How to Choose a Laptop

Wondering how to choose a laptop? You’re not alone. With so many laptops on the market, it’s not always easy to know which is the best one for your needs. Many look very similar at a glance. Although basic things such as weight, size and looks are important, there are many other things to take into account. Performance, memory, brand and features are just some of the things you’ll need to think about when making your decision. To help you get started, here are our tips on how to choose a laptop.

Here’s How to Choose a Laptop

These are some of the important things you’ll need to know when you choose a laptop.

Performance

Performance is easily the most important factor of all. You want a laptop that will not let you down. One thing that affects performance is memory size. This will determine the speed of your laptop. If you will be using your laptop for things like movies, email and light use, a basic 4GB memory will be fine. If you will be using your laptop for your home office and typically have a lot of programmes running at the same time, look for 8GB or higher. The processor is another thing driving performance. Intel Core or Celeron are the most common processors. 

Brand

There are many brands out there - some more trusted than others. Brands that you will always be able to trust include Asus, HP, Lenovo and HUAWEI. Although it may seem cheaper to go with a brand that is not widely known, this could end up costing you more in the long run. A trusted, well-known brand will give you a good indicator of quality.

Features

Features range from fairly standard features found in most entry-level devices to more advanced features in higher-end devices. Things that you will always want include a good keyboard, a decent touchpad that is not overly sensitive, decent storage, a sharp display, a good number of ports (USB and at least one HDMI port), and a good battery. Many laptops come with Windows 10, which means that you will be able to get up and running immediately. 

Of course, your budget plays a big role in your decision, too. When you keep these tips in mind, it will be easier to choose a reliable, good laptop, whether choosing an entry-level or more advanced device.

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