New term. New laptops. Whether youāre preparing for uni, working from home, or looking for a laptop for your child to take to school ā having the right tech can make all the difference.
Find out if a Windows laptop or a Chromebook is right for you, check out the features we love, and explore our top picks for back-to-school success.
Not sure where to start?
Now's the time for a new PC.
Windows 11 has the highest satisfaction rating of any other version of Windows2āmeaning thereās a really good chance youāre going to love your new PC from the moment you start it up. These lighter, faster, powerful PCs come with the latest in quality cameras, mics and screens. Plus you get the most secure version of Windows with always on and up-to-date protection.
2 U.S. Microsoft Customer Usage & Satisfaction Program Survey, May 2022.
Copilot
Copilot is your everyday AI companion. This feature is available on all Windows devices* and compliments your capabilities and creativity with intelligent assistance and relevant answers. Copilot helps you to fast-track the fact-finding process, just input your ask in the way most natural to you; typing, talking or inking. Plus you can access it with a quick shortcut so you don't need to wait, just press your dedicated Copilot key (device dependant) or the Windows Key and C.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
Windows Backup
Starting strong is easy with Windows 11. Feel at home instantly on your new PC, with Windows Backup you can set things up to your liking by easily transferring most of your favourite settings, files and apps from your old PC.^123 All you need to do is log into your new PC with you Microsoft account^4, and you'll have the option of starting with the setting you prefer, allowing you to roll over your preference, minimise set-up times and feel at home straight away on your device!
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Samsung Galaxy Book4
HP Pavilion x360
The Pavilion x360 wears many hats. In Laptop mode, it can take care of your everyday computing ā browsing the web, edit Excel tables ā that kind of stuff. The 13th gen IntelĀ® Coreā¢ i5 processor has plenty of power to keep things running smoothly. Flip it into Tent mode to watch a movie or run through a PowerPoint presentation on the Full HD touchscreen. Or get the keyboard out of the way and unleash your creativity in Tablet mode.
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HP Pavilion x360
HP Pavilion SE 14"
Work and play on the go with this HP. It's slim and lightweight - just 1.4 kg - so it'll pop into your bag without weighing you down. The 13th gen IntelĀ® Coreā¢ i5 processor has plenty of power to keep things running smoothly. And the battery can last up to 9 hours, which makes it great for studying in cafes or libraries. When you do finally run out charge, HP fast charging gets it back to 50% in only 45 minutes. Just long enough for a well-deserved break.
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HP Pavilion SE 14"
Copilot is a game-changer for our student customers. It seamlessly integrates in your everyday - whatever it looks like. For example, need some stats for a presentation or to turn on a playlist? Just ask. Copilot will bring it and do it for you so can stay concentrated on the bigger picture!
Unlock your potential
Innovative features, premium apps, 1 TB of cloud storage, and advanced security-together, Windows 11 and Microsoft 365* have what you need to succeed. Plus, you can save Ā£20 when you buy Microsoft 365 with selected laptops. Use code PERSONAL20 or FAMILY20 at checkout.
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*May require Windows Update or app download from the Microsoft Store.
Ā¹ Windows can back up most files, settings, and apps from PCs running Windows 10 and higher. Restore is available on Window 11, version 22H2 and higher. Geographic restrictions may apply.
Ā² Requires Microsoft account. Up to 5GB of Microsoft Storage is included. Data transfers exceeding 5GB require an active Microsoft subscription or trial.
Ā³ When you open apps for the first time on your new Windows 11 PC, some will reinstall when you first open them. Other apps may require you to reinstall them manually from the original app provider.
ā“ Using Windows Backup to restore to a Windows 11 PC requires you to sign in during initial device setup with the same Microsoft account you used for Windows 10 PC backup.
Meet your everyday laptop with do-everything performance. Chromebooks have your favorite Google apps built in and a click away, and security so strong theyāve never had a virus.* And on Chromebook Plus, you can write and create like a pro with the power of Google AI. Itās the laptop designed to keep up with you.
Never had a virus - no need to worry!
Chromebooks have never had a virus*. Thanks to layers of built-in protection and a Google-designed Titan C2 chip**, your security and privacy are covered. And ransomware isnāt geing through either. So worry less without any added costs and any hard-to-use anti-virus soware.
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LENOVO IdeaPad Flex 5
Starts fast, wonāt slow you down.
Skip the wait and start up in 10 seconds or less1 with Fast Boot. And with up to 10 hours of battery life2 and automatic updates3 in the background, Chromebook delivers top-notch performance so you can get things done without disruptions.
