College never ends. We know the feeling! You must be looking for best laptops for college students in 2016, and we are here to help you. Buying a laptop is always a tough decision because there are more brands and models of laptops than the number of colleges in the world. If it was cheap, you could buy anyone, try it out and buy another if it does not work out well. Unfortunately, this is one of most expensive investment in your college life and getting a best possible model is in your best interest. You should be looking at reliable, comfortable, portable laptops that has latest technology installed.
Of course, price is the major factor and that is exactly why this post was written. We will provide you a list of 5 of the great laptops for students like yourself that will fit within your budget and should not cost you a fortune.
These laptops are suitable for almost every major that a university has to offer. Whether you are biology major, journalism major, chemistry major or any other major students, these laptops will be great for you in 2016.
We get emails all the time asking if a student should get Windows or Apple computer. We simply reply that it depends on your preference. These days most software and applications support MAC OS, but if you are a Mac lover, you will not find the MAC in this list and that does not mean it is not recommended. Matter of fact we believe MAC are best choice for dental students and nursing students. We strongly recommend all the computer science students, IT students and programming students to get both MAC and windows laptop to become familiar with multiple operating systems. If you are a MAC lover, just get one that fits your budget and one that has your desired configurations because buying a MAC is relatively easy due to less number of models.
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Toshiba Satellite C55-C5241- Windows 10 laptop for students under $500 for a budget price-2016
This is a good choice for college work if you are trying to get the best quality laptop for students under $500. This sleek Satellite has a screen of 15.6 inches, 1TB hard drive, 8GB RAM, fifth generation intel i5 processor and it comes with the latest windows 10 operating system! A good choice for students looking to not spend more than $500 as this can be purchased for a budget price of under $500. This laptop comes with 5th generation Intel i5 processor that was released with lots of improvements. Toshiba is known to make reliable and durable laptops, thus you can expect it to be reliable. The downside is its weight, which is almost 5 lbs, but still it is a great buy for students because of other cool features and its affordable pricing of under $500.
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Microsoft Surface Book- Absolutely amazing laptop under $2000 which college and university students will love in 2016
Surface book from Microsoft, in our opinion, should be awarded laptop of the year if that title exist anywhere! That’s how much we love this laptop and no matter what your major is, you will find it compatible to your coursework (except few exceptions).
First the bad news; it costs way over $1000 and retails starting $1499 for the most basic version and can cost as high as $3200 for the most loaded version. Cost will be a major factor to decide if a student should buy it.
On the bright side, everything else is wonderful about this laptop. You will love its design, its 2-in-1 flip style functionality and most importantly its resolution which makes MacBook with retina display look like peanuts. It supports AutoCad 3D modeling, comes with surface pen and you can draw pictures and art directly using the surface pen. Whether your major is architecture, engineering, science, arts, or journalism, just to name a few, Surface book will take care of your needs.
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ASUS Flip 2-in-1 Convertible TP500LA-DS71T- Excellent laptop for University/college students under $800-2016
Formerly known as Vivobook, ASUS Flip TP500LA-DS71T is a very good choice for college students. For an affordable price, this ASUS flip has all the features a school kid desires.
There are two versions of this ASUS flip!
One has 5th generation 2.4 GHz i7 Intel processor (Broadwell processor), 8GB of RAM, 1TB hard drive and HD screen (1366 by 768 pixels) which will give you smooth computing experience while you run various software and perform other school work.
The other has 5th generation i5 2.2 GHz Intel processor, 8GB of RAM, 1TB hard drive and full high definition screen (1920 by 1080) which will give your eyes least strain and the clarity is awesome.
Both Flip versions comes with 15.6 inches of screen, windows 8.1 operating system that can easily be upgraded to Windows 10 operating system for free. Flip is highly rated among the buyers. Although it was released for general use, it is a great buy for any college students who would like to spend under $800. The best thing about this laptop is its weight, which is very light. Flex is optimal for students of all majors in 2016. Watch a short video review of ASUS flip below:
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Lenovo Flex 3, Multiple versions- Top portable and affordable laptop for college students under $1000 in 2016
Too good to look at, Lenovo flex 3 has multiple versions and has lot to offer. Lenovo is already a team of creative designers and engineers and this Flex 3 is just an example of what the Lenovo team can offer to its loyal customers. There are multiple versions of Lenovo flex 3 and all of them comes with windows 10 operating system and 5th generation Intel processors. You can choose the any version you find affordable. All of them are great choice. Below are the available versions:
- Flex 3 with intel i5, 4GB RAM, 500 GB space,15.6 inch – Best laptop for university and high school students Under $700
- Flex 3 with 8GB RAM, i5 processor, 1TB space, 15.6 inch- Best laptop for students Under $800
- Flex 3 with i5 processor, 500GB space, 8GB RAM, 14 inch- Best laptop for college Under $800- EDITOR’S CHOICE
- Flex 3 with i7 processor, 1TB space, 8GB RAM, 14 inch- Best student laptop Under $1000
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Having a good RAM make sure you will be able to close the window as soon as your teacher comes close to you while you are sneaking on Google or YouTube. Without any doubt, any version of Flex 3 is very good laptop for students.
Dell XPS 13 QHD with very high resolution- Top laptop for college students under $1500-2016
This particular Dell XPS 13 has latest 5th generation Intel i5 processor that clocks in at 2.2 GHz in addition to 8GB RAM, 256GB of SSD, Windows 10 OS and extremely high screen resolution of 3200 by 1800 pixels. It has 13 inch screen and weighs under 3lbs which makes it a very portable laptop that is easy to carry around. Although it costs almost $1300, this is perfect for students looking who are looking years ahead of educational life. Durability is what Dell XPS 13 offers and you can expect it to last for several years! It is a great alternative to MacBook pro with retina display and college students will love XPS 13.
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Toshiba KIRAbook 13 – Another best choice for students-2016
We all know Toshiba is always there to beat its competitors with their innovation and they proved it by coming up with Kirabook 13 that is simply magnificent. If you are a student and still can afford $1470, it is a great option, especially if you are computer science or engineering student. What we liked most about Kirabook 13 was its weight of under 3 lbs. As a student, you always wish your gadgets are lightweights because there are so many things to fit into the bag pack.
This is a cute little gem with a screen size of just 13.3 inches and comes with i7 fourth generation Intel processor. It has 8GB RAM, 256 GB of hard drive storage and comes with 8.1 windows OS. Battery life of more than 9 hours is another great feature of Kirabook 13. Although quite expensive, it is well worth every penny. Kirabook is great for journalism students because of its portability and being easy to use in cafes.
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Wrapping it up..
So, there goes our laptop recommendations for college students in 2016. We are confident that these laptops are able to provide solid computing experience as the student continues their college or university. Good luck with the purchase and let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
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