PEOPLE often buy laptops for various reasons and the budget is usually one of the key considerations.
Here is a list of key points to consider before getting a new laptop:
- Price
Before you decide to buy a new laptop, you need to consider the price range and ask yourself if it is worth paying for.
The price allows you to make comparisons between the devices will you be attempting to purchase.
- Specifications
If you want to play games or run high-performance software, I suggest you consider checking the specs before purchasing.
There are specifications to consider such as the storage, graphics and the processor.
Top-notch specs will always guarantee you a fast laptop capable of running any program.
- Battery life
As load shedding often wreaks havoc in Mzansi, you need a laptop that is not going to leave you in the dark.
Based on my recent experiences, I realised that the latest laptop products manufactured by Dell and HP come with batteries that can last long.
They last between three to 10 hours after a full charge.
However, this solely depends on its capacity and how much you use it.
- Screen size
A 15-inch to 17-inch laptop screen won’t fail your entertainment life if you want to play games or watch movies.
A 13-inch screen can be suitable for work purposes.
In conclusion, I recommend you buy a laptop between R5 000 and R7 000 depending on the brand, of course.
They usually come with entry-level specs and can run any operating system offered by Microsoft.
