I am looking to buy an entry level ultrabook within a week. Please suggest any great deals in the US.

-Windows OS

• Fast and Snappy for everyday multitasking such as web browsing, spreadsheet
• Slim and sleek
• Good Display
• 14 inch or 13 inch

Don’t mind if its an overkill for the budget. I really liked the X1 Cabonn. Its built like a tank and sleek too.

• 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?

NO

• 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.

Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase.

Ideally between 300 and 600 USD.

Are you open to refurbs/used?

Refurb yes, used no

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

I'm looking for a light and portable laptop to use for errands and web browsing when traveling. I use a surface for work and really don't like the keyboard and stand, so something that supports its own weight and doesn't need a stand is important.

How important is weight and thinness to you?

The more portable the better. I used to have an asus netbook in the early 2010s and I loved that thing. It was very easy to take with me on flights or use on the couch.

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

I prefer a smaller screen so its easier to fit in a backpack. Ideally 13" or smaller, but I'm not sure if laptops under 13" really exist anymore.

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

I expect to use it mainly for web browsing and Microsoft office or google docs/sheets. I have a gaming PC for everything else.

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

It would be nice to have a usb port to avoid having to use adapters, but its not a deal breaker.

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

If there really isn't anything like I described above in my price range, I could just get a macboook air, but it seems hard to justify the cost when I only really plan on using it for errands while traveling or the odd times I feel like using a laptop on my couch.

I have a 16" gaming laptop that is on its last legs. Its so big and heavy though that it I never bothered taking it anywhere.

• **Total budget: 25,000 MX pesos

• Are you open to refurbs/used?

-Yes, if available but preferably new

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

1. Performance
2. Portable
3. Durable as I am bike commuting
4. Solid battery life

• How important is weight and thinness to you?

I prefer lighter and thinner because I’ll be carrying it.

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

Prefer 14 inches and under

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

Typically office, zoom, and general browsing but it would be nice to be able to do some editing and gaming.

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

I normally play older strategy games like Total War and Civilization. Would like to play some more recent titles too. Lowest Settings are okay.

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

Reliable build quality would be a big one for me since I’m commuting

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

I’m looking for a laptop for work: something compact, durable, and light because I bike commute. Will be using office, zoom, and general use. I would like it to last at least five years if not more. I have a Lenovo Ideapad Y700 which I love. I play games and work from home on it. The problem is that it doesn’t close because my brother broke the screen and passed it to me. So, I’ve been using an old HP pavilion G6 from 2012 which is slow and has no battery life. Does anyone have any recommendations?

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: <$1,000 USD
• Are you open to refurbs/used? Open to it, but I'd prefer new
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? I am optimizing for performance, battery life, and weight
• How important is weight and thinness to you? Somewhat important but not the most important thing. I will travel with this likely about once per month
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. 13-14"
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. My primary uses will be internet browsing, watching videos, Excel/Word, and some gaming - usually older games from mid-late 2000s / early 2010s (think Rome Total War, Medieval 2 Total War, Age of Empires, etc.)
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Games from mid-late 2000s, such as Rome Total War, Medieval 2 Total War, Age of Empires 3, Lord of the Rings Battle for Middle Earth. Would love some flex to play more modern games like Total War Three Kingdoms, but not needed as I don't game very often. I don't typically use the highest graphics settings.
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? N/A
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. Was considering buying a Microsoft Surface but it seems quite expensive for what I need. I have used a Dell XPS 13 for the last 5 years and have liked it but the comparable model now is ~$1,200

Thanks for any guidance!

Im in the market for a new MacBook, my budget is around $1000 .

I will be using my laptop for college , work , and casual browsing . It will consist mostly of spreadsheets , quickbooks and a few other accounting softwares . As well as streaming YouTube vids etc .

Some light photo and video editing on occasion .

Hola, quiero comprar un notebook y me gustaría recibir recomendaciones. Lo usaría principalmente para ver series y películas, estudiar y hacer trabajos universitarios. ¿Qué me recomiendan?

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

Around £500.

Are you open to refurbs/used?

Yes.

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

High priority on performance and battery life.

How important is weight and thinness to you?

Very important, I need easy mobility.

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

Below 13-14".

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

Video editing and light gaming.

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

Hearthstone, League of Legends and maybe Marvel Rivals at a push.

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

USB-C Charging.

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?

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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.

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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?