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  • Apple: Reliable, long battery life, premium build [2:3], [3:1]
  • Lenovo: Affordable, durable, good service [2:1], [5:1]
  • Dell: Good service, reliable [2:1], [4:1]
  • HP: Serviceable, mixed quality [3:6]

Apple

Apple's MacBook Air is often recommended for students due to its lightweight design, long battery life, and reliability [4:1]. Apple products are known for their premium build quality and consistent performance, making them a popular choice among students who prioritize durability and a seamless user experience [3:1]. Additionally, Apple's customer support is highly rated, providing peace of mind in case of technical issues [2:3].

Lenovo

Lenovo laptops are frequently praised for their affordability and durability. Many users have had positive experiences with Lenovo laptops lasting several years without major issues [5:1], [5:3]. The Lenovo Ideapad is suggested as a budget-friendly option suitable for basic tasks like document editing and media consumption [5:2]. Lenovo also offers good customer service, although individual experiences may vary [2:1].

Dell

Dell laptops are noted for their good customer service and reliability. Models like the Dell XPS 13 are recommended for students seeking versatile productivity on a budget [4:1]. Dell's business-oriented laptops, such as the ZBooks, are highlighted for their robust performance and durability [3:9].

HP

HP laptops offer decent service and a range of models from budget to high-end. While some HP laptops are criticized for poor build quality, their high-end business models like the ZBooks receive praise for being fantastic machines [3:6]. HP's Victus series is mentioned as a good mid-range option comparable to Lenovo and Acer models [3:11].

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When choosing a laptop brand, consider your specific needs such as portability, battery life, and performance requirements. If gaming or graphics-intensive tasks are important, brands like Asus or MSI might be worth exploring for their dedicated GPU options [4:1]. For general student use, prioritize features like SSD storage for faster load times and an IPS display for better viewing angles [5:1], [5:5].

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Laptop advice 🙏🙏

Posted by Dependent-Mood207 · in r/SGExams · 2 months ago
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hi guys I’m gonna be starting uni next month and currently only have an iPad. However, I heard that a laptop is necessary. So as a life science major or just any Uni students, what’s the best brand of laptop to get? Mac, Lenovo, Hp?? thanks guys.

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Greg_Lim · 2 months ago

MacBook Air hands down. Light, reliable, fast, powerful

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YasurakaNiShinu · 2 months ago

mac

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depositoryoftrash · 2 months ago

Really hard to advice on a specific brand of laptop in general without knowing more about your context and usage patterns or use case.

Are you someone who often does things on the side such as video editing? Do you do anything relating to GPU-intensive tasks? Do you need/want to game? Are you concerned about weight and portability? Does a good screen matter to you?

There is a lot of questions you have to provide details first before one can really say this is the best for you, however below are some general tips:

  • Macbooks are generally the best for on-the-go work nowadays, being thin, sleek, power efficient and performant for almost all tasks you require (e.g. Writing documents, watching videos, etc.), but if you require some legacy apps to be installed, then MACOS might not accommodate for it.
  • Another up and coming option are Acer Swift Go laptops, which is running off a powerful chip that was once used in mobile phones, making them comparable to Macbooks for a very low price, albeit cheaper build quality and Windows based. Do take note some apps will not run well here, as it is ARM-based after all.
  • Your go-to for reliable laptops for general and all-purpose usage is still Lenovo in my opinion, though I say that as someone who uses many of their laptops everyday. They are cheap, yet reliable, and when a part is broken, they are easily repaired. If you want it to be durable you can always go for the IdeaPad/ThinkPad series, and you are set for at least 3 years.

Anything else feel free to ask!

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Which laptop brand has the best service

Posted by Technical-quack-69 · in r/GadgetsIndia · 2 months ago

Since college classes are starting in a few days and new students enrolling and with majority of them buying a new laptop. I was wondering which brand has the best customer care service. And should most of the students just buy mac due to their longer life span and apple being a more respected brand and in hope of getting faster solution in case of an issue and also mac's have longer battery life which is essential especially in case of students?

