Lenovo Ideapad 100

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 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.

Book keeping

The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your Lenovo's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

The numeric keypad keyboard really takes the strain out when entering data.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The Ideapad 100-15IBD packs a decent Intel Core i5-5200U processor and 8 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.

The Ideapad 100-15IBD makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n WiFi connectivity.

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

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Ideapad 100-15IBD will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 4 hours battery life of the Ideapad 100-15IBD allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

The 4 hours battery life in the Ideapad 100-15IBD is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

Lightweight and compact, the Ideapad 100-15IBD boasts 4 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

The 4 hours battery life in the Ideapad 100-15IBD can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Suits your occasional mobility

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.3 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

Great to use on the go!

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Ideapad 100-15IBD works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Numeric Key Pad

When you spend all day typing, the quality of keyboard makes a big difference. The Ideapad 100-15IBD includes a numeric keypad to simplify the process of entering numbers into spreadsheets.

Looks like your everyday laptop

Whether you want to blend in, or have a laptop that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the Ideapad 100-15IBD fits the bill.

Looks very professional

Traditional and corporate, the Ideapad 100-15IBD will not be out of place in any office, anywhere in the world.