The Best Traditional Laptop Computers under $990
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Apple
MacBook Air 13.3-Inch Laptop (Intel Core i5 1.6GHz, 128GB Flash, 8GB RAM)
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From $981.68
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Dell XPS 13 9370
★ Top Choice
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From $899.99
Features
- 8GB of 2133 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM, 128 GB M.2 SATA SSD;.
- Intel 7th Gen Kaby Lake i5 7200U Dual-Core;.
- Windows 10 Home (64-bit).
- Built-in Webcam,USB 3.0, USB-C, Thunderbolt 3 via USB Type_C, Card Reader: SD family, Network: None, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1;.
- 13.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) Infinityedge Touch Display.
Pros
- ⊕ Slim design.
- ⊕ Amazing power.
- ⊕ Sublime screen.
- ⊕ Centered IR webcam.
- ⊕ Gorgeous new design.
Cons
- ⊖ Poor webcam position.
- ⊖ Steeper starting price.
- ⊖ White option is pricier.
Specs
- RAM: 8GB - 16GB DDR4.
- Storage: 1TB HDD - 512GB SSD.
- CPU: Intel Core i5-7300HQ - i7-7700HQ.
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1050 with 4GB GDDR5.
- Screen: Up to 15.6-inch Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) InfinityEdge touchscreen.
HP Spectre Folio
♥ Runner Up
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From $938.98
Features
- Windows 10 Home; 8th-gen Intel® Core i7-8500Y processor; 13.3" display; 8GB memory; 256GB solid-state drive; touch screen; backlit keyboard; Bluetooth; DVD/CD drive is not included.
Pros
- ⊕ Good keyboard.
- ⊕ Visually striking.
- ⊕ Long battery life.
- ⊕ Extremely versatile.
- ⊕ Comfortable keyboard.
Cons
- ⊖ Tinny audio.
- ⊖ Average performance.
- ⊖ Middling performance.
- ⊖ Older, 8th gen processor.
Specs
- Battery Life: 10.
- SSD: 256GB.
- RAM: 8GB / 16GB.
- Weight: 3.4 pounds.
- Display: 13.3 inches 1080p.
- Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 3, 1x USB Type-C, headphone jack.
- CPU: 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8200Y / 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8500Y.
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Apple MacBook Air (2018)
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From $950.99
Features
- Dual-core 8th-Generation Intel Core i5 Processor with Intel UHD Graphics 616.
- Fast SSD Storage and 8GB memory.
- Touch ID and the latest Apple-designed keyboard and force touch trackpad.
- Up to 12 hours of battery life.
- Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports.
- Stunning 13.3-Inch Retina Display.
- Stereo speakers with wider Stereo sound.
- OS : macOS Sierra (10.12).
Pros
- ⊕ Fast SSD.
- ⊕ Lovely design.
- ⊕ Still holds up.
- ⊕ Screen is great.
- ⊕ New lower price.
Cons
- ⊖ Underpowered.
- ⊖ Low-res screen.
- ⊖ No touch screen.
- ⊖ Shallow key travel.
- ⊖ Lack of storage space.
Specs
- Storage: 128GB SSD.
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 12 x 8.3 x 2.74in.
- RAM: 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3.
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 617.
- CPU: Intel Core i5 1.6GHz – 3.6GHz.
Apple MacBook Air 13.3-Inch Laptop (Intel Core i5 1.6GHz, 128GB Flash, 8GB RAM)
Best Bang for the Buck
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From $981.68
Features
- Thunderbolt 2 port.
- 1.8 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Processor.
- Fast SSD Storage.
- Two USB 3 ports.
- Intel HD Graphics 6000.
- 8GB memory.
- Sdxc port.
Pros
- ⊕ No bloatware.
- ⊕ Thin and light.
- ⊕ Elegant design.
- ⊕ Multiple USB ports.
- ⊕ Long-lasting battery.
Cons
- ⊖ Low-resolution display.
- ⊖ Older Intel Core i5 CPU.
- ⊖ Limited storage capacity.
- ⊖ Lacks HDMI and Ethernet ports.
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