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Hedge_hog_816 · 2 months ago

Lenovo ≈ Dell > HP > Asus > others.

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Technical-quack-69 · OP · 2 months ago

Even apple???

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Hedge_hog_816 · 2 months ago

Oh Apple is on the top in warranty.

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Armandadaxaton · 2 months ago

in my perspective,HP and dell provide best service even though provide worst bulit quality..for bulid quality go for Lenovo and if you have a iphone just mac just any mac you wouldnt regret unless you use it for graphics level work or gaming.

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Technical-quack-69 · OP · 2 months ago

I have a lenovo and I have had a quite different experience(the motherboard has had some issues the laptop easily bends( if you know what I mean) , there are issues with hinge and also the screen sometimes just starts doing weird stuff) with it , maybe it is just the model

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Hedge_hog_816 · 2 months ago

Must be an old gen IdeaPad. You can buy a new Lenovo and exchange this one for an exchange bonus.

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Best Laptop Brands?

Posted by williamiris9208 · in r/laptops · 8 months ago

What is the best Laptop Brands?

How would rank the leading laptop brands—such as

  • Apple
  • Dell
  • HP
  • ASUS
  • Acer
  • Samsung
  • MSI
  • Lenovo and other.

Based on key factors like overall build quality reliability performance consistency customer support and longterm durability?

Additionally which brands stand out in specific areas such as premium design gaming performance or affordability?

Could you share your experience on quality and longevity?

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Remarkable_Net4142 · 8 months ago

Reliability, Build quality:Apple Performance:Asus
That’s all from me but asus has not got the best customer support and the asus zephyrus series has build quality almost the same as apple or like apple and if you want productivity, longevity and battery life go with apple. If you want gaming go with asus or lenevo.

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williamiris9208 · OP · 8 months ago

Thanks for Sharing. I like Asus and Lenevo. What do you think of Acer?

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OrganTrafficker900 · 8 months ago

Acer is a budget laptop company.

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easymachtdas · 8 months ago

Both lenovo and msi lost my business for good.

I had a lenovo gaming laptop with a 980 that failed. The charging port blew up where its soldered to the board right after warranty ended amd they refused to be helpful what so ever.

A few years after this incident, we had an issue with a faulty msi motherboard. Opened a ticket, sent them the board and they lost it. Tracking says it arrived, the diag reportedly started and after a qeek my ticket was closed, no return board. I dont remember exactly how that incident played out exactly, but i remember just giving up.

We stick to asus and eluktronics now

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arvidep · 7 months ago

All of those brands premium tiers are fine, depending on taste, except Samsung. Samsung just can't figure out how to make a laptop. 

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drmcclassy · 8 months ago

All of them make both shit and gold. HP high end business laptops like the ZBooks are fantastic machines. HP unbranded laptops are worth less than the plastic used to build them.

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metalaniron · 8 months ago

I had a zbook 17 for work, mechanical engineering, it was the best computer I've ever had. Thing was unstoppable. Once my company replaced all the laptops: we switched to Dell inspirions. Those have never been able to match the zbooks. Also super nice to still have type a USB and type c on the same machine

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MrAnonPlaysalot · 8 months ago

Is HP victus a good one or bad one ?

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drmcclassy · 8 months ago

Victus is decent for the price. About on par with Lenovo LOQ and Acer Nitro V16

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Ok_Combination_6881 · 8 months ago

One brand can have shitty laptops and bangers at the same time. MSI doesn’t make the best budget laptops but their high end 18 inch models are banger. The most consistent brand that you listed here I would say is Apple. All their products you can expect to be good(hence the premium price). They have great customer service(in my personal experience). Only downer I would say is long term reliability. Mac’s are built well and I know people who still uses 2015 Mac’s. but their soldered storage and ram kills longevity.

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williamiris9208 · OP · 8 months ago

MSI seems quite a lot more expensive than most brands. Can't say I like Mac. But open to it.

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Ok_Combination_6881 · 8 months ago

What use case are you looking for in a laptop?

