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folds all the way over to make the perfect canvas for your rough sketches and multimedia masterpieces. AT A GLANCE 14" Full HD touchscreen Intel Core i5-1235U 256GB SSD 8GB RAM Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics HDMI port 2x USB-A ports USB-C port The media master Students working with video files will

LAPTOP GUIDE What kind of study buddy do you need?

need plenty of processing power, ample storage space, fast data transfer speeds and maybe the ability to scribble on the screen. The HP Envy X360 EVO is a 2-in-1 that ticks all the boxes. AT A GLANCE 13.3" Full HD+ touchscreen Intel Core i7-1250U 512GB SSD storage 16GB RAM Intel Iris Xe Graphics 2x USB-A ports 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports

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The Office assistant Nobody knows productivity like Microsoft, with its Office suite, Edge browser and OneDrive cloud storage. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 will keep you focused by providing easy access to all of these (and Xbox Game Pass – work hard, play hard, as they say). The 18-hour battery will power those long study sessions, while the Thunderbolt 4 port allows much faster data transfer. AT A GLANCE 13.5” 2K touchscreen Intel Core i5-1235U 512GB SSD 8GB RAM Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics USB-A port Thunderbolt 4 port Surface Connect port

A good laptop is essential equipment for any uni student – but which one is the best fit for your study style? There’s plenty to consider, depending on the course you’re taking and what you plan to use your new laptop for.

The meeting mate Got a lot of group projects on the

horizon? The Dell Inspiron 14 5420 packs a Full HD webcam, complete with hardware

and software that keeps you looking sharp even in low light. Audio-wise, built-in dual microphones with AI-assisted noise reduction make sure your suggestions are heard, and speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro will let you hear the quietest of mumblers. AT A GLANCE 14” Full HD+ display Intel Core i7-1255U 512GB SSD storage 16GB RAM Intel Iris Xe Graphics HDMI port 2x USB-A ports USB-C port

The graphical guru The laptop layout is great for work involving typing, but for those studying digital art, graphic design and other creative courses, a touchscreen tablet is key. A 2-in-1 device like the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i combines the best of both worlds, with a touchscreen that

The premium powerhouse Your uni years can be some of the most important in your life, so you might want a device that can handle anything you throw at it. The LG gram EVO packs top-end specs, including 16GB of RAM, 22-hour battery life, and a processor with clock speeds of up to 4.4 GHz, into a package that weighs under 1.2 kg. AT A GLANCE 16" 2K display Intel Core i5-1240P 512GB SSD storage 16GB RAM HDMI port 2x USB-A ports 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports

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