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ASUS CM14 Flip
Chromebook Plus has more power, so you can do more
With a 2x faster Intel Core or AMD Ryzen processor and up to double the memory and storage,4 you have the power you need to do even more all at once. You can use Google AI to write and create like a pro ā and edit photos and videos ā all while watching your favorite shows on a full HD display. Plus, more power means faster gameplay.5
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ACER 514
More is possible with Google AI
Google AI on Chromebook Plus makes hard work feel easy. Chat with Gemini to supercharge your ideas right from your home screen. And with help from Google AI, write blog posts, social captions, and more like a pro, design backgrounds as unique as you are, and reimagine your photos with Magic Editor on Google Photos.
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ASUS CX34
Chromebook Plus gives you the best of Google AI! Whether youāre crafting blog posts, reviews, social media updates, or clever comments, Google AI streamlines the process. Additionally, the Magic Editor in Google Photos allows you to reimagine your pictures effortlessly.
Get the best of Google AI free for 12 months
Unlock one of Googleās most capable AI models with Gemini Advanced, 2TB of cloud storage, and Gemini in Gmail, Docs and more with the Google One AI Premium plan, included with the purchase of your Chromebook Plus. Then Ā£18.99/month.ā
Chat with Gemini, your AI assistant from Google, to start writing, learning, planning and more. Generate images in Slides, go from idea to polished dra quickly in Gmail & Docs, and organise data effortlessly in Sheets.
As flexible as your day!
The 360Ā° hinge on the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i lets you write an essay in laptop mode, then flip to tent mode to watch movies once youāve hit āsubmitā. Plus, the crystal-clear touchscreen is a bit taller than Full HD ā so youāve got more room to work when youāre zooming through multiple windows.
*As of July 2024, there has been no evidence of any documented, successful virus attack on ChromeOS. Data based on ChromeOS monitoring of various US and internal databases.
**All Chromebooks launched since January 2019 come with the Titan C or C2 security chip, except for the Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen MediaTek and the Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen MediaTek, which come with a dierent security chip.
Ā¹ The boot up speed may vary depending on the device. According to tests on various devices from the Chromebook porolio, 10 seconds is the average boot up speed.
Ā² Battery life may vary based on device and upon usage and other conditions.
Ā³ See how long a device is eligible for updates at g.co/chromeosupdates
ā“ When compared to UK top selling Chromebooks (GfK sales data: 07.22 - 12.22).
āµ Based on load times and frame rates observed during representative testing of Minecra
ā The Google One trial oer can be redeemed at https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/chromebook/perks/ and is available to eligible users with the purchase and activation of an eligible Chromebook Plus on or aer May 28, 2024. This oer is limited to purchases of an eligible Chromebook Plus in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark.
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States. Redeem the offer by December 31, 2024 at 1159pm PT. Valid form of payment required at sign-up, but you will not be charged until the trial period expires. Cancel anytime. Gemini Advanced is only available for ages 18+. Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more are only available in English and for ages 18+. See one.google.com/oer/terms-and-conditions/chromebookplus for full terms. This oer does not apply to schools and businesses including when devices are bought outside commercial channels, see details on goo.gle/Gemini-Education.
Find out why Lenovo's 2-in-1 laptop is made for studying hard and fulfilling your creative ambition.
Lenovo Yoga 9
The Lenovo Yoga 9 is the ultimate uni laptop. It's 2-in-1 design lets you flip from work to play in a blink of an eye. The new Intel Ā® Coreā¢ Ultra 7 processor is a real powerhouse ā supercharged by AI. And because it's supported by the integrated Intel Ā® Arcā¢ Graphics, there's nothing stopping you from creative work or even gaming.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7
The Yoga Slim 7 lets you get creative. The Full HD+ OLED screen is super crisp and detailed with extra-punchy colours and powered by the new Intel Ā® Coreā¢ Ultra 5 makes multi-tasking a breeze.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7
The latest 13th gen Intel Ā® Evoā¢ processors can help you do it all. Get the power to tackle the heaviest workloads and run demanding photo and video editing apps without the lag. And you can keep powering through ā Intel Ā® Evoā¢ designs have fast charging and all-day battery life while ensuring the best available wifi connection.
Turn your laptop into an extension of your phone with Intel Ā® Unisonā¢. Work across multiple devices by connecting your laptop to any phone. Get calls & notifications, transfer files, photos and videos from your phone to your laptop.
Lenovo Yoga 7i
With the Lenovo Yoga 7i, itās kind of like having an assistant editor in your backpack. Behind the scenes, the Intel Ā® Core Ultraā¢ processor unlocks AI experiences and works its magic to help you be more creative on the go. And with that new AI power, youāll turn your ideas into reality even faster.
