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Need easy to carry laptop for college? Checkout these budget options from Asus, HP and more

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ASUS, Lenovo, HP and Acer now offer thin and light laptops with SSD storage, modern processors and long battery life.

Published on: May 15, 2026 1:31 PM IST

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