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#1

Lenovo

4.3
(81)
"I'd recommend the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 with Ryzen 7 7730U."
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"Lenovo Yoga Slim i7 Aura Edition, with the sales right now, right at $1,000."
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"Mine is a X280, a real beast"
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"Lenovo yoga is peak imo."
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"ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD no question."
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"I would recommend this Lenovo Legion Pro."
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"I would go for the legion 7 because of the better processor, build quality, less weight and size etc"
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"I have zero regrets in buying one."
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"Buy ThinkPad."
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"The Lenovo ThinkPad. Get one of those, kahit hindi brand new basta maayos pa."
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#2

Acer

4.3
(42)
"I would recommend Acer Swift X."
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"I would recommend this Acer Swift X 14."
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"It comes with an i5-13420H CPU."
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"I would recommend Acer Swift because it comes with everything you need."
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"I would recommend this Acer Aspire 3 because it comes with everything you need."
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"Get her a **Acer Swift X** which is ideal for her. It is sleek, has a good battery life and also has a great dedicated graphics for light gaming."
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"I would advise you to check this laptop."
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"I would recommend Acer Swift because it comes with everything you need."
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"I would recommend this Acer Nitro V because it comes with i5-13420H CPU."
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"For you the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G-R607 Creator Laptop is perfect."
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#3

Apple

4.5
(40)
"I just got my daughter an M2 Mac with 16gb of ram, it really is the sweet spot."
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"If I were to get another laptop now, I'd get a 13" air (some people prefer the 15"). It's plenty powerful, cheaper, and lighter."
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"A refurbished macbook air m1 will blow all of these out of the water at the same price."
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"If you want best battery and performance go to a new MacBook pro with an M4 chip"
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"If no budget, MacBook pro."
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"My recommendation is MacBook Air M1 if it's not too small."
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"Get yourself a Macbook Air M1 chip."
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"Definitely macbook pro 16, the build quality and screen is vastly superior"
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"Okay lang nakacharge and nakamonitor ka."
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"If battery life na using without charging that can last at least 7-9hrs, Macbook Air."
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#4

ASUS

4.6
(36)
"I would recommend this Asus Vivobook 14 because it comes with i5-1235U CPU which is one of the best in your budget."
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"I would recommend this ASUS Vivobook 15 because it comes with i9-13900H CPU which is one of the best in your budget."
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"Best possible for $1k would be a RTX 4070."
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"I would recommend the asus pro art p16."
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"If you travel a lot I would recommend the ROG Zephyrus G14"
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"RTX 4060 Zephyrus G14 when on sale."
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"I would recommend ASUS Vivobook 15 because it comes with everything you need."
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"I would recommend this ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 because it comes with everything you need."
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"I would recommend this ASUS Vivobook S 16 because it comes with everything you need for amateur video/photo editing."
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"Check out the zenbook 14 oled."
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#5

HP

4.1
(28)
"HP Envy 16 Designer Laptop is the best one for you."
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"I have an HP Surface Laptop and it’s been great for my classes."
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"Durable, lots of RAM, portable, affordable"
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"Rugged and tough as nails, but chonky"
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"A thinner option"
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"More issues with new Lenovos than HP and Dell combined with Linux"
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"8-core CPU and even better GPU: $880"
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"I would suggest the HP 14 laptop, I use it for emulation and it works well"
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"$499 for an RTX 4050."
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"Look if you stretch your budget by 15k you can get this great laptop."
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#6

Dell

4.2
(24)
"The Dell XPS 15 offers powerful performance with its high-end CPU and GPU."
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"1. Dell XPS 15: This laptop is perfect for photo editing."
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"2. Dell XPS 15: Another great option, the Dell XPS 15."
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"The XPS 13 with X Elite is a perfect match for your needs."
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"Great laptop for the price and has great CPU/GPU too (Better than the MSI)."
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"Sleek design, vibrant display, powerful performance, excellent battery life"
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"More issues with new Lenovos than HP and Dell combined with Linux"
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"Ryzen 7 5800H, 16gb ram, 512gb ssd and rtx 3050"
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"A mid range Dell Latitude laptop will slash that and has good warranty."
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"We have this exact setup. Dell Latitude 3450 laptops with Dell WDTB4."
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#7

Asus

4.3
(19)
"I'd recommend a laptop from the Asus ROG Zephyrus series."
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"I would go for the Asus purely for how much better it is working with customization."
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"It's lightweight and sleek.. definitely recommend. Amazing specs"
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"I usually buy refurbished Asus laptops for small and portable use."
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"Deal I recommend that your gf will adore"
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"Deal I recommend that your gf will adore: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-tuf-15-6-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4070-1tb-ssd-mecha-grey/6535503.p?skuId=6535503"
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"Best bargain US is probably Asus tuf A16 $750 US. A16 is tops in nongaming battery life too."
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"I’ve ran & liked Asus ExpertBooks & their docking stations in the past."
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"I was able to get an Asus ROG for $900 CAD with decent specs."
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"This is just an example of what would be suitable budget wise."
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#8

