TL;DR: What laptop should I get as an ME major?
I'm beginning my search for the best laptop for college and would love any input any of you have.
I know some of the basic requirements (minimums) are the following: 8GB RAM; 500GB SSD Drive; 1080p resolution; intel i5; dedicated graphics card; 13-15in; 9 hr battery life
I'm looking for an easily portable laptop (or equivelent, like a 2in1 or tablet) that can handle any and all programs I'll be using for all four years. Budget is not really an issue because I got a full-ride plus some for this, like I can go up to $3500. I'm definitely sticking with Windows (so no Macs) and would love a 2in1 with touch screen and pen that I can use to take notes on. I was looking into maybe getting a 2in1 with a separate larger monitor to plug it into as a home base if the screen is too small. I currently have a Lenovo Ideacentre desktop that I can either bring or give to my younger brother. If I were to bring it I may just get a small Surface to use in class and do all my intensive work on the desktop.
I'll be doing some minor gaming on it every now and then as well, like Cities Skylines or Planet Coaster, so that may be a factor.
I was looking into the Surface Book with Performance Base the Dell XPS series, and a few others, but your suggestions can be anything that you feel would best suit a mechanical engineering student.
Thank you all!!
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