It happens that a person buys a laptop "just to have it." This is not very reasonable. If you don't have a clear reason to buy, then a brand new laptop is likely to be gathering dust somewhere on a table or a far shelf.

Versatile everyday laptop

Dell XPS 13

This category includes laptops from the middle and higher price categories. A productive and balanced filling allows such laptops to cope with a wide range of tasks, including not too demanding games at medium and even high settings. Thus, gamers who do not prioritize graphics can save themselves from tangible expenses for a full-fledged gaming laptop with a powerful discrete graphics card.

The best laptops of 2017 according to TechRadar:

1. Dell XPS 13.
2. Asus ZenBook UX305.
3. Razer Blade Stealth.
4. Asus Chromebook Flip.
5. HP Specter x360.
6. Razer Blade.
7. Samsung Notebook 7 Spin.
8. Acer Aspire S 13.
9. Samsung Notebook 9.
10. Surface Book.
11. HP Specter x360 15.
12. MacBook.
13. Asus ZenBook Flip UX360.
14. Apple Macbook Pro 15.
15. Lenovo Yoga 910.

Rating the best manufacturers laptops compiled by Laptop Mag based on a combination of six key criteria: reviewer ratings, design, quality technical support and security, innovation, the range of laptops offered, as well as the loyalty of warranty conditions.

1. Lenovo.
2. Asus.
3. Dell.
4. Acer.
5. Apple.
6. Razer.
7. Samsung.
8. Microsoft.

For serious games

Razer Blade

Gaming laptops are very powerful and very expensive. This feature allows you to use gaming laptops for any work, including design, video editing, 3D graphics and design.

The video card is the most important part. In 2016, Nvidia introduced the tenth series of video cards GeForce GTX, which are not only much more productive than previous generations, but also great for installation in laptops, because they do not require a bulky cooling system.

If earlier Nvidia released heavily stripped-down mobile GeForce GTX with the letter M in the name for laptops, now you can install a full-fledged video card in a laptop: like in a stationary PC, but with slightly lower frequencies.

That is, if you buy a gaming laptop with a GeForce GTX 1050, 1050 Ti, 1060, 1070, 1080, or 1080 Ti, you'll get the performance of a desktop gaming PC with a similar graphics card.

The problem is that there are still a lot of outdated gaming laptops in electronics stores, and they cost like new, and sometimes even more expensive. The consultant may try to sell you such a laptop. Don't be tempted to buy a gaming laptop with GeForce GTX Series 10 only.

Seniors are traditionally chosen as the processor for a gaming laptop. Intel models Core i5 (for GTX 1050 and 1060), base Core i7 (for GTX 1070) and older Core i7 (for GTX 1080). The amount of RAM is usually from 8 to 32 GB.

Top 10 Gaming Laptops According to TechRadar:

1. Razer Blade.
2. Asus ROG Strix GL502.
3. Alienware 13 R3.
4. Razer Blade Pro.
5. Gigabyte Aero 14.
6. Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming.
7. HP Omen 17.
8. Origin EVO15-S.
9. Gigabyte Aero 15.
10. Origin EON17-X.

For maximum mobility

If your lifestyle or work nature forces you to constantly move around, then mobility comes first when choosing a laptop. The smaller, lighter and thinner, the better. Often these laptops are called ultrabooks.

Top 10 ultrabooks according to TechRadar:

1. Dell XPS 13.
2. Asus ZenBook UX30.
3. Razer Blade Stealth.
4. HP Specter x360.
5. Samsung Notebook 9.
6. Acer Aspire S 13.
7. Surface Book.
8. Acer Swift7.
9. Lenovo Yoga 910.
10. HP Specter.

For maximum autonomy

If you spend most of your time away from an outlet, then the determining factor when choosing a laptop is the battery life.

We bring to your attention the rating of the most "long-playing" laptops according to Laptop Mag. The specified operating time is valid for constant web surfing in the browser via Wi-Fi without the use of other resource-intensive applications.

1. Lenovo ThinkPad T470 - 17 hours.
2. MacBook Air 13 - 14 hours.
3. Microsoft Surface Book - 12 hours.
4. Dell Latitude 7280 - 12 hours.
5. Lenovo Miix 310 - 12 hours.
6. Dell Latitude 5280 - 12 hours.
7. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon - 12 hours.
8. Dell XPS 13 - 11 hours.
9. Dell Latitude 5480 - 11 hours.
10. Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming - 11 hours.
11. Acer ChromeBook R 13 - 11 hours.
12. Lenovo Yoga 910 - 10 hours.
13. Apple MacBook Pro 15 - 10 hours.
14. Asus ZenBook UX330UA - 10 hours.
15. HP Specter x360 - 10 hours.

Instead of a tablet

HP Specter x360

Now transformers are very popular, combining a laptop and a tablet. The design of such a hybrid allows you to unfasten the keyboard, rotate top cover or literally turn the device inside out so that the screen is on top. A mandatory attribute of the transformer is a touch screen. Laptops "2 in 1" are very compact, lightweight and can completely replace the tablet.

Top 10 convertible laptops according to TechRadar:

1. HP Specter x360.
2. Microsoft Surface Book i7.
3. Samsung Notebook 7 Spin.
4. Microsoft Surface Book.
5. Asus ZenBook Flip UX360.
6. HP Specter x360 15.
7. Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1.
8. Lenovo Yoga 910.
9. Lenovo Yoga 900S.
10. HP Elite x2 1012 G1.

To work on the Internet

If you only use a browser, then pay attention to Chromebook - more affordable laptops, sharpened for working on the Internet.

1. Asus Chromebook Flip.
2. Samsung Chromebook Pro.
3. Dell Chromebook 11.
4. Acer Chromebook 15.
5. Acer Chromebook R11.
6. HP Chromebook 14.
7. HP Chromebook 13.

As a more compact and aesthetic replacement for a desktop computer

Big system unit, monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers and a bunch of tangled wires do not add beauty to the interior and take up a lot of space. The laptop solves the problem easily and gracefully.

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The configuration and cost of such a laptop will depend on what you usually do on the old stationary computer and what you plan to do on the new one.

For special work

This includes design, video editing, sound work, 3D graphics, engineering and other specialized activities.

The configurations of such laptops are highly dependent on the tasks being solved and the used software, and the cost ranges from tens to several hundred thousand rubles.

If you need just such a professional laptop, then this manual unlikely to be of any use to you. For information about the correct configurations for narrow-profile laptops, it is better to look at the appropriate sites and forums. Only there you will find experienced professionals who are ready to help with advice.

What is worth paying extra for

Now you will learn about really useful things that justify every ruble invested in them.

