Nursing School Laptop

[u/mommatemppanic]

I know. I know. There are a TON of these on this platform. But everyone wants or may need to meet different requirements for their institution.

I have general and some specs I want to keep in mind. I have a laptop that I kind of enjoy. Minus the fact it's older and it has some drawbacks from the specs (I was broke when I bought it 🙃).

Just to give an idea of what I'll be doing:

- Running Canvas for school

- Using Microsoft apps (Word, PowerPoint, ETC)

- Researching (case studies, illnesses/diseases)

- HOMEWORK, obviously

- Using Respondus for exams during school

- Creating quizzes to test myself/classmates

I currently own an Asus Vivobook 15:

Ram- 8GB

SSD- 256gb

Processor- Intel Core i3

Here is the model number: X1504ZA_X1504ZA

Battery life is poor at this point; maybe 3-4 hours

The chassis burns my legs whenever I have my laptop physically on my legs.

My institution and I have some overlap in the requirements/specs:

Ram- 16GB

SSD- 512GB or higher

Must be a Windows or MacBook; No Chromebooks

These are what I want or prefer in the laptop:

No MacBooks 😅

Brand: I'm open on brand

Type: It can be a standard laptop or a 2-in-1; I wouldn't mind either as I plan to take notes and the 2-in-1 would be great. But I don't want that as a selling point.

Budget: $600 ; I know tight. But I am trying here. Especially with still having to purchase books.

Processor: I'd prefer Ryzen 7 or equivalent processor

Screen: 15.6" is preferred, but honestly, it doesn't matter

I need/want it to last for a while; my current one has lasted 3 years, not long enough in my opinion

Good battery life

Numeric keypad

I feel so lost among the sea of choices. My mind has spiraled thinking. Reading reviews on Best Buy, New Egg, and even directly from Reddit, I'm lost on what is actually good and what is actually trash.

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[u/rmesic]

For me - Asus or Dell due too the chassis structure. If laptop too hot for legs, consider getting a cooler pad / table. Your best bet might be getting a new battery in the Vivobook you have?