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Which Laptop Is Best for Students and Gaming in 2025? - Need your help

Posted by Forward-Classic7795 · in r/Laptop_PC_Help · 9 months ago

I’m looking for recommendations for a new laptop in 2025, and I have two needs: one for study and productivity and another for gaming. Ideally, I’d love to find one that can handle both, but I’m open to separate suggestions.

For a student laptop, I need something lightweight with great battery life (8+ hours) and strong enough to handle tools like Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and light creative work. My budget is around $800–$1200.

For a gaming laptop, I’m looking for good performance with a dedicated GPU (RTX 4060 or better) and a high refresh rate screen. My budget here is around $1500–$2000. Portability is a bonus, but cooling is important for long sessions.

Some models I’ve been considering:

Student: MacBook Air (M3), Dell XPS 13 Gaming: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16, Alienware x14 Does anyone have experience with these or other suggestions? Any models that balance both study and gaming would also be awesome.

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ryni_abella · 9 months ago

Great question! The MacBook Air (M3) is best for students seeking lightweight design and long battery life, while the Dell XPS 13 is ideal for versatile productivity on a budget. For gaming, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 and Alienware x14 shine with powerful GPUs and smooth performance. If you want a balance of both, consider the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro or Razer Blade 15, which combine productivity and gaming prowess. Let us know what you choose—I’d love to hear how it works for you!

Why These Are Better:

  • The MacBook Air (M3) is perfect for portability and long study sessions, thanks to its lightweight build and exceptional battery life.
  • The Dell XPS 13 combines versatility, a great display, and reliability, ideal for productivity needs on a budget.
  • The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 offers high-end gaming performance with an RTX 4060 GPU and effective cooling for extended gaming sessions.
  • The Alienware x14 is compact and portable while delivering excellent gaming performance, great for gamers on the go.
  • The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro strikes a perfect balance between gaming and productivity, handling multitasking effortlessly.
  • The Razer Blade 15 blends sleek design with top-notch gaming and work capabilities, making it versatile for dual purposes.

Each of these laptops excels in its category, so your choice depends on whether you prioritize portability, gaming power, or a balance of both. Whichever you choose, it’s clear that these models deliver excellent value and performance for their respective purposes. Let us know your pick—I’m excited to hear what works best for you! 

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Forward-Classic7795 · OP · 9 months ago

Thank you so much for the detailed recommendations!  The additional options like the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro and Razer Blade 15 sound amazing, especially for balancing study and gaming. I did come across some reviews mentioning a potential drawback with these models—like the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro being a bit heavier for portability and the Razer Blade 15 having slightly higher temperatures during extended gaming sessions. Do you think these concerns are significant, or do the performance benefits outweigh them? I'd love to hear your thoughts! 

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ryni_abella · 9 months ago

You’re absolutely right!  These are valid concerns, and here’s why these issues might arise with these laptops:

  1. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro: The weight is primarily due to its robust build quality, larger chassis, and advanced cooling system. These features ensure durability and efficient performance during intensive tasks, but they do add to its heft. If portability is a key concern, this might be something to weigh against its excellent performance capabilities.
  2. Razer Blade 15: The higher temperatures are a result of its slim design paired with powerful hardware. Packing an RTX 4060 or higher into a thin chassis can create thermal constraints, especially during extended gaming or rendering sessions. Razer’s vapor chamber cooling system helps manage this, but it’s worth noting if you often game for long hours.

For more in-depth information about these laptops and reviews, you can check their official product pages:

  • Lenovo Legion 5 Pro: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-pro-series/legion-pro-5-gen-8-16-inch-amd/len101g0025
  • Razer Blade 15: https://www.razer.com/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-15-2022?srsltid=AfmBOooUDeeELaD-VVwDF43RmLgTd2oo6nIT4JmTBOvGgBPgJ1-Vwwc1

Let me know if you have more questions—I’m happy to help! 

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What are some laptop brands you can recommend to students?

Posted by eallinia · in r/studentsph · 1 year ago

Hello. I'm not very techy when it comes to tech talk kaya hindi ko alam what I should look for sa isang laptop. This is what I have in mind sana huhu, I hope you guys can help me out/recommend laptops.

