Laptop Buying Guide - How To Know Which Laptop To Buy

A new laptop is the perfect replacement for computer systems that can’t run today’s applications with ease. This substitutes your desktop–pc or ancient system with a more-powerful device that enhances mobility, efficiency and productivity. Laptops come in various brands and their mouth-watering killer specifications make it hard for
one to clearly choose which to go for. 

Getting the right laptop is one thing that bugs the mind when you are about to purchase a laptop. Most times specifications can be misleading and you wouldn't want to buy an expensive device that’s not worth the price or not functional.

Knowing this, we extracted only the top brands in the various laptop categories and hope this would guide you on which laptop to go for. The brands are selected based on major reviews carried out on different specifications of laptops on various tech-charts, IT blogs and PC websites. 

Business Laptops

Lenovo

Business Laptops are expected to be equipped with all available features that aid users carry out most business computing functions with ease. The device should house manageability features, be light-weight, and be able to balance between power and portability.

Thinking business - go for Lenovo. 

Development Laptops

Dell

This category of laptops are computers built to handle functions of  development. This should be able to perform very complex development activities carried out by the user which includes programming, web development, software development etc.

Gonna Code?, Settle for a rugged, efficient and powerful Dell.

Multimedia Laptops

Apple 

Systems equipped to be capable of handling multimedia functions. Devices in this category should be built to effectively aid users in areas of HD (High Definition) Graphics, Audio and Video production. Multimedia systems should be sleek, possess high resolutions and extremely fast.

Even though price might be an issue with Apple products, don't settle for any less > If its for multimedia then go for Apple *Undisputed*.

General Purpose Laptops

HP (Hewlett-Packard)

The name implies that laptops in this category can be used for virtually everything and built with one this in mind (To Serve Humanity). Is it development, multimedia, gaming etc. one laptop that is ready to serve is HP.

Ever wondered why most people recommend HP? - This is because it's one of the top brands producing General Purpose Laptops

Gaming Laptops 

Alienware

A gaming laptop is one device specifically built to enhance gaming experience on laptops. Built with superior video cards and high resolutions to support gaming on PC at its peak. Enjoy gaming as if you're using a real console.

If all you want to do is play with her - kiss all other systems goodbye and Get an Alienware.

What if I already have a Specific Laptop in mind?

It is possible to already have one and compare it with others based on performance, price, durability etc, but there’s every possibility of being mislead into getting the wrong laptop or a laptop that would not serve you well. Your best guide is to read up reviews on that particular laptop, experiences from individuals who own or have used it. Search online and read other laptop reviews by tech experts, users and most importantly check their overall ratings.

Conclusion

This post focuses only on the top laptop brands in different categories of laptops and not their specifications (specs) and models. This is clearly a starting guide if you want to buy a laptop. To get instant updates on changes to the chart, just Subscribe via Email to this blog.

Despite the I am a fan of very sleek, simple and portable laptops, when I'm thinking of getting a new laptop, I always go for what suites me as a developer >>> which is a Dell laptop. 

#DELL fan since 2008