MSI

4.0
(11)
"I play on a MSI gaming laptop."
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"A productivity laptop with RTX 3080 Ti graphics and a QHD display with high color accuracy. The GPU power is limited to 90W so it performs more like an RTX 4060 with double the VRAM (16GB)."
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"Powerful CPU, dedicated GPU, color-accurate display"
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"Runs a smooth 120 fps and can push 165 constant"
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"I found this on amazon, it’s a good laptop capable of pretty much any game out there."
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"Go MSI Cyborg/Thin if you prefer lightweight."
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"I would recommend this MSI Thin 15."
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"You could try MSI or HP laptop and see how it goes."
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"It's a great laptop for the price, around 69k, and should last 4-5 years if maintained properly."
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"I would recommend a MSI Katana."
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#9

Dream Machines

4.9
(7)
"I choose the Polish Brand Dream Machines."
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"Check out RG4050-15EU46 by Dream Machines. It's very good quality and costs around 950 EUR."
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"I have their laptop for over a 2 years now i can truly recommend it."
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"I'm suggesting it to you because they have great support, VFM."
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"I have their laptop for over a 2 years now i can truly recommend it."
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"I have their laptop for over a 2 years now i can truly recommend it."
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"I ended up buying Dream Machines."
#10

N/A

3.7
(7)
"A laptop with a 4060 would be my pick for your budget."
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"Anything with a dedicated graphic card will work."
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"I'd probably recommend anything Intel 10th generation and up."
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"Will you plan on hauling your laptop out of the barracks and performing field work?"
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"Any laptop with a dedicated gpu, specially something 3060 or higher, will work great."
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"Just about any Windows laptop you buy off the shelf will run Zoom."
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"For 3D modeling i’d recommend at least 16gb of ram."
#11

Microsoft

4.3
(6)
"I use a surface pro laptop and can't recommend enough."
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"I use VSCode with the ssh plugin and work on the Full power desktop from my Laptop."
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"The Surface laptops meet all your needs."
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"The Surface Pro X just got an update that made it much more useful."
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"The Surface Laptop Studio has the most oomph and is great for power users."
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"Decent build quality on win starts with xps 13"
#12

Gigabyte

4.8
(5)
"I'm more than happy with it"
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"I would recommend GIGABYTE G5 because it comes with everything you need."
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"It has an i7-12650H CPU, 16GB of RAM, and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop GPU."
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"I5-12450H CPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 15.6" FHD screen, RTX 4060 GPU, high build quality"
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"The Gigabyte Aero 15 X9 has been reliable for 6 years, with some overheating issues but overall a solid performance."
#13

LG

4.8
(5)
"I would recommend LG gram 14 because it comes with everything you need, Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU."
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"LG Gram. Great Specs but also super light weight."
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"I would recommend this LG gram 14 because it comes with everything you need."
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"I7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 17.3 FHD IPS screen, high build quality"
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"I would recommend this LG gram because it comes with i7 CPU."
#14

ThinkPad

4.4
(5)
"On the newer end, any of the Ryzen 7 processor thinkpads will probably beat the cute little GPUs in a P52 and be thinner, lighter, have better battery life, etc..."
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"I got mine with Ryzen 7 and 32gb RAM for 800€"
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"Pwede for light gaming."
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"Pwede for light gaming."
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"On the used end, a P52 with discrete graphics and 4k display will be nice for the adobe software."
#15

MacBook

4.5
(4)
"Best"
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"Lighter weight and longer battery life"
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"Useful"
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"Up your budget to a macbook air (m2) and you'll be fine (for ~5 years of casual use)"
#16

Acer Aspire 5

4.3
(4)
"Known for its reliable performance and good build quality."
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"This laptop provides good specs."
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"Great for general use."
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"Great value for money."
#17

NVIDIA

4.0
(4)
"Much better performance with RTX 4070 Ti."
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"Merong mga laptops with NVIDIA GPUs, pero those are above 40k for sure"
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"Expect 180fps performance out of a slightly overclocked 4060 laptop."
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"The 8k gaming laptop is not sufficient; I recommend an RTX with 8GB to 12GB."
#18

GIGABYTE

5.0
(3)
"I would advise you to check this laptop."
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"For gaming at this price range, this laptop offers excellent performance and a brilliant display."
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"The GIGABYTE AORUS comes with an i7-13700H CPU, 16GB of RAM, and an RTX 4070 GPU, making it perfect for gaming."
#19