Latest generation processor from Intel

There are no good laptop processors from AMD yet. Perhaps the situation will change with the advent of the Ryzen mobile line, but now the only reasonable solution is to buy a laptop with Intel Kaby Lake on board (Core i5 7xxx or Core i7 7xxx).

You can buy a laptop with a previous generation Core i5 or Core i7 (fifth or sixth) and get slightly less performance, but the trick is that the difference in cost between them is minimal or non-existent. Accordingly, it is better to choose the latest technology.

A powerful processor turns the laptop into a multitasking combine that not only works quickly, but also allows you to play not too demanding games, do video editing, graphics, and so on.

SSD instead of HDD

In order not to burden you with unnecessary words, we will simply leave here the indicators of the time required to launch some applications on a laptop with HDD and SSD, all other things being equal.

8 GB RAM

You've probably heard how gluttonous the Chrome browser is in terms of memory consumption, and it's not the only program that requires a lot of resources to run fast.

RAM is cheap and greatly affects the speed of the computer. Don't skimp on it.

Full HD screen

A laptop with a Full HD screen at a standard distance from it makes the pixels invisible to the human eye. Thanks to this, the picture becomes much better. Full HD fits more content, making working with desktop applications and on the Internet more comfortable and convenient. High-resolution matrices, as a rule, are manufactured using more advanced technologies and have the best performance than their younger HD counterparts.

Tenth series GeForce GTX graphics card

If you are buying a laptop with an eye on new games, then choose a model with a discrete GeForce graphics card GTX 1050, 1050 Ti, 1060, 1070, 1080 or 1080 Ti - depending on budget.

In no case do not purchase laptops with GeForce GTX ninth series or even earlier. Save a little money and you'll end up with a much less powerful laptop without future headroom and decent VR support.

WiFi 5 GHz

Now wifi hotspots everywhere, but a side effect of such a ubiquitous presence is a drop in the quality and speed of communication. Roughly speaking, wireless routers jam each other.

The solution could be to switch to the 5GHz Wi-Fi band, known as 802.11ac.

Unfortunately, 5 GHz Wi-Fi also requires a router that supports this technology, but as a reward for spending extra, you will get super-fast and stable wireless Internet.

By the way, 5 GHz Wi-Fi support is useful not only for a laptop, but also for a smartphone.

USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 connectors

USB-C is the inevitable future, sooner than you think. In the next few years this standard will become the only universal interface for charging and connecting any peripherals to a laptop.

The symmetrical design allows you to connect USB-C on either side, and therefore the familiar “does not fit, turned over, does not fit” problem familiar to everyone will be a thing of the past.

The famous USB paradox

Advanced Thunderbolt 3, in addition to being compatible with USB-C, has sufficient throughput to connect a 4K monitor, external drive with read and write speeds comparable to an SSD, as well as a full-fledged external graphics card.

What you shouldn't pay for

Not all manufacturers are distinguished by the ability to create balanced laptops. In addition, some of the features present in laptops are often frankly useless.

Backlit keyboard

A laptop is a one piece device and its screen is always illuminating the keyboard. Accordingly, additional backlighting of the keys is not needed.

The only reason to choose a backlit model or to pay extra for this modification is the habit of working in complete darkness with a minimum screen brightness.

Above Full HD screen

The possibilities of the human eye are limited. With sufficient pixel density, we will not see them from a typical distance for working with a specific device. Such screens are best known as used in Apple products.

For a laptop with a screen diagonal of 13 inches and Full HD resolution, the distance from which the pixels cease to be distinguishable is 51 centimeters. Approximately at this distance, our eyes are when working at a laptop. Thus, increasing the screen resolution, and, accordingly, the pixel density, does not make sense.

If someone is persistently trying to prove to you that QHD and even more so Ultra HD (almost the same as 4K) is cool and necessary, then either you are dealing with a consultant in an electronics store, or you are faced with a marketing victim.

In addition to meaninglessness in terms of picture quality, over-resolution displays consume more battery power and require much more resources to render the picture, which negatively affects performance.

Mandatory Intel Core i7

The latest generation Intel Core i7 is a really cool processor, but there is such a thing as sufficient performance.

Simply put, you don't need a Nissan GTR if you use your car to travel to Auchan and work on congested roads.

Core i7 is good for heavy computing, video editing, graphics work and top gaming computers. Regular user will not use even a fifth of its productivity, but will pay the full cost.

Mandatory discrete graphics card

A separate video card is needed for hardcore gamers who want to play new games with cool graphics, as well as for individual specialists. For web surfing office work and watching movies is enough power offered by the integrated graphics.

32GB RAM or more

If you don't know why you need so much RAM, then you don't need that much RAM.

If you are not a gamer, then 8 GB of RAM is enough for you, and if you play heavy games, then 16 GB is enough.

The fingerprint scanner

Now it is fashionable to put fingerprint scanners in laptops as a more convenient alternative to entering a password. Perhaps this will save you an extra second, but is it worth the money that manufacturers are asking for this feature?

Touch screen in an ordinary laptop

A touch screen is required for transformers - hybrid devices with a removable keyboard that combine a tablet and a laptop.

For an ordinary laptop, a touchscreen is not just useless, but also a frankly harmful excess that increases the cost of the device, battery consumption and sometimes worsens the quality characteristics of the screen itself.

Other guides for choosing equipment from Lifehacker.

The world of modern computer technology is truly huge: desktop computers, laptops, monoblocks and tablets allow you to work with text, play games, surf the Internet. Laptops have functionality desktop computers and mobility of tablets, do not tie the user to the workplace. Therefore, a laptop is the choice of a modern business person.

However, buying a laptop is not as easy as it seems. Our online store "ON NO" presents computers from the following manufacturers: Asus, Acer, Apple, HP, MSI, Sony, Toshiba and many others. These are netbooks, laptops for home, work and games, ultrabooks. All of them differ not only in their price, but also in their purpose, "stuffing", functionality.

Characteristics that affect the choice of a laptop

When choosing a computer, ask yourself: "What will I use it for?". For example, if a computer is needed to access the Internet, to work in applications Microsoft Office, if it will be used on trips and business trips, then it is better to choose a netbook. Netbooks are portable computers with a screen diagonal of up to 11 inches, a built-in video card, RAM up to 2 GB and no CD (DVD) drive. The main advantage of the netbook: long battery life without recharging (5-11 hours).

An ultrabook can also become your ideal assistant on the road - a laptop enclosed in a thin and very light case. The advantage of this class of devices lies in powerful components and long battery life; the disadvantage is the price, which is much higher than that of conventional laptops.

