Dell’s latest XPS 13 is one of our favorite laptops (9/10, WIRED Recommends). This model lacks the 4K screen that WIRED writer Scott Gilbertson tested, but it has considerably better battery life. The 11th-generation Intel i7 chip is plenty fast for most things, even editing 4K video, and the 16:10 display adds some welcome extra headroom when browsing the web and editing documents.
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Specs: Intel Core m3, 4+ GB RAM, 64 GB SSD
If you almost exclusively use Google’s Chrome browser for all your needs, then consider a Chromebook. They’re a great deal more affordable, and this is the top pick in our Best Chromebooks guide. WIRED reviewer Scott Gilbertson says it strikes the best balance between price, power, and features. The 14-inch 1080p screen is bright, the battery lasts all day, and it’s speedy enough for lightweight tasks.
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This is in our Best Laptop Stands guide. It’s slim and sticks to the underside of your laptop, so it’s always present and allows you to raise your laptop’s keyboard to two different heights. It fits up to a 15.6-inch laptop, so it should be large enough for most. There are multiple colors and styles to choose from, but the deals vary on what you choose.
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