'A Turtle in a shiny plastic shell': Bizarre $270 Amazon laptop pairs 16GB of RAM with a tech Stone Age CPU — so slow your smartphone's probably faster
A new laptop from Naiklulu is being criticized for its outdated technology despite its appealing price. Priced at $270, it features 16GB of RAM but is powered by a 2015 Intel Core M3 CPU, making it unsuitable for modern tasks. Experts recommend considering alternative options that offer better performance and support for current operating systems.
- ▪The Naiklulu laptop is priced at $270 and features 16GB of RAM.
- ▪It runs on an Intel Core M3-6Y30 CPU, which is outdated and struggles with basic tasks.
- ▪The device does not support Windows 11, leaving users without critical security updates.
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Pro 'A Turtle in a shiny plastic shell': Bizarre $270 Amazon laptop pairs 16GB of RAM with a tech Stone Age CPU — so slow your smartphone's probably faster Deals By Desire Athow published 21 May 2026 Desperate times call for desperate measures, but buying an obsolete, unsupported laptop for the upcoming school year is a step too far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Naiklulu) Jump to: Top deal Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter With back-to-school season approaching, parents may be hunting for budget-friendly laptop deals - but if you stumble…
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