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Guillaume's top Picks $480 - $1844

The following stood up to me repeatedly as gadgets I'd buy myself.

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  Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from $8506% cheaper than usual
  ~$939 with accessories

  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.48 x 22.44 x 2.02 cm

  Weight: 1.69 kg

  detailed info

  $849.00 from Microsoft (New) as of 2018-11-16 06:06:57, EST

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  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from $1690;
  ~$1844 with accessories

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.28 x 25.98 x 2.89 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from $1689.00

  • $1689.00 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 09:43:18, EST
  • $1699.00 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 20:36:43, EST
  • $1729.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 09:44:52, EST
  • $1758.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 09:40:53, EST
  • $1798.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 09:41:31, EST
  • $1799.00 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 09:41:16, EST
  • $1799.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 09:39:29, EST

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  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from $85010%, Best price yet!
  ~$1088 with accessories

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from $849.99

  • $849.99 from eBay (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:18, EST
  • $949.00 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:01:16, EST
  • $999.00 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 21:45:58, EST
  • $999.00 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:09, EST
  • $999.00 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:01:56, EST
  • $999.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:27:58, EST
  • $999.99 from The Source (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:38, EST
  • $999.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:01:36, EST
  • $1012.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:28, EST
  • $1059.90 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:00:32, EST
  • $1099.99 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:02:07, EST

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $12006% cheaper than usual
  ~$1364 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.91 x 27.48 x 2.49 cm

  Weight: 2.84 kg

  detailed info

  from $1199.00

  • $1199.00 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:09:01, EST
  • $1349.00 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 09:28:01, EST

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  Dell Inspiron 5000, 15" Laptop from $65028% cheaper than usual
  ~$740 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7200U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.99 x 25.91 x 2.34 cm

  Weight: 2.33 kg

  detailed info

  $649.99 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-11-16 05:17:18, EST

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  Acer 11.6" Convertible Chromebook from $350;
  ~$480 with accessories

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3160

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 400

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.39 x 20.40 x 1.93 cm

  Weight: 1.30 kg

  detailed info

  from $349.19

  • $349.19 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 19:10:48, EST
  • $369.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:11:15, EST
  • $399.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:14:16, EST
  • $399.99 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:07:15, EST
  • $427.99 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:11:45, EST

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