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LAPTOPS

APPLE MACBOOK AIR (M1, 2020)

From $1,499, apple.com/au

Apple’s cheapest laptop is a revolution. Think thin and light laptops have to sacrifice power? Not any more. This is the best of all worlds, with an eight-core M1 CPU as powerful as those in gaming PCs.

ASUS VIVOBOOK S15

$1,512, asus.com

This slim and super light laptop hits a wonderful sweet spot. With an Intel Core i5, 4GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD and a touchscreen ScreenPad, it represents wonderful mid-range value.

DELL XPS 13 (9310)

$2,698, dell.com

The Dell XPS 13 is thinner and more powerful than ever. Up to 1TB of SSD storage, 16GB of RAM, a 4K screen and fast 10th-generation Intel chips help make it a top-quality all-rounder.

MACBOOK PRO (M1) 2021

From $2,999, apple.com/au

Available as a 14-inch or 16-inch laptop, with either the M1 Pro or M1 Max chip, Macbook Pros offer top-level performance and yet hugely impressive battery life. The very best Apple has to offer.

2-IN-1 LAPTOPS

ASUS ZENBOOK FLIP 13

$1,895, asus.com

The Zenbook Flip 13 might be the best laptop Asus has ever released. Tooled up with

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