Can you name your friends who are still using that old huge CPU?
Well I guess you could barely name one! That is because laptops have now greatly replaced those old annoying big computers. Laptops are no more regarded as an accessory that you may or may not have. They have become one of our life essentials. They have invaded our homes, schools and offices. Undoubtedly, we have to learn how to pick up the right laptop that suits our needs. If you are a student then you are reading the right article! Here are five tips to bear in mind while laptop buying.
Being a student means that you will carry your laptop almost every day. So you have to ensure your laptop is portable enough. Pick the dimensions that will satisfy your technical needs with the minimum hassle. Go for laptops that weigh 4 to 5 pounds at most and that have screens 11 to 14 inches in size.
It is better to choose speed over space. You can store your extra data on any external storage with low price but you will not be able to increase the speed of your device once you buy it. For beginners, 5400 rpms is a good drive speed. However, you can get a better loading speed and fast data retrieval if you can afford a 7,200-rpm model.
There are different operating systems. The most common one is windows. Others such as chrome os and mac os are also popular. Your choice will depend on your field of studies. Check with your school or college about software requirements that suit you. Chrome os is usually found on inexpensive lightweight laptops but they are less likely to get infected by viruses. Windows is still cheaper than MACs. It is very user friendly is the most widely used operating system. Apple operating system (MAC) is also easy to use. It offers unique options to its users.
You have to think about your laptop’s battery life time. As a student, you need to pick a laptop that has a battery life of six hours or more. The average lifetime for mainstream laptops is 6 hr 52 mins. However, some models, such as the Lenovo ThinkPad T450s, can last for 15 hr 26 mins, with the right battery.
Last but not least-MONEY! The laptops with chrome operating system are least expensive. With the budget of 200$ -300$ you can get one of those. It will probably have a long battery life but with a slow operating speed. If you increase the budget to about 500$ you will get better features and specs but with cheap plastic finishing, low resolution screens and low battery life. Above 600$ you will get better features and better resolution as well as better metal finishing. More than 800$ would get you more portable and powerful laptops. They will have fast processors, better graphics and longer battery life.
Hope you find this article helpful and enjoy buying your new laptop!
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