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If you have had a computer for many years, then you may not have had as many choices when it came to types of laptop or desktop you could purchase. But now there are many amazing options you can choose from. This can be overwhelming, so we are going to try to help you choose between the many different laptops available. First, we are going to give you the major different types of laptops there are and then will break down which one is right for you!
- Full size laptop
This a broad category, but this type of laptop is one that has pretty much includes all of the normal stuff. These usually won’t be super thin laptops, but they will have many different ports, like display ports, usb, SD card slots, and CD/DVD drives. These laptops usually will also have larger screens and nice full-size keyboards. They also are more powerful then the next category, ultra-books.
- Ultra-books
These laptops have become popular over the last few years and are a great option for many people. These computers are extremely thin and portable. They weight very little and often are very small in size. Usually, they won’t have a keyboard with a number pad, and the screens will be smaller. They aren’t generally powerful, but can easily do stuff like word processing, email, and internet browsers. The other big benefit is the battery life is incredible on many of these laptops. Often ultra-books are more expensive due to parts have to be engineer inside this computer.
- Gaming Laptops
Gaming laptops could fit in a couple different categories, but this includes any laptop that is extremely powerful. These computers will have the most powerful processors, and will include dedicated, powerful graphics cards. These computers are often massive, and weight many pounds. But if you want to get the best graphic performance in your games, and want to be able to easily carry your computer with you, then these laptops are great. The price of these will also be extremely expensive.
- Apple computers
Macbook laptops could fit in almost any of these categories (except gaming), but we are putting them into a separate category since these are only one brand and use a different operating system. Apple creates some of the highest quality laptops with incredible build quality, and most of them are extremely portable. They also have the best touchpads in the market. Apple computers though do have some drawbacks such as compatibility. Many programs and games don’t work on Mac OS. If you go with Apple, then you will be paying a premium, since Apple products are usually much more expensive than their competitors.
- 2 in 1’s
These laptops have only been possible in the last few years. But have become really great options when it comes to laptops. These laptops basically convert into tablets. These can be where the screen comes off, or it can be where the screen folds backward and turns into a tablet. If you want a tablet that can still do everything that a laptop can, then these 2 in 1s are a great choice. The Microsoft Surface products are some of the most popular in this brand.
- Business Laptops
This category is pretty straightforward. There are many business laptops that fall into many different categories. These laptops are usually more expensive, but have better build quality, and often are able to be docked. They also sometimes have more security features.
Choosing
The laptop that is best for you will depend on what you plan on using it for. If you want to be able to game a lot, then that will mean you need to choose a laptop built for gaming. If you value light and portable then go with an ultra-book. If you want a cheap laptop then you are going are probably going to look a full size laptop. If you want Mac OS, then Apple Computers are your best choice. There are many great options out there with dozens of brands. Make a list of what you will be using your laptop for, and we can help you choose a laptop that will work great for you!