Best laptop for my needs

[Promark2112]

Im wanting to get a laptop but im having trouble deciding. I want a slim and small laptop that would be nice for school and travel but i also want something powerful. Im looking to spend $1000 to $1200. Please give me some suggestions

 

[ThePopeinater]

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Tracer_II_15_100_Gaming_Laptop

or

http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/productdetails/alienware-13-laptop?~ck=mn

 

[Promark2112]

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Tracer_II_15_100_Gaming_Laptop

or

http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/productdetails/alienware-13-laptop?~ck=mn

Those are way to thick, im wanting a small and slim laptop.

 

[ThePopeinater]

So a ultrabook is what you're looking for?

Dell XPS 13 would be your best bet then.

http://www.dell.com/ca/p/xps-13-9360-laptop/pd?s=dhs&oc=nxps139360_bt_h5128e&ST=pla&dgc=ST&cid=3852&lid=5736660&acd=1230881379501410&ven1={productid}:98275113197:901mtv7630:c&ven2=:

 

[Promark2112]

So a ultrabook is what you're looking for?

Yes, I was thinking a dell xps 13 with the i5 config and and 128gb ssd then possibly buying a 480gb m.2 sdd and putting that in. would that be worth it?

 

[ThePopeinater]

It is the best option for what you're looking, everything else is overpriced with meh features.

 

[Promark2112]

It is the best option for what you're looking, everything else is overpriced with meh features.

so you think it would good to buy the smaller size sdd and upgrade it after?

 

[ThePopeinater]

I would get the better cpu and more RAM first, adding another ssd is simple enough.