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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from US$45025%, Best price yet!
  ~$690 with accessories

  • 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 2.03 cm

  Weight: 1.68 kg

  detailed info

  from US$447.56

  • US$447.56 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:06:44, EDT
  • US$634.05 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:28:09, EDT

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  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1180;
  ~$1669 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	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  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 US$1177.84

  • US$1177.84 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:03:04, EDT
  • US$1182.47 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 10:57:48, EDT
  • US$1200.97 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:13:38, EDT
  • US$1304.66 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 10:58:19, EDT
  • US$1342.69 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:17:25, EDT
  • US$1364.01 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:09:12, EDT

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  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$660;
  ~$970 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	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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: 38.00 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.52 kg

  detailed info

  from US$656.42

  • US$656.42 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 10:56:03, EDT
  • US$670.61 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:05:00, EDT
  • US$799.49 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 04:01:02, EDT
  • US$895.13 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:05:45, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop from US$530;
  ~$790 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 37.85 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.17 kg

  detailed info

  US$522.15 from Dell (New) as of 2019-05-21 06:53:26, EDT

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  Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from US$560;
  ~$840 with accessories

  • 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 14"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.60 x 1.50 cm

  Weight: 1.30 kg

  detailed info

  from US$559.45

  • US$559.45 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:12:19, EDT
  • US$596.75 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:11:19, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop (touch) from US$5606% cheaper than usual
  ~$839 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	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 37.85 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.17 kg

  detailed info

  from US$558.71

  • US$558.71 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 14:45:17, EDT
  • US$572.47 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 08:56:19, EDT
  • US$596.75 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 14:45:56, EDT
  • US$717.61 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 14:46:16, EDT

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  Asus ROG Strix Hero II, 15" Gaming Laptop from US$12706% cheaper than usual
  ~$1790 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.12 x 26.67 x 2.29 cm

  Weight: 2.22 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1268.1

  • US$1268.1 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:07:43, EDT
  • US$1342.69 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:06:56, EDT

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  Asus VivoBook 15.6" Laptop from US$600;
  ~$890 with accessories

  • 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	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2500U

  Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 1.78 cm

  Weight: 1.59 kg

  detailed info

  US$596.75 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-05-20 08:19:16, EDT

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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from US$970;
  ~$1390 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX150

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 1.77 cm

  Weight: 1.68 kg

  detailed info

  US$969.72 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-05-20 07:53:11, EDT

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  Apple MacBook Pro 13" (2.3GHz, 128GB, w. Function Keys) from US$102016% cheaper than usual
  ~$1514 with accessories

  • the Mac User
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7360U

  Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 13.3"

  Screen Resolution: 2560×1600

  Dimensions: 30.41 x 21.24 x 1.49 cm

  Weight: 1.37 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1018.22

  • US$1018.22 from Newegg (Refurbished)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:30:06, EDT
  • US$1215.88 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:37:25, EDT
  • US$1215.88 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-05-21 07:11:09, EDT
  • US$1290.48 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:13:14, EDT
  • US$1290.48 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 07:07:11, EDT

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