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    Laptop shopping - $1000 - Quality Engineering major

    Any takers? Would I expect much difference from a 6th gen to a 7th gen i5/i7 processor? Is 7th gen something I should seek out? I just realized the XPS 2-in-1 is a "Y" series low power processor. Any opinions on avoiding those?
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    Laptop shopping - $1000 - Quality Engineering major

    There's also the Dell Inspiron HERE with an i7/12GB/256SSD that would only be $699 with the student discount. I wouldn't be opposed to that but it's just not as sexy as the Spectre x360.
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    Laptop shopping - $1000 - Quality Engineering major

    I've suffered long enough. I just finished my Engineering Technology Bachelor's and am going on to a Quality Engineering Master's. I am in the market for a new laptop or 2-in-1. I love the looks of the Spectre x360 dark ash/copper but the i5/8GB/256 is the best that would fit my budget...