Hi, this is Wayne again with a topic “Best Laptops and Tablets to Gift”.
If you’re looking to buy a laptop or tablet for a very lucky person this year, you might feel overwhelmed by the number of options, so I’m going to make your life easier and share cnet’s top picks for the best laptops and tablets to give for the holidays. Let’S jump into it, everyone is going to have different needs when it comes to laptops and tablets, but, let’s start with our best overall pick: the Apple MacBook Air, with an M2 processor. This 2022 version of the Air Sports, a new design, larger display, a faster M2 Chip and A long awaited high resolution webcam. It’S got great overall performance and battery life, but the biggest downside might not come as a surprise. The price the M2 MacBook Air starts at $ 1,100 for the 13in model or $ 1,300 for the newer 15-in model.
If you’re buying for a student, the best option from Apple is the MacBook Air with an M1 chip. This entry-level laptop is great for everyday use. It has strong performance and up to 18 hours of battery life, which makes it a solid choice for school and work, and the fact that it’s an air means it’s light. So it’s easier to Lug around in a backpack.
You can get the M1 MacBook Air for around $ 11,000 if you’d rather go the windows route. Our recommendation for students is the 2023 HP Pavilion Aro 13. It has strong processing, performance and long battery life, as well as a bright colorful display. It’S also lightweight at just 2 lbs and another huge perk is that it won’t break the bank, it costs around $ 800 and you can often find it discounted for hundreds less. If you want a Windows laptop that isn’t necessarily for a student, we’d recommend going a step up with the HP Pavilion plus 14 like the MacBook Air, It Sports a great size, weight and performance, and it’s available with a beautiful OLED display. You can even get it with discrete graphics for a little extra power for budding creators. It’S got long battery life and comes in 14in and 16in models, and it starts at around $ 11,000, but like The Arrow, it’s regularly on sale for much less.
If you’re. Looking for a Chromebook, our top pick is the Lenovo Idea pad Flex 5i. Chromebook Plus Google introduced the Chromebook plus category this year as a way to guarantee a higher level of performance and standard features with a starting price of $ 399. This Lenovo gets you a beautiful, two-in-one design, great full HD display and solid processing power. It’S also a great companion for Android users.
The downside here is the design and Extras, like a backlit keyboard, cost you a bit more at $ 4.99, but if you’re looking for something that’s A Step Above the Rest, you’ll have to pay up. If you’re shopping for a gamer, we recommend the Alienware M18. It’S got a great 18-in screen, that’s perfect for gaming, amazing performance and lots of ports and connections. The M18 costs $ 2,000.
If you want better components, it’s going to drive up the price. It’S also worth noting that the fans can get loud if you’re pushing it. Clearly, laptops can be pricey, so if you’re looking for something that’s budget friendly you’ll want to check out the Acer Aspire 5. This comes in 14, 15.6 and 17.3 in options. Sc at reviewer, Josh Goldman prefers the 15.6 in one, because it’s Compact and lightweight, while still showcasing everything. This laptop has to offer there’s a wide range of configurations to choose from with some starting under $ 500, and it’s got great performance and features for its price, including a USBC, Thunderbolt, 4 Port 2, usba 3.2 gen 1 ports, ethernet and and an HDMI port.
But what, if you’re, looking for something, that’s a great laptop and doubles as a tablet? Our Top Choice is the Lenovo Yoga 9i gen 8, this 14in 2in1 convertible packs, 13th gen Intel processors and features a stunning OLED display and excellent audio. You can switch into tablet mode at any time to make watching movies or taking video calls more seamless and Lenovo includes an active pen and a laptop sleeve as added perks. The yoga 9i gen 8 cost $ 1,200 if you’re looking for a traditional tablet, our top overall pick is the ninth generation iPad released in 2021, even though they’re obviously newer iPad models to choose from the fact that this one costs around $ 300 makes it an Enticing Choice: the screen size is great for everyday use.
There’S an auto zooming, front-facing Center Stage camera and, unlike the 10th gen iPad, the first gen apple pencil doesn’t need a dongle to work, which is always a perk. You’Ll also find a headphone jack on there, which we know is getting harder to come by these days and it’s still compatible with a range of keyboard cases. That said, this model is getting a bit older and you’ll, find Apple relics like a lightning port and a touch ID home button. But hey it’s just nostalgic right, but if you are looking for a more recent model, be sure to check out our full iPad lineup to see what fits your specific needs. If you’d rather go for an Android tablet, then we recommend the Google pixel tablet. The cool thing about this tablet is: it doubles as a dockable home hub, so it’s kind of a two for one. It’S got a fast Google, tensor, G2 processor, impressive front camera for video chats and a crisp display. It starts at $ 500 and, if you’re in the Android ecosystem, this makes for an even better option. Hopefully that helps narrow things down if you’re shopping for a friend or a relative or for yourself go ahead, treat yourself. We won’t tell anyone thanks so much for watching and don’t forget to subscribe for more Tech recommendations from CET .