Starting at around $800, this laptop provides serious gaming power for the price, featuring Nvidia GTX 1050 or 1050 Ti graphics and a 74 watt-hour battery. Key Strength Starting Price (Approx.) Dell XPS 13 Best overall Windows experience HP Spectre x360 Most versatile 2-in-1 design Asus Chromebook Flip Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Best value for students Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Best durability and keyboard MacBook Pro 13" Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Top-tier display and ecosystem Key Specs to Look For in 2017
continues to dominate the ultrabook category due to its nearly bezel-free "InfinityEdge" display, which allows a 13.3-inch screen to fit into an 11-inch chassis. The 2017 model features 7th-gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processors and is praised for its portability and high-quality build. Best 2-in-1 Convertible: HP Spectre x360 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. which laptop to buy 2017
To ensure your laptop stays relevant, aim for these standard 2017 specifications: Starting at around $800, this laptop provides serious
Look for at least one USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port for future compatibility. Surface Book Best durability and keyboard MacBook Pro 13" Go
introduced the Touch Bar interface and faster 7th-gen "Kaby Lake" processors. While it is highly rated for its display quality and build, some users have reported it runs hot during intensive tasks. Best Gaming Laptop: Razer Blade (14-inch) Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Equipped with an Nvidia GTX 1060 GPU, the Razer Blade Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
7th or 8th-generation Intel Core i5/i7 (Kaby Lake). RAM: At least 8GB for smooth multitasking.
256GB SSD (Solid State Drive) is much faster than traditional hard drives.