Buying a new laptop can feel like signing a five-year contract with a piece of technology that you can’t function without as a college student. Every academic in 2018 needs a portable computer, regardless of major or concentration. I researched some of the most reliable and cost-effective laptops on the market, and chose them based on price, innovation and overall function.
ASUS Chromebook C300
This laptop is slim and light, weighing just under three pounds. Its notable features include a 15-hour battery life, a powerful sound system and a variety of input ports. This laptop is a versatile choice for students who work with music and mixed media. Find it on Amazon.com for $215.90.
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Macbook Air
The ultra-lightweight design lets you take your projects with you wherever you go! With a 12-hour battery charge, and up to 30 days of standby time, you never have to worry about your computer dying on the weekend mid-project. Available on the Apple Store for $999.99.
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Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
Looking for a laptop that can double as a tablet? The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro features a 360-degree hinge and comes with a stylus for an efficient tablet work-space. It charges through a USB-C port, has 256GB of storage and a Windows 10 operating system. This is a top-of-the-line laptop for a student willing to splurge on their technology. Available on Amazon for $1349.00.
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Dell XPS
This 13.3” laptop has a touch screen! It also includes state of the art “Cinema” technology to enhance your video playback experience and a whopping one terabyte of hard drive storage, making multi-tasking a breeze. Find it on Amazon for $1101.89.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 6
The detachable keyboard and tablet design for this laptop sent this design to the top of the electronics charts when it first came out. Now, the Surface Pro 6 is available at a more affordable price. Some of its features include up to 13.5 hours of video playback and ten-point multi-touch. Available on the Microsoft Store for $899.00.
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