<p><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/5ffcb744d184b30018aae28b-2400/MSI Image A.jpg" border="0" alt="MSI Modern laptop" data-mce-source="MSI"></p><p></p><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><p>Last year, professionals and families turned their homes into makeshift offices and classrooms in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. And while the pandemic may finally be turning a corner with the recent approval of COVID-19 vaccines, virtual learning and remote work are likely sticking around for a while longer. </p><p>In fact, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-asking-employees-to-work-from-home-due-to-coronavirus-2020" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">major companies</a> are already planning to extend their remote-work policies post-pandemic, and a recent <a href="https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2020/12/09/how-the-coronavirus-outbreak-has-and-hasnt-changed-the-way-americans-work/'source=content_type%3Areact%7Cfirst_level_url%3Anews%7Csection%3Amain_content%7Cbutton%3Abody_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">study</a> found that 54% of employees who can mostly do their jobs from home would prefer to keep their telework arrangement for the long haul. Meanwhile, schools across the country will continue to offer e-learning for students in the spring.</p><p>Consequently, many people are considering new technology to keep up with the demands of virtual work. MSI, a hardware company known for premium gaming laptops, offers both budget and premium computers with features designed to help students and professionals get work done.</p><h2><strong>Find a laptop that can power work and e-learning</strong></h2><p>Seattle vlogger <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=NOt5ZW2hFvQ&t=4s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Monica Church</a> is used to working remotely to create content for her YouTube channel. Last year, she also started taking online classes to pursue a career in real estate. The journey inspired her to "upgrade everything, from my tech products to my education," she says.</p><p>She uses MSI's Modern series laptop for editing and uploading weekly videos, completing online coursework for her licensing exam, and keeping up with client emails.</p><p>"I wear a lot of different hats, which is why it is important for my laptop to be versatile," Church says. "From a real-estate perspective, I may be spending hours replying to emails and analyzing properties. The brilliantly backlit keyboard is so easy to type on and provides an ergonomic experience to support my long hours. For videos, the i7 Core processor handles my large files with ease, creating a smooth workflow."</p><h2><strong>Modern laptops offer powerful productivity features at an affordable price</strong></h2><p>Like Church, anyone using a computer all day needs to efficiently maintain their workflow. MSI's Modern series laptops have an upgraded processor and reliable, fast wireless connectivity to power learning or workand start at <a href="https://www.costco.com/msi-modern-14-laptop-11th-gen-intel-core-i5-1135g7-1080p.product.100701296.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">$799</a>.</p><p>The computers are equipped with all the necessary features, like a 720p HD webcam and hi-res audio, as well as multiple I/O ports including a microSD-card reader and Thunderbolt 4.0, and a 10-hour battery life.</p><p>The Modern series is built with the latest 11th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and Intel Iris Xe Graphics, meaning it can deliver great power to bolster productivity. Plus, it won't break the bank, which especially appeals to parents buying tech for their kids, says Clifford Chun, a system product management director for <a href="https://us.msi.com/Business-Productivity" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">MSI</a>.</p><p>"The Modern is a great daily learning companion for students," Chun says. An added bonus: "Parents don't have to worry about burning a hole in their pocket for a handy, beautiful notebook."</p><p><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/600060b3fe7e140019f7ee92-2400/5000x3500.jpg" border="0" alt="Monica Church" data-mce-source="Monica Church" data-mce-caption="Monica Church with MSI laptops."></p><h2><strong>MSI's Prestige series laptops offer premium features</strong></h2><p>For users who require advanced features to get work done during the day comfortably and efficiently, MSI offers its Prestige series.</p><p>"Working remotely can be a challenge if you don't have the proper tools," Chun says. "Many people have experienced this beforeyour laptop crashes in the middle of your file export or freezes while you're doing editing. It's important to look for premium specs that enable smooth workflow."</p><p>As many of us have learned from increased periods of time at home, we're not always in control of our surroundings. The Prestige models include MSI Sound Tune, an AI-powered noise-cancellation software that filters out unwanted background noises and minimizes interruptions.</p><p>This series also features Microsoft's Modern Standby, which enables a resting laptop to complete background tasks with "power-sipping efficiency" while keeping enough functions running to instantly wake up when needed, Chun says. Plus, it has heightened security features such as biometric access to ensure users' data stays safe.</p><p>The Prestige laptops have built-in software to optimize apps and customize user scenarios to adjust settings such as backlight strength and CPU performance, and the Prestige 15 models have 16 hours of battery life. Plus, the Prestige series has a 4K True Pixel display. That means if you're streaming a show, the true-to-life color and hi-res audio ensure you won't miss a moment.</p><p><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/5ffcb77cd184b30018aae28c-2400/MSI Rose Pink Modern Prestige B.jpg" border="0" alt="MSI Rose Pink Modern Prestige" data-mce-source="MSI"></p><h2><strong>MSI laptops are durableand look good too</strong></h2><p>As the world slowly transitions back to in-person activities, people should be able to remain confident in their technology.</p><p>For example, when it's safe to travel again, a durable laptop that can take the inevitable bumps that come along with transport will be important. MSI's laptops have a military rating of MIL-STD-810Gthey can withstand a broad range of environmental conditions including fluctuating temperatures, humidity, and transport shock.</p><p>"I really put my devices to the test," Church says. "My computers have gotten pretty banged up from years of editing on the go, and it has never affected their performance."</p><p>And both the Modern and the Prestige series come in a variety of color choices, so users can choose a style that reflects their personality. The Prestige series comes in carbon gray, pure white, rose pink, and urban silver. The Modern series has carbon gray, bluestone, beige mousse, and urban silver.</p><p>Church says she prefers MSI in bluestone because it reflects her active lifestyle, and the computer stands up to it.</p><p>"Being able to quickly throw my computer in my camera bag or into a tray at TSA with less worry that my work is safe gives me great peace of mind and expedites my overall workflow," she says.</p><p>MSI laptops can help professionals and students stay productive whether they're working from home or back to their regular routine.</p><p><a href="http://msi.gm/2XvR8Xh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored"><strong>Learn more about MSI and shop for laptops here.</strong></a></p><p><em>This post was created by <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sponsor-posts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Insider Studios</a> with <a href="https://us.msi.com/Landing/2020-Business-Productivity-Laptops/nb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">MSI</a>. </em></p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sc/best-laptop-features-for-students-and-professionals-2021-1#comments">Join the conversation about this story »</a></p>
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