Highly powerful laptop necessary when working with "demanding" applications. In our online store there are models with a wide screen, 16 GB RAM, hard drive up to 1.5-2 TB or a capacious SSD, for 256 - 768 GB.

The laptop for home will be used by all family members. The older generation will be able to use the computer as a working tool and to watch videos, pupils and students need a laptop for study and games.

If the laptop will be used exclusively for gaming, then it would be optimal to choose a model with a diagonal of 15 to 19 inches, RAM from 8 to 16 GB, a processor from 3 GHz and a hard drive from 500 GB to 2 TB.

A powerful laptop is not only expensive, but also consumes a lot of electricity. Therefore, the gaming model of the computer may not last even 2 hours without recharging.
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How to choose a laptop by parameters?

When choosing a laptop, pay attention to all its components: screen, hard drive, battery, processor, motherboard, RAM, sound card, the presence of the necessary connectors and interfaces. Let's dwell on this in more detail.

Screen

Its parameters (size, resolution, manufacturing technology) are important characteristics of any laptop.

The size of the screen affects the convenience of work, the weight of the device, the battery life of the computer. Screen sizes and the purpose of a laptop are closely related:

Laptops for the Internet, for graphic applications and games have different resolutions.

To date, netbooks, laptops and ultrabooks use screens of the following resolution:

– XGA (1024 by 768 pixels);
– WXGA (1280 by 800 pixels);
– WXGA+ (1440 by 900 pixels);
– SXGA+ (1400 by 1050 pixels).

If you want to buy a laptop solely for typing, then XGA resolution will be enough for you. If you often use Adobe or Corel graphics applications in your work, then a computer with a WUXGA monitor resolution (1920 by 1200 pixels) will be the best choice.

Screen manufacturing technology determines the response time of one pixel, color quality, viewing angles, etc. For example, screens made using the cheapest Twisted Nematic technology consume little energy, are characterized by a short response time of one pixel; however, parameters such as visibility, contrast and color reproduction leave much to be desired. This technology monitor manufacturing is used in many Asus and Samsung laptops.

Screens made using MVA technology (the abbreviation comes from “Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment”) show a brighter and more contrasting picture. Such matrices, as a rule, provide large viewing angles - up to 160 degrees in both planes. Flaw MVA matrices– long pixel response time, which is 25 ms.

The best visibility (up to 180 degrees) and color reproduction have screens made according IPS technology(an abbreviation for the phrase “In Plane Switching”). Disadvantages of the technology: long reaction time, high power consumption, and considerable cost.

Display coverage is very important. The matte surface provides excellent protection against glare, while the image on the glossy screen is brighter.

CPU

The "heart" of any computer is the processor - a device that coordinates the work of other components, provides the necessary computing power in apps and games. Processor speed is characterized by clock speed, number of cores, cache size, system bus frequency.

The clock speed shows how many arithmetic-logical operations the processor can perform in certain period time, and is measured in GHz (Gigahertz). A faster computer has a higher processor clock speed. However, here it matters what exactly the laptop will be used for. For example, if you need a laptop as a typewriter, then 1 GHz frequency is enough for you. To work in graphic applications, as well as for games, it is advisable to choose a computer with a processor of 2 GHz.

The cache is the "memory" in the processor. In its work, the processor constantly accesses the RAM, reading and sending data. The processor cache stores information with which it works in this moment. It turns out that the larger the cache, the fewer accesses to RAM the processor creates and the faster it works. The size of the cache is measured in megabytes. Modern processors have a cache of the first, second and third levels.

The system bus is a kind of connecting channel between the processor and other devices in the computer. The characteristic of a bus is its frequency. So, the most common are Intel processors with buses of the following frequencies: 800, 1066 and 1333 MHz.

Laptops use processors mainly from Intel. An attractive feature of the processors is the SpeedStep technology, which reduces the clock speed and power consumption during idle or minimal loads.

Dual-core Intel processors are more productive than their "comrades" with a single core (at the same frequency). However, when buying, you should not rely only on the number of cores: it is better to buy a dual-core processor with a higher frequency than a quad-core one, the operating frequency of which is lower.

Processors from AMD are more preferable for creating high-performance systems (for example, when you need to ensure efficiency when working in graphics packages and video processing applications). The downside is that AMD processors need more efficient cooling than Intel processors (with equal performance).

RAM

The performance of a laptop also depends on the properties of the RAM. To solve most office tasks, a “workhorse” with a minimum of 2 GB of memory is enough; for video games to work, you need at least 4-6 GB. Well, if, by virtue of your specialty, you process video every day or work with other resource-intensive applications, then your computer should have at least 8 GB of RAM. The more "RAM" on the computer, the more programs you can run at the same time.

Computer performance depends on the type of memory and its frequency. So, the outdated type of DDR memory allows you to transfer only 2 bits of information per cycle, DDR 2 - 4 bits, and DDR 3 - 8 bits.

Data carrier

Not only the maximum amount of memory that the laptop owner can use, but also the speed and stability of the system as a whole depends on the choice of storage medium.

Types of storage media:

– ordinary hard drives HDD;
– SDD solid state drives;
– SSHD hybrid drives.

The advantage of conventional hard drives is a large memory (up to 3 TB) and a relatively low price. However, SDDs are noticeably noisy during operation and are sensitive to shaking.

SDD solid state drives, like flash drives, are a set of chips. Of the advantages of such drives, it is worth noting a higher speed than that of an HDD, as well as absolute noiselessness. Among the shortcomings are a smaller volume (devices up to 768 GB are common today) and high cost.

As the name suggests, a hybrid drive is a combination of conventional hard drive and a small solid state drive. In this case, the most frequently used data (operating system and programs) can be placed on the SDD, and user files can be transferred to the HDD.

video card

A video card is a device designed to display text and video information on the screen.

In modern portable computers, three types of video cards can be distinguished:
- integrated;
– discrete;
- hybrid.

An integrated graphics card is a chip with a graphics core, part of the processor. The performance of such a video subsystem is low, and it can be recommended when the computer is intended for office work and the Internet.

A discrete graphics card is presented as a separate board with its own processor and memory. Modern discrete graphics have video memory from hundreds of megabytes to several gigabytes. The presence of a discrete graphics card means the "gaming focus" of the laptop. The disadvantages of discrete graphics include its high cost and high heat generation, which increases the requirements for a computer cooling system.

A "hybrid" video card has its own "native" memory, but also additionally uses part of the computer's RAM. In terms of cost and performance, such video adapters occupy an intermediate position between integrated and discrete systems. Most video cards are produced by two competitors - ATI and NVIDIA.