Mac

5.0
(3)
"Base model 8/256 is around $700 USD"
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"16GB RAM and 256GB storage for around $900 USD"
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"Refurb M2 MacBook Airs with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage for around $900 USD, and 16GB RAM / 512GB storage for around $1200 USD"
#20

Apple MacBook Air

4.0
(3)
"Pretty satisfied with it."
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"Would consider thinkpad with linux."
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"Lightweight, great battery, excellent for programming."
#21

Lenovo ThinkPad E16

5.0
(2)
"Known for its solid build quality."
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"It is very reliable and the thinkpads are made for this purpose."
#22

ZBook

5.0
(2)
"Rugged and tough as nails, but chonky"
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"A thinner option"
#23

Lenovo Flex 5

4.0
(2)
"One of the best in your price range."
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"Comes with everything you need."
#24

Razer

4.0
(2)
"Since you didn't specify the budget I'm gonna say razer blade 18"
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"Used to game with a Razer Blade 14."
#25

HP 255 G10

5.0
(1)
"It seems like a strong choice for your coding needs."
#26

Asus TUF Gaming A16

5.0
(1)
"It has a Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD."
#27

Asus ZenBook 14

5.0
(1)
"Excellent performance with an Intel Core i7 processor."
#28

Lenovo ThinkPad P Series

5.0
(1)
"Built for that."
#29

Gigabyte G5

5.0
(1)
"Comes with everything you need."
#30

Gigabyte G5 KF

5.0
(1)
"Great gaming performance."
#31

Apple MacBook Air/Pro

5.0
(1)
"For the best battery life and longevity."
#32

Lenovo Yoga 9 2-in-1 16

5.0
(1)
"Go premium all the way."
#33

Samsung Galaxy Book3

5.0
(1)
"Comes with everything you need."
#34

Ubuntu

5.0
(1)
"I have Ubuntu Server installed on a Mid tower in my office."
#35

mydealz

5.0
(1)
"Take a look on mydealz laptop section and pick one that is highly rated."
#36

Amazon

5.0
(1)
"This laptop is perfect for all my application needs!"
#37

Legion

5.0
(1)
"Take the legion for 2 GB more VRAM, better CPU, better screen (higher resolution, refresh rate), ~20-25% better GPU performance, better build."
#38

Linux

5.0
(1)
"Installing Linux can make a laptop so much faster."
#39

Framework

5.0
(1)
"Can last for 10 years"
#40

IBM

5.0
(1)
"The least amount a distraction possible"
#41

Gaming Laptop

4.0
(1)
"Get a gaming laptop with plenty of ram, minimum 16gb."
#42

Samsung

4.0
(1)
"I would prefer a samsung galaxy book 2 that can flip."
#43

Asus TUF Series

4.0
(1)
"Great specs under less money."
#44

Huawei MateBook D 14 2024

4.0
(1)
"If possible use vouchers for this."
#45

Lenovo ThinkPad T and E Series

4.0
(1)
"Decent lappies imo."
#46

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1

4.0
(1)
"Can get 10 hour battery life."
#47

Acer Nitro V

4.0
(1)
"Great for your usage."
#48

Chromebook

4.0
(1)
"Honestly a simple used Chromebook from eBay or you can even go new if you don’t trust used"
#49

AMD

4.0
(1)
"I have liked the Ryzen 5 or 7 laptops like these."
#50

Radxa

4.0
(1)
"The Radxa Zero 3W is more powerful and a great option for portable computing."
#51

Raspberry Pi

4.0
(1)
"Using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 with a tablet is a powerful and flexible solution."
#52

Valve

4.0
(1)
"Great for gaming and can be used as a portable PC."
#53

TUF

4.0
(1)
"Great specs for the budget, especially for UE5."
#54

Best Buy

4.0
(1)
"Best Buy sometimes has some good prices."
#55

PC

4.0
(1)
"I have a PC laptop for gaming and my Mac for school and personal use."
#56

Chuwi

4.0
(1)
"They are cheap."
#57

Ryzen

4.0
(1)
"Ryzen laptops will always have a better performing iGPU than Intel's iGPU"
#58

P

4.0
(1)
"I would suggest a P series because you can add more RAM and storage, and it will have sufficient cooling performance. And they have big battery options (86 Wh usually)."
#59

Windows

4.0
(1)
"Decent build quality on win starts with xps 13"
#60

HP Victus 15.6

3.0
(1)
"Not sure if it's a good one."
#61

HP EliteBook

3.0
(1)
"Reasonable specs would be an i7 6th gen."
#62

Intel

2.0
(1)
"Not recommended for battery life reasons."
#63

Media Markt

2.0
(1)
"Buying a laptop from Media Markt will not result in anything close to a good deal."
#64

iPad

2.0
(1)
"Wasn't that efficient"

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