Before Buying a laptop - 10+ Experts Advice

Buying a brand new laptop is not an easy task. As a non-techie guy, we faced many issues before buying a new gadget even a Computer Mouse or a Keyboard. After facing many hurdles I decided to gain some advice from the experts of this world, I mean experts.

10+ experts give me very informative tips to follow before buying a laptop



Let's talk them step by step.

Top expert blogs list who give us informative tips are below!!

• PC World
• PC Mag
• CNET
• Digital Trends
• The Verge
• Price Baba
• Reviewed
• Trusted Reviews
• Scoop Whoop
• Lenovo
• Reviewlo

Things to be considered before buying a laptop

According to experts before buying a new laptop we have to look after these accessories and we have to keep in mind these helpful tips. With these tips, no one can fool you into buying a new laptop.

1. Size
2. Screen Quality
3. Keyboard Quality
4. CPU
5. RAM
6. Storage
7. Battery life
8. Audio
9. Budget

1. Size

When we talk about a laptop then size would be the first priority. in PC world's words:

Depending on what you plan to be doing with your next laptop, you’ll want to make sure you pick the size that’s the right fit for you. Size isn’t like the RAM or ROM of a laptop, you can’t upgrade it later. You’re locked into whatever you select up-front, so choose wisely. (PC World)

2. Screen Quality

Screen quality should be comfortable because some kind of screen quality may harm our eyes. So, make sure to decide the quality of the screen very carefully. Also, screen quality is known as screen resolution. For a better experience of graphics, we have to choose a laptop with a minimum 1920*1080 resolution which is recommended for a better experience.

Next up, be sure to look at the resolution on any laptop you’re thinking of buying. A 1920x1080-pixel resolution (Full HD) should be considered if you want plenty of space to line up windows and keep things in view.

3. Keyboard Quality

A comfortable keyboard with a comfortable layout is necessary for typing your office emails or your school assignment on your laptop. Because no one will wish to attach an external keyboard with a weird cable.

Also, make sure you choose a laptop with a backlit keyboard, which is helpful in the night or in dim light.

You want a keyboard that has a comfortable layout with full-sized keys and some space around the arrow keys. The keys should have adequate travel on the down stroke and snappy responsiveness when you let them go.

Read this: Best Gaming Keyboards

4. CPU

CPU(Central Processing Unit) in other words the brain of your Laptop/PC. When we think about the performance of a laptop for performing your task. We must go with the latest CPUs like Core series which is the very popular and best performer.

 It’s hard to go past any of Intel’s Core-based CPUs when buying a new laptop. Think Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7. An Intel Core Processor offer the best performance when it comes to multitasking and multimedia tasks. Core i3-based notebooks are generally found in entry-level systems, while Core i5 makes up the majority of mainstream computers. (PCWorld)

Also, read this: Best Gaming Laptops

The latest offerings from Intel are its Core i3, i5, and i7 series in 8th-generation models, though we are beginning to see the roll-out of 9th-generation chips in gaming laptops and content creation machines. Further down the road, we’re also starting to see the first 10th-generation Ice Lake CPUs coming in new laptop designs. AMD’s latest chips are its third-generation mobile Ryzen CPUs, though they are a bit more difficult to find in laptop offerings. (Digitel Trends)

For simple tasks like surfing the web or writing an impassioned e-mail, we'd recommend a dual-core processor. This allows you to have several windows and apps open at once. While dual-core CPUs are fine for multitasking, they're not always great for tasks like gaming or photo editing. (Reviewed)

 5. RAM

Also known as random access memory. 

Random-access memory (RAM /ræm/) is a form of computer memory that can be read and changed in any order, typically used to store working data and machine code.[1][2] A random-access memory device allows data items to be read or written in almost the same amount of time irrespective of the physical location of data inside the memory. (Wikipedia)

Back in five to six years, a 2Giga byte or even a 512 Megabyte ram could do your tasks like copying files, writing emails and play a movie, etc. But now that time has gone. In 2019, we need to be upgraded RAM to fulfill our wishes or to run modern software.

Well, I'd say 4GB of RAM is a good baseline for a Windows PC. It's sufficient enough for basic tasks like browsing the web, checking e-mail, watching Netflix, and so on. If you're a photo/video editor or a hardcore gamer, we'd recommend bumping it up to 8GB of RAM. (Reviewed)

These days, you’ll probably want to think about 8GB as a minimum. If you’re a power-user, 16GB is the way to go. Meanwhile, gamers should look at dialing things upwards all the way to 32GB if they want the best experience. (PCWorld)

6. Storage 

Besides the size of a laptop also the storage of a laptop is an important part. 

Laptops fall under three storage configurations- HDD, SSD, and hybrid (HDD+SSD). If you can afford it and don’t require a lot of storage space, a laptop equipped with an SSD is a good choice. Solid State Drives feature flash storage without any moving parts, and hence are less prone to mechanical failure compared to traditional hard drives. (Pricebaba)

As is the case on a desktop PC, an SSD will make your laptop boot faster and feel far quicker and more responsive, so is worth looking out for if you can afford it. Unlike on a desktop PC, you can’t just buy a small SSD for your operating system and stick in a cheap hard disk for your personal files. (Trusted Reviews)

7. Battery Life 

Battery, yeah it's an important part if you are deciding to go along with your laptop on vacation trip.

Along with size and weight, this should be a priority if you’re planning to travel with your laptop. It isn’t always possible to get a seat on a train or in a café near a power socket, after all. Small, light laptops generally offer superior battery life to larger models, chiefly due to being equipped with less powerful low-voltage processors and a smaller screen. (Trusted Reviews)

 If you're buying a large, bulky notebook or a gaming rig that you'll use only on a desk near an outlet, you don't have to worry about battery life. However, if you plan to use the laptop on your lap, even if it's at home and or work, you'll want at least 7 hours of endurance, with 8+ hours being ideal. (Laptop mag)

8.  Audio

To watch movies, playing action games or talking with your clients you need clear audio to get the real taste of happening.

9. Budget 

Last but not least. Your budget matters for a new laptop. It's up to you how much you can pay for a laptop. There are tons of laptops are available to buy from the cheapest to expensive in the market.

These days, you can buy a usable laptop for under $200, but if you can budget more, you'll get a system with better build quality, stronger performance and a better display. Here's what you can get for each price range. (Laptop mag)

Final Words

So, I hope this guide will help you to buy a new laptop without any techie mindset. For further queries, you can visit the best brands i.e best blogs for more help.

Tell me what type of laptop you are using or what kind of laptop you want to buy. Thanks:)