Keyboard and pointing device

When choosing a laptop, pay great attention to the keyboard (especially if you will be working in office applications for a long time). Some of the keys may have a non-standard size and be located in non-standard places. Also note: instead of the usual touchpad, many models are equipped with a trackpoint - a joystick in the center of the keyboard. This device clearly responds to the pressing force and its direction.

Battery

A laptop is by definition portable device. Therefore, pay attention to the capacity of the battery. The principle is simple: the more the better! Different laptops have different operating times - from 2 to 8 hours or more. If you are planning long work in a place without access to an electrical outlet, then stock up on an extra battery.

Additional technologies, connectors and ports

Significantly expand the capabilities of the laptop additional ports, connectors and interfaces. For example, a modern laptop is unthinkable without a webcam, with which you can communicate in video mode with your friends, relatives, colleagues, even if they are on the other side of the planet.

Many computers are equipped HDMI connectors- they are needed to connect a laptop to a TV or other video receiver. To enjoy viewing photos and videos on big screen You need to buy an additional HDMI to HDMI cable.

Built-in Wi-Fi has long been the standard for any laptop. However, how to connect to the Internet outside the range of Wi-Fi? To do this, some laptop models are equipped with 3G and 4G modems.

The presence of a Bluetooth module is not at all superfluous, as many people think. The user can connect a wireless keyboard and mouse to a computer, transfer files to a phone or tablet.

Many users spend the whole working day behind a laptop, and they simply don’t have time to turn on the TV in order to view last news. Manufacturers have found a way out of this situation by equipping some models with a TV tuner. As a rule, the tuner comes with a remote control, so watching programs on a computer is no more difficult than on TV.

Weight, size and body

When choosing a laptop, pay attention to its weight. Light models (1-2 kg) are suitable for those who are often on business trips or travel. Full-size models can weigh up to 5 kg. It is clear that their main purpose is to become full replacement stationary computer.

It matters what case the laptop case is made of. Aluminum alloy perfectly protects the computer from mechanical damage. But the computer will be both heavier and more expensive. You can purchase a model with a plastic case, but the laptop will need to be treated more carefully. Cases of more expensive models can be trimmed with leather.

Results

In this article, we tried to fully answer the question: how to choose the right laptop? Pay attention to appearance computer, its case, characteristics of components, availability of additional technologies, connectors and ports. Each model presented on our website has a complete technical description. The site provides an opportunity to compare the selected models with each other.

Happy shopping!

There are now a large number of different models laptops of different configurations and manufacturers. It is not easy to navigate in all this diversity - there are many manufacturers, characteristics, it is difficult for an unprepared buyer to find differences among a galaxy of almost identical at first glance descriptions, to choose a laptop according to its characteristics. The purpose of this article is to help you choose a laptop.

For what

To choose a laptop for yourself, you must first answer what it is for and select the selection criteria. By appointment, you can enter the following classification:

• laptop for the Internet, mail, travel, creating documents;
• laptop for business (these are usually medium and low performance laptops with a video card built into the chipset);
• laptop for home (as a rule, these are universal laptops with a separate mid-range graphics card);
• laptop for games (powerful processor and video card, increased screen size);
• cool laptop (high-performance processor, one or two video cards, high-quality sound, a matrix with improved parameters).

Criterion

As criteria for selecting a laptop, combinations of the following are usually put forward:

• minimum price;
• average price;
• compactness;
• reliability;
• matrix size;
• minimum dimensions, weight;
• universality;
• high performance in games, applications;
• good picture and sound quality.

Main characteristics of laptops

Here are the parameters of laptops that have a predominant influence on the choice when buying.

Matrix size, type, resolution. It is measured in diagonal inches. The following matrix sizes are now common: 11.6, 12.5, 13.3, 14.0, 15.6, 16.0, 17.3, 18.3 inches. Matte matrix is ​​better than glossy; LED is better than lamp (old model). Among laptop manufacturers, only Samsung and LG produce matrices themselves, the rest buy them from third-party manufacturers.

Screen resolution (number of elements horizontally and vertically) is: 800x480, 1024x600, 1024x576, 1366x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1366x768 (most common), 1280x800 (frequent), 1600x900, 1440x90. 1680x1050, 1920x1200 ( a high resolution, Full HD).

The processor, graphics card, and, to some extent, RAM and hard drive are responsible for the performance in a laptop. The more powerful the processor and video card, the higher the cost of the laptop.

Processor Specifications. The number of cores (from one to) and the clock frequency of each of the processor cores (meaning the initial frequency, because when heated, the frequency decreases to avoid overheating). FSB system bus frequency. Cache 1, 2, 3 levels (the larger the value, the higher the performance). The manufacturing process (the minimum size of the element during manufacture) in nanometers (less than smaller sizes elements, the lower the heat generation and the higher the performance). Latest Models processors (eg. Intel line Core i3, i5 and i7) is always preferred as are faster and less energy intensive. Processors with the letter U are designed for compact laptops and one and a half times weaker than usual.

video card with the processor mainly determine the performance of the laptop in games. There are built-in (integrated into the chipset) and separate video cards. The speed of a video card is determined by its engine - the GPU (its power depends on the number of pipelines, shaders, core frequency, memory, etc.). The memory of the video adapter stores loaded textures, parts of images. The amount of video card memory does not affect the speed, the performance is affected by the bit depth and frequency of the card's memory (usually, the larger the type of memory, the higher the frequency). In new laptops, there are 2 video cards - 1 built into the chipset, the second is separate. Either one or the other works.

Drive unit: the most common is DVDRW (DVD writer), which writes and reads all DVD and CD formats, then comes Blu-Ray reader, then Blu-Ray writer (very rare, only in very expensive models).

Weight, dimensions: when choosing a laptop with these positions, there are almost always difficulties - on the one hand, you always want to buy a compact model, on the other hand, it is desirable to have a larger screen, compact models are more expensive. There is no single recommendation.

Manufacturer plays a very important role when choosing a mobile computer, because. defines reliability and quality. According to , Asus and Toshiba are the first on this list.

You can put forward several consistent criteria, the result of choosing a laptop will be a compromise solution. For example, choosing the main criteria for selecting a laptop minimum price and compactness, we get smart choice in the form of a laptop with a traditional hard drive. If we add reliability, we will have to choose a laptop with an SSD (solid-state hard drive). SSDs are significantly more expensive than traditional hard drives. The advantage of an SSD is its high download and write speeds, as well as the fact that it is not afraid of shaking. For travel it is better to take laptops with SSD.

In addition to the volume, SSDs differ in write and read speed, reliability, and the number of memory cell rewriting cycles.

