5 Important Factors To Consider When Buying A New Laptop. Leave a comment

Thinking of Buying A New Laptop? With so many devices launching every month, it’s hard to know what’s important and what’s gimmicky.

In this article, we’ll cover 5 important factors to consider when choosing a new laptop. Below are the factors;

1. The Size

One of the best qualities of a laptop is the ability to slip it into your bag and travel around the world. If portability is a concern, your best bet is to consider a laptop with a smaller screen size and a thinner, lighter design. These types of laptops are often marketed as ultra-books, so be careful with that term.

Or, more specifically, choose a device with a screen between 12 and 13.3 inches and weighing less than 1.5 kg.

2. Processor

Think of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) as the heart of your laptop. When it comes to CPUs, it doesn’t get much better than Intel’s Core-based lineup, and new laptops are likely to feature Core i3, i5, or i7.

Core i3 is found in entry-level laptops. i5 is found in most midrange laptops.

The i7 processor is found in high-end laptops. It offers the best performance, but can generate a lot of heat from the bottom of the device. Keep this in mind if you use your laptop on your lap.

3. Storage

Not only will you need to consider the amount of storage, but also the type of storage. Back in the day, hard disk drives were the favorite. With slimmer, lighter laptops in fashion, hard drives are not as popular. Instead, many laptop owners are opting for solid state drives, which are faster, quieter, and you guessed it, more expensive.

If you’re not sure whether you should go for a hard disk or solid state drive, you might find our blog post Hard Disk Drive vs Solid State Drive: What’s the Difference? a good place to start.

4. RAM

RAM (random access memory) is key to your computer’s performance, especially if you multitask a lot on your laptop. Edit photos, create Word documents, and surf the web all at the same time. More RAM means your laptop can access data faster and run more applications smoothly at the same time. 4GB of RAM is the minimum. If you use a lot of high performance software, look for 8GB or more.

5. Battery life

Again, if portability is important to you (even if that means carrying your laptop from your desk to your bed!), battery life is worth considering. The actual battery life of a laptop is often much different than what is shown on the box. Variables such as screen brightness and the types of programs you run affect battery life.

Instead of focusing on the number of hours specified by the manufacturer, look up the battery rating in watt hours (Wh) or milliampere hours (mAh). The higher the number, the longer the battery will last.

Conclusion

With this tips you decide rightly when buying a new laptop next time. If you find this article helpful, kindly share it.