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The 2020 Laptop Guide: These Top Picks are Perfect to Ace this School Year

July 30 2020

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Back to school is around the corner and as we are still unsure of how things are going to resume at school, it is imperative that we make sure that the kids are well-equipped to ace this scholar year. It's not always easy to know what the best options and which fits your needs the best. As usual, we've done the homework for you and selected the best laptops of 2020 from all of your favorite brands so you can find the best fit for your family.

 

HP

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If there are some laptops on the market that can do everything and beyond expectations at an affordable price, it would have to be from HP. The The HP Spectre x360 was already on our wishlist last year for it's sleek designs, 2-in-1 excellence (it turns into a tablet!) and incredible performance. Our fave has had a big refresh this year, improving specs with 10th-generation Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Plus graphics. It's quality, design and kickass performance makes it "by far the best 13-inch laptop you can buy right now in 2020." according to Tech Radar

If you are looking for something a little bit more heavy-duty, we recommend checking their line of monitors for the best dorm experience!

More top picks from HP

  1. The best HP chromebook - HP Chromebook 2
  2. The best business laptop - HP Elite Dragonfly
  3. The best for college students - HP Envy 13 

Dell

 

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Dell Laptops are known to be reliable, and that is the reason why they are a regular on laptops rankings. One of the most popular options and a critic favorite is the Dell XPs 13, called  " The best laptop you can buy in 2020" by The Verge and known to be highly customizable, lightweight and powerful (8th-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and a bezel-less ‘Infinity Edge’ display). 

Our Top Picks from Dell 

  1. The Best for video editing - DELL XPS 15 (2020)
  2. One of the top Chromebooks of 2020 - Dell Chromebook 14 3400
  3. The best affordable gaming laptop - DELL G5 15 SE

 

Apple 

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If you are an Apple fan, the best apple that you can get is the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch. With twice more storage, the brand new Magic keyboard, a 10th Gen Intel processor, it manages to be a strong players amongst its competitors. It's great performance, lightning-fast transfer speeds and over 10 hours of battery life makes it one of the best laptops of 2020. 

 Our top picks from Apple

  1. The best to consume multimedia - MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
  2.  The most affordable Apple Laptop -  MacBook Air (2020)

Lenovo

If you are looking for an options that is a great fit for younger souls, The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is your best bet. It's a great 2-in-1 Chromebook that is nice-looking, small and has a well-made colorful 10-inch display that comes with a detachable keyboard and kickstand. It's ideal for browsing, playing games, watching Disney +, and even some photo editing. Plus, it is one of the best steals on this list and perfect if you are looking for a more affordable options.

Our top picks from Lenovo: 

  1.  The best overall audio and display - Lenovo Yoga C940
  2. The best value at Lenovo - Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14
  3. The best for business- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

And so much more!

There are so many more ways to get teched up for school with FlipGive with up to 10% back for your team. Printers and Ink? Check! Cameras? Check! New headphones set? Check! Just remind your team (and yourself) to browse the store before doing so!

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

FlipGive and Cammi Granato would like to thank our official supporters Dallas Stars, Seattle Kraken, LA Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Hawerchuk Strong, Jackson Events, Canlan and other donors for helping support future legends as part of the Cammi Granato Girls Hockey Grant.

ABOUT CAMMI GRANATO:

Cammi Granato is a former captain of the United States women's national ice hockey team, Olympic gold medalist and one of the first women to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2010. She currently works as a scout for the NHL’s Seattle Kraken organization.

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