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Favoured Archetypes

The following archetypes are faring the best right now and can expect to spend less than usual for a device.

• Laptops for the Serious Gamer The Serious Gamer would usually pay between US$1194 and US$2160 for a Laptop but could save US$444 right now.
• Laptops for the Video Editor The Video Editor would usually pay between US$1194 and US$2160 for a Laptop but could save US$444 right now.
• Laptops for the Serious Multitasker The Serious Multitasker would usually pay between US$1169 and US$2160 for a Laptop but could save US$342 right now.
• Laptops for the Productivity-Focused User The Productivity-Focused User would usually pay between US$750 and US$1319 for a Laptop but could save US$249 right now.
• Laptops for the Serious Music Producer The Serious Music Producer would usually pay between US$1169 and US$1869 for a Laptop but could save US$249 right now.
• Stationary Computers for the Serious Multitasker The Serious Multitasker would usually pay between US$890 and US$1825 for a Stationary Computer but could save US$235 right now.

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Recently ranked

I do not include just any computer or tablets on TekAdvisor. Each addition undergoes a round of detailed research and only the ones I'm confident in eventually get a spot.

Here are the latest additions:

• #8, Stationary Computers ($1200 - $1600)

  

  HP Pavilion Gaming PC from US$1020;
  ~$1590 with accessories

  This affordable gaming PC features appealing specs for the price and is well worth a look if you're looking for a gaming station on a budget or a graphical work... Read More about the TG01-1109

  • the Long-Term Gamer
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-10400

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Dimensions: 15.54 x 30.77 x 33.74 cm

  Weight: 5.960 kg

  detailed info

  US$1018.53 from Best Buy (New) as of 2021-01-17 06:09:18, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #1, Laptops ($925 - $1075)

  

  Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$830;
  ~$1070 with accessories

  This Laptop excels at cost-effective productivity and multitasking while being relatively easy to carry. It even has a few attractive features, such as Gigabit-... Read More about the ni155000t_sb_5004e

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7

  Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.61 x 23.45 x 1.79 cm

  Weight: 1.714 kg

  detailed info

  US$822.65 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-01-18 03:18:56, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #2, Laptops ($700 - $925)

  

  Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$710;
  ~$920 with accessories

  This Laptop excels at cost-effective productivity while remaining relatively easy to carry. It even has a few attractive features, such as Gigabit-capable WiFi... Read More about the ni155000t_sb_5015e

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7

  Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.61 x 23.45 x 1.79 cm

  Weight: 1.714 kg

  detailed info

  US$705.13 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2021-01-18 03:18:41, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

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