As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 12.5 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

High quality video on your 's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Stream - 11-ah111dx will do just fine.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the will do just fine.

All components of your HP will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources

All components of your Lenovo will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources

Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your AMD PRO A12-9800B processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

The 8.3 hours battery life in the Stream - 11-ah111dx is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

The 15.6 hours battery life in the  is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

The 8.3 hours battery life in the Stream - 11-ah111dx has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

The 15.6 hours battery life in the has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

With a great run time of approximately 8.3 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

With a great run time of approximately 15.6 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

The 8.3 hours battery life in the Stream - 11-ah111dx can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

The 15.6 hours battery life in the can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

With a great run time of approximately 8.3 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

With a great run time of approximately 15.6 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.6 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.9 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.6 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine.

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.9 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine.

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style. 

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment.