STACK #231 January 2024

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LAPTOPS continued

Before You BYOD Different schools will have different

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies, so it’s important to check first. Some might specify preferred brands and/or models,

while others might provide lists of minimum hardware requirements.

OUR PICK OF LAPTOPS Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 This laptop sports a large widescreen Full HD display, a speedy processor, lightning fast Wi-Fi 6E compatibility, and a generous 512GB SSD. It’s a more-than-capable study buddy that won’t break the bank. 15.6” FHD display 12th Gen Intel Core i5, up to 4.4GHz 8GB RAM 512GB SSD HDMI/2x USB-A/USB-C/4-in-1 card reader Bluetooth v5.1 Wi-Fi 6E

HP 50R74PA Laptop A great choice for a starting system on a budget. This reliable workhorse is thin and light, allowing students to hit the virtual books at home, at school, at the library, even on the bus. 14” HD display Intel Celeron N4500, up to 2.8GHz 4GB RAM 128GB SSD HDMI/2x USB-A/USB-C/multiformat card reader Bluetooth v5.0 Wi-Fi 5

Asus E510 Laptop For students wanting a splash of style, the Asus E510 comes in a range of vibrant colours. The eight-hour battery life will help you power through long study days, and the unique 180-degree hinge even lets it open right out to lay flat on the table. 15.6” FHD display Intel Pentium Silver N6000, up to 3.3GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD HDMI/USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth v4.1 Wi-Fi 5

MSI Stealth 14 Studio Okay, technically this one’s a gaming laptop, but it could be a case of work hard/play hard. Running on a powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, this beast will handle the latest games – after the homework is finished, of course. That processing power could also be put to good use on advanced school tasks like photo or video editing. 14” QHD+ display 13th Gen Intel i7, up to 5.0GHz 16GB RAM 1TB SSD HDMI/USB-A/USB-C/Thunderbolt 4.0 Bluetooth v5.3 Wi-Fi 6E

Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 EVO This versatile laptop is thin and light, but protected by military-grade toughness. The vibrant OLED display packs a higher-than-Full HD resolution, and the two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports provide fast data transfer speeds to connected devices. The built-in Full HD camera shows your best side during calls, while the physical privacy shutter ensures peace of mind. 14” FHD+ display 13th Gen Intel Core i5, up to 4.7GHz

HP Pavilion Plus EVO This high-end work-focused laptop is so powerful it’s almost like having a tutor. The stunning display packs a resolution of 2880 x 1800 with a silky smooth refresh rate, and low blue light emission to protect young eyes. The wide range of ports keeps connectivity options open, while the 13-hour battery life will power long study days. 14” 2.8K display 13th Gen Intel Core i7, up to 5.0GHz

16GB RAM 512GB SSD HDMI/USB-A/2x Thunderbolt 4.0 Bluetooth v5.1 Wi-Fi 6E

16GB RAM 512GB SSD HDMI/2x USB-A/USB-C/Thunderbolt Bluetooth v5.3 Wi-Fi 6E

Disclaimer: Battery life based on manufacturer testing and can vary significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors.

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