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7 best laptops for students, and everyone on a tight budget

There's a thin line between price, quality, and transportability — and these laptops check all the boxes

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The holidays are just around the corner and as a student, you'll probably want to ask for something practical. Maybe you'd like someone to pay your bills for the month or buy books for next semester. Or maybe you should replace that 5-year-old laptop barely hanging on by a thread.

You may think your computer will last a couple more years, but why put yourself through slow speeds and terrible battery life when it's not necessary? Laptops made for students and others with lower budgets are more advanced — here are seven models that can handle your school load and won't break the bank.

Lenovo ThinkPad E580

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Lenovo'sThinkPad E580 would be perfect for students in the business, economics or tech fields. Starting at about $530, the E580 has a slew of different security protocols, such as fingerprint verification, durability against drops or being roughly thrown in a backpack. You also get up to 13 hours of battery life on one charge. Your trusty pal definitely won't die out during a lecture.