolution display.
