I haven’t owned a true laptop in 5 years. Just the work laptop and a chrome book that finally died out on me. Any recommendations for someone who uses their work laptop 80% of the time but wants something nicer than a chrome book?

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MacBook Air. The new one is amazing!

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You can get it for around $900. Not too far off from the Surface. Though a tablet with a keyboard might fit your needs more.

I have a dell xps 15 its really solid and i can play videogames/stream get good quality out of it. Might be a little out of your price range tho

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The Dell XPS range are awesome.

With an Amex Card you often get offers of $300+ off dell with a spend of $800+ plus.

Add Ratuken bonus 10% weeks and you can shave hundreds off Dell

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I think I’ll go with the surface. Thanks everyone

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Best Buy has deals this weekend on surfaces FYi

Microsoft Surface line? Cheaper than Mac, more expensive than Chrome. Runs windows.

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Also open to tablets


Just overwhelmed by choices. Just web browsing and the occasional movie. Something light

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iPad with a keyboard. Look at Apple online store, they have a refurbished area and you can get it a little cheaper. You definitely don’t need a Pro or Air version.

MS Surface Pro. The base model should fit that 20% of your needs. ~$800 before tax I believe.

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Yep I got one last year and love it

Refurbished Mac. This past spring I got a 2019 model that was basically brand new for $800

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MS surface is pretty cool

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MS Surface has worked out pretty well for me. I got a good deal on it and also on the keyboard because you have to get that separately

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I agree with everyone saying Surface I really like it

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I bought a mac mini 2020 with the new M1 chip for $670 from Costco. It's expensive but totally worth it! Amazing power, speed and can do almost anything you want.

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I got a MacBook Pro to supplement my work computer and soon realized I really just needed an iPad. Now, I've got both and use the iPad most. I'd get the nicest iPad you can afford. If you want a keyboard for it, you can get that, too.

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I bought a Lenovo Thinkpad — hands down best laptop I’ve ever purchased. Never going back to Dell, MS, etc

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A Mac seems like a lot upfront but it will pay for itself. I bought a MacBook Air in 2011 and it's still functional. I use it now as the laptop I bring on vacations. Works really well, but I won't be devastated if it gets lost/stolen/damaged.

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MacBook Pro retina dies play and I’ve had mine for years with no issues.

lenovo x1 extreme or carbon or one of their yogas... their thinkpads are so good

Look at the ' expensive ' chromebooks with touch screens etc.

Probably what you need.

I have a Dell XPS 13 and it is great.

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