Types of laptops

A laptop is an excellent alternative to a desktop computer. Autonomous, mobile, powerful, lightweight - these are not dreams, but modern reality. Today, the industry offers a wide selection of laptops: different in performance, size, screen diagonal, purpose, color, price - you can go crazy before deciding which one to buy. This article will help you understand what types of laptops there are and how to choose them correctly.

What types of laptops are there?

Miniature computers can be divided into several categories based on the following characteristics:

• Price: it’s clear here – low price, mid-price segment and high cost. Based on financial criteria, when purchasing such a product, the consumer is already divided into groups: “who can afford what.”
• Functional abilities and tasks that the laptop is capable of performing. We'll talk about this in more detail later.
• Size and diagonal. This category can be divided into groups: diagonal 7-10 inches - netbooks, 11-13 - subnotebooks (smaller device than standard, but with almost the same functionality), 14-16 inches - standard, and 16 and more serve as Desktop PC replacement.
• Configuration – the developers offer both a standard form and a hybrid one (a touch screen that can be removed and works in tablet format).
• Manufacturer - in any industry, it is he who is responsible for the quality of materials, workmanship, innovation and, of course, the final cost of the product.Today there are many companies that offer options for every taste and budget. Competition in this business is extremely high.

Important! The classification of each laptop directly depends on what “stuffing” is inside it.

The manufacturer also has a great influence on the final product and its cost. Serious disputes between fans and opponents of the famous company “Apple” have been raging in the world for a long time. The subject of the dispute is whether the equipment from this manufacturer is worth the price they are asking for it. Or all this is an extra surcharge for the name. We will not take sides, but this situation is the most indicative of the importance of the name in the production of equipment.

How are laptops classified?

A more professional classification is still a group of laptops by task - budget, universal, gaming, business, fashion, secure. Let's talk about each category separately.

• Budget ones speak for themselves. Called to perform the simplest tasks. Low cost is the reason for such performance, short work without recharging and numerous “freezes” and “glitches” when trying to complete a task that slightly exceeds the requirements for this type of laptop. One of the advantages is low cost. If the user is not demanding, this is an ideal option.
• Universal – the middle segment in both price and capabilities. Watch a movie, do some work, play a not-so-complicated (in terms of technical requirements) game – this laptop can do it all.
• Gaming (or gaming) “machines” are designed for heavy games at maximum performance. Equipped with powerful processors, video cards and a large amount of RAM and hard disk space. True, they stand “like an airplane wing.”
• Fashion ones can often be combined into one with a business laptop. Both of these types are often preferred by business people, for whom both the quality of the device and its appearance are important. Such PCs are designed to work efficiently and quickly, have high autonomy, often have good protection against hacking and an “expensive” appearance. Even precious stones can be used in decoration.
• Protected computers are needed by those people who often find themselves in difficult weather conditions. This equipment can withstand not only impacts, but also heat, frost, high humidity or dust, and so on. It is made of high-quality and durable materials: metal, carbon fiber, high-security glass.

How to choose a laptop

Based on all of the above, to choose a laptop, you need to answer yourself five simple questions:

For what purposes do I need a laptop?

1. What price am I willing to pay?
2. What screen size do I need? What is the weight and size?
3. Does design matter?
4. Is the manufacturer's name important to me?

By answering them honestly, you can easily narrow down your search and choose the right device.

Important! Think about what operating system you would like to use. Basically, users get used to a certain OS and they no longer dare to change it to another.

Are you ready to take this step if necessary and do you have time to get used to the new product? This will also help you make the right decision. Have a nice shopping!