Though it feels like summer has just begun, the start of the 2019 school year is right around the corner. Plus, it’s never too early to check out the latest laptops and laptop accessories for the upcoming school year. Whether your needs are simple document viewing, or heavy creative video editing, Adorama offers a range of products so you can successfully knock out any school task.
From the latest laptop to the new software, let’s take a look at some popular products.
Asus Zenbook 13 ()
The Asus ZenBook 13 laptop is the thinnest laptop available, but doesn’t lack in processing power. Equipped with a i7 Intel Core Processor, the ZenBook 13 is ideal for efficiently editing photographs or even video editing. The Full HD screen is 13.3”, but the laptop weighs a nimble 2.5 pounds and is only 0.5-inches thin. If you’re looking to carry your laptop from class to class, the sleek and portable ZenBook may fit your needs.
The computer comes with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB solid-state drive (SSD), which is a general starting point for memory and storage on a laptop.
Dell UltraSharp Monitor ()
This 23.8” LED monitor comes in Full HD and works perfectly as a single desktop monitor or in a dual-screen setup. Users are delighted by its 178-degree viewing angle that can be pivoted 90 degrees both left and right, titled 6.5 degrees forwards, and 22 degrees backwards.
The Ultrasharp Monitor comes with three 3.0 USB ports, one HDMI, one DisplayPort, one mini DisplayPort and one mobile high-definition link (MHL), so you can connect to just about anything. You can round out your setup with the Dell Single Monitor Arm, USB Soundbar, Keyboard and Mouse Combo, or a Dual Monitor Stand.
Dell XPS 13 ()
The 13.3” Dell XPS is incredibly compact, weighing only 2.67 pounds and comes in a rose gold finish. The touch screen displays in sharp 4K Ultra HD and features CinemaColor to capture the full dynamic range of the color profile. Along with impeccable visuals, the XPS 13 includes CinemaSound, which uses Waves MaxxAudio Pro to provide studio-quality sound.
The XPS includes an 8th generation quad-core processor with 1.6GHz of processing speed, the storage includes a 128GB SSD, and it has 8GB of memory but can be upgraded to 16GB.
LG 32″ Monitor ()
The LG 32-inch Class Full HD IPS LED Monitor is reasonably priced for such a generously sized screen. A 32-inch screen offers 70 percent more screen area compared to a 24-inch screen, which makes all the difference when color correcting videos, working on 20-track audio pieces, or editing multiple spreadsheets.
The LG 32” offers Screen Split 2.0, so users can arrange their viewing space 14 different ways to accommodate their work style. This includes a popular quad-screen mode and three-column viewing mode. The monitor features the ArcLine design giving the screen a slight curvature, so viewing is easy. There is also a reading mode that reduces blue light to combat visual fatigue when working long hours.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 ()
Next up, we have the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 touchscreen tablet with keyboard. The touchscreen tablet comes with a 256GB SSD, 8GB of RAM, and the latest 8th Generation Intel Core Processor, either the i5 or i7. With this baseline of specifications, the Surface Pro can be used by both students and professionals for visual and audio content creation.
The Surface Pro is ideal for students thanks to its versatility and portability. The computer can be adjusted to Laptop Mode with the kickstand, Studio Mode with a 15-degree angle, or Tablet Mode to remove both the kickstand and keyboard. The Pro 6 comes with Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and Cortana to help flow through the work process.
Lenova Yoga 920 ()
The Lenova Yoga 920 is a 13.9-inch Full HD touchscreen laptop with Active Pen 2 Stylus. Similar to the above computers, the Yoga 920 comes with 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and an 8th Gen Quad Core Intel i7 processor. The newer generation of Quad Core Intel Processors are up to 30 percent faster when running applications, compared to the previous generations.
With Windows Ink and the included Active Pen 2 Stylus, users are free to jot down handwritten notes, draw out directions on a map, and more. The screen comes with 4,096 levels of sensitivity so the stylus feels natural and smooth, and records accurately.
Apple MacBook Pro 15″ with Touch Bar ()
If you’re looking for some more creative power, the newest 15-inch MacBook Pro may be the way to go. The popular laptop can house anywhere from 256GB to 4TB of storage and either 16GB or 32GB of random access memory. What’s more, the newer MacBook gives the option of an 8-core i7 or i9 processor making it the fastest MacBook ever (for reference, the 8-core processor is almost 40 percent faster than a 6-core processor). With different options of Radeon Pro graphics cards, users will have no problem rendering 3D graphics or editing 4K footage.
The Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch comes with the interactive Touch Bar and is available in Space Grey and Silver.
MSI PS63 Modern 15.6″ Ultra Thin Full HD Gaming Notebook Computer ()
Bring your gaming to campus with this slim, 0.22″ thin bezel laptop that features a powerhouse computing performance in a stylish form factor. The MSI PS63 includes the most current Intel Core i7-8565U Quad-Core processor that brings with it impressive graphics rendering, all in a quiet, fast, and thin unit.
The computer has a FHD-IPS Level display with an 86% screen-to-body size, NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, an extra-large touchpad, two fans and three heat popes to keep it cool during serious gaming, and military-grade durability to weather all of the elements.
Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2019 ()
The widely used photo editing and video editing applications are constantly being improved and updated — and the 2019 version is its best yet. On the Photoshop side, the pack offers 53 guided edits including four brand new ones. Users will guided through the classics, learning to edit backgrounds, creating double exposures, compositing multiple shots, and more. The four new edit guides include multi-photo text, turning part of a photo into a sketch, text and border overlays, and meme making.
And on the Premiere side, editors are treated to 20 guides edits, including two absolutely new ones. The Premiere Elements 2019 shows users how to create freeze frames with motion titles, fix the color on camera footage, make animated social posts, and much more. The two new fresh guides include glass pane effects and luma fade transitions.
Rain Design Laptop Stand ()
If your back, neck, etc., ache after a long day of hunching over a laptop at your desk, it may be time to check out a laptop stand. The Rain Design Laptop Stand turns your desk into the ideal ergonomic laptop workstation.
The stand is made of aluminum to keep your laptop cool and features a super slim 0.1-inch profile. The Rain Design sits up 6-inches with a slight tilt to gives users a comfortable work setup. The laptop stand is suitable for all laptops, but the sleek design matches Apple MackBooks most closely.
LaCie Rugged Portable Hard Drive ()
The LaCie Rugged portable hard drive is ideal for the traveling photographer, or really anyone who needs to safely store their data. The hard drive comes with 1TB of space with a spin rate of 5400 RPM. The USB 3.0 allows for universal connectivity, while the Thunderbolt input gives users transfer speeds of up to 387 mb/s.
The Lacie “Rugged” portable hard drive is shock-, dust-, and water-resistant so travelers can have confidence their content will not be lost. In compliance with MIL standards, the hard drive can be dropped from up to 6.6-feet while still protecting data.
If you’re looking for additional back-to-school gear, check out our 2019 guide: Best Product Picks for Photo, Film & Audio Majors.
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