Beginning a month ago, I started looking for a new laptop to replace our ageing ASUS. We needed a new Windows PC for the road but not too much of one. I was looking for another one that would be easy to stuff into my backpack.
I noted the HP Pavilion Aero 13 had a perfect combination of good specs at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, the model is not offered through the online HP store in Canada. Their US store cannot ship here either. In fact, the model I desired is sold through just one reseller in the entire country!
I had somehow managed a few decades in BC without a COSTCO membership, but I bought one online last night. We ventured to the closest warehouse to get our cards this morning. It was almost worth the 5.5-kilometer drive and money just to hike around inside the location. Far too many folks visit on Sunday mornings, I must report.
Got one! Our new PC shipped with Win10 on the SSD but as soon as the installation process got hold of our wifi name and password, it offered to load Windows 11 instead. So, there was zero wait or additional hassle setting up the new machine this afternoon. It's completely white, so this computer will ensure that we frequently wash our hands, even when COVID-19 is no longer a concern.
Perhaps I'll include a few photos tomorrow and a comparison shot of our old and new travel PCs.