The most reliable are SSDs from Intel and Samsung. And the point is not so much in the NAND memory chips themselves, but in the memory controllers themselves.

In general, it was always necessary to pay extra money for compactness. Compact laptop models with more or less productive processors are much more expensive than non-compact ones. Therefore, laptops powerful processor immediately rise in price.

Laptop for games

Many people think that laptops have reached the performance of desktop computers and can replace them in almost all areas of application. Unfortunately, this does not apply to gaming laptops. Therefore, a gaming laptop is not yet up to personal. Modern gaming computer has more high performance than a gaming laptop, and it costs significantly less. In order to verify this, it is enough to compare the dimensions and the cooling system performance card video cards of a personal computer GeForce GTX 1080Ti and a laptop.

The power consumption of the GTX 1080Ti is 250W, a 600W power supply is required. It is hard to imagine a laptop that removes heat of about 400W (processor, video card and the rest), and its power supply is 600W, and not the standard laptop 90W. The GTX 1080Ti graphics card on a desktop computer has a performance of 28000 in 3DMark Fire Strike, while the maximum GTX 1080 graphics card in a laptop only has 17000.

Here are the main specs of a gaming laptop:

• a separate video card above the average level with a memory capacity of at least 500 Mb;
• powerful processor;
• screen size not less than 15″, preferably 16-18″;
• it is desirable that the hard drive is at least 1 Tb (modern games take up a lot of disk space, and, as a rule, download speeds are higher for large disks).

A separate video card is a video adapter that is not integrated into the motherboard chipset. Some laptop models are equipped with modular graphics cards, made in the form individual modules, such as the MXM standard, however, such cards have poor compatibility when replaced with another model. Replacing the video card in a laptop is almost impossible.

An example of a top gaming laptop is ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501GI (Intel Core i7 8750H 2.2 GHz/15.6″ 1920×1080/16GB/512GB SSD/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080/Wi-Fi/BT/Windows 10 Home) with a price of about 200,000 rubles. Here Intel processor 8 generations and powerful graphics card GF GTX 1080.

Even more expensive is MSI GT75 8RG Titan (Intel Core i9 8950HK 2900 MHz/17.3″/3840×2160/32GB/1Tb HDD+SSD 512GB/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080/Wi-Fi/BT/Windows 10 Home) almost 300,000 rubles.

Simpler ASUS ROG Strix Scar Edition GL703GS (Intel Core i7 8750H 2200 MHz/17.3″/1920×1080/32GB/1TB HDD+512 Gb SSD/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/Wi-Fi/BT/Windows 10 Home) at a cost of about 155000 rub. There is a worse video card, but more screen and memory.

Most accessible ASUS laptop ROG Strix Scar Edition GL703GS (Intel Core i7 8750H 2200 MHz/17.3″/1920×1080/8GB/1TB HDD+ SSD 256Gb/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/Wi-Fi/BT/No OS) for 120,000 rubles.

Laptop of the initial gaming segment ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (Intel Core i7 8750H 2200 MHz/17.3″/1920×1080/16GB/1256GB HDD+SSD/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/Wi-Fi/BT/Without OS) for 100,000 rubles.

Nvidia releases a popular series of graphics chips for 10x and 9x laptops that include cards entry level GF920M, 930M, MX110, mid-range GF 940M, MX130 1050 and advanced GeForce GTX1060 cards, equip gaming laptops. The maximum models in this class are GT 1070M, GT 1080M, GF, they are equipped with laptops for games of a good level. GF 1080M/GF 1080M SLI are the ultimate performance adapters.

A new trend is the emergence of laptops with an additional SSD (solid state drive), which somewhat speeds up the work with writing and loading data compared to traditional hard drives. This is especially noticeable when the system boots and goes into hibernation. A typical representative of this line is laptops that have HDD + SSD.

Cool gaming laptops should also be recognized with GF GTX1080M GTX 1080M SLI (dual graphics cards).

home laptop

A home laptop is a versatile device with a standard 14-17″ matrix, a separate mid-range graphics card, a mid-range processor, a standard hard drive, a webcam, an HDMI or DVI output. It is intended for office tasks, the Internet, watching movies, listening to music through speakers, simple games.

Laptop for business, for work

For business, most companies position laptops with a fairly powerful processor and a video card built into the chipset. For office work, a laptop does not need a good graphics card. A laptop for the office always has a strict design, the screen size is 14-16″.

Weight and compactness play a role if mobile computer are expected to be moved frequently for work on the road. A compact laptop without a separate graphics card, but with a powerful processor is well suited for business. It is desirable that such a laptop, in addition to WiFi, has a built-in 3G modem for accessing the Internet.

laptop on the go

Tablets are mainly designed for entertainment on the road: download and listen to music and movies, surf the Internet. A 4G modem is needed in the tablet. The disadvantage of a tablet is the high risk of crushing or breaking the screen. Reading books on a tablet is not very convenient: you can’t read on the beach (because of the sun, you can’t see the text), the charge is much less than that of an e-book.

Tablet computers are characterized by a weak processor, but you do not need a powerful processor to surf the Internet. Watching movies on tablets is not the best option due to the small screen, poor sound. However, now there are tablets with a large screen.

cool laptop

The demand for cool laptops remains stable - it is prestigious to have an expensive toy. A cool laptop is sure to be equipped with a powerful processor, one or two video cards (in SLI or Crossfire mode), one or two hard drives (usually hybrid) and a lot of memory. The cooling system for such a laptop is given special attention, as well as their power supply. Prestigious laptops are close in performance to desktop computers, they are made by Asus, Toshiba, Dell.

Disadvantages of cool laptops: a lot of weight, you need to do it more often.

Compilation

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The purchase of any equipment requires a serious approach, because it will serve us for more than one year. When choosing a laptop, it is not enough to be guided only by its physical characteristics.

(size, weight and ergonomics), it is important to pay attention to the technical parameters.

Depending on the purpose for which you purchase a laptop, these indicators may vary, thereby narrowing the circle suitable models. Let's move on to the consideration of specific indicators, which will play a decisive role in choosing a model.

The most important parameters of laptops:

Screen size and matrix

Obviously, working on a laptop with a large screen will be quite convenient. The display with a diagonal of 15.4 - 17 inches is perfect for watching movies and working with text documents. But if you often have to take a laptop with you on trips, then a bulky model will create a lot of inconvenience. In this case, a model with a 10-12-inch display will be much more convenient. In this case, you need to pay attention to the screen resolution. For office models, the XGA extension will be enough, but if you plan to work with graphics or devote a lot of time to games, then the WUXGA extension will be the most preferable.

