India, July 5 -- A laptop is one of the most important purchases you'll make before starting college. It will be there for classes, assignments, presentations, late-night study sessions and probably a bit of Netflix too. That's why it's worth spending a little extra time choosing one that won't start feeling slow after just a year or two.

The Amazon Prime Day Sale 2026 is now live, making it a great time to pick one up for less. If you're planning to buy a laptop before the new academic session begins, these are the models I'd recommend checking out first for their performance, battery life and long-term value.

The HP OmniBook 3 is a practical AI-powered laptop for everyday productivity, office work and multitasking. Its generous 24GB D...