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MacBook Air (M1 or M2)
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Pros: Excellent battery life, lightweight, quiet, and powerful for academic tasks. Ideal if you enjoy Apple’s ecosystem and portability.
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Cons: Learning curve with macOS if you’re new, but generally easy to adapt to.
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Dell XPS 13
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Pros: Sleek, solid battery, and familiar Windows interface. Great for multitasking and highly rated for its quality keyboard.
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Cons: Premium pricing, but comparable to MacBook Air in features.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
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Pros: Portable, great for note-taking and academic work, decent battery, plus student discounts available.
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Cons: Slightly less battery life than MacBook Air, but still reliable.
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HP Spectre x360
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Pros: Convertible, solid battery, and touchscreen for added flexibility.
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Cons: More premium, but often discounted for students.
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MacBook Air (M1 or M2)
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Pros: Excellent battery life, lightweight, quiet, and powerful for academic tasks. Ideal if you enjoy Apple’s ecosystem and portability.
3.
Cons: Learning curve with macOS if you’re new, but generally easy to adapt to.
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Dell XPS 13
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Pros: Sleek, solid battery, and familiar Windows interface. Great for multitasking and highly rated for its quality keyboard.
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Cons: Premium pricing, but comparable to MacBook Air in features.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
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Pros: Portable, great for note-taking and academic work, decent battery, plus student discounts available.
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Cons: Slightly less battery life than MacBook Air, but still reliable.
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HP Spectre x360
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Pros: Convertible, solid battery, and touchscreen for added flexibility.
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Cons: More premium, but often discounted for students.
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Pros: Excellent build quality, long battery life, and optimized for creative fields like video editing or design.
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Cons: Higher price point and limited compatibility with certain specialized software, especially in fields like engineering or programming.
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Pros: Wide variety of models to suit different budgets, excellent compatibility with diverse software, and versatile designs (e.g., touchscreens, 2-in-1s).
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Cons: Durability and performance can vary, especially with lower-cost models.
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Course Requirements: Ensure your laptop supports the specific software your program requires. For example, many engineering and programming tools run better on Windows.
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Portability and Battery Life: A lightweight laptop with long battery life is ideal for campus life.
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Budget: Windows laptops often offer more options across price ranges, while Macs are a premium choice with solid longevity.
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