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   Tsyolin on August 2, 2020 at 3:58 pm

   Just so you know, many of the hyperlinks go to a different laptop listing than the one listed.

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     laptopsdeals on August 2, 2020 at 4:04 pm

     Thanks. Will check on them.

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   Santino on August 11, 2020 at 4:22 pm

   Microsoft Surface laptops claim to have the features you’ve listed to look for in a new laptop. But you haven’t recommended anything by Microsoft. Is there a reason?

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     Admin on August 14, 2020 at 3:46 pm

     Currently, most laptops with Ryzen 4000 series laptops are better values than the Microsoft Surface devices. If Microsoft chooses to update them with Ryzen 4000 series processors, I would be more inclined to recommend it!

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   Gustavo on September 13, 2020 at 4:31 pm

   Hi, What about Asus Vivo S13 S333JA ?

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     Admin on September 14, 2020 at 2:53 pm

     Hi, it all depends on the price, but the ASUS Vivobook S13 is surely viable too.

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   Rohan on October 9, 2020 at 2:24 am

   I was eyeing the Lenovo Thinkpad E15 that you’ve listed, but unfortunately it’s out of stock! Do you know of any similarly spec’d and priced Thinkpad E15 deals or for anything else in that same range?

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     Admin on October 9, 2020 at 12:46 pm

     Hi Rohan! Unfortunately, the new Lenovo ThinkPad E15 is very popular. I would consider waiting for it to restock. You can also take a look at Lenovo’s site, as they may restock sooner or later too.

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   jake on October 21, 2020 at 2:03 am

   What is your opinion on ASUS Zenbook 14 vs Samsung Book ION ? Thanks

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     Admin on October 21, 2020 at 9:20 pm

     Hi, it depends on the configurations and the price! The ASUS Zenbook 14 on my list with the MX350 graphics is certainly a good choice if you plan on running some lighter games. The Samsung Book Ion is generally a bit expensive for what it has to offer, but the QLED display is wonderful if you value that.

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   Todd on October 22, 2020 at 8:15 pm

   Is the extra $150 for the Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics with shared graphics memory for the xp13 worth it?

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     Admin on October 23, 2020 at 11:19 pm

     Hi, if you think that you can make use of the extra GPU power, it may be worthwhile! But if you’re mainly running programs that aren’t demanding, the 10th gen Intel CPUs should be fine.

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   Cole on November 3, 2020 at 5:02 pm

   I am a teacher and I am looking for recommendations on laptops under $900. I am really using it for google drive and other online resources. Surfing the internet is also a priority but not for gaming! I am looking at the ASUS Vivobooks but any recommendations are welcomed!

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     Admin on November 4, 2020 at 12:12 pm

     Hi, I think that there are a handful of laptops on my list that are suitable! I’d take a look at the Lenovo Flex 5 14″ (with a 1080p 14″ Touch display, Ryzen 5 4500U, processor, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD), or the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 since the latter is a business grade laptop with very good build quality.

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   Dillon on November 4, 2020 at 6:53 pm

   Hello, i am a court reporting student and am needing something to run my software without slowing my computer, also surfing the internet is important as i need to look up a lot of things while my software is running in the background. So i’m needing a laptop that can multitask well and not have any problems. any recommendations?

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     Admin on November 5, 2020 at 3:37 pm

     Hi, what is your budget?

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   Matt on November 11, 2020 at 3:02 pm

   Hello.

   I am a law student as well as a general contractor. I need a laptop that handle a lot of web activity – not gaming, but sites like Westlaw tend to drag – for researching while also having a decent amount of storage for documents and can handle a lot of zooming. With all of that, I also need it to be fairly durable since I will be taking it around to job sites, using the web to access my work-related systems, and hold contracts and a bunch of pictures. My budget is around $750.

   My wife had a Lenovo and we are less than impressed. It died within 2 years.

   Also, I need a 15″ screen because my eyeballs suck and I will have to read a lot.

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     Admin on November 11, 2020 at 4:07 pm

     Hi Matt!

     I’d consider the Acer Aspire 5 with the Ryzen 7 4700U processor on my list. It should be plenty powerful for your uses, plus you can upgrade the RAM and storage as needed in the future. Otherwise, you could consider spending a bit more for a business grade laptop like the Lenovo ThinkPad E15, or the HP Probook 455 G7 if you do not want another Lenovo laptop.

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    Colin on November 13, 2020 at 2:10 am

    Hello,

    I could really use some help. I know very little about computers despite being a college student. I am looking for laptop that can handle lots of tabs, and basic tasks that a typical student would need. I dont need a good graphics card, so I guess the processor would take priority based on my needs. What would you recommend?
    I would prefer to have the total under $350-400.

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      Admin on November 13, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      Hi, although it is not on my list, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15″ is a good choice at $399, since it is on sale. It has a 4-core Ryzen 5, 8 GB RAM, a 256 GB SSD, and a 1080p 15.6″ display. It is solid for general use.

