Laptops have become a must-have device for everyone. With the growth in technology, the features and specifications of laptops have also evolved. Buying a laptop is a time-consuming process.
You might get confused while buying a laptop because there are many brands manufacturing laptops with similar specifications and prices.
If you are thinking of buying a laptop, you should research all the options available as per your needs. Here are some factors that you should consider before buying a laptop.
Important Features & Specifications: Before Purchasing a Laptop:
1. RAM
RAM or Random Access Memory is the physical memory of a computer system that helps in speeding up the processing of the application. With the increasing application’s usage, 8GB RAM has become a minimum need.
People who want to do heavy processing tasks like graphic designing and photo editing should go for 16GB or 32GB RAM. DDR3 RAM is the latest and has a faster frequency than the older one, such as DDR2. You can check out Lenovo laptops for a DDR3 RAM.
2. Size of screen
The size of the screen is one of the important things to consider before you buy a laptop. Laptop sizes start at 11.6 inches and are available up to 17.3 inches. The screen size you buy depends on your choice and kind of work.
3. Processor
The processor (CPU) is the part of a laptop that defines the speed of processing a task in a particular system. Most of the laptops come with CPU from brands like Intel and AMD. A powerful processor is always needed for web surfing, playing games, video editing or any other intensive task.
An Intel Core processor offers the best performance when it comes to multitasking and multimedia tasks. Most of the Dell laptops come with Intel Core processor.
4. Operating system
Most laptops come with one of three operating systems: Windows, Chrome OS or Mac OS (for MacBooks only). The most flexible operating system among these is Windows. It runs on more laptop models as compared to Chrome OS or Mac OS.
5. Battery capacity
Battery life is another significant point to consider while buying a laptop. As the laptop is a portable device, it should have a decent battery life to work from anywhere. The battery life quoted by the manufacturer is not that decides its capacity.
There are other factors like screen resolution and screen brightness that affect battery life. Your laptop’s battery will drain more if you run a lot of applications, play lots of videos online or transfer lots of files over a wireless network. Connectivity to Bluetooth devices or WiFi networks also discharges the battery sooner.
6. USB ports
A laptop with a couple of USB 3.0 ports is something you should go for. Beyond the conventional use of connecting an external device, USB 3.0 is faster than USB 2.0.
7. Warranty
Warranty and after-sales service is another factor that you should keep in mind. Many brands provide extended warranty offers and are being known for their after-sales services. You should also check about the brand’s service center located in your vicinity or city.
8. Storage
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) stores all your data and system files. Most of the low-priced laptops come with a hard drive of 320GB. You can replace it with a hard drive of higher storage space depending on your needs and budget.
If you want something speedier than a hard drive, you can go for an SSD. A solid-state drive (SSD) performs the task in a fraction of seconds. But an SSD storage is expensive than an HDD. You can go for a smaller SSD with a larger hard drive. This will give you speed benefits of SSD while adequate space for the rest of your data on the hard drive.
9. Keyboard and touchpad
If you are going to work a lot on your laptop, make sure the laptop’s keyboard has enough space between the keys. In the case of a touchpad, look for one that doesn’t give you a jumpy cursor and responds to multi-touch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom.
10. Brand
You should always prefer leading brands while buying a laptop. The laptop is as good as the company that stands behind it. You should research the brand’s products in terms of design, value, reviews and other criteria. Lenovo laptops and Dell laptops are amongst the good ones.
Now that you know the features that you should consider before buying a laptop, you can go for a laptop that suits your needs and budget.
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