With so many laptops in the market today, choosing the best one for you can feel like an enormous task. Laptops vary in size, speed, graphic capabilities, storage, RAM, brand, price, and so many other factors. So, how do you know which one is the best for you? This will greatly depend on your personal needs and preferences. Read on to know how different factors will affect your choice for a laptop.
Factors to consider when choosing a laptop
Size
The size of a laptop will determine a lot. Before you go for a small size or for a larger one, it is important to know the implications. The most obvious one is portability. A smaller laptop will be easy to carry around compared to a larger one. Smaller laptops come with a 11.6-inch, 12.5-inch, or 13.3-inch screen size. One disadvantage of having a small screen-size one is that it will not support most high-end Intel Core CPUs or graphic cards. It will also have fewer ports and will not include a numeric keypad. Here are some of the small screen laptops we have in stock.
RAM
The RAM capacity of your laptop will determine how fast your laptop runs applications. More RAM capacity will allow more applications to run at the same time which makes it easier to run heavy software. If you plan on using editing or engineering software, getting a laptop with 16GB RAM will be wise, while if it’s for basic tasks, a 4GB RAM laptop will do. It is also possible to upgrade your current laptop’s RAM to improve on speed. Talk to us today and we will help you upgrade your RAM.
Storage
A laptop’s storage is important. It affects the speed of loading programs, accessing data, and booting. There are two types of storage available for laptops, Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and Solid-State Drive (SSD). An SSD is generally more reliable than a HDD because it is faster, smaller, and performs better. Because of this, Computers with a HDD are generally cheaper compared to those with an SSD. One of the best compromises is to buy a laptop that has both a HDD and a smaller capacity SSD. It is also possible to upgrade your computer storage to a higher capacity to improve its speed. Talk to us about upgrading your storage and we will be happy to help.
Processor
The most common computer processor is Intel. Intel’s processors include Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9, with Core i3 being the least powerful and Core i9 being the most powerful. Depending on the tasks you will be performing on your laptop, the processor will affect its performance. Laptops with higher processors are more expensive but tend to be faster than those with lower processors. They are best if you are running heavy software and programs.
Even though there are many other factors to consider as you buy a laptop, we believe that these are most important. Once these factors are met, you can decide on color, battery capacity, and operating system.