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    Michael on November 14, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    Hi, first thank you so much for the work you put into this list–it has been most helpful for me as shopping for laptops can quickly feel overwhelming! I wanted to get ask your opinion on the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14″. I believe it has basically the same specs as the 15″ one you mentioned in the comment above mine.

    Mostly, I am looking for a laptop I can use to commit to my work as a graduate student. So, lots of word-processing, reading PDFs, and using citational database apps (primarily Mendeley). I have a desktop that doubles for both gaming and as my workhorse but I’m looking for a reliable laptop I can use to take my work out of my office. As such, my price range would be $400-$600 (ideally on the lower end).

    The 14″ IdeaPad 3 I mentioned at the start is currently on sale for $424 but I was wondering if you had other recommendations that would be more efficient for the cost as it relates to general use/school/research?

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      Admin on November 15, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      Hi, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14″ (if you’re referring to the one on Amazon) is a solid choice for the price. The only major downfall is the TN display, but otherwise, it is fine for general use tasks.

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    Sunny on November 19, 2020 at 5:21 am

    Hi, I’m currently switching over from a late model 2016 MacBook Pro with a touch bar.

    I’m looking to switch over to a cheaper windows laptop and have narrowed my search down to the Lenovos with Ryzen 4500u. I’m in Canada and most of the prices here are a lot higher when compared to the US market. The laptops are not the equivalent of only the currency difference.

    For example, the Lenovo Flex 5 in Canada is $900.

    I am looking for a simple laptop to study/search the internet.

    The main thing I am looking for is build quality. I need something durable and will last a long time without parts breaking due to day to day handling. I tend to break electronics quite easily (drops, harsh handling, etc) I honestly do not care much about touch screen or 360-degree screens or anything else, they just seem like more features that can fail. I just need a simple machine that is strong enough to handle my tasks and will not break down.

    I’d also prefer something that has a sleek look or a decent look.

    I was looking at the Ideapad 3 that you suggest to another user but in Canada, it’s priced at $700, which is a bit steep for a simpler machine.

    My budget is around the $1000 mark, give or take depending on the quality of the machine.

    I also look at the Ideapad 5, it’s $829 in Canada.

    Based on the Canadian market and its difference in pricing, which laptop would you suggest that is efficient, has a durable build quality, and is powerful enough for daily tasks? Id want to get at least 5-6+ years from the machine before upgrading

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      Admin on November 19, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      Hi, I would wait to see if you can catch the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 or E15 AMD on sale. You should be able to get a 6-core Ryzen 5, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB SSD configuration for under $1,000 CAD. They are solidly built business grade laptops.

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    Chris on November 21, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    Hello. Looking for general use recommendation. Dabble in music production but not looking for performance beast in that area. Other uses are heavy web browsing and some investing tools like thinkorswim. Prefer to have sd card slot. I would kinda like to have cd/dvd capability as well but not a dealbreaker if missing. 2nd monitor capability hdmi or vga another nice but not required feature. Replacing a 9 yr old Acer Aspire so a lil out of touch with current market. Budget 500 to 900 prefer to stick to lower end of range if possible. Timing is such that black friday/cyber monday is a week away so willing to scope out some options that are likely to be on sale around then. Thanks!

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      Admin on November 21, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      Hi, if you’re looking to catch a good deal, I’d keep your eyes on our subreddit, /r/laptopdeals. All Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals will be posted. But on my list, the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 would be a good choice but that listing is out of stock. There are other configurations available on Lenovo’s site and on Amazon.

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    Maria on November 24, 2020 at 1:40 am

    I am looking for a 2 in 1 laptop. Which ones do you recommend?

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      Admin on November 24, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      Hi, it depends on your budget and uses, but the Lenovo Flex 5 14″ with the Ryzen 5 4500U processor is always a great value.

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        Maria on December 18, 2020 at 2:12 pm

        I am trying to spend less than $1000.

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          Admin on December 18, 2020 at 2:47 pm

          In that case, the Lenovo Flex 5 14″ is still a good choice, but if you want a higher end device, the HP Envy x360 15″ is a great choice too.

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            Maria on December 18, 2020 at 6:00 pm

            Thanks! So this one? https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-flex-series/IdeaPad-Flex-5-14ARE-05/p/88IPF501453

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            Admin on December 19, 2020 at 1:25 am

            Yes! Or, ideally, the one on my list since it has 16 GB RAM.

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            Igor on February 8, 2021 at 3:23 am

            Hi! There are 2 laptops I would consider to buy.
            ThinkPad T14 with 16Gig ram and intel integrated or MSI Modern 14 with 32 + MX330. I need a comfortable light laptop but I also planning to play some indie games on it. What are your recommendation? I’d like to hear something else if you have some better options! Thank you

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            Admin on February 8, 2021 at 12:58 pm

            Hi, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is the more durable and reliable of the two, but the MSI Modern 14 is a bit more stylish and is still fairly well built. Since you plan on playing light games, the low-end dedicated graphics from the MSI Modern 14 may be a bit handy. I think that you’d be happy with either option.