  • Affordable, IDK kung magkano ang good laptop but I'm guessing na 20k something? If may mas mura dito na maganda rin ang quality, I might consider.
  • Lightweight
  • Malaki yung storage, yung ipagkakasya ang 4 years ko sa college
  • Kahit yung hindi pang-gaming type, I just need a functioning laptop na maganda

Thank you!!!

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[deleted] · 1 year ago

Lenovo Ideapad Kung for documents lang powerpoint word excel facebook youtube kdrama pwede na yan. Pang school use pwedeng pwede na

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Sushi_9726 · 1 year ago

Lenovo talaga OP.

Nabili ko siya 2019 and hanggang ngayon buhay pa rin. Take note, nagamit ko na yan during pandemic, face to face at sa kung anong aspect ng buhay ko.

Nawala na nga lang yung mga screws niya sa baba ng laptop, nagasgas, and nahulog din yun sa floor eh gumagana pa rin

Kayang makipagbardagula ng lenovo, swear haha

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evolving-plant · 1 year ago

Hello, i’m not sure if aabot yung 20k since depende sa specs ng laptop yung price. But for meee Lenovo brand ang aking bias because mine is still working. 2018 ko pa sha binili and it’s still alive and kicking. never ko rin napadala sa service center, tho gaming laptop kasi to which by that time 45k ko na bili. Pero what I always recommend to my friends is yung specs na dapat hanapin mo sa laptop:

  1. Storage should always be “SSD” not HDD. -mas mabilis magload/transfer ng files at start up pag ssd type ang storage. -If for schoolworks lang naman 250-500gb storage is good. Less gb is cheaper.
  • HDD sakin before at hindi kinaya ng pasensya ko so i upgraded it to SSD, if wala kapa budget stick to HDD siguro since it’s cheaper then upgrade mo nalang
  1. 8gb ram okay na rin if gagamitin mo lng for school works.
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Quick-Sherbert-975 · 1 year ago

u can get a cheaper laptop then get a 1TB hard drive nalang for 3k. Buy sa original shop para safe!!

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kraaashed · 1 year ago

Please for the love of god try to get one with an 1080p IPS panel. Don't get a TN one.

Sincerely, from someone who faced their laptops 24/7 and hated every minute of it. Got it upgraded just for review cuz I would just go mad lol

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Necessary-Ad3063 · 1 year ago

Lenovo thinkpad na second hand

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Laptop brands?

Posted by MapPristine · in r/dktechsupport · 1 month ago

Hej. Har forummet nogle kvalificerede meninger om laptop brands? Min hustru og jeg kommer begge fra Mac verdenen, men nu skal poderne til at have bærbare med i skolen. Er der nogle mærker vi skal undgå? Hvilke har mindst bloatware? Hvilke er bare poleret lort? Jeg har ikke tænkt mig at sende dem i skole med noget der koster 5 cifre. Og helst noget under 5k. Men også gerne noget der er lidt kraftigere end bunden. God batteritid, lav vægt, god skærm og rimelig robust er at foretrække.

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stillnotlovin · 1 month ago

Som de andre voksne siger, så gå med Lenovo. (Jeg kan tilføje at det på sigt kan betale sig, ikke at være for nærig)

Undgå HP og Acer osv..

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tursoe · 1 month ago

En brugt Lenovo ThinkPad som fx X280 eller X390 (2 betyder 12" og 3 betyder 13" hvor X betyder det er den lette bærbare serie) så de ikke skal slæbe på en for stor maskine. Jeg har givet mine børn de 2 modeller og de er super glade for dem modsat de fleste i deres klasser som har Acer maskiner der er tunge og klodsede.

Jeg har givet 950kr (X280) hhv 1350kr (X390) for dem så der er endda råd til en ny eller to hvis de taber den.

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MapPristine · OP · 1 month ago

Tak for tippet. Havde egentlig tænkt nye bærbare for at få et friskt batteri mm, men der er nok også en hel del “ud over kantstenen værditab” på en ny i forhold til refurb.

