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The Best Traditional Laptop Computers under $990

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Apple

MacBook Air (2018)

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From $950.99

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Apple

MacBook Air 13.3-Inch Laptop (Intel Core i5 1.6GHz, 128GB Flash, 8GB RAM)

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Dell XPS 13 9370

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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

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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.

Apple MacBook Air (2018)

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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)

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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.