Truth. I’m asked all the time for computer suggestions and I lay it out this way:Truthfully, anything over, say $500 is going to be more computer than 99% of people that buy a computer will ever need.
Given your needs for a web browser and MS Office, literally anything you buy will work. HOWEVER, sub $750 (just for a ballpark number) you’re looking at a lower quality of chassis made from plastic that will inevitably break or chip in some way (gotta love the old plastic anchors for display lids that rip out in 3 years). So if you don’t care about the physical aspect of the machine, buy whatever you want and I’ll throw an SSD and some RAM. If you want something that will be in great shape after 5 years, adjust your price point.