Best Laptops for Students Under $1000

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So gonna be very honest, idk anything abt tech and I need a laptop as I'll be starting uni soon. The main purpose is assignments, school work etc. I tried to research but all of it seemed very overwhelmed and I didn't know where to start. So having no clue, I just decided to try on here. I honestly have no clue about the budget, my dad said i can get one upto 1L but is a laptop that expensive worth it for school work? I need reasonable alternative suggestions. Can yall please give me suggestions or recommendations?

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Punished_Sunshine · 4 months ago

You can find thinkpads at a good price online.

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turtlebutts721 · OP · 4 months ago

Okayy will look into it fs

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Punished_Sunshine · 4 months ago

another option would be a lenovo Yoga as they are made in mind to be used by students (but I told you about thinkpads cause they are pretty good and can serve in the future for also work/home use)

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hockman96 · 4 months ago

A mid-range Lenovo or Acer with good battery and speed will do. Focus on portability.

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turtlebutts721 · OP · 4 months ago

Noted! Thanks :)

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Ok_Brilliant9410 · 4 months ago

Totally feel you—laptop shopping without a tech background feels like trying to order food in a language you don’t speak. “RAM? SSD? i7? Is this a laptop or a spaceship?”

First off, for school work, assignments, and note-taking, you definitely don’t need to spend a full ₹1L. That’s like using a Ferrari to go grocery shopping. Nice, but unnecessary (unless you're also planning to do video editing, 3D modeling, or become a part-time hacker).

Here’s the sweet spot:

₹45K–₹65K gets you a really solid machine for school stuff, online classes, and even light multitasking or a bit of Netflix.
Look for something with at least 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, and an i5/Ryzen 5 processor. No need to chase i7s or fancy gaming GPUs unless you’re into gaming or heavy software use.

I put together a chill, no-jargon guide just for students like you that breaks it down simply (and includes some affordable recommendations that won't roast your dad’s wallet):
👉 Best Laptop for Gaming, Students, and Everything In Between

Hope this clears up the chaos a bit—and congrats on starting uni! 🎓✌️

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turtlebutts721 · OP · 4 months ago

Thank you this was very helpful!!

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Ok_Brilliant9410 · 4 months ago

No worries, its what Im here for, feel free to shoot me a DM if you need anything else

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What are the best laptop for student?

Posted by External-Daikon-5541 · in r/laptops · 8 months ago

Hello everyone, I’m a student looking for advice on a laptop under $1000. I mainly need it for studying, working, and graphic design. I rarely play games, so I’m hoping to find something that can perform well for the next few years without worrying about it slowing down.

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https://www.newegg.com/p/2WC-000N-0FVB8

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sunset_diary · 8 months ago

Recommend this laptop.

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External-Daikon-5541 · OP · 8 months ago

Thanks

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AndroidBurger · 8 months ago

Interested as well.

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NCResident5 · 8 months ago

I like the Ryzen Laptops. They have good speed, low battery drain. The ones that I listed have good integrated graphics. If your graphics design classes recommend a graphics card, reply back and I will try to find something.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6589823.p?skuId=6589823&sb_share_source=PDP

https://www.walmart.com/ip/5098188190?sid=ca1a6cc8-da90-4d0a-91fd-5364f6d63947

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What are the best laptops for student?

Posted by External-Daikon-5541 · in r/ASUS · 8 months ago

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https://www.newegg.com/stellar-gray-msi-prestige-16-ai-evo-b1mg-002us-home-personal-work-business/p/N82E16834156576R

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sunset_diary · 8 months ago

Recommend these laptops.

https://www.newegg.com/msi-a1mg-002us-13-3-intel-core-ultra-5-125h-16gb-intel-arc-graphics-512-gb-pcie/p/N82E16834156582

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External-Daikon-5541 · OP · 8 months ago

Thank for your advice

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Cultural_Royal_3875 · 8 months ago

$1000 might be tough for graphic design. I’d look into the ASUS G14 2024. Around that price range for the 16gb version. Super thin. Portable and powerful. Although only 16gb of ram.

