[BEST] GUIDE TO BUY THE RIGHT LAPTOP in 2021

HOW TO BUY A LAPTOP THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU 

Whether you are a student or a businessman or just want to earn from home a computer system and an internet connection are the must have things you need to have. Well now again the big question that arises is that are you going to buy a desktop machine? Or a laptop?

The thing is that both desktop computers and laptops have their advantages and disadvantages over each other. There are many factors that affect the overall experience of both and it mostly depends upon what are your specific needs. Anyway this article is not about comparing the two if you want to know the key differences between the two then you can consider reading this article

Well now that you’ve decided to buy a laptop then the main question is how should you choose one? To answer in short there is no laptop (at least that’s practically affordable and has the mobility of a laptop) that can fulfill the needs of every person in the industry, every machine is built keeping in mind a specific group of users who have specific needs.

We promised you that by the end of this article you will know how to choose the right laptop for you and we are going to keep our promise.

 So on the basis of user’s requirements we have sorted out laptops into the following categories and further is discussed what you should look for in them so that you find the best one for your needs.

v  Laptops for coders

v  Laptops for video/photo editors

v  Laptops for gaming

v  Laptops for businessman (basic needs like browsing the internet blogging etc.)

v  Laptops for students

LAPTOPS FOR CODERS/PROGRAMMERS/WEB DEVELOPERS

If you are a programmer or any of the above then the first thing you should consider while choosing a laptop is the keyboard, a good keyboard is enough to make all the difference in the world for a person whose job depends to a great extent on his typing speed and experience.

Though there are many laptops out there which have very good keyboards yet what I would suggest you to do is that visit offline shops as many of them can give you a trial of the laptop’s overall experience. What you need to remember is that the need of every person is different and a keyboard that may seem average to a person might be the best one for another.

Other than this the main thing I would suggest you to consider is processing power and a bit of extra and fast ram (only if you do very heavy app development) the graphics card is not such a necessary requirement as there is no dire need of any rendering or any sort of graphical load in programming related works.

Battery should also be considered as a deciding factor as a laptop whose battery dies midway and cannot suffice your needs is completely useless.

If you are a programmer and are always on the go then a laptop that is difficult to carry around might be a pain. I would recommend considering a laptop that you can easily lift with one hand without strain. Always remember in the beginning it might seem like you could manage with a heavier machine but having a lighter one always helps.

If your only need is coding and budget allows then MacBooks can be a pretty good choice.

Key points to consider:-

Ø  Keyboard

Ø  Processing power

Ø  Battery life

Ø  Light weight

LAPTOPS FOR PHOTO/VIDEO EDITORS

Well if you tend to do editing works then surely the first thing that you need to consider are internals as video or photo editing are one of the most heavy tasks that are performed on a daily basis.

Without second thoughts opt for a powerful processor accompanied by a graphics card as well as both of them form the backbone of any machine. May it be gaming or editing just opt for a laptop that has a capable processor and a worthy GPU.

Storage is also important as it can help with the read write speeds of videos. Try getting one with a SSD for a storage option.

Now the next point for editing laptops is the display. Good displays are a must for people whose primary focus is editing and the reasons are obvious as more true to life color better viewing angles all matter a lot in video and photo editing.

Key points to consider:-

Ø  Processor

Ø  Graphics card

Ø  Fast storage and high ram

Ø  Good display

LAPTOPS FOR GAMING

This might be one of the most widespread categories as every other person wants to game on their laptops and many of them have gaming on the go as the sole reason for buying a laptop.

Now coming to the main point the internals need to be no different than a editing laptop as a laptop that can edit 1080p video without any problem can also run almost all games.

Talking on a short note processor, graphics card, good storage and screen are all important factors. Now let’s talk about what needs to be different.

Gaming laptops run crazy hot and if not cooled properly they thermal throttle and their performance can decrease as much as fifty percent causing lags and glitches in games, so looking for a laptop that has a excellent cooling capacity is a must. This is the sole reason that gaming laptops are heavy and thick.

Key points to remember:-

Ø  Processor

Ø  GPU

Ø  Good display

Ø  Fast storage and good ram

Ø  Good cooling

  LAPTOP FOR BUSINESSMEN

If we focus on the jobs of a businessman that he needs to perform on a laptop then the main stuff that comes to mind include making and doing presentations, typing documents etc.

In short their main usage includes all of the Microsoft office use and a bit of browsing. As far as these requirements are concerned any laptop that has average specs can get the job done, but if you want to use your laptop for other stuff after office hours then just consider one of the above options. 

Keep in mind that one thing you should consider is a good keyboard.

Key points to remember:-

  Ø  Average specs

  Ø  Good key board

LAPTOP FOR STUDENTS

This category is the one that deserves the greatest attention  as almost all of us during our student lives tend to want to do everything may it be blogging, vlogging or programming and stuff like gaming always seems to make its way In the lives of students.

Now after all this confusing text the main question is what to consider and what budget should you keep (considering you are spending your parents money)

And the answer to the question is that you need to consider everything. According to me students should go for a mid range gaming machine that is not too heavy on the pocket or on the hands.

If you want me to be more specific then I would advice you to buy something like a laptop from Asus TUF series as these laptops are considered as gaming ones but can also be used for day to day usage. Another option can be the Acer nitro or the LG gram. All these laptops can be checked out on amazon or Newegg.

As far as budget is concerned then these laptops have a price range from 800-1000 $ (50-1lakh INR). Which I think is reasonable for a student who wants to do all sorts of stuff from his laptop.

If budget allows you then you can also consider more expensive higher end options but I would not recommend them unless you are very serious about making your career in the field of computers.

 FINAL WORDS

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