What is your pick for a good university laptop?

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Hello everybody, I'm sure this question gets asked a lot, but I wanted to make another thread so I can get some updated suggestions.

The main characteristics I'm looking for are:
- Very thin and lightweight
- Good keyboard and trackpad
- All day battery life
- Long lifespan
- ~13" screen size. 11" minimum

I will mostly be using the laptop for very light tasks, such as word processing, browsing the internet, and maybe the odd presentation. I was considering getting a MacBook Air, but I feel it would be a waste to spend a fairly large amount of money just to do basic tasks, so I was wondering if any of you could suggest a cheaper alternative that matches most (hopefully all) of my criteria. Before I end, I would just like to mention that I have considered a ChromeBook, but I don't like them, so it isn't an option for me.

 

[jaguarskx]

A Dell XPS 13 (1080p non-touch) should meet your needs; $900 for the Core i5 version. In the video review below the poster was able to get 10 hours of battery life with typical usage.

https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP6oTd_OhoA


According to the following review, the only similar size laptop that beat the Dell XPS 13 in their battery test is the MacBook Air; 11:42 vs 12:20.

http/www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/dell-xps-13-non-touch-2015

 

[NOT_PROVIDED_117]

A Dell XPS 13 (1080p non-touch) should meet your needs; $900 for the Core i5 version. In the video review below the poster was able to get 10 hours of battery life with typical usage.

https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP6oTd_OhoA


According to the following review, the only similar size laptop that beat the Dell XPS 13 in their battery test is the MacBook Air; 11:42 vs 12:20.

http/www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/dell-xps-13-non-touch-2015

Thanks a lot! I will certainly look into it.