Hey everyone,

I’m currently looking for a new laptop mainly for research work. It follows reading articles, slight computations involving SPSS, Jamovi, etc,. and entertainment.

My requirements:

• i5 / Ryzen 5 minimum
• 16 GB RAM (preferable)
• 1 TB storage (or upgradeable)
• Lightweight + good battery
• Prefer HP (had good experience with reliability)
• Touch screen and stylus because it's easy to make notes and prepare

What I’ve found so far:

• HP Envy x360
• HP Pavilion x360
• HP OmniBook (Flip/5 series)

My main confusion:

I’m considering getting a touchscreen + stylus, but I’m not sure if it’s actually reliable.

From what I’ve seen:

• Some people say it’s great for note-taking and flexibility
• Others say they barely use tablet mode and it adds complexity (hinges, durability, etc.)

Questions:

1. Envy vs Pavilion vs OmniBook – what would you pick for long-term use?
2. How’s HP reliability recently, especially for 2-in-1s?
3. Is touchscreen + pen actually useful, or more of a gimmick?
4. Any better alternatives (even non-HP) in the same category?
5. I am a student at NIT, is there student discounts? I am not aware. If so guide me please

Would really appreciate honest long-term reviews (good or bad).

Thanks!