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I’ve just finished reviewing several, including the newest kids on the block, the Huawei (that’s “wah-way” in case you were wondering) Matebook X. Since so much studying, writing, practice, and reading happens on the same screen these days - it pays to invest wisely in one that you can all depend on - whether a laptop, Chromebook, or tablet. Of course, gadgets aren’t all bad when it comes to education, and sooner, rather than later, they’ll need a solid laptop, with no bugs, glitches, or distractions.