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sp668 · 1 month ago

Kig på lenovos egen webshop, jeg har købt thinkpads til skolebrug der flere gange til omkring 6000 på tilbud.

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sp668 · 1 month ago

På de fleste Lenovoer kan du bare skifte batteriet og de er billigt til rådighed. Bare check youtube efter guides før du køber så du er sikker på det er noget du er frisk på at gøre.

Her er f.eks. en om at skifte batteri i en x390, det er seriøst en 4-6 skruer og et kabel.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Lenovo+ThinkPad+X390+Battery+Replacement/145613

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Ok-Painting4486 · 1 month ago

Jeg har lige afleveret en t480 til en 12 årig der skal bruge den til skokearbejde, og konstaterede at jeg kan købe nye batterier(de er 2 i den) til 350 kr... Maskinen kostede 800. Det bliver ikke billigere og bedre end det, til det de skal bruge den til...

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Kriss3d · 1 month ago

Lenovo ThinkPads.

Hvis det er på budget så får du seriøst meget for skillingerne med en refurbished T14 eller t490

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CommieDane · 1 month ago

Find en fornuftig Lenovo Thinkpad eller Ideapad, det er svært at gå galt i byen med. Power har faktisk en meget fornuftig Thinkpad med R5-processor, 16 GB RAM og 512 GB SSD lager på tilbud til 2999kr lige nu. Den havde jeg selv købt, hvis ikke jeg havde købt en lignende med i5 for 6 måneder siden.

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Agassizii · 1 month ago

Der er jeg nødt til at give en downvote. Det er decideredet ondt at give nogen en skole computer med en TN skærm. Du får ikke engang en ordentlig CPU for de penge, det er godt nok en R5, men du glemte lige at fortælle at det var en zen 3.

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CommieDane · 1 month ago

Vi snakker 2.-3. klasse børn, der skal til at lære Word - du bliver nødt til at tænke kontekst.

Ja, TN er ikke samme oplevelse som IPS, og ja, det er ikke verdens bedste CPU.

Men til 2999kr finder du næppe noget tilsvarende, og til børn i den alder er det i min optik vigtigere at kunne tænke “pyt” når den ryger på gulvet, end at få kuldegysninger når de sætter skoletasken for hårdt ned med en I9 RTX5070 32GB 4K IPS workstation.

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Zapador · 1 month ago

Lenovo ThinkPad T, X eller P serie (alt efter behov) er det bedste man kan få indenfor laptops.

I dette tilfælde ville jeg anbefale en lettere brugt/refurbished T serie. De fås til under 5000 kr, finder gerne et konkret bud lidt senere hvis ikke andre gør.

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What is the most reliable laptop I can buy as a student

Posted by Kingdko18 · in r/laptops · 2 years ago

I am a university student currently looking for a replacement laptop. In the past 3 years of study I have had to replace my HP envy 13 twice because of system crash’s and screen issues

Long term reliability and durability is key. I have even started looking into gaming laptops but because my main use would be to write reports and internet sourcing I need advice. What laptop should I get??

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memorablehandle · 2 years ago

Thinkpads are the go-to choice for reliability usually, but if it were me and I was buying a non gaming laptop, I think I'd check out something in the Samsung Galaxy Book Lineup. Samsung just makes excellent products in general so just seems like they'd be super solid.

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dani763f · 2 years ago

I'm putting in a vote for a Lenovo ThinkPad (x or t series). Maybe even a used one. Can be had for cheap (depending on how new you want it). Replacement parts are usually easily available, i have always had good luck with ThinkPads. Especially compared to my other non-ThinkPad Laptops. Just my 2 cents.

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AvaljudA · 2 years ago

I second this. I bought a bare bone 14 inch T480s and added a stick of RAM and my own SSD and it just works. I do lots of writing and coding and it haven't had any problem whatsoever. Battery life is around 6 hours which is good for an OEM battery.

If you want to go the "used thinkpad" path, I suggest checking out r/thinkpad. They can help you find the best thinkpad for your needs.

