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Laptop select
- Main factors of the laptop
- Error in the laptop selection
- Chosen example of the laptop
- Selection the person computer
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.
Category | CPU | RAM | GPU | Storage | Display |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Office Work | Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 | 8GB | Integrated Graphics | 256GB SSD | 13"-15", 1080p |
Programming | Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5+ | 8GB to 16GB | Integrated/Dedicated | 256GB-512GB SSD | 13"-15", 1080p |
Design | Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 | 16GB to 32GB | Dedicated (NVIDIA/AMD) | 512GB+ SSD | 15"-17", 1080p+ |
Gaming | Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7+ | 16GB to 32GB | Dedicated High-End GPU | 512GB+ SSD | 15"-17", 144Hz+ |
Entertainment | Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 | 8GB to 16GB | Integrated/Dedicated | 256GB-512GB SSD | 13"-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.
Environment | Weight | Battery Life | Durability | Connectivity |
---|---|---|---|---|
Indoor | Standard | 6-8 hours | Moderate build | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Outdoor | Lightweight | 8-10 hours | Weather resistant, robust build | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular |
Travel | Ultra-lightweight | 10-12 hours | High durability for frequent moves | Wi-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.
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.
Component | Name | Price (Yuan) | Link | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | 899 | JD | 6-core/12-thread CPU with good performance for Linux |