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Guillaume's top Picks US$369 - US$1639

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

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  Dell Inspiron 13" Convertible Laptop from US$750;
  ~$1089 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	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Tablets standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  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

  US$748.68 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-01-22 06:06:04, EST

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  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from US$11703% cheaper than usual
  ~$1639 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	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	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  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$1160.86

  • US$1160.86 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:14:04, EST
  • US$1160.86 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:21:59, EST
  • US$1236.55 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:13:41, EST
  • US$1273.27 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:18:43, EST
  • US$1296.5 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:19:35, EST
  • US$1320.49 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:18:03, EST
  • US$1348.21 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:18:14, EST
  • US$1368.38 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:21:03, EST
  • US$1370.33 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:20:25, EST
  • US$1423.16 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:16:58, EST

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  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from US$640;
  ~$940 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	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  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: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from US$637.01

  • US$637.01 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:44:41, EST
  • US$711.21 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:02:15, EST
  • US$741.93 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 05:23:15, EST
  • US$747.93 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:46:07, EST
  • US$748.68 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 05:22:59, EST
  • US$749.42 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 05:22:43, EST
  • US$749.42 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:03:27, EST
  • US$749.42 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 05:23:24, EST
  • US$749.42 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:04:10, EST
  • US$757.93 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:01:33, EST
  • US$794.32 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:43:21, EST
  • US$807.79 from B&H (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:45:04, EST

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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from US$530;
  ~$790 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	5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  US$524.59 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-01-23 11:06:38, EST

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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from US$75013%, Best price yet!
  ~$1090 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  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

  from US$749.42

  • US$749.42 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-01-23 12:02:36, EST
  • US$974.25 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 12:02:18, EST

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  Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from US$60011% cheaper than usual
  ~$890 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2/5
  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$599.54

  • US$599.54 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:27:28, EST
  • US$674.48 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 11:23:58, EST

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  Acer 11" Chromebook from US$210;
  ~$369 with accessories

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by Netbooks standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

  Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 11.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.85 cm

  Weight: 1.10 kg

  detailed info

  from US$209.08

  • US$209.08 from Costco (New)
    as of 2019-01-18 10:32:28, EST
  • US$209.83 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 06:18:18, EST
  • US$209.83 from Acer (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 12:14:33, EST
  • US$209.83 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:27:07, EST
  • US$218.84 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 07:08:05, EST
  • US$218.84 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 04:26:14, EST
  • US$227.97 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-01-23 07:45:53, EST

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