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microwave-soup · 2 years ago

I second-second this, but you also want to make sure that your windows installation is nice and clean, get rid of any bloatware (antivirus and what not), and just make sure you keep everything updated and well maintained, any computer, even with a SSD can end up feeling like crap because the windows install gets too broken.

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vince086 · 2 years ago

Thinkpad would be my bet, something from the X or T series (business line). A used one (refurbished model 2 or 3 years old) is basically what most of the students in my engineering course had.

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__SaladASS__ · 2 years ago

Get a thinkpad, they are durable and last a long time

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Romanio0089 · 2 years ago

ThinkPads are pretty good, but please never ever buy a non-ThinkPad Lenovo, these are the very worst in terms of reliability.

Otherwise, ASUS, and Dell offerings are really good. Can't go wrong with one of those. HP is excellent as well, but since you had a bad experience with them I doubt you'll buy one again.

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Best laptop brand when it comes to price/value ratio, durability, performance,

Posted by Drippy_Astronaut7250 · in r/GamingLaptops · 2 years ago

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antalpoti · 2 years ago

Don't go for brands, go for models. Fanboying for a brand makes little sense. Brands release an entire spectrum of laptops for many budget brackets, some are better, some are worse

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growupchamp · 1 year ago

nah its not loyalty, gigabyte used to be ahead of the curve with its quality in 2000's but is a fiasco rn, esp with regards to software cant get settings to always stick or useless backgrpund drain, microsoft cant fix a stylus to draw a straight line even if steve's life depended on it, asus had good software but i havent kept up with their ai suit since 2013, msi used to be ass but now, their software quality and build quality is getting better. a laptop thats artificially neutered and forces first party crap down your throat isnt a good experience even if it looks amazing on paper. like assrock and its RGB controller and software. i'd argue that a brand thats at least listening to feedback is preferable to a tone deaf brand like asus and gigabyte lately, and its not gamersnexus either, ive got a dead gigabyte laptop thats a 2k paperweight because gigabye is a greedy pos. sorry for the rant

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Rudradev715 · 2 years ago

Lenovo nowadays

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Embarrassed_Shoe_646 · 1 year ago

I am also for Lenovo.. It's the go-to for gaming laptops.. solid price, durability, and performance. Elevate your gaming with Lenovo

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Greg19931 · 2 years ago

Only wish lenovo had 17inch laptops

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JustAnEmergencyAcc · 9 months ago

i have a old lenovo laptop with 17inch screen

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JetsetterClub · 9 months ago

That’s what she said

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Anonymous-here- · 2 years ago

Lenovo and ASUS. They both win this community, although many here are Pro-Lenovo

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r/ApplyingToCollege • [9]

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What laptops are y’all getting for College?

Posted by mansamusa02 · in r/ApplyingToCollege · 6 years ago

Not a prefrosh but still interested! Especially for a Bio/Chem major, what are the best laptops. Heard from a lot of people to not get a Mac :/

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jim88866 · 6 years ago

Dell XPS 13 or 15– Lightweight, extremely fast, perfect for college use

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grapeintensity · 6 years ago

is the XPS 15 OK for light gaming? I'm talking Dota 2, Skyrim with mods, path of exile, and civ 6. I know it has a gtx 1050 but I heard it has thermal issues.

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jim88866 · 6 years ago

Depends on the different model’s specs. The XPS 15 has a couple different packages that include a better processor and such. However at the most basic level package, most likely not on the Skyrim and civ 6.

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Pengwin17523 · 6 years ago

I got an xps 15, and it’s perfect

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LadyMjolnir · 6 years ago

XPS 13 is what we're giving our senior for her birthday tomorrow.

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mansamusa02 · OP · 6 years ago

What major are you going into? And what model Mac?

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Natamersa · 6 years ago

I have a MacBook Air. Not as expensive and has been working great for school/community college. It’s also pretty lightweight.

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MadMapManPK · 6 years ago

I'm bringing my Lenovo X1 Carbon. Great durability, battery, and good enough specs.

