New Delhi, May 11 -- For years, buying a laptop for college was almost a predictable decision - many students either picked a MacBook Air or went for a Windows alternative based on budget. But in 2026, I'm starting to notice a gradual shift, especially across engineering labs, coding classrooms, media departments, and campus libraries, where more students seem interested in AI-ready Windows laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra, Snapdragon X Elite, Ryzen AI, and RTX hardware.

The change does not necessarily mean MacBooks are disappearing from campuses. Instead, it reflects how student requirements are evolving. Modern users are no longer relying on laptops only for assignments, streaming, and browsing. Many now use local AI tools for codin...