Back to School Guide 2014: Laptops

No gadget -- besides a smartphone, maybe -- is as crucial to a college student as the laptop. Regardless of your major, you'll want a solid machine with a well-crafted keyboard to see you through term papers, class presentations and more. From a sub-$400 Chromebook to sleek models from Lenovo and Samsung, our roundup has something for everyone. Click through the gallery below to see all 11 picks, and don't forget to check out the rest of our guide for other gadget recommendations.

Winner: congratulations to Mutaz A. of Chicago, IL.

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Acer C720P Chromebook

While some specs fall short of Samsung’s Chromebook, the Acer C720 offers a Core i3 processor option— that should net you some additional power for getting coursework done. Another bonus? Acer’s Chromebook can be configured with a touchscreen.

Price: $299

For more info, you can check out our complete Back to School 2014 guide.

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