How to Buy a Laptop

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We wanted to do a Back To School Buyers Guide.. but the second we recommend something in 2021 it will be sold out. So instead we're giving you the tools to figure out what laptop is best for you.

Buy HP Envy 14
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Buy Dell XPS 15
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Buy HP Envy 13
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Buy MacBook Air M1
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Buy Acer Nitro 5
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Buy Alienware m15
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Buy HP Omen 15
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Title: Laszlo - Supernova
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 - Intro
0:27 - MSI Clutch!
0:40 - The XPS 15 is sick
1:05 - How much performance do you need?
1:48 - GPU Selection
3:36 - CPU Selection
5:30 - How much RAM?
6:00 - How much Storage?
6:50 - Apple M1
7:43 - Chromebooks
8:15 - Display Selection
12:05 - Keyboard & Trackpad
15:00 - Weight and Battery Life
15:56 - Drop.com
16:35 - Outro