2015 Laptop Buying Guide
Before smart phones took everyone by storm, the market trend for consumer electronics was dominated by computers and laptops. In mid 2013, the Indian PC market saw a growth of 7.9% to reach 3.24 million units driven by large government orders and increased number of sales. This is as per the report published by Live Mint. While in 2015 the demand for laptops has clearly been overshadowed by smartphones, there is no denying that laptops continue to remain an integral part of consumer electronics for homes and offices. If you are planning to buy a laptop in 2015, here is a guide to aid you in deciding.
Size and Weight
First you must decide whether you need an ultra thin laptop, or a studier model. Most thin products are great for portable usage but may often lack a few essential functions. On the other hand, proper desktop replacement laptops have equivalent power to your home PC, but may be bulky and difficult to carry around. You will require a portable laptop table to comfortably use this alternative.
The CPU
In 2015 it is essential that you do not settle for anything less than a quad core processor, since older technology is already getting obsolete fast. If you require extensive multitasking on your system, then it is a great idea to settle for an octa-core processor. This processor will aid both high end gaming and essential business tasks. Keep in mind that the more powerful and faster the processor, the faster will be battery drain on your system.
The Memory
The RAM of laptops will define the responsiveness, speed and memory storage capacity of your device. Products with lower RAM aren't able to handle several applications at a single time and may cause the system to react slowly or freeze altogether. In 2015, the least amount of memory to settle on is 4GB. The ideal memory you need to look for is 8GB or higher to not only keep the performance of your system zippy, but also to ensure that it lasts for a longer time. However higher RAM can account for faster heating of a device. To keep it cool ensure you keep your product in a cool, air conditioned room, free of dust on the laptop table. If you prefer to use your device lying down rather than on a desk, get a laptop table for bed to comfortably use this device.
The Warranty Plan
Do not ignore the warranty coverage of your device. Most products including budget devices from reputed companies will come with at least a single year's warranty. The higher the prices go, the warranty coverage also increases. Certain companies even offer 3 to 5 years of manufacturer warranty. It is always a better idea to go for comprehensive coverage since your product is prone to several breakdowns if you are a heavy user. Also buy a laptop table online, and make sure to use it exclusively for your device rather than for food and beverages, since they can be hazardous to its health.
Display and Resolution
Budget devices will come with traditional LCD or LED screens that can handle most tasks done by the average user. However if you wish to stream in high definition, then the display and resolution per pixel density will need to be accounted for. If you are on a limited budget a HD display will suit you well since it can play good quality videos, aid basic gaming and may even support external peripherals. For high end gaming, and to support VR technology and 3D integration, you will require at least a FHD display that is 1080 in pixel density.
Apart from the above you need to take into consideration your networking requirement, the proximity sensors you require and a few other social features.