Speaking about the characteristics of the display, we should mention the properties and purpose of the matrix. It is the matrix that is responsible for the image quality, at the moment the matrix can be manufactured using one of three technologies. The most accessible, low cost technology is TN (Twisted Nematic). A TN-based display will have low power consumption and a good response time, but the overall picture quality leaves much to be desired. Due to the low color rendering and contrast ratio, watching movies or working with graphics will be very difficult. most suitable settings for a home laptop has a display made using MVA technology (Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment). In this case, the contrast will be on the level, and the color reproduction is excellent, and the viewing angle is quite suitable for working with video and graphics. Matrices made using IPS (In Plane Switching) technology are considered the best. Due to the rather high cost and strong power consumption, they have not received due popularity and are used mainly for professional purposes.

Regardless of the type of matrix, manufacturers can use additional coatings to improve picture quality. They not only increase the brightness of the image, but also protect against glare. If the monitor is matte and has a purple tint, then it has a reliable anti-reflective coating and can be considered quite safe and comfortable to work with.

Battery

Since one of the main advantages of a laptop is its mobility, battery life becomes one of the most important factors when choosing. Most models are designed for 2 hours of operation at an average load, and the most common type of battery is Li-Ion. For some models, an operating time of 8 hours is indicated, but it should be understood that in this case we are talking about a load below the average. If you want to insure yourself in case of a sudden laptop shutdown, it is better to immediately purchase an additional battery.

CPU

The most important part of any PC, including a laptop. The main indicator of the processor is the clock frequency, it determines the number of operations that the processor can perform per unit of time. The higher the clock frequency, the higher the speed of the computer. A model with a frequency of 1 GHz is suitable for the office, but for running games and graphic editors, the clock frequency must be at least 2 GHz. Intel models remain the undisputed leaders among processors, providing, along with a high clock frequency, low power consumption. AMD processors do not lag behind them, attracting buyers with a low cost compared to Intel.

Undoubtedly, it is worth giving preference to a model with a high clock speed of the processor. After all, the development of software does not stand still, and after a couple of years, the frequency indicator, which at the time of purchase was considered optimal, may not meet the requirements of modern programs.

Motherboard

The fact is that this is one of the few devices that excludes the replacement procedure. The motherboard is built into the laptop during assembly, and you cannot replace it. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the presence of additional slots that allow you to increase the RAM. If the motherboard provides at least one slot (two are better), then you will have enough room for upgrading.

Winchester (hard drive)

This is the main storage medium, the volume of which directly affects the amount of data that can fit in your laptop. If a 40 GB hard drive is enough for office computers, then for a home laptop the volume should be at least 200 GB. Hard drive parameters also affect the cost of the model, but at the same time, a large hard drive will save you from additional expenses in the future. You do not have to buy additional removable drives and spend money on flash media in order to save an archive of photos or record your favorite movies. Changing a hard drive is far from always available, since the hard drives that come with laptops have different indicators than hard drives for PCs.

RAM

This is another indicator that characterizes the performance of the model. For comfortable full-fledged work, the laptop's RAM should be at least 256 MB. If you plan to run resource-intensive applications (new games or graphics programs), then the minimum RAM should be 512 MB. If the motherboard provides slots for memory cards, then in the future you can easily upgrade your laptop and install the RAM you need.

Video adapter

All laptops come with an integrated graphics card. options which affect both the cost and the capabilities of the model. The more powerful the video adapter, the higher the image quality, and the more opportunities for working with video and photo resources. It is worth noting that graphics card settings are one of the most important indicators for fans of computer games.

Sound card

As for the sound adapter, there are no specific differences here. Absolutely all laptops are equipped with a standard sound card that allows you to play any audio files. Sometimes a laptop may have built-in speakers, but they have very little power and cannot replace a full-fledged audio system. If the sound card provides an audio output, then you can connect speakers or headphones to the laptop.

Keyboard and Touchpad

If you work a lot with text documents, then the laptop keyboard should be as comfortable as possible. Here you should pay attention to the size of the keys, which may be smaller than on a standard keyboard due to the compactness of the laptop. Sometimes part of the keyboard can be full-sized, while the other part has a reduced key format, which is also not very convenient.

Instead of the usual mouse manipulator, laptops have a special touch panel; when buying, you need to test it for sensitivity. Some models may have a small joystick, which is also quite convenient to use. But if these devices seem unusual to you, you can always buy a regular mouse and work with a familiar manipulator.

Communication options

Modern laptop models certainly have a built-in modem, a standard Network Card, as well as a Wi-Fi module. Thanks to these components, you will be able to connect to the Internet (including using wireless technologies), connect your laptop to a local network and, if necessary, expand its capabilities.

I/O ports

The presence of ports allows you to connect to a laptop additional devices. Naturally, the more ports, the more devices you can connect. There must be a USB port (it is better if there are at least three of them). This is a universal port used to connect most different devices: keyboard and mouse, printer, scanner, flash drives, and removable memory media. If the laptop is equipped with a Bluetooth module, you can easily connect cellular telephone, wireless keyboard and mouse which are very popular. The PCMCIA port allows connection of a number of peripheral devices: additional RAM, fax, modem, hard drive and other devices.

Case parameters and weight

The weight and size of the laptop is affected by the set of components, display options and the material from which the body is made. If you plan to use a laptop at home, then weight will not play a decisive role in choosing. But if you often have to take it with you on trips, then you should think about purchasing a mobile lightweight model, the weight of which should not exceed 5 kg. It should be understood that the metal case is much more reliable than the plastic one. Only he can ensure the security of internal devices.

These are the main points that you should pay attention to when choosing a laptop model. If you have any doubts about a particular indicator, you should seek the advice of specialists. Only they can help you understand the variety of computer innovations and make the right choice.

How to choose a good laptop

Recently, laptops are losing their popularity. It so happened that they confidently crowded tablet computers, about the difficulties of choosing which is written. However, these devices cannot completely disappear from store shelves. The fact is that some people simply cannot work without a laptop. A laptop computer allows you to carry out calculations, write text, edit photos and videos, without being tied to an outlet. Also, it is in favor of laptops that people who regularly change their place of residence or often go on business trips make their choice.

Any laptop is a set of screen, keyboard and many computer components. Choosing a laptop is another problem. If you don't read the specifications, you risk being left with a poorly functioning device. To prevent this from happening - read this article, it will definitely help you.

Main selection rules

Decide on the purpose of the laptop

Before going to the store, you need to understand: why do you need a laptop at all? Perhaps a desktop computer will suit you? After all, it is much cheaper, especially in the case of self-assembly. A laptop should only be taken if you intend to move it regularly. For example, it can be used as a workhorse when you are on a business trip. Or the laptop will be used at different points in your apartment for writing texts. No point in buying laptop in the event that you do not need its portability at all.