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External-Daikon-5541 · OP · 8 months ago

Thank

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turdbird2 · 8 months ago

reburbished

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Need a laptop recommendation for a student who also streams and edits videos — budget around $1000, suggestions?

Posted by techwikipro · in r/suggestlaptops · 19 days ago

Hi r/suggestlaptops ! I'm helping a student find a new laptop that can handle schoolwork but also some streaming and video editing on the side. The budget is around $1000, give or take a bit. Key things to consider: good performance for multitasking and creative work, decent battery life for campus, and a solid display for video editing. Bonus if it’s lightweight and portable!

I've seen people recommend brands like Dell XPS and MacBook Air for students, but the video editing and streaming part makes me wonder if something with a dedicated GPU is better. What do you all think?

Any specific models or features I should focus on? Appreciate detailed opinions and real-world experiences. Thanks in advance!

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Fun-Psychology-4999 · 18 days ago

Macbook can handle it pretty well,but if dedicated gpu is a priority then go with hp victus ,hp omen or lenovo loq .

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Lazy_Risk_7584 · 18 days ago

Lenovo Legion or Acer Nitro might be good options to explore

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Specialist_Cabinet93 · 18 days ago

Lenovo Legion or Acer Nitro could be great all-around options

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Seeking the best laptop for student

Posted by Lazy_Spring5651 · in r/Asustuf · 6 months ago

Hi guys, I need to buy a laptop for my sister who is a student, budget under $1000, not much requirements just durability and long battery life, she also doesn't play games much, anyone have any recommendations

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Disastrous-Earth-994 · 6 months ago

It's the MacBook Air M4 13" without a shred of doubt, the best battery life in its class (15+ hours), only outperformed by its 16" variant (20+ hours), M4 chip is crazy fast for web, multitasking, the best sound and microphone quality, the best webcam quality thanks to the M4 ISP that is basically taken from iPhone. And MacOS is very reliable for non tech savvy users.

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Greenbazooka13 · 6 months ago

Asus vivobook is the best bang for the buck. Get the one with the ai hx 370 cpu and you're set for both occasional light gaming and productivity. plus you get a better screen for the price

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Lazy_Spring5651 · OP · 6 months ago

Thank for your advice

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razor_w0lf · 6 months ago

asus vivobook or zenbook both are good options. it has a very good oled screen with very low harmful blue light. bonus if you can get the version with the rtx3050 for some gaming and mildly demanding tasks if needed

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chetan_katta · 6 months ago

Lenovo ThinkPad are the best

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LengthFamiliar7186 · 6 months ago

110% look into a MacBook! Best for productivity, multitasking, and definitely better life than a gaming laptop. Can watch content on a nice screen with it too. Can’t do much gaming, but for a student in that budget range, MacBook’s are fantastic. Look for models with an M1 chip or above. Hope this helps :)

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MRC2RULES · 6 months ago

I think they got a new m4 mac at js 999 this year

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Laptop in ~1000 USD range for college

Posted by Odd-Pea-7237 · in r/SuggestALaptop · 1 year ago

I'm going to my first year in college and need a laptop. I have a flexible budget but would like to keep it around or under 1000 USD. My absolute max is 1200, I'm purchasing in the US.

I'm mainly going to be using the laptop for schoolwork and taking notes in class. I have a few must-haves:

Good build quality. I Just had a laptop's hinge break recently so its really important that the laptop has a good build quality.
Battery Life. I need a decent battery life or a usb-c pd port so I can charge it with a battery bank on the go.
Decent Graphics. While this laptop is for schoolwork, I like to use premier pro and play games like Valorant sometimes. I don't need a top of the line graphics card but i need something strong enough to edit and play games sometimes.

