Business Laptops Under $1,000

Engineered to appeal to the gaming crowd, this has all of the specs and features you can dream of. It's some impressive stuff, and there's plenty to look at beyond the sleek chassis. On the inside, you'll find that the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX graphics are perfect to match the latest Intel processor, so gaming is quick and mercifully lag-free. The screen is a beautiful thing too, with IPS tech as standard and the choice of FHD or the even more impressive UHD. Both come with full anti-glare paneling, so you can get your game on wherever you are without worrying about reflections. The sound is amazing, thanks to the two internal speakers that are powered by a little Waves MaxxAudio Pro. As well as all of the tech specs you need, it also comes with smart airflow and an SSD so that overheating or storage are never going to be an issue that affects your game-playing. Brute power in an elegant chassis, this is a real head-turner.

For a simple and professional design, look no further than the class of the HP Pavilion. For gaming or business use, the HP Pavilion is a reliable and affordable option, with features including a backlit keyboard. This keyboard ensures that you can work into the night without complaint due to its ease of access that complements the high resolution display. The HP Pavilion's high quality processor also ensures that this system supports casual gaming and is reliable when you need it. In addition, the 15 inch screen gives you both a vivid experience with added portability, ensuring that you can take your documents and games with you to any location. The screen has also been built using anti-glare tech and comes with a wonderful WLED-backlight that gives a consistent performance even when working into the night or in bright lighting conditions, ensuring that you can share your work wherever you are.

Designed to strike the perfect balance between performance and portability, the Apple 13"" MacBook Air is the prime everyday laptop for those who are constantly on-the-move. Driven by an ultra-efficient 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with 8GB of RAM, this notebook is capable of handling all your everyday programs and tasks with ease. This robust power is housed within a remarkably slender body frame that's just 0.68"" in thickness and weighs just 1.35kg for an effortless carry throughout the day. Whether you're surfing the web, taking notes in class or working remotely, the vigorous battery provides up to 12 hours of uninterrupted usage for valuable all-day productivity. The 13.3-inch display features HD+ resolution with a glossy finish and LED backlighting technology for enhanced image quality and energy efficiency. When it comes to your growing collection of photos, videos, projects and documents, the 128GB of flash storage provides ample space for all your digital files, as well as rapid access to them. Seize the day with the Apple 13"" MacBook Air.

Everyday computing capabilities meet unrivalled portability in the form of the Apple 13"" MacBook Air. Weighing just 1.35kg, the first thing you'll notice about this MacBook is its light and slender frame that's remarkably easy to carry around with you. The vigorous battery lasts up to 12 hours in a single charge so you don't have to worry about plugs and chargers throughout the day. What's more is that the notebook comes in a premium Space Grey finish for top-notch style that you'll be proud to take out in public. When it comes to performance, the system is driven by a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with 8GB of RAM. Between photo editing, creating and editing documents, and browsing the web, you can rest assured that this notebook is capable of effortlessly handling all your day-to-day tasks and exercises. On top of that, the efficient 128GB SSD provides a substantial amount of space for your growing collection of photos, videos, documents and other digital files.

It looks good, plays well, and works hard. While you know what you're getting from a MacBook, this Apple product still has a whole host of surprises. While it has all the power and thoughtful design that you've come to expect from Apple, those inner treats elevate this laptop into something really special. They include the impressive backlit 13.3-inch gloss display that comes with all the detail and pixels you've ever dreamed of, while the 5th gen Intel® Core processor keeps the whole thing performing at some impressive speeds. With 8GB of RAM you're not going to struggle to play high-end games, and the SSD keeps the whole thing running cool and quick without overheating issues. The ambient light sensor is responsive and useful, and the backlit keyboard is as ergonomic as you need it to be. The design perfection of Apple with the power of a MacBook, this is a pleasure to work, play, or relax with.