Mandatory familiarity with the technical characteristics!

You can not choose a laptop at random, just glancing at several models located on the counter. This is a serious device, the appearance of which is not the most important thing! Do you want to continue using the laptop for several years? In this case, it is necessary that it meets all modern requirements. Its operating system should not slow down, and several applications should work in the background. To do this, the device requires decent components. It is their list that is indicated in the technical specifications. You can read more about all the main components below.

Don't save

Unfortunately you won't find normal laptop at a very low price. Manufacturers cannot perform a miracle - in order to reduce the price, they need to save on components. Even specifications you are satisfied - it is likely that some components will begin to function poorly after six months. Quality components are not cheap. Also, budget laptops are not able to please with long work on a single battery charge.

Windowsor Mac OSX?

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It must be admitted that most people do not face the problem of choosing an operating system. The fact is that Mac OS X gets at its disposal only Apple products. And its cost makes many consumers look towards Windows-based laptops. Consider the positive and negative sides of these operating systems.

Windows

A huge number of laptops operate precisely with the help of software developed by Microsoft. This operating system is now considered the most popular. It has existed for several decades, during which time an incredible number of applications have been released for it. It is also in her favor that gamers make the choice, since games for a competing platform are released very rarely. The reverse side of the operating system is its ill-conceivedness. An unprepared user may not understand exactly how programs are removed. Not to mention the more complex system settings, hidden very deeply. There are also regular bugs in the system that can be very annoying.

Pros: the maximum number of compatible applications, affordable price, a large number of games.

Minuses: unstable operation of some laptops, difficulty in mastering, minimum battery life, the need to install an antivirus.

MacOS X

Mac OS X does not have the problems described above. What can I say, the Apple product does not have any serious problems at all, if we forget about not the largest number compatible games. Notebooks from the MacBook series are protected from viruses, so there is no need to deal with them. It is convenient to work on such devices: ergonomics are at their best, and the stable functioning of the OS does not make you waste your nerves. Of course after Windows usage you will have to get used to the new interface and the changed keyboard shortcuts. But it's worth it! It's a pity that Macbooks are obscenely expensive.

Pros: stable and high-speed operation, decent battery life, easy upgrades.

Minuses: very high cost, minimum number of games.

CPU

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Modern laptops are endowed with central processors from AMD and Intel. In favor of the first company speaks good value quality and price. As for Intel, its products are interesting for their high power. Also, when choosing a laptop, you should focus on the number of cores of the installed processor.

Dual Core Processors

Buying a laptop based on a dual-core chipset is only worth it if you need austerity. Such laptops can already be safely called obsolete. A dual-core processor cannot operate normally in Adobe Photoshop and other heavy programs. And you should definitely forget about the games. However, such a solution also has its advantages. Dual-core chipsets consume not the largest amount of electricity, which affects the duration of battery life. In a word, laptops with such a chip can be used to solve simple tasks - watching movies, writing text or browsing websites.

Pros: low cost, relatively low energy consumption.

Minuses: minimum performance.

Quad-core processors from AMD

These are already more productive solutions. Depending on the installed graphics card, laptops with a similar chipset may even allow you to play while enjoying 3D graphics. Also, the power of the chip should be enough for the stable operation of a graphics editor or other heavy programs.

Pros: good performance, not the highest cost.

Minuses: high power consumption.

Quad-core processors from Intel

Intel products benefit from the best technologies in them. Usually quad-core chipsets from this company have more power. Although this must be checked by familiarizing yourself with the clock frequency. But such a product is also much more expensive, and therefore the price of a laptop will be higher.

Pros: high performance.

Minuses: high price.

Octa-core processors

Solutions endowed with eight processing cores are still rare guests in laptops. This is explained by their increased energy consumption - and after all, for a laptop, the battery life is very important parameter. The main advantage of such a chip is its very high power. This is where the list of benefits ends. Therefore, gaming laptops are usually equipped with eight-core chipsets, for which the above parameter is the most important.

Pros: very high performance.

Minuses: very high cost, increased power consumption, abundant heat dissipation.

RAM

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When choosing a laptop, you should pay attention to the amount of RAM built into it. Budget models get only 4 GB - this is not enough to run several heavy programs in the background. What can I say, even on such a laptop graphics editor will work hard. And you can completely forget about editing the video. Buy such a laptop only if it supports memory expansion without voiding the warranty. This will allow you to add another 4 GB of "RAM" in the future, making your work more comfortable.

More expensive laptops get 8 GB of RAM at their disposal. Most of the time this is enough. And only game models are able to please twice as much. 16 GB of "RAM" is required not only to keep a large number of programs in the background. This volume is useful if you regularly work in video or photo editors.

graphics accelerator

The presence of a video card in a laptop should be considered if you are going to use it for games. It will also come in handy for video editing, but certain graphics adapters are required to speed up this process - this should be taken into account.

Simple discrete graphics cards do not affect the weight of the laptop too much. But they are deprived of power, so the games will only run on the minimum graphics settings. Another thing - top models. In terms of power, they will not be inferior to expensive video cards that are installed in the system unit of a desktop computer. But a laptop with it will weigh 3-4 kg - you will get tired of taking it out of the house every time very quickly. Not to mention that the price tag of gaming laptops is extremely high.

In some cases, you can do without a discrete graphics card. If you are not going to play on a laptop, then pay attention to those models that have a built-in processor with an integrated graphics core. This laptop is perfect for simple tasks. And it will be much easier to carry it with you, because some models are close to tablets in terms of thickness and weight. Not without reason they were called ultrabooks for a long time.

Screen

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Its size and ease of use depend on the display built into the laptop. Models with the smallest screen are called netbooks - they are designed only for working with documents and surfing the Internet. There are also especially large copies - they are usually bought to replace a desktop computer.

10-11 inches

This screen is equipped with the aforementioned netbooks. They were very popular in the late 2000s. But now they are being squeezed out of the market by tablets, which have a similar display and are much more convenient to transport. A netbook is worth buying if you don't intend to use it for many years. It must be remembered that such a device is only capable of working with the simplest applications. Even browsing websites can be much more convenient on a tablet - the screen of a netbook has neither a touch layer nor a high resolution.

Pros: compact size, low cost of such laptops.

Minuses: minimum resolution.

12-14 inches

Usually it is in this range that the diagonal of an average laptop is located. If you do not miscalculate with the resolution (ordinary HD may not be enough), then such a screen will contribute to comfortable work. Of course, this is still not a laptop for video editing and professional photography, but the user's orientation in other programs will definitely not be difficult.