Thanks so much for any help! I'm available to answer any questions.

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LonerIM2 · 1 year ago

Since you are going to game, and do video editing work, I would recommend this Acer Predator Triton 14 because it comes with everything you need, i7-13700H CPU which is one of the latest in the market, 16GB of ram For smooth multitasking, good SSD storage of 512GB for faster boot up and loading, 14" WUXGA 165Hz G-SYNC screen which is a must have for this price range, NVIDIA RTX 4050 Laptop GPU which is good enough for light to medium gaming, high build quality, and backlit keyboard.

And if you prefer better GPU, then I would recommend GIGABYTE G5 because it comes with everything you need, i7-12650H CPU which is one of the best in your budget, 32GB of ram for smooth multitasking, good SSD storage of 1TB for faster boot up and loading, 15.6" 144hz Full HD IPS screen which is a must have for this price range, Wi-Fi 6,NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, high build quality, and backlit keyboard, it's within your budget.

You can also check out my list of best laptops for different usages.

Please note I'm using affiliate links which means I'll receive a small percent of the purchase if you use this link at no extra cost to you

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The_Adviser100 · 1 year ago

For video editing and gaming at this price range I would advise you to check this laptop

Please note I'm using affiliate links which means I'll receive a small percent of the purchase if you use this link at no extra cost to you

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r/Asustuf • [7]

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What are the best laptops for student?

Posted by External-Daikon-5541 · in r/Asustuf · 8 months ago

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loozingmind · 8 months ago

https://a.co/d/fE3DAxW

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ChickenDinna007 · 8 months ago

Good choice👍

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External-Daikon-5541 · OP · 8 months ago

Thanks

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bubdadigger · 8 months ago

If you have Microcenter around, then take a look at this Lenovo Legion 5 15APH9 15.6" AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS 3.8GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6; 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM; 512GB Solid State Drive for $799.

Or bookmark Slickdeals and check it a few times a day, if there are any good deals, you'll find them there.

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External-Daikon-5541 · OP · 8 months ago

Thank for your advice

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Good laptop for students under $1000

Posted by Skywalker2070 · in r/SuggestALaptop · 4 years ago

I'm a freshman for the Fall 2021 session in USF, and I would like some suggestions for good laptops that might be able to handle some light gaming.

I had previously considered a Surface Pro 7 (i-5, 8GB/128GB one along with a removable SD card for more storage), mainly because it's a 2-in-1 and I like being able to use a pen to jot down something quickly or add handwritten equations and diagrams to my notes. However, the price of buying the keyboard and the stylus along with the very limited gaming performance made me question my choice.

Another one I was eyeing is the Acer Swift 3, particularly the AMD 4700U with the Vega 7 configuration, since it seems to be able to handle some light gaming as well as passing the lightweight category for me. Obviously, this doesn't have any pen support but think using a graphics tablet or using something like the Rocketbook would be equally effective at making digital notes so it doesn't have to be a 2-in-1. However, I am confused if I should go for the 2020 one or the newer one with the improved display?

Here's a list of things I will be doing (the more demanding stuff):

coding (I am a Computer Science Major)
gaming (I usually play stuff like Genshin Impact and Rocket League on my current laptop, but I would also like to be able to play some shooters like Valorant)
editing videos for my guitar covers using Premiere Pro
having around 12 or 13 of my frequently visited Chrome tabs open at all times
playing the more demanding games through Project xCloud (Xbox's cloud gaming) using a Bluetooth controller

Below are stuff that are necessary for me in a laptop:

be 13" or 14" in size
reasonable performance to handle light gaming and all of the stuff mentioned above without too much issues
have an SSD (if possible a fast one) and not a hard drive
good keyboard (preferably with backlighting)
a good trackpad
have a good enough WiFi card
not too big or heavy
have decent battery life to last a day of classes
have a good selection of ports
NOT have a garbage webcam since I might have to do online classes
have a good enough screen with good colour accuracy and if possible thin bezels (tho I can still do with bigger bezels)

I didn't mention anything about speakers since I usually use headphones or external speakers anyways, so it really doesn't matter.

