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Lenovo Ideapad 710S, ASUS UX305, or DELL XPS 13?

I need a laptop for school in a couple of months, and I really liked these 3. If there are better laptops sub $1000 please let me know. I won't be doing gaming on this laptop, just multitasking.

 

Pros of XPS 13: Awesome display...Thunderbolt port

Cons of XPS 13: No Anti-glare screen, webcam position

 

Pros of UX305: Clean look? Battery Life

Cons of UX305: Not that great processor

 

Pros of 710S: Awesome keyboard

Cons of 710S: Has somewhat less ports

 

Which one do you think I should get? Or should I just wait for newer laptops to come out?

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a 2nd hand T450S is a better option that those.

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https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/HP-Spectre-x360-13-Signature-Edition-2-in-1-PC/productID.323246400

 

Last years spectre model. So beautiful in person. If you have a MS store nearby definitely give it a look! 

 

edit: Forgot you were picking between the 3. I loved the ux305 in person too. Felt super nice for the price point! Doesn't the UX305 also has a glossy screen? 

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13 hours ago, Jeneral said:

https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/HP-Spectre-x360-13-Signature-Edition-2-in-1-PC/productID.323246400

 

Last years spectre model. So beautiful in person. If you have a MS store nearby definitely give it a look! 

 

edit: Forgot you were picking between the 3. I loved the ux305 in person too. Felt super nice for the price point! Doesn't the UX305 also has a glossy screen? 

It has a matte display, but according to reviews, not as good as other matte displays. I do like the Spectre 360, but I've never really liked the whole 'convertible' laptop style.

 

3 hours ago, Hamako said:

Check the Lenovo Outlet. They have some good deals on the T450s. Make sure you choose one with a FHD display.

 

On 05/08/2016 at 1:33 PM, don_svetlio said:

a 2nd hand T450S is a better option that those.

It looks good, but I don't really like the design or the build

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Just now, YeshYyyK said:

It has a matte display, but according to reviews, not as good as other matte displays. I do like the Spectre 360, but I've never really liked the whole 'convertible' laptop style.

 

 

It looks good, but I don't really like the design or the build

T450S has better build quality than the ones listed. It's a Magnesium Alloy. MUCH more durable than Aluminium and also lighter.

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6 hours ago, YeshYyyK said:

It looks good, but I don't really like the design or the build

The build what? It is a thinkPad, they make a MacBook look like a cheap toy... ThinkPad T series are known for having better build than other business class laptops.

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