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Comrade_Turtles · 6 years ago

Great laptop!

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Popopopper123 · 6 years ago

The XPS 15 2 in 1 or the Surface Book 2 might fit your needs

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

Most likely the Huawei Matebook X Pro

shit's dope

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[deleted] · 6 years ago

surface book!

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r/SuggestALaptop • [10]

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Recommend a laptop to a student

Posted by -Wonderland- · in r/SuggestALaptop · 6 years ago

I'd like to keep the price under 600$. Probably going to do some gaming on it. I just need overall. What are currently best options on the market?

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LonerIM2 · 6 years ago

I would recommend this Acer Aspire E 15** because:

  • It comes with NVIDIA MX150 which is one of the best for this range but still not great for newer games Benchmark(use the same website to check the benchmarks of the other GPU from the right hand list).

  • Long battery life (advertised of up to 15-hours of battery life), weight 5.27 lbs, backlit keyboard, USB type C.

  • 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, and both are somewhat standards in 600 range so finding them on 500~ range is somewhat a catch.

Here is a little in depth review of it :

  • It is made from plastic, but it feels sturdy, screen comes with anti glare finish so it will work well outside.

  • Battery life is great about 5-8 hours of general usage like you want.

  • Backlit keyboard, quite and comfortable, Trackpad have been getting some mixed reviews, I think it is a software issue, or maybe it is because some people are not used to trackpads.

  • Speakers are good, above average for laptops in this range, the gaming performance is also above average since it is only MX150 but it the best for the budget.

  • Thin, very quiet (can barely hear the fans), It has room for more ram as well as more SSD, Fingerprint magnet. If you want to check similar option make sure to check my post a list of best gaming laptops

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elvinelmo · 6 years ago

At that price range the Acer Aspire E15 is generally the best laptop to get for students as it can do a little of everything

Screen Size : 15 inches

Processor : Core i5-8250U

Graphics : NVIDIA MX150

RAM : 8 GB

Weight : 5.27 lbs

Storage Type : 256 GB SSD

This laptop provides great bang for buck as it has a quad core CPU and a dedicated GPU. The RAM is easily upgraded and there is an empty bay for you to add a HDD or another SSD if you want more space.

Build wise the laptop is made of plastic but it is sturdy and strong enough to be able to take a few bumps while you travel. Its not ultrabook light but it does not feel like a brick either so you can travel with it.

While gaming it does not get hot or throttle (but don’t expect it to run AAA games on high)

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Key Considerations for Choosing a Laptop Brand for Students

  1. Budget: Determine your budget as student-friendly laptops typically range from $300 to $1,500. Brands like Acer and Lenovo often offer good value for money.

  2. Performance: Look for laptops with at least an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a solid-state drive (SSD) for smooth multitasking and faster load times.

  3. Portability: Lightweight and slim designs are ideal for students who need to carry their laptops to classes. Aim for a weight under 4 lbs.

  4. Battery Life: A laptop with a battery life of 8 hours or more is essential for long days on campus without needing to recharge.

  5. Durability: Consider brands known for their build quality, especially if you’ll be transporting the laptop frequently. Look for models with military-grade durability ratings.

Top Laptop Brands for Students:

  1. Apple: Known for its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, Apple laptops offer excellent performance, build quality, and a user-friendly interface. They tend to be pricier but are great for creative tasks.

  2. Dell: The Dell XPS series is highly regarded for its performance and design. The Inspiron series is also a solid choice for budget-conscious students.

  3. Lenovo: The ThinkPad series is known for its durability and excellent keyboard, making it great for typing. The IdeaPad series offers good performance at a lower price point.

  4. HP: The HP Envy and Pavilion series provide a good balance of performance and affordability, with stylish designs and decent battery life.

  5. Acer: Known for budget-friendly options, Acer’s Aspire series offers good performance for everyday tasks without breaking the bank.

Recommendation: If you're looking for a balance of performance, portability, and price, the Dell XPS 13 or Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 are excellent choices. For a more budget-friendly option, consider the Acer Aspire 5, which offers solid performance at a lower price.

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