As the start of school approaches, parents face the challenge of packing their child's backpack. Today, in a context where students increasingly need them more for their school activity, computers must also be considered in the basket.

In times where virtuality is the norm, these devices have become essential for students. Although the price range is huge, there are still many optimal models for students at affordable prices.

Storage, screen and performance are the key points that must be taken into account when choosing an ideal notebook for someone who studies.

Acer Aspire 5

The Acer Aspire 5 notebook has a compact and modern design and its light weight of 1.8 kg and its 1.7 cm height allow it to be easily transported. It is a notebook for everyday use, very practical and with excellent performance. It has a 15.6-inch screen with FHD resolution (1920 X 1080) and is available in black.

With an Intel® Core™ i3 10110U processor, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB HDD, the Aspire 5 is ideal for anyone who needs a powerful notebook that can run several programs at the same time, make video calls and activate various applications.

X515 de ASUS

ASUS Laptop X515 It is an ideal notebook for everyday use - browsing, document processing, video calls, downloading and uploading files -, it runs on 11th generation Intel with up to 16 GB of 2400 MHz RAM and Iris Xe graphics. It has a dual storage design with up to 1TB PCIe® SSD, resulting in ultra-fast data throughput and large storage capacity. Installing apps on the SSD allows for faster responses and loading times, and uses the HDD to store large files.

Its NanoEdge display features wide 178° viewing angles and a matte anti-reflective coating for a truly engaging experience. This device offers powerful performance and immersive visuals.

"At Asus we work to offer our users equipment that is versatile, powerful and practical for studying, working or enjoying their free time. Our commitment is to always provide accessible equipment with great technology so that our products can be used for years without inconvenience for the user"said Matías Benz, Marketing Manager of ASUS Argentina. “This laptop is ideal for everyday tasks and features the latest global Intel processors in a practical 15-inch size and PCIE3.0 SSD storage”

They inspire 3000, by Dell

“For back to school, Dell has a partially renewed portfolio of laptops, incorporating 11th generation Intel® Core™ processors and we added AMD® products to our portfolio mainly with Ryzen 5 processors. We continue to present new thinner and lighter designs, as well as with solid state drives and, depending on the model, anti-spill keyboard, thin edge screens and with IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology for a greater viewing angle and a better visual experience”commented Estefania Vivas, Field Marketing Manager at Dell Technologies.

“Our portfolio is made up of the entry-level Inspiron 3000 series in 15” model I3511 with 11th Generation Intel® processors and I3515 with AMD Ryzen™ Processors. These notebooks have a numeric keypad, thinner edges and even 2GB dedicated video cards. You can travel lighter because it is approximately 11.88% lighter than its previous generation, the Inspiron 15 3000 is ready to use wherever the student is. Then, we have our mainstream series called Inspiron 5000 15” (I5510), which have all the innovations mentioned above and with Intel® Iris® Xe graphics, solid drives up to 512GB and 12GB memory.”

Additionally, Dell Inspiron computers have a 1-Year Warranty and include a free 12-month McAfee Life Safe Multi Device antivirus program for PCs, Smartphones and Tablets.

Pavilion X360 de HP

The Pavilion

With 8 GB of RAM, an 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor (4 cores and 8 threads) and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, the Pavilion X360 is designed to improve performance and run certain software products smoothly. Combining agility, lightness and attractiveness, this notebook will be the perfect tool for you to do everything you like, from fulfilling your school and work obligations, to enjoying entertainment, and much more.

In addition, it will give you the best experience in your leisure time, thanks to its double speakers with B&O audio and its battery life of up to 8 hours. And in terms of storage, the 256 GB solid state drive it has is added to 25 GB in Dropbox for 12 months, which will allow the user to take advantage of this space in the cloud and save data safely.

Lenovo's IdeaPad D330.

The IdeaPad D330 is a 2-in-1 device designed for students with limited budgets. It comes with a perpetual Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 license, that is, it has applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point pre-installed. Its battery, prepared to last between 8 hours and 10 hours, will allow the user to use the IdeaPad D330 throughout the entire work or study day, without needing to charge it.

With an Intel® Celeron® N4020 processor and 4 GB SDRAM, this device offers the computing performance of a laptop, but by simply disconnecting the keyboard, it can easily be converted into a tablet. And it goes one step further, since a pencil can be used together with it and become a drawing and design tablet. And everything will be seen on a 10.1” multitouch, IPS, 300 nits HD screen.

Katana GF66 de MSI

Katana is the new series of MSI's GF line, with a completely renewed design and incorporates the new Intel 11va and NVIDIA RTX technology. It has a 15.6” screen, with thin frames, Full HD (1920×1080), 144 Hz refresh rate and IPS level

Katana GF66 is high-resolution audio ready as it features Hi-Re-Audio and Nahimic 3. It features an ergonomically designed keyboard built with a solid metal frame. The keys have 1.7mm travel distance for better tactile response. In addition, it has a numeric pad and red keyboard lighting.

This model improves the unique features that MSI always offers in its laptops, such as:

• The exclusive Cooler Boost 5 System, which improves airflow with 2 fans and 4 dedicated copper heatsinks.
• MSI App Player with the new Console Mode for an experience between mobile devices and PC without feeling the change.
• The new Wi-Fi 6 connection that features the 802.11ax standard and is 3 times faster than Wi-Fi 5, designed to offer a more immersive communication experience.

N15WI3256FHD de Noblex

The N15WI3256FHD from Noblex is a notebook that has a 10th generation Intel® Comet Lake Core i3 processor. It has 4GB of RAM and a 256GB solid state drive, which will provide greater reading and writing speeds. It also has a 3800mAh, 11.4V battery and a keyboard with a numeric pad.

With a 15.6” screen, 60 Hz refresh rate, 1920*1080 resolution, FHD TN screen technology and 1.0MP front camera, this everyday laptop will allow the user to make video calls and its light weight of 1.7 kg also makes it an easy-to-carry device.

FIRE!3 de PC BOX

The Fire!3 notebook from PC BOX, a technology manufacturing brand of Grupo Núcleo, has a 10th generation Intel I3 micro, 8GB of RAM, USB 3 port, 14″ FULL HD screen and 4,400 mAh lithium ion battery. What makes it an ideal model for students is that it includes one year of Microsoft 365 and the Office suite.

"We added Microsoft 365 to give our customers a complete solution between hard and soft. The most used suite in the world is included in our successful Fire!3 notebook, with a free one-year subscription", explained Elian Femia, Regional Manager of PCBOX and highlighted: "Our Fire! line from PCBOX is imposing itself in the market and this PCB-IL3W1 model with retro-luminous keyboard stands out as an elegant product and modern design, with consolidated maturity in terms of manufacturing, superior quality and a very competitive price."