Choosing A Laptop
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UNDERSTANDING THE SPECIFICATIONS LIST
1. Processor (CPU)
- Intel chips
- More ex, higher graphic performance
- Intel Core i5 - suitable for average user
- i7 & i9 - suitable for video editors
- AMD chips
- Cheaper, lower graphic performance
2. RAM (Random Access Memory)
- 4gb - light use
- (Recommended) 6-8gb - suitable for an average user
- 16gb - for gamers
3. Storage (take into account at least 20gb set aside for its Operating System)
- Type
- Solid-state drive (SSD)
- Light and fast boot-up (Quieter; less vibration)
- Lower storage space (Ranges from 128 GB to 2 TB) (More expensive than HDD for the same storage space)
- Hard disk drive (HDD)
- Uses spinning disk technology (may be noisier and have more vibration; prone to disk fragmentation)
- Slow boot-up
- Larger storage (16GB - 12 TB)
- Hybrid (SSD + HDD)
- Heavier, most expensive
- Size
- 16 to 32 GB - basic, minimalist user (little to no storage of media; few documents)
- 50 to 128 GB - suitable for average minimalist user (for storing some photos and documents)
- 256 to 500 GB - for the office worker or heavy social media consumer (storing documents, photos and videos)
- 500 GB to 2 TB - for the heavy gamer
4. Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) - suitable for the average user
- 4K UHD - gamers or workers in architecture/design-related industries
5. Ports
- HDMI
- USB (min. 2 for mouse and thumbdrive) (Alternatively, you can get a USB multi-port extension accessory)
6. Portability
- Weight (determined by storage and no. of ports)
- < 1kg (lightweight low storage student notebooks)
- 1-1.5kg (average)
- > 1.5kg (heavy; can be left at home or the office)
7. Budget
- < $1000 (Budget user)
- $1-$2k (Average user)
- <$2k (Premium, gamer range)
Source: Lenovo - Laptop Buying Guide
