A good laptop can carry you through university. Spend on what matters.
Key specs
- SSD storage: 256 GB minimum for speed
- RAM: 8 GB recommended
- Battery: long life for power cuts
- Processor: recent mid range is enough for most courses
Course needs
Engineering, architecture and design students need stronger processors and graphics. Programming students benefit from 16 GB RAM.
Refurbished
Quality refurbished business laptops can be great value. Buy with a warranty.
Protect it
Use a surge protector, antivirus and regular backups.
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