Slick in style, convenient to the user and always ready-on-the-go–this has been the very concept of why laptops are still dominating the tech market for more than a decade and the reason why these handy lifesavers continue thriving in this smartphone era.
Designed to do the basic work of the much bigger desktop computers before, laptops have already equaled the processing power of its desk counterparts.
This is also the reason why laptops’ features never seize to amaze its audience with their innovations that keep us gadget fiends wanting for more.
Now, let’s do a quick recap of the best laptops’ parts and innovative design.
Touchscreen/2-in-1 laptops
It may sound weird, but the combination of the intuitive control of a touchscreen monitor and the use of mouse and keyboard is and will always be satisfying. You can easily change the way you navigate and test your laptops.
With the touchscreen-friendly interface of Microsoft Windows operating system making it easier for new owners to feel like an expert in just a few minutes, 2-in-1 computers literally put the power on your fingertips.
Hard drive capacity
Remember the times you need to constantly manage your saved files and application in laptops just to make sure you can fit in all the notes in the 30 – 100 Gigabytes storage of your new laptops? Fear not, as of 2018, there are laptops that can use up to 500 Gigabytes- 2 Terabytes storage, yes a whopping 2TB to store anything you want.
Processor
The heart, the brain, the soul and anything you want to call this bad boy. One thing is for sure, the processor is the indicator of the performance capability of your laptop as a whole. No matter how gigantic your storage size is, if you have a lower spec laptop, you’re going to have a hard time processing your data.
The more powerful the processor is, the faster your computer will be able to run applications and programs. The good news is Intel and AMD provide a wide range of processors that you can handpick to your own accord.
RAM/Random-Access Memory
No, it is not the award-winning album from the French electronic duo Daft Punk. Random-access memory or RAM is your computer’s memory. The higher your RAM is, the more programs you can operate at the same time. In a much simpler explanation, if you have a Processor with a high spec, you will be in need of having a RAM that can match the operating power of your laptop.
The more complex tasks that you will be doing, the higher the RAM that you will need. Now, you can buy laptops with up to 32 GB DDR5-Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory– to make sure you can multi-task any job without sacrificing your performance speed and the frame-rate of your computer.
Display and Graphics
There are two types of graphics cards, the ‘built-in’ and dedicated type. The built-in or integrated types are the ones inside the unit of your laptop, used for much basic use of laptops, like internet surfing, writing a document or watching video on YouTube about a cat that plays the piano.
While, on the other hand, dedicated type graphics card, is more often used in much complex tasks like photo editing, video editing, and gaming. If you are in need of a heavy usage of your screen, going for a dedicated graphics card is the best choice.
In today’s norm of breathtaking visuals from games and videos, graphics card manufacturers like ASUS, NVIDIA and Micro-Star International/MSI always deliver with the latest and best display cards we will ever have. Imagine playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey on a high-end graphics with ultra-high graphics settings, I won’t blame you if you are already drooling with all the possibilities and the tiny details.
Portability
Lastly, laptops already transform into a much lighter and slimmer design compare to the first model of laptops before. You can fit some of these netbooks and computers in your backpack without having a problem about the weight and bulk in your bag. Portability is a crucial element to make sure that you can always go on the move.
Latest models of laptops have a much longer battery lifespan, while others have a much better form. One of the best examples of a laptop with good portability is the convertible or the 2-in-1. It boasts of a smaller built, without giving away its processing power. It also gives you the best of both worlds as it is a laptop and tablet in one.
Just remember that there’s a lot of things to consider when checking the latest features in a laptop. Focusing on the main understanding of the features you need and the ones you don’t will both help you decide the best laptop that will serve you and save you a ton of money.
Whether you want to casually surf the net, play your favorite triple-A games or plan your next business trips, there’s always an ideal laptop just for you.