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Decide on a Design: Traditional or Other
Decide on a Design: Traditional or Other
With so many portable computing options available, it can be difficult to assess the benefits of each and determine which style will be best suited for your needs. Even within the laptop category, you have a choice between Traditional, Thin & Light, and 2-in-1 PC’s. Each of them offers distinct benefits, so it really comes down to which features are most important to you.
Laptop Designs
Traditional Laptops
Thin & Light
Thin & Light
Traditional Laptops
All laptops offer portability, yet weights will differ from model to model, as do screen sizes. You’ll get more power in a traditional laptop, which is good if you like to perform multiple tasks that are more intense than checking email or surfing the web.
Laptops offer superior performance when it comes to doing real work on the computer, and you’ll enjoy top-notch graphics and the convenience of internet connectivity.
Traditional Laptops
Traditional Laptops
Thin & Light
Thin & Light
Known for their ultra-portability, Thin & Light laptops are the ideal mobile companion with a super-slim design and powerful features. Equipped with flash memory, Thin & Light laptops will wake from sleep almost as soon as you lift the lid to deliver an instant-on experience.
These laptops offer an energy-efficient battery life to stay powered longer (typically 5 to 6 hours on a single charge) and weigh less than laptops (thanks to the solid state drive).
Chromebooks
2-in-1 PCs
2-in-1 PCs
Chrome OS
Designed primarily for web-based tasks, Chromebooks run web-based apps, not traditional PC applications, and come pre-installed with the apps you need for work and play. Additional apps are available in the Google Play store.
To help make them thin and light, Chromebooks are built without large-capacity drives, so your documents, videos, and photos are securely saved to Google Drive (Google's Cloud-based storage service). Screen size ranges from 11 inches to 15 inches. For peace-of-mind, virus protection is built in, and files and photos are automatically backed up.
Chromebooks are a great beginner laptop for children who need to access the internet and complete homework, and a light, second household laptop for web surfing, playing games, video watching, and checking email.
Chromebooks
Chromebooks
2-in-1 PCs
2-in 1 PCs
Versatile 2-in-1 PCs (also known as convertible or hybrid laptops) combine the power and functionality of a touch screen laptop with the portability of a tablet. Designed to work with or without keyboards, the screen is built with a special hinge design that can swivel around, fold back down, or be detached to convert into a tablet.
The PC offers extra ports and a longer battery life along with the convenience and comfort of a physical keyboard and touchpad. Most screens measure 11 to 15 inches.
The dual functionality lets you transform the computer to fit your needs and offers a good balance of performance and versatility - appealing for students, families, and professionals.