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If you’re a college student today, the most important piece of equipment you need is a laptop.
Just relying on a smartphone or a tablet won’t really cut it for classes; a laptop is almost a necessity. With their larger screens and built-in keyboard, laptops can be used for taking notes, to supplement learning, researching for essays and term papers – and of course for watching movies and YouTube videos after class.
Whether the parent buys the laptop – or the child – everybody is looking for the best product at an affordable price. But with so many laptops out there to choose from, how do you even know where to start?
To help you find the perfect laptop for college this year, Tekoia has rounded up our picks of the top 6 laptops for your college needs.
1. HP Pavilion 15
If you’re on a budget, then the HP Pavilion 15 is the perfect economical laptop for college.
With a sleek design, 8 GB RAM, extended battery life for up to 9 hours and a powerful Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad core processor, nearly any college student will find this laptop durable, robust and perfect for campus life.
And the Pavilion 15 has a personality too. Other than the traditional black, it comes in a variety of bold and funky colors like Cardinal red, Blizzard white, Dragon fly blue, and more.
2. Apple MacBook Air
If weight is an issue when running from class to class all over campus, then the latest Apple MacBook Air is so light, you won’t even know you have it in your backpack.
With its modern look and design, 1.6 GHz Dual-Core Intel processor, speedy SSD drive and 8 GB of RAM, there’s more than enough power and storage for your college life.
The Macbook Air is a top-of-the-line, ultraportable laptop available in both an 11″ and 13″ form factor, but you’ll pay a hefty premium when compared to more affordable Windows laptops and Chromebooks.
3. HP Chromebook 14
While the Chromebook isn’t as powerful on paper as many of its competitors, it is perfect for the low maintenance college student who spends most of their time online.
Chromebooks don’t run Windows (or Mac) software so they wouldn’t be a good choice for a graphic design or engineering student, but they’re excellent if your day mostly consists of browsing the web, emailing, scheduling and creating documents in Google Docs.
With an Intel processor, 4GB RAM, virus protection built-in, and a stylish blue case, you don’t have to worry about being trendy this fall.
What’s great about these laptops is that the Chromebook syncs with your Android phone and tablet, as well as anywhere else you sign in with your Google account.
This can come in handy when you’re on campus and need to share a document with your professor, or create an event on your calendar.
4. Lenovo IdeaPad Y700
College isn’t all about going to class and listening to lectures – you’re bound to have some down time. Well, the Lenovo IdeaPad is the perfect laptop for your entertainment needs.
Considered an immersive gaming laptop, the Lenovo IdeaPad series comes with clearer sounds, superb graphics, and a frameless UHD anti-glare display.
Now the IdeaPad is able to effortlessly handle any day-to-day computing tasks, but its powerful internals make it ideal for the gamer and the creative student – you’ll have tons of fun making music and movies with this bad boy.
5. HP Pavilion x2
Even though this laptop is compact and small – and with its magnetic hinge even doubles as a detachable tablet – it’s perfect for the college student.
Use the HP Pavillion x2 series of laptops to keep tabs on the must-watch fall programs during the weekend, and also to take your weekly lessons and class notes.
This is an extremely portable Windows 10 device that functions as a basic laptop and tablet for any college student.
With almost ten hours of battery life, a 10.1″ display, an Intel Atom processor and 2GB RAM, it’s an affordable option for the bootstrapping college kid.
6. Samsung Notebook 7 Spin
This is a 2-in-1 Windows laptop much like the HP Pavilion x2 (although not detachable), that comes with a vibrant 15.6″ Full HD touchscreen and a powerful 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-6500U processor with 16 GB RAM.
On first glance it might remind you of a Macbook, but it’s hundreds of dollars cheaper and has a 360-degree rotating touchscreen.
The Samsung Notebook 7 spin is perfect for college use, from taking notes to researching to using it as your personal gaming and multimedia station.
Which One is it Going to Be?
Finding the perfect laptop for the college experience can take some time. You want something that is powerful and highly durable for backpack travel, yet budget friendly enough for the college bank account.
When it’s all said and done, though, you don’t want to forget the fun part of being a college student. With your SURE Universal Remote to play tricks on fellow students in your dorm’s common room to having a 2-in-1 laptop that is also a tablet where you can watch a movie, college is supposed to be an enjoyable and memorable time.
So, which laptop are you going to get for college this year?
