With hundreds of models to choose from, you’ll want to a laptop that suits your business needs. How to choose the best laptop? Amongst the decisions you need to make are… the biggest decisions will be how much you want to spend – what many don’t realise is that if you’re after a good all-rounder for day-to-day tasks, it doesn’t have to be a lot.
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Why buy from LIS? We are not a retail shop. We are an established IT and Networking Support business. Our team have many years of IT experience and will advise you on the best solution for your business needs. We won’t just supply you a laptop. Before we deliver it to you, we will install Office 365, set up all the accounts, install anti-spam and anti-virus software. We can also supply all your IT aftersales and IT support with remote access. All you need to do once you receive your new laptop is plug and play. You are then ready to go, run your business and make money. |
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Top five questions to ask when buying a laptop
Before you start shopping for a laptop, it will help to know the answers to the following five key questions.
How much should I spend on a laptop?
The lower end of the market starts from £200. Ideal for home use. To the higher end for e.g. Apple MacBooks, more than £1,000.
Operating system – what type of laptop do I need?
There are three major players when it comes to the software (operating system) your computer runs on.
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Buy a Windows 10 laptop if… You prefer the familiarity of Windows. Have specialist software you can’t live without. Want a big variety of laptops to choose from. |
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Buy a MacBook if… You have a budget of at least £950. Value longevity and build quality. Use other Apple products, or are happy to learn a new operating system. |
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Buy a Chromebook if… You’re on a budget. Value simplicity. Don’t mind working in web-based application. |
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How powerful does my laptop need to be?
If you need a laptop for light use and note taking, look for Intel Pentium or Intel Core i3 and at least 4GB of Ram for a great experience. Go for Intel Core i5 and i7 and AMD Ryzen 5 and 7 and at least 8GB of Ram if you’re a heavy user. Look for dedicated graphics from Nvidia and AMD if you want to game.
Screen – what size and resolution of laptop display do I need?
A laptop’s screen is one case where bigger isn’t always better. If you want a longer-lasting battery and a more portable device, you may want to go for an 11, 12 or 13-inch display; most of these will weigh between 1kg and 1.5kg. The largest you’re likely to see is 15 or 17 inches, with weight increasing to around 2kg to 3kg.
How much laptop storage do I really need?
Go for an SSD unless you really, really need more storage at all times. Storage capacity, measured in the size of the hard disk drive (HDD) in gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB, equal to 1,000GB), determines how many things your PC can hold. Documents, photos, music, movies, programs – they all take up space.
Contact the LIS Help Desk to discuss the most suitable hardware, software, security and business requirements. Our friendly, experienced and knowledgeable team will be glad to assist you.
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