The best features you look before buying a Laptop?

In today’s world, the laptop market is saturated with innumerable makes and models. In such a scenario, a person looking to buy a laptop is literally spoilt for choice.

Of course, different laptop models cater to different audiences. If you are looking for a laptop that will primarily serve as just an entertainment device with the usual functionalities, then a laptop with moderate specs will do for you. However, if you are looking to use your laptop for extensive productivity related tasks such as video editing and graphics rendering, then you need a laptop with top-end specs.

In this article, we will be taking a look at the absolutely key features that a laptop needs to have for general productivity and all-round entertainment.

Key Features to Look For in a Laptop

·         Mobility – This is probably the first thing that you need to keep in mind. Many people concentrate only on the internal specifications of a laptop, without giving a thought to its portability. The major difference between a desktop and a laptop is that a laptop can be carried around with you at all times, and accordingly you should factor in the weight of the unit you are looking to buy.

·         Display – The most common LCD-panel display resolution available in laptops today is 1366 X 768, and according to us, this is the lowest recommend resolution if you want to have a good viewing experience on your device. A laptop with a full HD 1080p display is even better, particularly for the varied full HD content available to us online nowadays.

·         Processor – To be completely honest, we think that it’s hard to go past any of the Intel Core-based CPUs when buying a new laptop. Irrespective of whether it is the Atom, i3, i5 or i7 architecture from Intel, these CPUs offer the best performance when it comes to all kinds of processing needs like multitasking and multimedia tasks.

·         RAM – Again, the need for RAM depends on one’s usage, but as a thumb rule you should have at least 4GB of RAM to get the best out of your device. More RAM allows for more applications to run simultaneously, and for more data to be readily accessible by the system at any given point of time, which comes in very handy for memory intensive tasks such as playing graphically intense games and editing photos and videos.

·         Storage – When it comes to storage options, nowadays hard drives are split into solid state drives (SSDs) and mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs). SSDs are faster, smaller, lighter, and use less energy than HDDs. However SSDs tend to come in much lower capacities and cost a lot more per GB. With HDDs, it's all about capacity and bang for buck. Irrespective of which type you opt for, around 160GB of storage should prove to be quite sufficient for most users, but if you have the resources then try going in for the maximum amount of storage that you can.

·         Battery Life – A high-performance laptop is of no real use if the battery keeps dying on you. Manufacturer-quoted battery life is often not indicative of what a laptop can do, and this is based on the many variables that affect battery life, such as screen brightness, screen resolution and the tasks that you run. Try to buy a laptop with a battery of at least 2500 mAh. Anything lower than this will mean plugging in your charger every couple of hours.

·         Connectivity – The more connectivity options, the easier life will be for you. Nowadays, it is standard for even entry-level laptops to have many connectivity options such as USB ports, Ethernet ports, HDMI ports, Bluetooth and WiFi. Some laptops even have an integrated card reader which can really turn out to be a boon in some situations.

·         Aftersales Support – A good laptop company should provide you with at least a year’s comprehensive warranty. If the warranty covers accidental damage also (a rare scenario), then it is even better.

Conclusion

We, at D&C truly believe that, a cheap laptop isn't necessarily a good laptop. You need to ensure that the laptop you buy meets your computing needs by carefully considering these factors before making a purchase.