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How do you choose a laptop built for study?

Most students, and most people, have a limited budget to work with. While it’s tempting to splash out on the best-looking laptop from the coolest brand, this isn’t always a practical option – and your budget might be better off spent on getting the right components or a better screen.

That’s why you need to start with the practicalities, starting with the right form factor.

Size and style

Students don’t tend to be sedentary; they must be able to get from home to campus or from class to class, and often benefit from a laptop that’s as portable as possible. Unless you’re buying a laptop purely for homework or home-based research, it’s worth looking at a

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