HP OmniBook 3 with 16GB RAM offers better value than premium laptops with 8GB, despite modest build quality

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The HP OmniBook 3, priced at $520, demonstrates that adequate RAM is more important than premium build quality in budget laptops. While the device has modest construction, its 16GB of RAM makes it more practical than higher-priced competitors that start with only 8GB. The article notes that laptop pricing has become misaligned, with manufacturers cutting corners on storage, CPU, and build quality at lower price points, while premium models like the $950 Surface Laptop also skimp on RAM.