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My son is an Education major, and needs a machine for school work, but also wants to use his laptop for gaming. Any suggestions on what to purchase? Don't want to spend more than $1000. Thanks.
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The Lenovo Y50 and Y40 line always comes up. Take a look at the options that line has.
Mind that you won't be playing The Witcher III at Ludicrous settings but it will game.
Your budget is very good, you can get an high end Laptop within that range.
I would not suggest you a specific model or a band. But, I will give you a check list before you purchase your new workstation laptop.
Things You Must Know Before Buying New Laptop [Guide]
Buy the laptop that meets your requirement for e.g. screen size, battery life and so on.
Hello, I would like to propose MSI GE62 or ASUS G551, these 2 models is higher performance and works fine for 3 more years for your son, and the OS with SSD version is recommended!
Asus G551 and msi Ge62 are both acceptable options but the thermal pipes is also critical while you use the machine for 3D gameplay.
Hi, recommend checking out MSI GE62 and GE72 for doing both school work and gaming.
Lenovo Y50 is also a good choose to have it.
Hello,
I recommend you to buy HP Stream 11 or Acer Aspire V Nitro Black Edition
Laptops for Students – Things to consider
-Design and Build Quality
-Performance and Price
-Battery Life
-Screen and Sound
Hope it will help your concern.
I found a laptop MSI GP62,which is lower than $1000,I thought is suitable for students.
My 1st suggestion is MSI GL62 6QF-627 ,which is new product and just available on e-shop ,also you might consider Lenovo Y50,both price are below $900.
When it comes to gaming, I think MSI GL62 has more gaming elements on the features and casing than Lenovo.
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