Types of laptops

A laptop is a great alternative to a desktop computer. Autonomous, mobile, powerful, lightweight - this is not a dream, but a 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 you decide which one to buy. This article will help you understand what laptops are and how to choose them correctly.

What are the types of laptops

Miniature computers can be divided into several categories according to the following criteria:

• Price: it is clear here - low price, medium price segment and high cost. On a financial basis, when buying such a product, the consumer is already divided into groups: “who can afford it”.
• Functional abilities and tasks that a laptop is capable of performing. More on this later.
• Size and diagonal. This category can be divided into groups: a diagonal of 7-10 inches - netbooks, 11-13 - subnotebooks (the device is smaller than the standard, but with almost the same functionality), 14-16 inches - the standard, and 16 and more serves as desktop replacement.
• Configuration - the developers offer both a standard form and a hybrid one (a touch screen that is removed and works in tablet format).
• Manufacturer - in any industry it is he who is responsible for the quality of materials, assembly, innovation and, of course, the final cost of the product. Today there are many companies that offer options for every taste and wallet. The competition in this business is extremely high.

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

Also a great influence on the final product and its cost has a manufacturer. 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: whether the equipment of this manufacturer is worth the price they are asking for. Or all of this - an extra surcharge for the name. We will not take sides, but this situation is the most revealing about the meaning of the name in the production of equipment.

How are laptops classified

A more professional classification is still groups of laptops by task - budget, universal, gaming, business, image, protected. We will talk about each category separately.

• Budget speak for themselves. Called to perform simple tasks. Low cost - the reason for such performance, a short work without recharging and numerous "vysov" and "glitches" when trying to complete a task, a little more than the requirements for this type of notebook. Of the benefits - low cost. If the user is not demanding - ideal.
• Universal - the middle segment and at the price, and on opportunities. Watch a movie, work, play a not very difficult (according to technical requirements) game - this notebook will be able to do everything.
• 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 capacity. They stand, however, "like a wing of an airplane."
• Image can often be combined into one with a laptop for business. Both of these types often prefer to buy business people who care about the quality of the device, and its appearance. Such PCs are designed to work efficiently and quickly, have high autonomy, often have good protection against hacking and "expensive" appearance. Even precious stones can be used in decoration.
• Protected computers are needed for those people who often find themselves in difficult weather conditions. This technique can withstand not only shocks, 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 the above, to choose a laptop, you must answer five simple questions:

For what purpose do I need a laptop?

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

Honestly answering yourself to them, you can easily narrow down the range of searches and select the desired device.

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

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