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Check these factors you need to consider when it comes to buy a new laptop in American Fork, Utah
Budget
What’s your budget is really important because this will determine what you can actually do with your laptop, so if you’re on a tight budget and you only want to spend 600$, don’t expect to be doing hardcore gaming on a 600$ laptop, because it’s just not going to happen so be realistic with your budget
Occupation
What do you want the laptop do for you. You want to be playing games, do you want to do accounting or video editing or do you just want to surf the web and look at some youtube videos or watch movies. Once you work all that stuff out this will determine how much you’re going to be needing to spend on a laptop.
Size
Next choose the right size of laptop… Do you need a 13 inch model screen or do you want a 17 inch model screen and then once you decide that, you’ll need to choose the screen resolution… Are you looking for 1366 by 768 pixels or are you looking for a 1920×1080 or even higher. The higher the resolution, the more money you’re gonna have to spend
Battery
Battery life is essential to a lot of people especially for people who have no way of getting power to their laptop so if you’re doing long journeys and you don’t have access to a nearby cafe or a power outlet then having a long battery life is super important so try to get one that has long battery life again backlit keyboards and high-end gaming laptops are not going to have long battery life they are going to literally eat battery like no tomorrow so always make sure you check the battery life and how long they last now generally small lightweight laptops offer superior battery life compared to larger models with larger screens and higher-end graphics because they don’t require much more battery
Keyboards and Touchpads
We’re going to be taking a look at the keyboard and touchpad this is something that a lot of people overlook but if you’re using the keyboard quite a lot and you’re doing a lot of typing then it’s important that you have a quality keyboard on that laptop. some of the budget laptops don’t really have a really good quality keyboard and you want to make sure that that is exactly what you need. if you’re doing that type of work and also travel around the world a lot, you need a backlit keyboard.
Other Gadgets
The next question would be the gadgets, like touchscreen, touchpad, screen panels, oled panels…
Look for a touchpad that is spacious and accurate, does not produce a jumpy cursor, and responds consistently to multitouch actions like pinch-to zoom.
Other considerations
Ergonomics
The most astounding specifications in the world are meaningless if the laptop you’re looking for lacks appropriate ergonomics. If you want to perform a lot of work on your computer, ensure sure the keyboard has good tactile feedback, lots of key travel (the distance a key travels when pressed, which is normally 1 to 2mm), and adequate space between keys. If you’re purchasing a Windows laptop, be sure it includes Precision touchpad drivers.
Panels
If you do a lot of video editing and you want to do a lot of graphic work or gaming then look for the better quality panels because you get better color reproduction and color accuracy with those.
Operative System:
Most laptops come with one of three operating systems: Windows, ChromeOS, or macOS (MacBooks only).
Windows
Windows 11, the most versatile operating system, operates on more laptop models than Chrome OS or macOS. Windows laptops range in price from around $150 to several thousand dollars and include a broad variety of features like as touch displays, fingerprint scanners, and dual graphics chips. Windows 11, the most recent version of Microsoft’s flagship operating system, offers a number of enhancements over Windows 10, including a revamped interface, the new Microsoft Store, and useful features such as Snap View.
MacOS
All MacBooks include Apple’s newest desktop operating system, macOS Sonoma. Overall, the operating system is identical to Windows 11, but the interface is different, with an applications dock at the bottom of the screen replacing Microsoft’s Start menu and taskbar. Instead of Cortana, Mac users get Siri. They may also use Apple Pay to make payments, get calls or texts from their phones, and unlock their computers using an Apple Watch.
Google’s ChromeOS
Google’s ChromeOS is simple and secure, but more limited than Windows or macOS. The user interface looks a lot like Windows with an application menu, a desktop, and the ability to drag windows around, but the primary focus is still the Chrome browser. All modern Chromebooks, like the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook can run Android apps, but they aren’t always optimized for use in a laptop form factor.
Dedicated graphics or Onboard graphics:
dedicated graphics means it has its own designated graphics card inside the laptop and onboard graphics means it’s running on a chip so really depends on what you want to go with here if you’re looking to play games or you’re looking to do video editing or graphic work and things like that. Notice that big ventilation will be needed in that case.
another thing to take into account is the specifications this is your cpu your ram your storage so if you’re doing video editing and gaming and things like that you’re going to probably need to get yourself a much more higher end cpu like an i5 or an i7 and if you’re just doing some light work then an i3 is going to be perfectly fine.
there’s also some other options available when it comes to cpus as well which are a lot more affordable when it comes to ram make sure the ram is not soldered to the board and make sure you can upgrade it to a reasonable amount of ram same thing for the storage make sure you’ve got plenty of storage available and make sure that you can upgrade your storage
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Components
Here are the key components to keep an eye on.
CPU
The “brains” of your computer, the processor has a significant impact on performance, although depending on your needs, even the cheapest model may be adequate. Here’s the rundown:
Apple M1, M2, and M3
Apple’s own silicon, the ARM-based M1, M2, and M3 processors, established a new bar for balancing raw performance and durability that is just now being challenged. If you want additional strength for jobs such as content production or programming, choose the Pro or Max models.
Intel 14th Gen CPUs
Intel’s 14th Gen Meteor Lake processors are the company’s most recent release, and we’ve already examined numerous laptops powered by these chips.
Intel 13th Gen CPUs
Although Intel’s 13th Gen Raptor Lake processors are from the previous generation, they continue to power the bulk of new laptops on the market. From the high-end HX series to the balanced P series and thin-and-light friendly U series, Intel began to give a better outcome
AMD Ryzen 8000
AMD’s response to Intel’s Core Ultra chipset, the Ryzen 8000 series, has a similar emphasis on AI advances; we are currently waiting for an AMD Ryzen 8000 laptop to review, but will update once we see how it compares to the competition.
AMD Ryzen 7000
The Ryzen 7000 CPUs from AMD are only now coming out, so we are currently waiting for laptops with them in our laboratories for testing.
Intel Core i9
CPUs are quicker than any other mobile chip. Core i9 CPUs, which are only available on premium laptops, workstations, and high-end gaming rigs, are only worthwhile if you’re a power user who runs the most demanding programs and applications. Typically have 14 total cores.
Intel Core i7
A step up from Core i5, versions ending in H consume more power and contain 10 to 14 cores, enabling for speedier gaming and productivity. There are other Core i7 P and U series processors with lesser power and performance. Keep a look out for CPUs with 12 in the model number, as they are part of Intel’s most recent selection.
Intel Core i5
If you’re searching for a mainstream laptop with the best price-performance ratio, get one with an Intel Core i5 processor. those ending in U are the most prevalent, with lesser power and performance to save battery life, whilst those ending in P utilize more watts while being more efficient than the H-Series.
Intel Core i3
Both performance and pricing are somewhat lower than Core i5. We propose upgrading to a Core i5.
Intel Xeon CPUs are extremely powerful and costly, designed for big mobile workstations. If you work in professional engineering, 3D modeling, or video editing, you may desire a Xeon, but it will not provide adequate battery life or a lightweight laptop.
Intel Pentium / Celeron
Still prevalent in sub-$400 laptops, these CPUs provide the slowest performance but are adequate for web browsing and light document processing. You’d be better off paying extra for a Core i3 or i5 processor.
AMD A, FX, or E Series
Found on low-cost laptops, AMD’s processors (the company calls them APUs rather than CPUs) provide enough performance for web browsing, media streaming, and productivity.
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