Buyers Guide - Laptops
With advancements in technology, the portal for access of knowledge has been compressed to fit on your lap. Now you can connect with the world with a machine called 'Laptop'. Factors to consider while buying these workhorses would include their usage, portability, screen size, processor and the RAM.
With new technologies rolling out every day, the laptops have shrunken in size but loaded with endless features. These wonder machines have given PCs a run for money all thanks to endless updates and ways to expand memory. Here is a list to laptops available:
Integrated with high-end configurations and voluminous internal memory, a notebook is a much sought-after laptop type.
Accoladed for ultra-sleek design, an ultrabook is a next-generation laptop with high-end configurations.
With detachable touchscreens, the 2-in-1 laptops can be used as tablets as well.
Powered by enormous CPU and GPU, play graphic-driven games with enhanced user experience.
Used for accessing internet, the netbook don’t drain the battery easily owing to small screen size.
Lightweight machines with flash memory and long-lasting battery. Most of the laptabs have front and rear cameras with touchscreen display.
A mainstay of laptop required for controlling software, hardware and other components. Also known as Central Processing Unit, this hardware is an essential component that combines with the system memory to power software and facilitates multitasking.
Size Matters! When opting for a laptop, always keep in mind the end use of the machine. If you are a movie enthusiast then opt for a big screen HD laptop. To surf internet and updating social websites, a small screen laptop is suitable.
Juggling between hardware and software, an operating system makes a laptop interactive. You can choose from the following operating systems:
Temporary date or cache files are stored on Random-access Memory or RAM, which facilitates multitasking in a laptop. A laptop should be integrated with minimum 2GB RAM for smooth multitasking.
RAM required and usage
| 2 to 4 GB | 6 GB | Above 8 GB |
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Select 6 GB
6 GB |
Laptops are integrated with internal storage for smooth running of files. The hard disk drives or HDD are not noise-free but have better storage capacity. For noise-free, lightweight, and faster operations, some laptops are integrated with solid-state drives.
Update your tablet or phone or just move the data from laptop to hard drive through USB ports in a laptop. These ports are integrated with the motherboard of the laptop and you can also charge your gadgets through these.
Following type of ports are available in a laptop:
Facilitates connection between a laptop and external peripherals like drives, smartphones, and much more.
You can transfer data at twice the speed than a USB 2.0.
Download and stream HD media through a projector or LED with this port.
Suitable for transferring photos from a digital camera. It also reads a micro SD card.
For streaming of high-definition videos and smooth user experience while playing games, a laptop is integrated with a powerful graphic card.
Two types of graphic cards are as follows:
Integrated Graphic Card: A built-in graphic card that is designed for browsing internet, streaming videos, and playing games.
Dedicated Graphic Card: For performance oriented results for games or editing videos, opt for AMD or Nvidia cards.