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Six types of notebooks recommended to college students & tablets. Select a model with a good balance between price and function [Summer 2021]
Pencil and eraser PC. It's already been that time.
Now for college students, excellent computers are also a must. Moreover, with the introduction of GIGA schools and the promotion of online teaching, laptops (laptops), which are reasonable and easy to carry for high and middle school students, are becoming a necessary project. Therefore, this time, I would like to introduce the "recommended computers for students" selected by the Wirecutter editorial department, for students and parents who are considering buying new laptops!
College life costs money, doesn't it? Tuition and textbooks, rent and meals if you live alone. Therefore, college students want to choose laptops with high reliability and reasonable prices. There are many uses for taking notes in class, writing reports at 03:00, and editing slides for group projects at the seminar. It's just that "it's easy to say". Finding the laptop that is most suitable for college students may be more difficult than writing a 4000-word report.
Wirecutter tests many laptops every year. This guide extracts and summarizes the models recommended for college and high school students! As a selection standard, we should first pay attention to the balance between the performance and price of PC. Then check battery life, size and weight, keyboard and trackpad, functional adequacy. It works well in both remote and classroom lectures to introduce you to a balanced laptop that contains all the elements.
In addition, slightly more expensive, portable models and more reasonable models are selected. The latter is also recommended for primary and secondary school students in distance learning. However, the performance of cheap models will decline when the battery driving time is short or the size is large, and the function is limited, and the life of the PC itself is easy to be shortened.
Recommended excellent balance of power and stability: Lenovo Yoga7i (14 inches)
A well-balanced, excellent laptop. The Yoga is the best laptop you can buy at this price. The show is as good as the performance of an expensive super book, but lightweight compactness has been lost and battery life is very short.
Recommended specifications
| プロセッサ | Intel Core i5-1135G7 |
| ディスプレイ | 14インチ 1,920×1,080、タッチスクリーンあり |
| 重量 | 1,400g |
| ストレージ | 256GB SSD |
| メモリ | 8GB |
| バッテリー駆動時間 | 13時間 |
Recommended point: when it comes to low-cost super-books, even students are easy to sell models. Specifications and additional features are limited compared to high-priced overbooks, but they are still thinner and lighter, and battery life is adequate. Although it has its disadvantages, its performance and quality are much better than those of low-cost laptops.
Lenovo Yoga7i is recommended for high school and college students who want to buy laptops and use them until graduation. Powerful and easy to carry, keyboards and truck pads are sturdy and secure. The Lenovo website sells for $899.99 (about 99,000 yen). The cheap Super Book is also equipped with easy-to-cut fingerprint authentication and USB-C chargers. Type C charger is convenient because it can be shared with other devices.
Of course, there are some superior models that are more compact and have better battery and keyboard performance (such as the Dell XPS13), but the corresponding price is also higher than the Yoga7i, so the benefits that students usually use may be few.
High-end Windows Super Book: Dell XPS 13 (9310)
The most advanced super book. Dell XPS 13 is thin and light, and the battery has a long life. Excellent keyboard, reliable track pad and spacious display are attractive.
Recommended specifications (specifications)
| プロセッサ | Intel Core i5-1135G7 |
| ディスプレイ | 13.4インチ 1,920×1,200 |
| 重量 | 1,197g |
| ストレージ | 256GB SSD |
| メモリ | 8GB |
| バッテリー駆動時間 | 12.5時間 |
Recommended point: for those with a large budget, consider a real super book. High-quality keyboard plus monitor, long-life battery, power is also enough. Thin, light and portable. The price is high, but it is rugged and provides a better experience than the low-cost PC. However, you may feel inadequate when playing the latest games, as well as tasks such as video editing and 3D modeling.
Dell XPS 13 (9310) is lightweight and compact. Equipped with all-day batteries, excellent keyboards and truck pads. The fast and spacious display screen is very suitable for browsing the web and writing papers. Equipped with two Thunderbolt 4 ports for data transmission and connection to external monitors, as well as mainframe charging. I would also like a USB-A port if possible, but with USB-C and USB-A conversion adapters, so range is allowed. If you want to add more ports, please purchase a USB-C hub or dock.
High-end Mac Super Book: MacBook Air
The best balanced MacBook. The MacBook Air is equipped with a comfortable keyboard, which is different from the MacBook Air in the past with high performance and sufficient storage space.
Recommended specifications (specifications)
| プロセッサ | 8コア Apple M1 CPU |
| ディスプレイ | 13.3インチ 2,560×1,600 IPSテクノロジー搭載 |
| 重量 | 1,290g |
| ストレージ | 256GB SSD |
| メモリ | 8GB |
| バッテリー駆動時間 | 14.5時間 |
Recommended point: for people who like macOS, or who want technical support that is very different from other companies, MacBook is recommended. Among them, considering the balance of size, weight and speed, the 13-inch model is the best. He is very active in document production, research, basic video, image editing, coding and other academic aspects. Apple also has a discount service for students, and you can buy one with sufficient specifications and storage space for about 100000 yen. Of course, you can make good use of it until you graduate.
MacBook is generally more expensive than Windows. Especially when upgrading memory and storage, you need plenty of budget space. Apple's SSD upgrade will be quite expensive, so considering cloud storage and external SSD should be more friendly to your wallet. The latest MacBook keyboard refreshes and storage is larger, so it is easier to use than the old version.
The 13-inch MacBook Air with an Apple M1 processor browses Web, creates documents and edits simple images and videos at sufficient speed, and supports professional work such as 3D rendering and code editing. In addition, excellent keyboards and trackpads are equipped with long-life batteries that are charge-free throughout the day.
