get a $1,200 wfh stipend for a laptop (alr have my monitors). at my other banks they would just give me an HP or Thinkpad, but since i now have the discretion, thought I’d ask around for which laptops you all recommend. Number one priority is speed
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some top recommendations for laptops suitable for investment banking, especially with a $1,200 budget and speed as your priority:
Lenovo ThinkPad:
Dell XPS 13:
HP EliteBook:
MacBook Pro (if you prefer macOS):
For your $1,200 stipend, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon or Dell XPS 13 would be top picks, balancing speed, durability, and professional functionality.
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/new-laptop-recommendations?customgpt=1, Best Personal Labtop for Banking, Best laptops for an MBA program, I Need Laptop Recommendations
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