Also on a side note, what do I need to do after I get the laptop? Like do I need to install Windows and the drivers and other stuff? What programs would be must-haves?

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legos45 · 4 years ago

Hi, given what you're looking for, I'd go with the Acer Swift 3. It comes with a 8-core Ryzen 7 5700U processor, 8 GB RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a 1080p 14" 300 nit 100% sRGB display. It should handle general use tasks just fine, as well as coding, light games, etc. It is only 2.65lbs, and battery life should be around 8 hours for light use.

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Skywalker2070 · OP · 4 years ago

Thank you so much man!

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legos45 · 4 years ago

My pleasure, let me know if you have any questions.

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LonerIM2 · 4 years ago

I would recommend this MSI Prestige 14 because it is a great all around laptop, here is a short review:

Specs:

Intel Core i5-10210U, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, backlit keyboard.
It comes with GTX 1650 MAX-Q GPU, You can check the below link to see how the GTX 1650
GPU (scroll down for the FPs and settings expected or ctrl+f then type the name of your game). https://www.notebookcheck.net/GeForce-GTX-1650-Max-Q-vs-GeForce-GTX-1650-Mobile_9834_9828.247598.0.html
14" FHD, IPS level Anti-Glare screen with 100%sRGB, lightweight at 2.6 lbs.
USB 3. 1 Gen 1 Type C (with Display)*1 USB 3. 1 Gen2 1; 3. 1 Gen12 (1

Here is a more detailed review of it Let me know what you think :)

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Skywalker2070 · OP · 4 years ago

Thanks man! That sounds like a good option too.

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LonerIM2 · 4 years ago

Not a problem, let me know if I can help you with anything else.

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SnooCalculations6718 · 4 years ago

i would suggest the acer aspire 5 or the acer swift 3 but mainly acer aspire 5 is the best budget laptop there is. Just a side note: check the reviews of the laptops mentioned then think about the which one to buy. Also the screen brightness could be a problem but other than that you can go with the swift 3 or the aspire 5

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Skywalker2070 · OP · 4 years ago

Thank you!

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SnooCalculations6718 · 4 years ago

You're welcome

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ThinkpadPMeechie · 4 years ago

Go with the acer! Repairability is a lot better, parts are cheaper and more manageable, plus when you eventually upgrade, you have a plaything to tinker around with and learn how and what not do when working on your own tools

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Skywalker2070 · OP · 4 years ago

Thanks for the suggestion!

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r/SuggestALaptop • [9]

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Best laptop for under $1000

Posted by [deleted] · in r/SuggestALaptop · 4 years ago

Going back to school in the fall and need a new laptop. I have no preferances just thay it have a good baterry life. Any suggestions would be helpful!

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LonerIM2 · 4 years ago

According to your comment, you prefer a touchscreen and you want 13 inch screen, so I would recommend this Acer Spin 5 because it comes with everything you need, 10th generation, i7 quad core CPU, 16 GB of ram, good SSD storage of 512GB for faster boot up and loading, 13.5 inch 2K IPS touch screen, 100% sRGB coverage and good color gamut, and high build quality.

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[deleted] · 4 years ago

If you like Apple at all, the M1 Macbook Air is very good.

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[deleted] · 4 years ago

Any non apple products? I'm pretty deep in the Microsoft eco system.

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[deleted] · 4 years ago

I had a Dell XPS 13 before the MacBook. It’s a very nice machine but a bit pricey.

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BensReddits · 4 years ago

In that case try finding the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. $999, amazing battery life.

