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Laptop select


Main factors of the laptop

Usage of the laptop

The main factors of the laptop selection are the budget and the usage. The budget is the most important factor. The usage is the second important factor. The usage is divided into the following categories:

  • Office work: word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email, web browsing
  • Programming: coding, compiling, debugging, testing
  • Design: graphic design, video editing, 3D modeling
  • Gaming: casual gaming, competitive gaming
  • Entertainment: watching movies, listening to music, browsing social media
  • etc.

let us talk more detail of the hardware of the laptop for each category. The different categories have different hardware requirements. Under the table, I will explain the hardware requirements for each category.

NOTE: The hardware requirements not accurate. The hardware requirements are based on the general usage. The hardware requirements may vary depending on the specific usage.

CategoryCPURAMGPUStorageDisplay
Office WorkIntel i5 / AMD Ryzen 58GBIntegrated Graphics256GB SSD13"-15", 1080p
ProgrammingIntel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5+8GB to 16GBIntegrated/Dedicated256GB-512GB SSD13"-15", 1080p
DesignIntel i7 / AMD Ryzen 716GB to 32GBDedicated (NVIDIA/AMD)512GB+ SSD15"-17", 1080p+
GamingIntel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7+16GB to 32GBDedicated High-End GPU512GB+ SSD15"-17", 144Hz+
EntertainmentIntel i5 / AMD Ryzen 58GB to 16GBIntegrated/Dedicated256GB-512GB SSD13"-15", 1080p

Usage environment of the laptop

The usage environment of the laptop is also important. The usage environment is divided into the following categories:

  • Indoor: home, office
  • Outdoor: cafe, library, park
  • Travel: airplane, train, bus
  • etc.

The different categories have different requirements for the laptop, like the weight, the battery life, the durability, the connectivity, etc. Under the table, I will explain the requirements for each category.

EnvironmentWeightBattery LifeDurabilityConnectivity
IndoorStandard6-8 hoursModerate buildWi-Fi, Bluetooth
OutdoorLightweight8-10 hoursWeather resistant, robust buildWi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular
TravelUltra-lightweight10-12 hoursHigh durability for frequent movesWi-Fi, Hotspot, Bluetooth

Error in the laptop selection

Based on the used categories and the environment, the laptop can be selected. However, there are some errors in the laptop selection. The common errors are:

  • Over-specification: Choosing a laptop with high-end hardware that exceeds the actual requirements of the intended usage, resulting in unnecessary cost.
  • Under-specification: Selecting a laptop that barely meets the minimum requirements, which may lead to performance issues with more demanding tasks.
  • Budget misalignment: Focusing too much on performance and features without considering the price, or conversely, compromising too much on quality to fit a lower budget.
  • Ignoring usage environment: Overlooking factors such as battery life and durability for mobile or outdoor environments, which can adversely affect usability.

Chosen example of the laptop

First, we know the usage is to design. The hardware requirements are Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7, 16GB to 32GB RAM, Dedicated (NVIDIA/AMD) GPU, 512GB+ SSD, 15"-17", 1080p+ display. The usage environment is Travel. The requirements are Ultra-lightweight, 10-12 hours battery life, High durability for frequent moves, Wi-Fi, Hotspot, Bluetooth connectivity. Following is the table of the the choose name of the laptop, the price, and the link.

NamePrice (Yuan)Link
ThinkBook16+ (03cd)9999JD
ThinkBook14+ (0fcd)9999JD
MagicBook Pro168799JD

Selection the person computer

By the way, we used macos system is liked the linux, but after we used three mouse on the mac mini 4. we find it will be crashed. So we want to use the linux system based on the x86 ecosystem. Now we have 4000 Yuan budget, not including the GPU. let us to select the person computer.

ComponentNamePrice (Yuan)LinkNotes
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 5600X899JD6-core/12-thread CPU with good performance for Linux