Pros: relatively compact, good overview.

Minuses: difficulties when using professional programs.

15-16 inches

People working in the field of programming or video editing usually buy laptops with a 15-inch screen. Most often, such a display has a Full HD resolution, so that all interface elements of complex programs are placed on it. But you need to understand that such a laptop will have a decent size, and its large weight will not allow you to regularly carry a laptop with you.

Pros: great review.

Minuses: large sizes, the high cost of such laptops.

17 inches or more

Finding a laptop with a 17-inch screen in stores is not as easy as it seems. Most often, such a display is equipped with gaming models. Such devices weigh prohibitively much, so they are usually used only at home. But this allows you to get rid of the desktop PC, which takes up even more space.

Pros: the most convenient work, perfect size for games.

Minuses: huge size and weight, very high cost.

Other selection criteria

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When choosing a laptop, pay attention to its design. If a budget models you will not be surprised, the more expensive ones may be interested in a swivel screen or some unusual touchpad. The swivel display is able to turn the device into a tablet - this action comes to the rescue in those moments when you just want to surf the Internet or read a magazine. Ideally, this technology works if the screen has a touch substrate.

You should also meticulously evaluate the laptop case. Are there any large gaps on it where accidental moisture will get in? Will the paint come off after six months? It is best to purchase a laptop with a metal case. However, such a purchase is not affordable for everyone.

An important factor is the type of drive. HDD 500 GB - this is an ideal option in case of purchase budget laptop, designed only for working with documents and watching videos. If you are going to play regularly, then it is better to look at a model with a larger hard drive. After all, the weight of modern three-dimensional games can reach 50-60 GB! If you want to get a laptop that never slows down, then everything is much more complicated. In this case, you may need a laptop with an SSD drive (preferably paired with a traditional HDD). Only such a design will allow the device to instantly load programs and avoid brakes. Do I need to say that the presence of a solid state drive significantly increases the cost of the final product?

Finally, don't forget about data transfer. Any laptop has a wireless Wi-Fi module. But the supported standards may be different. Expensive models offer the user the opportunity to use Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, and even in two bands (2.4 and 5 GHz)! If you live in a large city, where the standard range is literally clogged with devices connected to it, then this standard will come in handy. Everyone else won't notice much of a difference. If you are chasing modern technologies, then the presence of other modules will not hurt you: Bluetooth 4.1, NFC and LTE. However, they are not very common in laptops.

The most popular laptop manufacturers

Lenovo

The history of the Chinese company Lenovo Group Limited began in 1984. At the start of its existence, it was engaged in the development of encodings for hieroglyphs and the supply of computer equipment. Own production of laptops was launched a little later. The impetus for the development of the corporation was the purchase of an IBM division that created personal computers. And now under the wing of the company is Motorola Mobility.

Acer

Taiwanese company Acer was founded in 1976. Its first computer, intended for export, was designed three years later. Then product development began. Now the company produces both low-cost laptops and mobile products. Also, in many offices in most countries in Europe and Asia, you can find Acer monitors.

ASUS

ASUSTeK computer Inc. founded in the Republic of China Taipei on April 1, 1989. As the name implies, the company has been specializing in the production of computer components throughout its history. In particular, its motherboards are very popular, sound cards and graphics adapters. You can find ASUS laptops on store shelves.

Apple

Apple is very different from other laptop manufacturers. Its products function with the help of an operating Mac systems OS X, considered invulnerable to viruses and running more stable than Windows. The MacBook brand regularly shines on TV shows, series, games and feature films. Apple products are used by a huge number of Americans. It repels some consumers only because of the inflated price tag.

HP

The history of Hewlett-Packard Company began in 1939 with the release of measuring equipment. But now we know this company from laptops and peripherals. In particular, printers, scanners and MFPs are in great demand. Laptops are quite popular due to the adequate price tag.

Toshiba

The Japanese company Toshiba Corporation is well known for its excellent LCD displays. Not surprisingly, Toshiba laptops are distinguished by a high-quality screen. However, the corporation did not produce such devices throughout its history. It was founded in 1939 from the merger of two other companies. Various electrical equipment and incandescent lamps rolled off the assembly line in those days. Now the Japanese giant produces both portable and tablet computers.

MSI

Taiwan Micro-Star International Co., Ltd was founded in 1986. It produces various computer components - in particular, you can easily find MSI video cards on the shelves of the respective stores. The company also creates laptops based on its own and externally purchased components. The products of the Taiwanese manufacturer regularly receive awards at international exhibitions.

DELL

The American company Dell has existed since 1984. More than 100 thousand employees already work for it. The corporation earns the most money through production and installation server hardware. The company also creates storage devices and laptops equipped with them. Such products are in greatest demand at home and in some European countries. The company came to Russia quite recently.

Samsung

Samsung Electronics has dabbled in many areas over its long history. She came at one time to the laptop market. These products were considered very reliable and almost elite. However, now everything has changed - portable computers are in low demand, so the South Koreans have almost completely focused on designing tablets.

Fujitsu

The history of Fujitsu Limited began back in 1935. The German company Siemens AG took part in the creation of the enterprise - it cooperated with it until 2008. Now the Japanese corporation specializes in the production of computer electronics. Fujitsu laptops can be found in many countries - they are always in demand.

Laptop for study

In this case, pay attention to:

1. Compact dimensions- a large laptop is difficult to transport.
2. Price- not every student is ready to pay more than 20 thousand rubles for a laptop.
3. Display size- it is worth looking towards laptops with a small screen.

A laptop designed for study doesn't have to be expensive. The student does not need advanced components, unless he is studying to be a photographer or video editor.

Laptop for games

Gamers should pay attention to:

1. graphics accelerator- it must be implemented as a powerful discrete graphics card.
2. CPU- Requires at least a quad-core variant running at least 3.3 GHz.
3. Display size- it must be at least 15 inches.

A gaming laptop is expensive. He must have powerful components. And its display should have Full HD resolution. It should be noted that on such a machine, video editing will be a joy. Therefore, these laptops are purchased not only by avid gamers.

Laptop for work

It all depends on the type of your work. But try in any case to focus on:

1. Display size- it will be hard to carry a typewriter with a 15-inch screen, look for smaller options.
2. RAM- 8 or even 16 GB are required.
3. CPU- A quad-core solution must be installed inside the laptop.

The working machine should not be particularly powerful, but not weak either. It will be a shame if, due to a lack of RAM, applications close and the operating system slows down. Therefore, just try to forget about savings - comfortable work is much more important.