Laptop Buying Guide

When buying a laptop, most women want something stylish but functional. We can’t forget: whether it’s computers or partners, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. This laptop buying guide will go over a few important things to consider before your next purchase.

Size

When buying a laptop, size matters. If you want something to fit in your bag, go for something around 13 inches. It’s small but will still have multiple USB ports, a DVD drive, and the power to do what you like, whether it’s browsing the Web or writing a document.

Processor

To be able to multitask without your computer becoming slower, make sure your dream laptop has at least two processing cores. To explain: a quad-core processor is a chip with four independent units called cores that read and execute instructions such as add and move data. Within the chip, each core operates in conjunction with other circuits. The individual cores in a dual- or quad-core processor can run multiple instructions at the same time, increasing overall speed for programs.

RAM

Random Access Memory (or RAM) is the computer’s short-term memory and will help things load faster. Most people just need 4GB of RAM. However, you need more RAM for gaming or encoding video. The good news is, you can always upgrade RAM.

Hard Drive

You will want a hard drive that is big enough to hold your data. Larger hard drives typically cost more money, but you can upgrade the hard drives on most laptops.

Battery

Make sure that the battery will last for at least four hours. You don’t want to be chained to a wall when you bought a laptop for the portability of it!

Laptop Buying Guide: Extra Considerations

Another thing to consider is heat production. Make sure there are rubber feet on the bottom of the laptop to let air flow from underneath.

Having vibrant screen quality is also important. Make sure you can easily change the brightness settings on the keyboard. Check the screen’s resolution and quality: the higher resolution, the better. Compare it to a cheaper laptop; you’ll be able to spot the difference.

All of these things will help you be able to find the perfect laptop for you. Good luck!