Like other laptops made by Apple, the number of ports is small (there are two Thunderbolt2/USB-C port), so it is best to prepare USB-C hubs and cables. Nevertheless, the strong construction of lightweight design, as well as the industry's top support is the charm. This is the best laptop, especially for people with Apple devices such as the iPhone.
The most cost-effective Chromebook: Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 (13 inches)
The best Chromebook. Lenovo Flex5's lightweight keyboard and trackpad are highly recommended Chromebook with low-cost but unparalleled performance.
Recommended specifications (specifications)
| プロセッサ | Intel Core i3-10110U |
| ディスプレイ | 13.3インチ 1,920×1,080 タッチディスプレイ |
| 重量 | 1,347g |
| ストレージ | 64GB SSD |
| メモリ | 4GB |
| バッテリー駆動時間 | 10時間 |
65731 yen
Recommended point: Chromebook is ideal for students who do not need Windows or macOS specific programs. Excellent Chromebook can make you an ordinary laptop, such as document production, video calls, video streaming and so on. However, only through Web browsers and Android applications.
In any case, the attraction of Chromebook is reasonable price. The $400 (44,000 yen) Chromebook is faster, lighter, smoother and has longer battery life than the $500 (55,000 yen) Windows laptop. In addition, Chromebook is safe and easy to maintain. As a result, in addition to not being able to connect well to the school printer, you cannot play Windows games or access professional software such as Mac, Windows image / video / audio editing applications and MatLab.
Considering the disadvantages mentioned above, "Chromebook is not bad!" "if you think so, be sure to refer to the Chromebook guide article. Here, the first model recommended is also the Lenovo Chromebook Flex5 (13 inches). Keyboard and touchpad with excellent fast performance, compact and lightweight body equipped with 1080p bright touch screen. And it's fast in the Chromebook at this price. The battery and the day's homework and class have enough capacity, but I feel a little uncomfortable. For those who want to be more comfortable, please consider other recommended models.
COSPA's best Windows laptop: Acer Aspire 5
The highest Windows laptop under $500. The Acer Aspire 5 comes with a comfortable keyboard and reliable track pads as the best screen for cheap Windows laptops without complaining. Starting more than one application at a time makes your actions heavier, but you can easily add memory at a low cost.
Recommended specifications (specifications)
| プロセッサ | Intel Core i3-1005G1 |
| ディスプレイ | 15インチ 1,920×1,080 |
| 重量 | 1,900g |
| ストレージ | 128GB SSD |
| メモリ | 4GB |
| バッテリー駆動時間 | 6.5時間 |
Recommended point: although I want a Windows laptop, I don't have enough space in the budget. Even such people are easy to sell the price of a reliable laptop. This model does not require multitasking students, or middle school students below the lower school age. In the same price "cheap and lightweight PC", it is easy to sacrifice speed anyway. On the contrary, if you pay attention to high speed, you will have to compromise on other specifications. Low-cost laptops have acceptable specifications, 15 inches, weigh about 2500 grams, and have shorter battery life than expensive superbooks. Even with the same processor and memory, the SSD model is faster than the cheaper HDD model.
The Aspire 5 has a comfortable and reliable keyboard and trackpad on its 15-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS LCD panel, which looks better than other cheap Windows laptops. However, because the memory is 4 GB, the number of programs and browser tabs that can be opened at once is limited, and there is no battery for a day (memory can be easily upgraded). Like many low-cost Windows laptops, use the Microsoft Refresh Windows tool to remove unnecessary preloaded applications.
In addition, you can switch from the default Windows 10 S mode (a mode designed for reliable security and fast start performance) to Windows 10 Home for free, if you mind, please check the steps here (please note that once the S mode is cancelled, it cannot be restored to its original state). In the Windows 10 version, except for applications from the Microsoft Store, other applications are limited, and the browser is only Edge.
PC is composed of dozens or hundreds of elements, so it is extremely difficult to choose a really cost-effective laptop in a limited time. Because the price will fluctuate constantly, and the model will be released or suspended without notice. If you cannot get this recommended model, please use the following specifications as the standard to find your favorite laptop.
Reasonably recommended tablet: Apple iPad (8th generation, 32 GB)
Everyone sings "the best" and recommends tablets. Large screen and fast enough processor, Apple Pencil and smart keyboard compatible with the eighth generation of iPad, tablet users want to provide the features.
Recommended point: the iPad is a reliable tablet computer around 30, 000 yen. Windows PC and Chromebook at the same price are often dissatisfied with the use of the screen because the display is not clear or the performance is not satisfactory. Of course, programming courses, image and video editing using Photoshop and Premiere can be done on a computer, but Web browsing, writing reports, watching videos, drawing, handwritten notes and other tasks can be fully handled by even a reasonable iPad. As a practical and cheap replacement for laptops, it should be very active.
最新 Apple iPad (10.2インチ, Wi-Fi, 32GB) - ゴールド (第8世代)38280 yen
There is also a sense of speed, App Store is full of a large collection of games (and production apps). Because of its light weight, it is most appropriate to relax on the bed or sofa. Of course, please finish your homework first.
The 10.2-inch Apple iPad (eighth generation) is not as fast as the more expensive iPad Pro, but it is responsive, comfortable, bright and colorful. It also supports Apple Pencil and takes a long time to drive the battery, making it easy to take notes. In addition, the keyboard and mouse, which were once one of the shortcomings of the iPad, have also greatly improved as a result of Apple's increased efforts, and are no less comfortable than laptops if they are included in a dedicated shell and paired with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse (or Apple's Magic Trackpad). If sufficient, it is recommended to upgrade from 32 GB to 128 GB version. You can reserve space for applications and various files without relying on cloud storage, and so on.
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