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XJAIRLOX · 4 years ago

what about surface

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turkeynipples1 · 4 years ago

I second the M1 MacBook Air Suggestion. Battery life is insane. I regularly finish work days using full brightness all day (I work outside a lot), with around 30% battery left at the end of the day. Also, the fan-less exhaust system is incredible. I sit in full sunlight, working all day and I don't notice any lag in performance. I've never even felt it warm up. It's seriously a marvel of tech to me. The keyboard is responsive, but soft. The trackpad is the best I've ever used. It sounds small, but clicking and dragging by gently increasing the pressure on the trackpad was a revelation. Movement across the MacOs ecosystem is snappy and everything is instant. The move over from Windows was seamless for me. To be fair, I've got all my storage up in the cloud, so I didn't have to move much onto the HD. 100% the best machine I've owned in my 34 years.

EDIT: Refurbished for $849 on Apple.com

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Cyampagn90 · 4 years ago

Whats apps do you work with? How well would Android Studio or Photoshop/illustrator perform? Can you plug a second monitor? And thanks.

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lo979797 · 4 years ago

I just switched my family over to Lenovo Thinkpads. You pay a bit more, but the build quality is top-notch. T series is more durable, X series is lighter

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MarKo9 · 4 years ago

Yoga Slim 7 Pro with AMD 5000 series processor

If you need thunderbolt 4 go with Intel Tiger Lake.

P.S. It's not yet released (AMD ver. with 5000 series), but should come in June (rumours).

I think it's a good laptop because: x2 fans, good screen for the price, good thermals according to reviews, 16:10 screen, 90Hz screen (maybe only that one with 400 nits)

RAM is soldered to the motherboard. Well, it's ultrabook after all

Personally I would grab AMD with 16GB

14" (16:10) 2.8K (2880x1800), 100%sRGB, 400 nits, 243ppi, Glass only, 91% AAR
14" (16:10) 2.2K (2240x1400), 100%sRGB, 300 nits, 189ppi, Glass only, 91% AAR

Picture: https://i.imgur.com/cbMaPuH.jpg

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[deleted] · 3 years ago

It's your big day! Incredible job!

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The_Adviser100 · 4 years ago

Since you prefer 13-inch screen, and For touchscreen and you are open to 2 in 1 in this price range I would advise you to check this laptop laptop name | Acer Spin 5 --- |---- CPU | Quad-core 10th Gen i7-1065G7 GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics Screen | 13.5" 2K 2256 x 1504 IPS Touch Ram | 16 GB SSD | 512 GB HDD | 0 Weight | 2.65 Lbs. Battery life | 10 Hrs. Pros | 100% sRGB and 360nit brightness with a 3:2 aspect ratio are great for work. Pros | 2 TB 3 Ports and you can charge through one of them Pros | It includes Acer Active Stylus with Wacom AES 1.0 features 4,096 different levels of pressure sensitivity.

For more options, please check this link

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r/SuggestALaptop • [10]

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Uni student looking for a very light laptop ( <$1000 Canada)

Posted by Catstielli · in r/SuggestALaptop · 1 month ago

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

<$1000 CAD (but prefer $800 or less lol, the cheaper the better)

Are you open to refurbs/used?

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

battery life and performance is important but not major. I will be using this for school to write notes, do research, light browsing, watching lectures. I dont need it to be amazing because I have a PC where I do my school work at home and an old laptop (this laptop is heavy tho so it hurts my back).

How important is weight and thinness to you?

Very important! Preferably 3 pounds or less. My old laptop is 5 pounds + so it hurts my back tbh 😭

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

13 inch or smaller, 14 inch is the max as long as it's not heavy.

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

No major programs or games. I just need internet access, word, and excel (or Google docs and Google sheets if suggesting chromebooks).

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

N/A

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

No requirements.

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

Honestly looking for a basic and cheap laptop that I can use on the go. It has to be lightweight and has decent battery life. I dont really need amazing specs because I have a PC that I use as my main computer.

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LonerIM2 · 1 month ago

Is this your max can you push your budget higher?

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