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Question

Help choosing a laptop for university.

Aug 7, 2016 12:26PM PDT

Hi.
I'm going to university next year and I really need a laptop, because I only have a desktop computer.
I'm not really into laptops and have no ideia what I should get.
I want something medium sized (something easy to carry around, but not large because it needs to go into a backpack, not very heavy and not too small) and it will be used mostly for taking notes, studying and playing some light games (mostly hearthstone).
My budget is around $700 and I live in Portugal.
It can even be a 2-in-1 if you think is a good deal. I also would be interested in something with touchscreen, but is not needed.
Thank you for the help!

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The problem is the
Aug 7, 2016 12:52PM PDT

If you go for a 2 in 1 the price goes up. Also, the smaller laptops don't mean cheaper.

CNET always gives the XPS 13 a good nod. Look at the non-touch model.

Hearthstone is not a light game.

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You can choose a gaming laptop under the budget
Aug 23, 2016 4:50PM PDT
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Lenovo ThinkPad 13
Aug 26, 2016 1:42AM PDT