Work or play from any location with this powerful and portable MacBook. Its 13.3 inch design ensures that it can be carried easily between meetings. With a fast start-up and sleek design, the fifth-generation Intel Core processor and the SSD combine to make this MacBook lightning quick and powerful enough to handle any of your professional or entertainment activities and software. If you are looking for a richer and deeper sound when it comes to your audio, the dual speakers and mics mean that video chats will feel like you're in the same room, and the Apple apps like iMovie and Garageband allow you to get the best experience from your MacBook by utilizing the features available. What's more, the sleek silver design hides a long length battery life to keep you going throughout the day without the need for a charger, allowing you to complete all of your deadlines without worrying about charging ports.

Sturdy and with the power to match, this is a gaming laptop that will back you up in a fight. As well as its sleek black design, it also has a stunning backlit keyboard which can ensure that you have the precision needed to key bash into the night and win your battles. With a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a matte finish, you can have high-quality visuals which can fully immerse you in your game. Add to this the 8MB of RAM, and you have a smooth performance when playing all of the biggest titles. Not only this, but Intel® HD Graphics 630 result in smooth and high performing graphics consistent with your gameplay and B&O PLAY speakers and dual microphones will let you threaten your enemies in stunning clarity too. Additionally, there are both HDMI and Ethernet ports, ensuring that you can connect with others and share and download files easily.

Work in peace with the ASUS ZenBook. Its 14 inch wide-view nano-edge bezel display in 13.3 inch chassis gives you stylish practicality. Not only does the bezel display make this laptop thin and so easily transportable, but the wide-view screen allows you to see and share your work from any angle or position. Even better is the fact that this ZenBook is touchscreen and convertible. This accessibility ensures that you can work in a style that suits you, from converting the screen to tablet mode to its traditional format for everything from note-taking to drawing. Backing this up is an 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor, which can give you professional power, and, along with 16 GB of RAM, fast and reliable performance. The addition of the SSD and built-in fingerprint reader also makes this laptop incredibly fast and secure, allowing you to get your work done on time and ensure that your documents are safe from prying eyes.

With this laptop in tow, you'll be the envy of everyone around you. Beautiful, slender and classic, the HP Envy will be the apple of your eye. Amazingly compact and complete with elegant design, this laptop is easy to carry around, thin enough to slide into your bag but powerful enough to complete high-demand activities. The HP Envy exceeds boundaries with its formidable features - say 'Hello' to its Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and nimble and suave design such as its LED backlight and island-style keyboard. Software like Photoshop will run smoothly, and its backlit HD 13.3-inch screen is vibrant, offering crisp lines. Furthermore, the SSD means that loading times are fast, making it an ideal laptop for gaming, work-based activities and web browsing. Work or play, this laptop can impress and win over the harshest of laptop critics. Make people envious with the HP Envy 13, you won't regret it.

The Acer Aspire Swift 3 is the definition of elegant superiority, with its all metal finish and sleek body that's cool to the touch and pleasing to the eye. Its design gives the laptop personality, and its minimalistic design is aesthetically pleasing and will never become outdated. This Ultrabook is perfect for web browsing, light video editing and is easily portable (weighing a meagre 1.5kg). The 14-inch Full HD1 and IPS display offers beautiful visuals and rich colors, and with thanks to the Acer Color Intelligence technology, the gamma and saturation is dynamically adjusted in real-time meaning you can wave goodbye to oversaturation. Plus, the Acer TrueHarmony speakers allows for high-quality sound that complements the visuals perfectly. The backlit keyboard and long-lasting battery mean that you're not limited on when and where you fire it up and get to work either. All in all, the Acer Aspire Swift 3 has a lot of potential.

The ASUS VivoBook was designed with portability in mind. Due to its lightweight and sleek design, the VivoBook weighs in at a miniscule 1.3 kg, as well as having a 18.8mm profile. This makes this the perfect laptop for people who are constantly on the go, but who do not want to compromise on quality hardware. At only 14 inches, this laptop is both stylish and yet values simplicity, providing you with a sleek design that you can carry on your commute or abroad. However, not only is this design extremely lightweight, but its prides itself on its gorgeous bezel edged screen, whose thin design allows you to fit a much larger screen into a smaller design. While the VivoBook may be small, it is still powered up by the Intel Core i7 processor and comes with 16GB of RAM - so when you use the ASUS VivoBook, you honestly get the best of both worlds. Power and performance, coupled with a beautifully slim and sleek appearance.